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After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions
June 30, 2026
Tropical night and high UV levels as forecasters warn of intense heat in Latvia
June 29, 2026
Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026

A wave of much warmer air will move into Latvia over the weekend and on Monday, bringing a significant rise in temperatures, according…

Forecasters predict tropical nights and temperatures of up to thirty-five degrees in Latvia
June 26, 2026
Before the Midsummer celebrations, Latvia may see temperatures of up to +27°C, but Jāņi Night could bring surprises
June 19, 2026

Politics

Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections
June 29, 2026
Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
June 25, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Minister admits Latvia’s public IT sector has been in “disarray” for six years
June 18, 2026
New government – in Lithuania as well
June 17, 2026
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
June 16, 2026

Business

Gas bills in Latvia set for changes as Conexus plans tariff increase
By Ogres   June 19, 2026

Latvia’s unified natural gas transmission and storage operator, AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus), plans to increase natural gas transmission system service tariffs from…

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Latvenergo issues 300 million euros in Green Bonds
By Ogres   June 17, 2026
The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
By Ogres   June 16, 2026
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
By Ogres   June 15, 2026
Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvian President signs controversial civil service amendments into law
Ogres June 30, 2026

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Tuesday promulgated amendments to the Civil Service Law, with the legislation entering into force the day after its…

Electrician in Latvia sentenced to five and a half years in prison for spying for Russia
Ogres June 30, 2026

A Riga City Court has sentenced an electrician to five years and six months in prison for spying on behalf of Russia’s military…

After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions
Ogres June 30, 2026
Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections
Ogres June 29, 2026
How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
Ogres June 29, 2026

Latvian President signs controversial civil service amendments into law
June 30, 2026
Electrician in Latvia sentenced to five and a half years in prison for spying for Russia
June 30, 2026
After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions
June 30, 2026
Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections
June 29, 2026
How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026
Major changes possible in Latvia’s search for a new State Chancellery director
June 29, 2026

Social

Latvian President signs controversial civil service amendments into law
June 30, 2026
Electrician in Latvia sentenced to five and a half years in prison for spying for Russia
June 30, 2026
How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic paid its new Chief Executive Officer, Erno Hilden, €57,211 in remuneration in December last year, approximately 18% less than…

Major changes possible in Latvia’s search for a new State Chancellery director
June 29, 2026
Latvia’s intelligence service assesses Russian security risks to the Baltic states
June 29, 2026

World

Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Ogres June 27, 2026

Russia’s programme offering temporary residence permits to foreigners based on adherence to the country’s so-called “traditional spiritual and moral values” (the Shared Values…

Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Ogres June 27, 2026

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Friday signed amendments to the country’s Nuclear Energy Act, abolishing the ban on the import and deployment of…

Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
Ogres June 27, 2026
European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
Ogres June 26, 2026
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ogres June 26, 2026

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Lithuanian prime minister has spoken up in support of her Finnish colleague

23.08.2022 Ogres

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) has spoken up in support of her Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, as she has been facing a backlash…

Though the week kicked off with rain in Latvia, the heat with come back

23.08.2022 Ogres

The start of the week will be cloudy and, at times, rainy in Latvia. Eastern parts, however, should prepare for sunny and dry…

Head of Saeima committee: more support for Latvian residents may come in October

23.08.202223.08.2022 Ogres

More support for Latvian residents may be approved once bills have been received for utilities in October, said chairman of Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural,…

Survey: tolerance towards tax avoidance going down in Latvia

23.08.2022 Ogres

For a long time Latvian residents have been negative the most towards people who refuse to voluntarily pay child support. Tolerance towards people…

Estonia proposes EU to include full energy embargo in eighth sanctions package

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Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu told Vikerraadio, that according to the proposal made by Estonia, the European Union’s eighth package of sanctions against…

Soviet monument in Pārdaugava to be toppled without using explosives

22.08.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 22 August, Riga City Council’s executive director Jānis Lange reported that the dismantling of the monument dedicated to the Soviet army…

Latvian National Alliance loses member to New Unity

22.08.2022 Ogres

MEP from Latvia and ex-Minister of Culture Dace Melbārde has left the National Alliance and has joined New Unity, as confirmed by the…

Upcoming winter to test Europe’s support for Ukraine

22.08.202222.08.2022 Ogres

Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the West’s response to the crisis has remained strong and largely united – to the surprise of…

National Alliance member laments prominent member’s decision to join New Unity

22.08.2022 Ogres

The decision by Latvian MEP and National Alliance member Dace Melbārde to «jump ship» and join New Unity this close to elections is…

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