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No clearance – no office? Latvian minister explains rules for municipal leaders
November 3, 2025
Changeable weather in the coming days – what to expect
October 31, 2025
General government debt per capita in Latvia reaches 10,600 euros
October 30, 2025

At the end of June this year, Latvia’s general government debt amounted to €10,600 per capita, according to information published by the Fiscal…

Today will be cloudy and rainy – what to know before heading out
October 30, 2025
Consumer Rights Centre fines Ride with 10,000 euros for continuing services in early October
October 28, 2025

Politics

Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
November 4, 2025
EU Court of Justice Advocate General Calls for Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case
October 31, 2025
Latvia’s President faces a decisive moment: Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision lands on his desk
October 31, 2025
Jūrmala mayor denied access to state secrets — Truksnis resigns
October 30, 2025
Nordic parliament speakers express concern that Latvia may withdraw from the Istanbul Convention
October 29, 2025
Valkas mayor suspected of defrauding EU funds
October 28, 2025

Business

Major transformations ahead for Riga Airport
By Ogres   November 3, 2025

Riga Airport’s development plan for 2025–2050 foresees runway and airfield modernisation, including new taxiways, a southern apron and modern de-icing areas, the airport…

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Russian airlines accumulate debts to Latvia
By Ogres   October 27, 2025
The end of “tasty” e-cigarettes: Court confirms flavour ban
By Ogres   October 24, 2025
Triumph for Latvian gastronomy: 34 restaurants included in the “Michelin Guide 2026”
By Ogres   October 22, 2025
Netherlands’ Ingka Investments to become Latvia’s largest private forest owner
By Ogres   October 20, 2025

National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
Ogres November 4, 2025

The National Alliance (NA) supports President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ call to continue decision-making on the Istanbul Convention in the next Saeima, the party told…

France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
Ogres November 4, 2025

Left-wing French MP Emmanuel Duplessy wants to ban alcohol sales in the National Assembly bar, writes Politico. According to a report obtained by…

Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
Ogres November 4, 2025
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
Ogres November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
Ogres November 4, 2025

National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
November 4, 2025
Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
November 4, 2025
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

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National Alliance supports President’s call to leave Istanbul Convention decision to the next Saeima
November 4, 2025
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
November 4, 2025
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
November 3, 2025

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has, under an expedited procedure, proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State…

Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
November 3, 2025
“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention
November 3, 2025

World

France to ban alcohol sales in parliament bar
Ogres November 4, 2025

Left-wing French MP Emmanuel Duplessy wants to ban alcohol sales in the National Assembly bar, writes Politico. According to a report obtained by…

Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
Ogres November 4, 2025

After the Lithuanian government’s decision to close the border with Belarus, direct bus services have also been suspended, but some companies are offering…

Estonian Police: Electric scooter sales must be curbed
Ogres November 3, 2025
Belgium spots suspicious drones; concerns grow
Ogres November 3, 2025
China has launched a campaign of intimidation against British academics
Ogres November 3, 2025

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Estonian sales of medicines reached record EUR 117 m in three months

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On the Estonian market of medicines, the last quarter of 2021 has marked a national sales record to the amount of EUR 117…

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Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Talks about a reshuffle of the conservative-liberal Lithuanian Cabinet have resurged again – loudly and convincingly. Moreover, some…

Saeima prevents liberal-leaning constitutional judge from office in Latvian Supreme Court

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Members of the Saeima voted on Thursday, February 17, not to appoint former head of the Latvian Constitutional Court Sanita Osipova, who has…

New Covid-19 cases in Baltics

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In 24 hours to Thursday, February 17, Latvia registered 11,595 new coronavirus infections, while Estonia registered 6,499 and Lithuania – 7,620. A total…

Belgium to introduce four-day working week

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In Belgium, the government has agreed on a labour reform package, which sets forth offering workers the four-day working week public servants have…

Latvia planning to sell Covid-19 vaccines abroad

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The Latvian Health Ministry has drafted amendments to law to permit the sale of Covid-19 vaccine doses to other countries. In order to…

Latvian foreign trade value reached records in 2021

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Under the influence of rebounding EU economy and high inflation the value of Latvian exports and imports reached records in 2021, official statistics…

Wind turbine falls down in Estonia

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On Estonia’s largest island, a wind turbine has broken in pieces and fallen down. The accident, which could have had tragic consequences, has…

EU’s top court upsets Polish, Hungarian governments in historic ruling

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The EU’s Court of Justice rejected on Wednesday, February 16, the actions brought by Hungary and Poland against the conditionality mechanism, which makes…

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