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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

Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
May 10, 2026
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

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

Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
Ogres May 10, 2026

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) has demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) and announced…

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
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

Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
May 10, 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

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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KNAB investigates possible misuse of office for personal gain in the ports development fund

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The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a criminal investigation this summer into possible illegal activities within the Ports Development Fund….

Excessive secrecy, interested enemies and defense facilities in Estonia

27.10.202528.10.2025 Ogres

An Estonian expert has pointed out that at a time when the country is building more and more defense infrastructure, excessive secrecy and…

How much money do Latvians need to feel secure? Residents name their sum

27.10.202528.10.2025 Ogres

More than half of Latvia’s residents — 59% — say they would feel financially secure if their monthly income after taxes reached at…

Tusk warns: Restoring economic ties with Russia after war would be madness

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in…

Arson attacks in Latvia planned on Russia’s orders – VDD has collected evidence

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The State Security Service (VDD) has requested the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal prosecution against four individuals for sabotage targeting critical infrastructure and…

Border Guard: Pressure from the Belarusian side remains high

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Over the past three days, the State Border Guard has prevented 73 attempts to illegally cross the Latvian–Belarusian border, the service reported. In…

Latvian president ready to review law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

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If the Saeima passes the opposition- and Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS)-backed bill to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, President Edgars…

Russian airlines accumulate debts to Latvia

27.10.202528.10.2025 Ogres

Russian airlines are failing to make regular payments for the air navigation services provided by Latvijas gaisa satiksme (LGS) — Latvia’s state-owned air…

Rainy autumn continues, but the weekend will be drier

27.10.202527.10.2025 Ogres

On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although some clearing is expected in western regions. Rain is forecast for much of the country…

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