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Latvian President allows Braže to publicly wear Ukrainian State award
April 2, 2026
Thousands of students across Latvia take part in Shadow Day
April 1, 2026
Sunny Wednesday, but sharp weather change expected in Latvia over the weekend
April 1, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, but they are expected to gradually clear in many areas during the day, bringing periods of…

BNN IN FOCUS | The State creates panic but fails to manage it
March 31, 2026
Migrant pressure may increase – Latvia maintains enhanced border regime
March 30, 2026

Politics

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
Documentary: Orbán’s party intimidates and bribes voters
March 27, 2026
Drone explosion in Latvia without warning – opposition demands accountability
March 26, 2026
Danish Prime Minister’s party’s election results – worst since early 20th century
March 25, 2026

Business

“airBaltic” seeks short-term state loan
By Ogres   March 31, 2026

The Latvian government is set to review a request from national airline airBaltic for a short-term loan, the Ministry of Transport (SM) has…

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BNN IN FOCUS | Scandal after scandal: why million-euro IT projects in Latvia fail
By Ogres   March 27, 2026
“The biggest mistake would be austerity” – MP on Latvia’s economy and the crisis
By Ogres   March 24, 2026
Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact
By Ogres   March 20, 2026
Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026

Sārts: Those who are shouting that the Baltics will be attacked are the same ones who said Ukraine would not be attacked
Ogres April 7, 2026

“My observation is that those who are now shouting that the Baltics will be attacked are the same ones who said that Ukraine…

Britain considers banning American musician Kanye West from entering the country
Ogres April 7, 2026

After Kanye West’s possible performance at the London music festival Wireless sparked widespread public opposition due to anti-Semitic remarks by the well-known rapper,…

“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
Ogres April 7, 2026
Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
Ogres April 2, 2026
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
Ogres April 2, 2026

Sārts: Those who are shouting that the Baltics will be attacked are the same ones who said Ukraine would not be attacked
April 7, 2026
Britain considers banning American musician Kanye West from entering the country
April 7, 2026
“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
April 7, 2026
Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
April 2, 2026
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
April 2, 2026
Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
April 2, 2026

Social

Sārts: Those who are shouting that the Baltics will be attacked are the same ones who said Ukraine would not be attacked
April 7, 2026
“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
April 7, 2026
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
April 2, 2026

The Central Bank of Lithuania is looking at alternatives to current payment systems, and has indicated that Lithuanians will soon be able to…

Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
April 2, 2026
Weather to deteriorate – precipitation expected across Latvia
April 2, 2026

World

Britain considers banning American musician Kanye West from entering the country
Ogres April 7, 2026

After Kanye West’s possible performance at the London music festival Wireless sparked widespread public opposition due to anti-Semitic remarks by the well-known rapper,…

Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
Ogres April 2, 2026

The emergence of various election observation groups — including those formed by allies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — raises concerns about…

Voters of all Estonian political parties are worried about foreign workforce
Ogres April 2, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission – a step towards humans on the Moon
Ogres April 2, 2026
France: NATO serves common US and European security, not opening Hormuz
Ogres April 2, 2026

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A new look for Latvia’s police – uniforms now include skirts

23.09.202524.09.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, the government approved amendments to regulations introducing a new-style peaked cap and skirts as part of the official police uniform. According…

The debt burden in Latvia is growing: how much are Latvians borrowing for housing now?

23.09.202525.09.2025 Ogres

The average mortgage loan amount in Latvia has increased by around 10,000 euros over the past year, according to Citadele Bank. Data show…

Czech elections: Russian disinformation and Babiš leading the polls

23.09.202523.09.2025 Ogres

The stakes in the Czech elections are high, and not only when it comes to domestic politics – the aggressive policy implementer Russia…

Šlesers changes plans: will run in Parliamentary elections and seek Prime Minister’s post

23.09.202523.09.2025 Ogres

Riga City Council member and leader of the Latvia First (LPV) party Ainārs Šlesers announced he will run in next autumn’s parliamentary elections….

Drones cause closures at Copenhagen and Oslo airports

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Drones spotted in Copenhagen and Oslo on the evening of the 22nd of September caused closure of the main airports, and it follow…

“We are at war with Russia” – Interior Minister on sabotage threats

23.09.202524.09.2025 Ogres

Over the past two years, at least ten sabotage incidents have taken place in Latvia, and to respond more effectively, additional investments are…

Weather forecast: From thunderstorms to sunny autumn days

23.09.202527.09.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy with occasional showers in the eastern part of the country. A light to moderate west, northwesterly…

Study reveals: Who is really Latvia’s most popular next Prime Minister?

22.09.202522.09.2025 Ogres

Although a large share of Latvian residents remain undecided on whom they would trust to lead the next government, the current frontrunner overall…

EU cybersecurity experts: Ransomware used at airports

22.09.202528.09.2025 Ogres

The European Union’s cybersecurity agency has said that criminals are using ransomware to wreak havoc at airports and are expecting payment to restore…

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