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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
Russian drones enter Latvian airspace: classes cancelled and warning issued in Latgale
May 7, 2026

In the early hours of Thursday morning, several unmanned aerial vehicles entered Latvian airspace from Russia, and two of them crashed, according to…

Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026
Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 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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Epping council’s bid has been rejected by a court; council asked to stop the hotel accommodation after an asylum seeker was accused of…

Latvia plans to assign new ministerial responsibilities under the Rail Baltica Implementation Law

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The government on Tuesday approved amendments prepared by the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to the Rail Baltica Project Implementation Law, which aim to…

Orbán hopes for Trump help; Hungarian opposition demands explanation

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Hungary’s growing opposition has demanded an explanation from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the “aid package” allegedly offered by US President Donald Trump,…

Neglected graves and loss of rights: new bill introduces a unified cemetery management system in Latvia

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At a meeting of the Saeima’s Public Administration and Local Government Committee on Tuesday, several MPs pointed out shortcomings in the draft Cemetery…

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown; House to consider it

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The US Senate has approved a compromise bill that would end the longest government shutdown in history and end weeks of inaction that…

Lukashenko threatens to seize trucks stuck in Belarus

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After Lithuania decided to close its border with Belarus due to hybrid attacks, thousands of trucks remained on the unfriendly neighbor’s side, and…

Public transport in Latvia’s regions may collapse — driver shortage and lack of funding worsen the crisis

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Losses among regional public transport operators in Latvia could reach 6.95 million euros this year, according to Ivo Ošenieks, president of the Latvian…

Number of drug overdoses in Latvia rising rapidly as users grow younger

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The Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) is increasingly receiving calls related to drug overdoses, the service’s head Liene Cipule said in an interview on…

Weather on Lāčplēsis day: rain, fog, and up to +8°C

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On Tuesday, Lāčplēsis Day, the skies will remain mostly cloudy. During the night, rain is expected in many places, while during the day…

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