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Floods in Latvia uncover unexploded shell as museum collections suffer extensive damage
July 22, 2026
Rain band to sweep across Latvia this weekend, bringing significantly cooler weather
July 17, 2026
Proposal in Latvia to merge three ministries into a single Ministry of the Economy
July 16, 2026

Latvia’s National Alliance (NA) has proposed creating a new Ministry of the Economy by merging the Ministry of Climate and Energy, the Ministry…

Enjoy the warmth while it lasts – cyclone to reach Latvia this weekend
July 14, 2026
airBaltic cannot operate without state funding, Latvian PM demands business plan
July 9, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Britain’s new cabinet – some stay, some leave
July 21, 2026
Britain has a new prime minister – the fifth in four years
July 20, 2026
Latvia strengthens protection of energy infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations
July 17, 2026
Trump speaks of “shocking vulnerabilities” in US election security
July 17, 2026
Serbia to continue supporting Ukraine, but won’t pressure Moscow
July 16, 2026

Business

Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

Latvia has taken a significant step towards expanding its defence industry after Economics Minister Viktors Valainis signed a memorandum of understanding on the…

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While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Rising oil prices could hit Baltic inflation harder if tensions persist, economist warns
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Hungary’s OTP Bank to acquire Baltic lender Luminor
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
LMT and Tet deal: Latvian PM demands an “easy-to-understand explanation” of the planned transaction
By Ogres   July 15, 2026

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
Ogres July 24, 2026

The European Central Bank has unveiled designs that could replace the current look of its banknotes, which have not changed since the euro…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
Ogres July 24, 2026

As Latvia moves closer to the next parliamentary election, the race for voters’ support is becoming increasingly competitive. Could the popularity of the…

Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
Ogres July 24, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
Ogres July 24, 2026
Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
Ogres July 24, 2026

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
July 24, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
July 24, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
July 24, 2026
Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
July 24, 2026
US to use frozen Iranian assets to repair damage to ships
July 24, 2026

Social

Warmer summer weather set to return to Latvia, with only isolated showers over the weekend
July 24, 2026
Cloudy skies to dominate Latvia, with sunshine breaking through in some areas
July 23, 2026
Lithuania among EU countries with fastest population decline
July 22, 2026

Europe’s demographic crisis is not a future challenge, but an existing situation, and the European Commission has warned in its latest report that…

Latvian President says no immediate military threat from Russia, but urges public to remain vigilant
July 22, 2026
Cloudy weather to persist across Latvia, with only occasional sunny spells
July 22, 2026

World

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
Ogres July 24, 2026

The European Central Bank has unveiled designs that could replace the current look of its banknotes, which have not changed since the euro…

Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
Ogres July 24, 2026

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on the 24th of July that a Romanian F-16 fighter jet had shot down a drone that had…

Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
Ogres July 24, 2026
US to use frozen Iranian assets to repair damage to ships
Ogres July 24, 2026
VIDEO | Ukrainian drones breach air defences, strike Wildberries facilities near St. Petersburg
Ogres July 24, 2026

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Day 49 of war in Ukraine: US place Putin in genocide context, more arms to Ukraine, Russia increases attacks on cities

13.04.202213.04.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine on Wednesday, April 13, the defenders of the country reported of increased shelling and air strikes on cities in the east….

Latvian ministry: there is no reason to declare state of emergency in energy sector

13.04.202213.04.2022 Ogres

There is no reason to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector – the situation is stable, according to Latvian Ministry…

Merks: construction material cost surge and war cause major losses for projects

13.04.2022 Ogres

Both due to the surge of the cost of construction materials and the war in Ukraine, construction company Merks has projects in which…

Polish and Baltic presidents to meet with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy

13.04.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 13 April, Polish and Baltic presidents will meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksyy, as confirmed by Latvian President Egils Levits’ chancellery….

Man shot dead near Alfa shopping mall; police are looking for the suspect

13.04.2022 Ogres

In the evening on Tuesday, 12 April, a man was shot dead and another one was wounded in a forest in Riga, not…

E-scooter riders in Lithuania could need helmets and yellow vests

12.04.202212.04.2022 Ogres

The spring has arrived in Lithuania with people in cities returning to riding their electric scooters. Legislators in the Seimas have proposed to…

Estonia not seeing less cargo trucks from Russia after sanctions

12.04.2022 Ogres

On the Estonian-Russian border, there has not been a significant drop in the flow of goods across the border in the first days…

Police in Latvia detain man attempting to damage Ukraine’s flag near government building

12.04.2022 Ogres

Police in Latvia have detained a man, who said he was drunk when he attempted to tear down the flag of Ukraine that…

Government to decide how many refugees Latvia’s largest cities should accept

12.04.2022 Ogres

With 30 000 Ukrainian refugees arriving in Latvia, seven of the country’s biggest cities should take on as many as 14 876 people,…

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