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“Appropriate operational conditions were not met” – Latvian Armed Forces explain why drone was not shot down
November 11, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026
Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026

Production and logistics problems have delayed influenza vaccine deliveries across Europe, including Latvia. Līga Kozlovska, a family doctor and board member of the…

Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026
No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026

Politics

Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
November 6, 2026
Kulbergs remains silent on further talks to form Latvia’s new government
November 5, 2026
How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026

Business

airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
By Ogres   November 10, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate the leases of three additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, including one painted in the colours of…

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Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026
175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026
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

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026

The results of the first 28 tests on transit grain samples do not indicate Ukrainian origin, the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) reports.According to…

Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
Ogres November 12, 2026

The composition of Latvia’s new governing coalition could become clear by Saturday, Saeima Speaker Edvards Smiltēns (United List) said in an interview with…

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
Ogres November 12, 2026
Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026
Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
Ogres November 12, 2026

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
November 12, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026
Russian ambassador to the US has died
November 12, 2026
Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026
Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
November 11, 2026

Social

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026
Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026

Food prices in Latvia could increase next year as a result of rising fuel costs, the Ministry of Finance (FM) has warned. The…

Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026
Frost and sleet expected in Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day
November 11, 2026

World

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026

The results of the first 28 tests on transit grain samples do not indicate Ukrainian origin, the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) reports.According to…

Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 11th of November that the Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died, Politico reports.A…

Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026
NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
Ogres November 11, 2026
US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026

Latest Posts

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

A report of a possible explosive device on board prompted the diversion of an Austrian Airlines flight—en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna—to…

Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base

19.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Four Canadian soldiers have died and dozens more have been injured in a fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada; the…

Trump’s decisions have nothing to do with the midterm elections

19.10.202626.10.2026 Ogres

Political expert Andreas Kaju stated that recent decisions by US President Donald Trump have harmed Ukraine and benefited Russia, adding that he has…

Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros

19.10.202620.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…

Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will convene an emergency cabinet meeting on the 19th of October to assess the protests and looting that…

Tax debts in Latvia reach 811 million euros – how much can the state no longer recover?

19.10.202625.10.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s total outstanding tax debts reached 811.701 million euros at the beginning of October 2026, including current debts, suspended debts and extended payment…

Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C

19.10.202619.10.2026 Ogres

Warmer weather is expected to return to Latvia next week, with temperatures potentially reaching +15°C in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment,…

Cyberattack on French supermarkets serves as a warning sign for Estonia

16.10.202616.10.2026 Ogres

Cybersecurity experts believe that the cyberattack on French supermarkets on the night of the 12th of September—which resulted in the destruction of a…

Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia

16.10.202617.10.2026 Ogres

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

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