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Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
October 16, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs
October 15, 2026

Halting the transit of Russian grain through Latvia could result in annual losses of approximately 290 million euros for the transport and logistics…

Riga City Council approves ambitious Central Market renovation plans worth over 22 million euros
October 15, 2026
Delfi faces 1.5 million euro lawsuit over alleged unpaid advertising fees
October 14, 2026

Politics

“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
October 16, 2026
French presidential hopeful condemns Trump and calls for a stronger Europe
October 14, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
October 9, 2026
Germany’s AfD faces difficulty forming government after Saxony-Anhalt election win
October 7, 2026
Kulbergs reveals how he will choose Latvia’s next coalition partners
October 7, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
Ogres October 20, 2026

The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
Ogres October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
Ogres October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
Ogres October 20, 2026
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Ogres October 20, 2026

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
October 20, 2026
175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
October 20, 2026
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
October 20, 2026

Social

Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
October 20, 2026
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
October 20, 2026
Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
October 19, 2026

Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…

Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C
October 19, 2026
Over the weekend, an anticyclone will bring drier weather and frost
October 16, 2026

World

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
Ogres October 20, 2026

The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…

Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Ogres October 20, 2026

Following the unrest and looting that took place over the weekend, French authorities have imposed curfews in certain parts of Paris as well…

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
Ogres October 19, 2026
Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
Ogres October 19, 2026
Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
Ogres October 19, 2026

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Epidemiologist explains why it is important to vaccinate even though people can still get Covid-19 after getting both shots

23.11.2021 Ogres

People who are vaccinated for Covid-19 sometimes feel too confident, which can and sometimes does lead to «bigger risks – people don’t wear…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 1 293 in Latvia, 1 839 in Lithuania, 821 in Estonia

23.11.2021 Ogres

A total of 1 293 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 794 of the patients were…

Minister: currently there are no plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions in Latvia

23.11.202123.11.2021 Ogres

Until 6 December the government has no plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions, said Latvia’s Minister of Health Daniels Pavļuts after a meeting of…

Estonia feels it sends right signal by deporting 90% of rejected migrants

23.11.202123.11.2021 Ogres

Estonian border guard chief has commented on Estonia sending 90% of migrants, who have seen their asylum applications rejected in the Baltic country…

Minister: if Lithuania or Poland initiate Article 4 of NATO Treaty, Latvia will support it

23.11.2021 Ogres

If Lithuania or Poland decide to initiate Article 4 of NATO Treaty, Latvia will support it, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs….

Bus crash in Bulgaria takes lives

23.11.202123.11.2021 Ogres

In Bulgaria, 46 people have died in the crash of a bus, which burnt on highway, British public broadcaster BBC reports. The tragic…

Latvian Saeima passes «deputy quotas» proposal for next year’s state budget

22.11.2021 Ogres

On 22 November Latvia’s Saeima passed two so-called deputy quotas. One of them proposes allocating EUR 88 000 towards Daugavpils Construction Technical School’s…

Restriction protests in Belgium, Netherlands turn violent, in reaction to protests

22.11.202122.11.2021 Ogres

As Belgium and the Netherlands have introduced tougher epidemiological restrictions to curb renewed spread of Covid-19, unsatisfied people have joined mass protests. The…

Swedish Social Democrat leader nominated for Prime Minister

22.11.2021 Ogres

In Stockholm, the long-standing Swedish Finance Minister, Magdalena Andersson, has been nominated for the post of the Prime Minister. Currently, the Social Democrat…

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