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Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Spending on sickness benefits in 2025 amounted to 373.81 million euros, which is 14.64 million euros or approximately 4% more than in 2024,…

Stradiņš Hospital A2 building project suspended
April 10, 2026
Medicine prices in Latvia may rise more than planned
April 9, 2026

Politics

US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026
US and Belarus closer to dialogue – prisoners released, considering cooperation
March 30, 2026

Business

Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

It is not appropriate to grant another loan to the national airline airBaltic until a clear restructuring plan has been developed, said opposition…

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EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026
Fuel retailers versus the Latvian government: dispute over windfall tax intensifies
By Ogres   April 7, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
Ogres April 16, 2026

Coalition partners have agreed to continue working in the government, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced after a meeting with representatives of the political…

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
Ogres April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
Ogres April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026
The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
April 15, 2026
Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
April 15, 2026

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After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister ready to risk coalition over “airBaltic”
April 15, 2026
Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases
April 15, 2026

If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…

VIP lounge scandal escalates: Latvian Prime Minister may take legal action
April 15, 2026
Latvian Government ready to limit fuel prices – how will it work?
April 14, 2026

World

US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Ship traffic tracking data shows that the US naval blockade has not stopped the second sanctioned supertanker from entering the Persian Gulf, Reuters…

The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania
Ogres April 15, 2026

Technological changes are transforming the labor market, and in the first three months of 2026 the number of people laid off in Lithuania…

Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft
Ogres April 15, 2026
Italian PM suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel
Ogres April 15, 2026
Ukrainian robots take Russian positions
Ogres April 14, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian authorities adopt a new reporting system for suspicious transactions and threshold declarations

11.10.202111.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian Office for Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds Derived from Criminal Activity (FID) has commenced the adoption an internationally recognized goAML software, which…

Reduction of Covid-19 patients depends on people’s behaviour and respect of restrictions, says NMPD director

11.10.202111.10.2021 Ogres

If the restrictions imposed by the government work and society becomes more responsible, we may see a reduction of hospitalized Covid-19 patients by…

After Czech election, President Zeman taken to hospital

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In the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, opposition political block has won unexpectedly. After the vote, Czech President Miloš Zeman has been taken to…

State of emergency declared in Latvia; major restrictions for non-vaccinated people

11.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian government has declared a state of emergency for three months. This means multiple epidemiological restrictions come to force in the country. It…

BNN summary of the week: expensive electricity. Unpleasant pandemic development. Living conditions at migrant camps

10.10.2021 Ogres

Half of the population refuses Covid-19 vaccination, hospitals endure increasing influx of patients, ambulances to use selective response to emergency calls, and all…

Week in Lithuania: Pažaislis Monastery wins European reward, Lithuania U-turns on mandatory vaccination for some professions

09.10.202109.10.2021 Ogres

Last week, the the top news in Lithuania were Pažaislis monastery being awarded a prestigious European reward, Lithuania rejecting mandatory vaccination for some…

Baltic, Polish defence and foreign ministers meet during Russian-Belarusian military drills

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Baltic and Polish foreign and defence ministers met on their first joint meeting in Riga on Monday, September 13. On the background of…

Estonia proposes lifting restrictions on «vaccinated island»

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In Estonia, a suggestion has been voiced by the Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to lift epidemiological restrictions in one of the country’s 15…

VK: people are easily swayed by disinformation about Covid-19 because they distrust state administration

08.10.2021 Ogres

The reason why some people in Latvia are easily swayed by disinformation about Covid-19 is the low level of of trust for the…

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