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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

How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
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

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

How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
Ogres May 11, 2026

Last year, when Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest, earning the right to host this year’s contest in Vienna, British viewers heard contest…

“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
Ogres May 11, 2026

Lux Express Latvia has filed a claim with the Administrative District Court against the Ministry of Transport of Latvia and the state-owned company…

Trump calls Iran’s response to US offer unacceptable
Ogres May 11, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
Ogres May 10, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
Ogres May 8, 2026

How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
May 11, 2026
Trump calls Iran’s response to US offer unacceptable
May 11, 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

Social

“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
May 11, 2026
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

The substantial government support provided to the defense sector — allocating it a 2 billion euros budget, including at the expense of other…

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Objects allegedly at risk if Ukraine does not observe the ceasefire are named; Latvia also mentioned
May 8, 2026

World

Trump calls Iran’s response to US offer unacceptable
Ogres May 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has called Tehran’s response to American conditions for ending the war “completely unacceptable”, writes the BBC. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim…

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
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

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Latvian ministry acknowledges problems in cases of child separation due to parental disputes

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Parental conflicts and the resulting alienation of a child from one of the parents are a problem that can lead to emotional abuse…

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On Wednesday, the sky will be cloudy, with the sun breaking through only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education

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On Tuesday, the government approved the 2026 state budget, under which consolidated general government revenues are planned at 16.064 billion euros, while expenditures…

Latvia to reduce benefits for Ukrainian refugees

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The government on Tuesday approved amendments to the Law on Support for the Civilian Population of Ukraine, which provide for the discontinuation of…

Lithuania fights drugging in entertainment venues: tests, glass caps and staff training

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In Lithuanian entertainment venues, drugging and attempted drugging are increasingly common, and the question of how to protect yourself is always relevant, but…

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Government talks in the Czech Republic have descended into chaos after the leading candidate for foreign minister was embroiled in a scandal over…

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The Fiscal Discipline Council (FDP) has concluded that additional funding for Latvia’s defence in next year’s state budget has been secured mainly by…

Estonian government may scrap the bureaucracy to speed up construction of Saatse Boot bypass

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Estonian Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis has indicated that the government plans to amend the law to create the possibility of skipping the environmental…

Latvia’s police chief: Reform will continue – main challenge is human resources

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One of the main priorities for the State Police (VP) in the coming years will remain strengthening human resources, said State Police Chief…

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