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Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026

On Thursday, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters filed an application with the Constitutional Court in the so-called timber industry case, the Prosecutor’s Office said….

Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
August 21, 2026
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
August 20, 2026

Politics

Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026

The biggest challenge currently facing the telecommunications industry is unfair competition, Mindaugas Rakauskas, CEO of mobile operator Bite Latvija, told the news agency….

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Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
Ogres August 26, 2026

In the middle of the week, skies will be partly cloudy and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the 25th of August that drones found near Leipzig airport clearly show that Germany is under threat,…

Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
Ogres August 25, 2026

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
August 25, 2026
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
August 25, 2026
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
August 25, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
August 25, 2026

Social

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
August 25, 2026

During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…

Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
August 25, 2026
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
August 24, 2026

World

Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the 25th of August that drones found near Leipzig airport clearly show that Germany is under threat,…

Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, flight number RCH4555, which departed from Riga, landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on…

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Ogres August 24, 2026
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
Ogres August 24, 2026

Latest Posts

Court of law imposes temporary protection for Sigulda municipality’s trademark «S!»

18.10.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 14 October, a court of law announced the decision to impose temporary protection for «S!» trademark owned by Sigulda municipality, as…

Latvian State Police report possible involvement of VID in so-called Koknese cocaine case

18.10.2022 Ogres

Officials from the State Revenue Service (VID) may have been involved in the biggest drug trafficking case in Latvia’s history. In October 2022…

Several dozen LNG tankers stuck near Spanish coast, waiting for permission to dock and unload gas

18.10.2022 Ogres

There are several dozen tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) are waiting near the Spanish coast for permission to unload their cargo….

SAB: Belarus should be viewed as threat to the region, similarly to Russia

18.10.2022 Ogres

Belarus is expected to continue providing support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This includes supplies of arms, repairs of damaged military vehicles, treatment…

Zelenskyy: 30% of Ukraine’s power plants were destroyed in Russian massive attacks

18.10.2022 Ogres

30% of Ukraine’s power plants have been destroyed since 10 October. This caused massive power outages across the entire country, as Ukraine’s President…

Latvian VID commences criminal proceedings over payment of envelope wages

18.10.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) Tax and Customs Police have commenced criminal proceedings regarding the payment of envelope wages in a company engaged…

New Unity meets with President Egils Levits; no real progress made with coalition formation

18.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s President Egils Levits has asked New Unity leader Krišjānis Kariņš to continue coalition formation consultations with potential coalition partners. As previously reported,…

Progressive Party’s chances of entering coalition keep going down, politologist says

18.10.2022 Ogres

The chances of Progressive Party entering the ruling coalition in Latvia continued going down after the last round of coalition formation talks, says…

Central Election Commission officially approves 14th Saeima election results

17.10.202217.10.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 17 October, Latvian Central Election Commission (CVK) officially approved the 14th Saeima election results. New Unity showed the best results –…

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