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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

“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

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…

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
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 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
Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
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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Border checkpoint modernization in Latvia sparks controversy: risk of losses increases

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If the modernization projects of the border crossing points Terehova, Grebņeva, and Pāternieki are halted, the amount of non-eligible expenses would reach at…

The number of layoffs is increasing in Lithuania

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Technological changes are transforming the labor market, and in the first three months of 2026 the number of people laid off in Lithuania…

Ukraine, Israel discuss Russian grain theft

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar to discuss a Russian ship that is allegedly carrying grain stolen…

How and why is the US blocking the Strait of Hormuz?

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The US has launched a naval blockade to prevent ships from leaving or entering Iranian ports, and American forces have announced that they…

Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births

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In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…

Italian PM suspends defense cooperation agreement with Israel

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on the 14th of April that her government had suspended a defense cooperation agreement with Israel, highlighting…

VIP lounge scandal escalates: Latvian Prime Minister may take legal action

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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa may take legal action for defamation in connection with statements made by former head of the State Chancellery…

Spring warmth to be replaced by rain – what to expect in the coming days

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On Wednesday, the sky will be partly cloudy, with more cloud cover in the western regions. In the evening, rain will reach southwestern…

Ukrainian robots take Russian positions

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ukrainian army has taken Russian positions using only ground robots and drones, reports Politico. Zelensky…

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