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“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026

The State Police of Latvia (VP) currently has no indications of heightened security risks in Latvia on the 9th of May in connection…

Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026
Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026

Politics

Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
May 8, 2026
Estonia to ban parties from receiving funding from third-country nationals
May 7, 2026
While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Raising the minimum wage in Latvia becomes a subject of political debate
May 6, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
Ogres May 8, 2026

This week Latvia experienced yet another drone incident and once again stepped on the same rake. Early Thursday morning, three unmanned aerial vehicles…

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
Ogres May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
Ogres May 8, 2026
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
Ogres May 8, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
May 8, 2026
Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
May 8, 2026
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
May 8, 2026
North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes
May 8, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…

Objects allegedly at risk if Ukraine does not observe the ceasefire are named; Latvia also mentioned
May 8, 2026
Cold nights and chilly northerly winds expected in Latvia
May 8, 2026

World

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
Ogres May 8, 2026

Moscow’s Red Square, surrounded by metal barriers, is now overrun with the word “victory” on posters and soldiers rehearsing for the parade, the…

North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes
Ogres May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026

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Talks held – Kremlin position unchanged

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Five-hour talks between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have not yielded the expected results, and the implementation of…

Strengthening Latvia’s border nears the finish line: what has been done and what still lies ahead?

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Despite unfavourable weather conditions, construction of infrastructure along Latvia’s eastern border is nearing completion, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) told journalists on Tuesday…

Fog and light precipitation will continue, but the weekend will bring wetter and warmer weather

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At the beginning and middle of the week, the weather will remain uniform — skies will be mostly cloudy, with light precipitation expected…

Estonians compare Riga and Tallinn Christmas markets

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As the festive season begins, Estonian public media journalists have visited Christmas markets in Riga and Tallinn to compare offerings and prices, writes…

Czech Republic forms cabinet; president demands explanations from candidates

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Czech President Petr Pavel has said that populist politician Filip Turek is not a suitable candidate to become a minister unless he clarifies…

Lithuania, Belarus exchange diplomatic complaints over airspace violations

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Belarus has not curbed the activities of smugglers who are disrupting air traffic in Lithuania, and on the 1st of December, Russia’s ally…

Latvia’s gender equality indicators are worsening – the sharpest decline in recent years

02.12.202502.12.2025 Ogres

In the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) Gender Equality Index, Latvia this year ranks 24th among the 27 EU member states, the…

Why does Latvia lack trains – and why might it soon have to lease them from Estonia?

02.12.202502.12.2025 Ogres

Latvia could begin leasing diesel trains manufactured by the Swiss company Stadler from Estonia, the chairman of the board of Pasažieru vilciens (PV),…

Peace plan to be discussed in Moscow

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On the 2nd of December, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow to discuss a peace…

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