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Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026
Cyclone approaching Latvia: rain, snow, and winds up to 20 m/s
April 22, 2026
After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia
April 21, 2026

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the sky will have variable cloud cover, with clearer conditions more frequent at night, according to the Latvian Environment,…

“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
April 20, 2026
Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026

Politics

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026

Business

Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026

According to the latest data published by the Central Statistical Bureau, Latvia’s general government budget recorded a deficit of 1.093 billion dollars last…

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Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026

Roads in Latvia to be repaired only in “critical condition” – others to be patched
Ogres April 23, 2026

Amid funding shortages, the state-owned company VSIA Latvian State Roads (LVC) is currently commissioning new road reconstruction projects only for locally critical road…

Russian oil flow to Slovakia resumes
Ogres April 23, 2026

Slovakia reported that it resumed receiving crude oil from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline on the morning of the 23rd of April, and…

Bank employee in Latvia jailed for criminal activities involving client funds
Ogres April 23, 2026
Canadian PM: US won’t dictate free trade terms
Ogres April 23, 2026
Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
Ogres April 23, 2026

Roads in Latvia to be repaired only in “critical condition” – others to be patched
April 23, 2026
Russian oil flow to Slovakia resumes
April 23, 2026
Bank employee in Latvia jailed for criminal activities involving client funds
April 23, 2026
Canadian PM: US won’t dictate free trade terms
April 23, 2026
Latvian government targets fuel prices – retailers may have to pay 100% of “excess profits”
April 23, 2026
Is a new gas price shock approaching? Expert explains the risks
April 23, 2026

Social

Roads in Latvia to be repaired only in “critical condition” – others to be patched
April 23, 2026
Bank employee in Latvia jailed for criminal activities involving client funds
April 23, 2026
Is a new gas price shock approaching? Expert explains the risks
April 23, 2026

At present, it is difficult to imagine a scenario in which natural gas prices return in the near future to the levels seen…

Vaccination in Latvia is stalling: the problem is deeper than just disinformation
April 22, 2026
Rising fuel prices threaten road construction in Latvia – urgent solutions sought
April 22, 2026

World

Russian oil flow to Slovakia resumes
Ogres April 23, 2026

Slovakia reported that it resumed receiving crude oil from Russia via the Druzhba pipeline on the morning of the 23rd of April, and…

Canadian PM: US won’t dictate free trade terms
Ogres April 23, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ruled out any concessions on free trade terms ahead of further talks with the US, while a…

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 summer flights
Ogres April 23, 2026
Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repair; EU unblocks loan
Ogres April 22, 2026
Meta’s obsession with AI: employees’ actions will be tracked to train models
Ogres April 22, 2026

Latest Posts

Health Inspectorate: reducing hot water temperature may cause health problems

02.08.2022 Ogres

Reduction of hot water in the tap may create risks for human health, said Latvian Health Inspectorate, commenting on a recent suggestion to…

Latvian Saeima’s Foreign Affairs Committee declares Russia a state sponsoring terrorism

02.08.2022 Ogres

In an official announcement made this Tuesday Latvian Saeima’s Foreign Affairs Committee declared Russia’s violence against Ukraine’s and other countries’ civilians terrorism and…

Turkey says ship carrying first Ukrainian grain on track for arrival in Istanbul

02.08.202202.08.2022 Ogres

The first Ukrainian grain ship, since Russia’s invasion that blocked the export, is  fearing it could still run into problems, Reuter reports. The…

Latvians trying to dodge mandatory military service may receive three-year prison sentence

02.08.202202.08.2022 Ogres

Recruits entering State Defence Service (VAD) will be evaluated by general practitioners. Troops will have access to «additional bonuses». However, attempts to dodge…

Latvia may run out of gas if winter turns out harsh

02.08.2022 Ogres

If winter turns out harsh, Latvia may run out of gas to satisfy all needs, such as electricity production or operations of certain…

U.S. accuses Russia of using «nuclear shield»,risks terrible accident

02.08.2022 Ogres

The United States has accused Russia of using Ukraine’s biggest nuclear power plant as a «nuclear shield» by stationing troops there, preventing Ukrainian…

Electricity price in Estonia reaches and all-time record

02.08.2022 Ogres

The price of electricity in Estonia reached a new record in June – the price of electricity reached 233.21 EUR/MWh, as reported by…

Spain reports two confirmed deaths from monkeypox

01.08.2022 Ogres

Two deaths related to monkeypox are reported in Spain, as confirmed by Spanish Ministry of Health. A day prior Spanish authorities reported the…

Police in Latvia are looking for youngsters missing in Sigulda

01.08.202201.08.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police have commenced a search for a group of youngsters that went missing after leaving a crisis centre in Sigulda municipality….

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