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Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
May 11, 2026
“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

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) is dissatisfied that the cell broadcast warning regarding today’s drone incident at a fuel…

Russian drones enter Latvian airspace: classes cancelled and warning issued in Latgale
May 7, 2026
Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
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

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

Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
Ogres May 12, 2026

Colonel Raivis Melnis, selected by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for the position of Defence Minister, says his main priority would be improving the…

EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
Ogres May 12, 2026

European Union foreign ministers formally approved sanctions against Israeli settlers who carry out attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on the…

Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
Ogres May 12, 2026
EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
Ogres May 11, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
Ogres May 11, 2026

Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
May 12, 2026
Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
May 12, 2026
EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
May 11, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
Former Polish Justice Minister flees to US
May 11, 2026

Social

Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
May 12, 2026
“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
May 11, 2026
The first half of the week will be cloudy and rainy
May 11, 2026

Over the coming days, weather conditions will be determined by cyclonic activity, meaning skies will frequently remain cloudy and rain is expected in…

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

World

EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
Ogres May 12, 2026

European Union foreign ministers formally approved sanctions against Israeli settlers who carry out attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on the…

EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
Ogres May 11, 2026

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is not a suitable candidate to represent…

Former Polish Justice Minister flees to US
Ogres May 11, 2026
Trump calls Iran’s response to US offer unacceptable
Ogres May 11, 2026
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has made another loud statement, this time indicating that he will call on doctors to avoid prescribing Tylenol to…

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Former Estonian Air Force commander Jaak Tarien said that Russian fighter jets flying along the border of Estonian airspace are a relatively frequent…

Latvia will not recognize the State of Palestine for now

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Latvia’s position on recognizing the State of Palestine remains unchanged – while supporting a two-state solution, Latvia will not recognize Palestine at this…

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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?

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

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

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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…

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

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