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Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026

Russia’s current attacks on civilian energy infrastructure are “essentially approaching genocide,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Monday in an interview with LTV’s…

Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
Ogres February 5, 2026

The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
Ogres February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Ogres February 4, 2026

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
February 5, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
February 4, 2026
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
February 4, 2026

Social

Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026
Riga mayor: several kindergartens and schools in the capital will have to be closed
February 4, 2026

Due to changes in the number of pupils, several preschool institutions and schools in Riga will have to be closed, Riga Mayor Viesturs…

Unlawful suspension, but a disciplinary offence – court ruling in the Citskovskis case
February 4, 2026
“We need specific names”: police on the investigation of the Epstein case in Latvia
February 3, 2026

World

EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026

European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…

Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…

Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Ogres February 4, 2026
For French far-right politician Marine Le Pen door to presidential election open for now
Ogres February 4, 2026
The rental market in Lithuania: a roadblock for foreigners
Ogres February 3, 2026

Latest Posts

Talks of pension and minimal wage increase start off in Latvia; no action plan presented yet

26.04.2022 Ogres

The ruling coalition in Latvia plans to discuss possible solutions to compensate the rapid price rise, as journalists were told by representatives of…

EU still skirts around full embargo of Russian oil and gas

26.04.2022 Ogres

Member states of the European Union still have not reached an agreement on a full embargo or increased tariffs on imports of Russian…

Soviet memorial stones to be liquidated in Ogre

25.04.2022 Ogres

Ogre Municipal Council has decided to dismantle five memorial stones dedicated to Soviet occupation regime within its territory, according to information from the…

German ex-Chancellor – Rosneft businessman – asked to leave ruling social-democrats

25.04.202225.04.2022 Ogres

Gerhard Schröder, the ex-Chancellor of Germany, who has refused to leave high posts in Russian energy companies amid the war in Ukraine, has…

Lukashenko claims Latvians, Lithuanians and the Polish queue up to shop for buckwheat and salt in Belarus

25.04.202225.04.2022 Ogres

Latvians, Lithuanians and the Polish all stand in long queues outside the Belarusian border, asking to be let in to shop for buckwheat…

Estonian islands seeking serious military defence

25.04.202225.04.2022 Ogres

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the scenic Estonian islands in the eastern part of the Baltic Sea, are looking to the military situation and increased…

Belorusija Sanatorium in Jurmala closes down due to sanctions

25.04.2022 Ogres

Belorusija Sanatorium, which is owned by a state institution of Belarus and which is subjected to international sanctions, has posted an announcement on…

No more Russian cheese in Latvia – Cesvaines piens to rename the product

25.04.2022 Ogres

In demonstration of support to the Ukrainian people, Latvian company Cesvaines piens has decided to not include the word Russia in any of…

VBP Deputy Chairman: Freeport of Ventspils board is a victim of Lembergs’ management

25.04.202225.04.2022 Ogres

After several years of fighting the board of the Freeport of Ventspils has officially announced its status of a victim in relation to…

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