Ogre is the principal town of Ogre Municipality in Central Latvia, 36 kilometres east of the capital Riga, situated at the confluence of the Daugava and Ogre rivers. It has been a town since 1928.
Cultural regions of Latvia are several areas within Latvia formally recognised as distinct from the rest of the country. While some of these regions are seen purely as culturally distinct, others have historically been parts of different countries and have been used to divide the country for administrative and other purposes. The Constitution of Latvia recognises four distinct regions: Kurzeme, Zemgale, Latgale and Vidzeme.
The Ogre District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in the Semigallia and Vidzeme regions, in the country's centre. It was situated about 37km east of the capital Riga. The principal city was Ogre with around 30 000 inhabitants.
Before July 1, 2009 Latvia was divided into 26 administrative districts and 7 cities under state jurisdiction, indicated with asterisks: (for new administrative divisions see Administrative divisions of Latvia)
The Latvian Hockey Higher League, also known as the Optibet Hockey League since 2017 due to sponsorship by Optibet, is the top tier league of ice hockey in Latvia currently comprising six teams. Previously it was also known as the Latvian Open Hockey Championships and the Samsung Premier League from 2006 to 2008.
Pasažieru vilciens is the only passenger-carrying railway company in Latvia, operating both electric and diesel trains on various lines throughout the country. It was formed in November 2001 by bringing together two separate companies, PPU "Elektrovilciens" and PPU "Dīzeļvilciens", under one name, creating the first subsidiary of Latvian Railways. As of October 2008 JSC “Pasažieru vilciens” is an independent state-owned company. As of 2017, the company employed 1075 people.
The Latvian Basketball League also known as the OlyBet LBL for sponsorship reasons, is the national basketball championship in Latvia; composed of 9 teams. It is considered the biggest basketball league in Latvia. The LBL is a part of Latvian Basketball Association, which is the national governing body of basketball in Latvia.
Kaspars Bērziņš is a Latvian professional basketball player for VEF Rīga of the VTB United League. He also represented the Latvian national basketball team.
Riga Region, officially Riga Planning Region is one of five planning regions of Latvia, situated in the central part of Latvia, in and around the metropolis of Riga and along the shores of the Gulf of Riga. The state institution was founded on 12 October 2006, based on the creation of the region territory as prescribed by Regulations No. 133 of the Cabinet of Ministers as of 25 March 2003, the "Regulations on Territories of Planning Regions".
FK Nikars Riga is a futsal club based in Riga, Latvia.
Latvian Football Cup 2010–11 is the sixty-ninth season of the Latvian annual football knock-out competition. The winners will qualify for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League 2011-12.
Ogre Station is a railway station on the Riga – Daugavpils Railway.
The 1995–96 Latvian Hockey League season was the fifth season of the Latvian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Latvia. Eight teams participated in the league, and Riga Alianse won the championship.
The 2003-04 Latvian Hockey League season was the 13th season of the Latvian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Latvia. Nine teams participated in the league, and HK Riga 2000 won the championship.
The 2004-05 Latvian Hockey League season was the 14th season of the Latvian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Latvia. Eight teams participated in the league, and HK Riga 2000 won the championship.
The 2005-06 Latvian Hockey League season was the 15th season of the Latvian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Latvia. Seven teams participated in the league, and HK Riga 2000 won the championship.
The 2013 Baltic Futsal Cup was held from December 6 to 8, 2013 in Latvia. Latvia won the tournament.
The 2008 Baltic Futsal Cup was held from December 26 to 28, 2008 in Latvia. Latvia won the tournament
The 2017–18 Latvian Basketball League was the 27th and last season of the top basketball league of Latvia. VEF Rīga was the defending champions. Eventually, Rīga lost the final to Ventspils by 2–4.
