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Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
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

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a preliminary administrative inquiry into substantial financial gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of…

Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs
October 15, 2026
Riga City Council approves ambitious Central Market renovation plans worth over 22 million euros
October 15, 2026

Politics

US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026
“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

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…

fewer storms in the Atlantic, more in the Pacific
Ogres October 20, 2026

El Niño—a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures worldwide—has been intensifying for several months and has already had a…

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
Ogres October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
Ogres October 20, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
Ogres October 20, 2026

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
October 20, 2026
fewer storms in the Atlantic, more in the Pacific
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
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
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…

fewer storms in the Atlantic, more in the Pacific
Ogres October 20, 2026

El Niño—a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures worldwide—has been intensifying for several months and has already had a…

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

Latest Posts

Latvia’s PM warns tight restrictions may remain in place for non-vaccinated people

27.10.2021 Ogres

In the interest of halting the spread of Covid-19, Latvia does not have much of a choice than lifting the tight restrictions only…

Former Latvia Constitution Protection Bureau worker and his wife accused of espionage

27.10.2021 Ogres

The office of the prosecutor accuses former Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) workers Aigars Sparāns and his wife of espionage. The State Security Service…

FKTK invites Latvijas Krājbanka depositors to apply for guaranteed compensation

27.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian Finance and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) invites depositors of the liquidated Latvijas Krājbanka who were not 18 years old in June 2014…

PM: curfew may remain in place for non-vaccinated people in Latvia after lockdown is overcome

27.10.202127.10.2021 Ogres

Once the month-long lockdown is over, the requirement for residents to stay home may remain in place in «one form or the other»…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 3 206 in Latvia, 3 509 in Lithuania, 2 025 in Estonia

27.10.2021 Ogres

A total of 3 206 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 2 314 of the patients…

Notorious Latvian politician and businessman Ainārs Šlesers tested Covid-19 positive

27.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian businessman and politician Ainārs Šlesers has been tested positive for Covid-19, according to his post on Facebook. He also wrote that he…

Australia to allow citizens to travel after 19-month ban

27.10.202127.10.2021 Ogres

Australia has decided to allow its citizens to travel abroad from November. In the past 19 months, Australians have been banned from leaving…

State Audit: Latvian municipalities should improve money laundering and sanction violation prevention capabilities

27.10.2021 Ogres

The public sector in Latvia requires major improvements in order to successfully identify and prevent money laundering and sanction prevention risks, as concluded…

Opinion | Harmony leader can help improve vaccination rates; instead he wastes time criticizing the government

27.10.202127.10.2021 Ogres

There is a problem. There is an overwhelming majority of Russian-speaking pensioners undergoing Covid-19 treatment in hospitals in Latvia. Journalists of Latvian information…

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