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Meteorologists warn: slippery roads and strong coastal winds expected over the weekend
November 21, 2025
A new cyclone will bring snow and sleet to Latvia
November 20, 2025
Latvia’s Supreme Court objects to the government: “Baseless accusations undermine public trust”
November 19, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) is perplexed by the attitude and rhetoric of the Cabinet of Ministers (CM), which has been disseminating information in…

Several illegal migrants detained in Riga — inspections continue
November 14, 2025
34 countries oppose the IPC decision — aggressor states have no place in the Paralympic Games
November 13, 2025

Politics

ZZS convenes an extraordinary board meeting “on the political situation in Latvia”
November 21, 2025
Candidate for Prosecutor General Meisters: Submission on support for the timber industry requires evaluation
November 19, 2025
State Security Service urges prosecution of Rosļikovs for inciting national and ethnic hatred
November 14, 2025
After the budget, the coalition must decide whether it can continue working together, stresses the President of Latvia
November 13, 2025
Valdis Zatlers: We cannot turn our attitude toward one person into a political process
November 10, 2025
Is Kariņš planning a political comeback? He criticizes the charges against Citskovskis and Siliņa’s leadership
November 10, 2025

Business

Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
By Ogres   November 13, 2025

Opinion piece by Ilona Bērziņa Companies responsible for servicing the state’s emergency oil product reserves must be entirely above any suspicion of cooperating…

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Fuel prices rise again in the Baltics
By Ogres   November 8, 2025
Maxima Latvija has long engaged in unfair practices against suppliers, Competition Council finds
By Ogres   November 6, 2025
Competition Council imposes 1.8 million euros fine on one of Latvia’s largest food retailers
By Ogres   November 5, 2025
Major transformations ahead for Riga Airport
By Ogres   November 3, 2025

Snow returns to Latvia at the start of the week: slippery roads and subzero temperatures expected
Ogres November 24, 2025

On Monday, the skies will be cloudy, but in the western and central regions the sun will occasionally shine. During the night, a…

More than 65,000 unemployed people in Latvia
Ogres November 21, 2025

At the end of October this year, Latvia’s actual unemployment rate was 6.8%, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than in the corresponding…

Valka residents register in Valga; municipality calls for agreement on compensation
Ogres November 21, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Is Latvia’s government “hanging by a thread,” and which parties are actually in conflict?
Ogres November 21, 2025
Inquiry: British government under Johnson acted indecisively and too late during pandemic
Ogres November 21, 2025

Snow returns to Latvia at the start of the week: slippery roads and subzero temperatures expected
November 24, 2025
More than 65,000 unemployed people in Latvia
November 21, 2025
Valka residents register in Valga; municipality calls for agreement on compensation
November 21, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Is Latvia’s government “hanging by a thread,” and which parties are actually in conflict?
November 21, 2025
Inquiry: British government under Johnson acted indecisively and too late during pandemic
November 21, 2025
Zelensky ready to work with US to end war in Ukraine
November 21, 2025

Social

Snow returns to Latvia at the start of the week: slippery roads and subzero temperatures expected
November 24, 2025
More than 65,000 unemployed people in Latvia
November 21, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Is Latvia’s government “hanging by a thread,” and which parties are actually in conflict?
November 21, 2025

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is currently a highly restless member of the ruling coalition. This has been evident from their…

Why are Riga’s heating tariffs rising? Kulbergs points to systemic problems and governance chaos
November 21, 2025
Latvia’s transport minister keeps his post: Saeima rejects dismissal with a narrow majority
November 20, 2025

World

Valka residents register in Valga; municipality calls for agreement on compensation
Ogres November 21, 2025

The twin cities of Valka and Valga, separated by the Latvian-Estonian border, have long been a place where residents of both countries use…

Inquiry: British government under Johnson acted indecisively and too late during pandemic
Ogres November 21, 2025

A 800-page inquiry into the country’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has been released, and the findings are not flattering to former Prime…

Zelensky ready to work with US to end war in Ukraine
Ogres November 21, 2025
Vilnius airport closed due to balloons soon after reopening of border
Ogres November 21, 2025
Estonia sees rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria; tourism and migration considered the main reasons
Ogres November 20, 2025

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“ZZS betrayed partners and the public – they will have to answer for this ‘infidelity’,” Latvia’s Prime Minister warns

31.10.202501.11.2025 Ogres

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) will have to answer for betraying coalition partners and the public, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…

EU Court of Justice Advocate General Calls for Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case

31.10.202501.11.2025 Ogres

The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recommended dismissing Latvia’s appeal in the case concerning the…

Germany’s increasingly popular far-right party seeks and finds support in the US

31.10.202531.10.2025 Ogres

Germany’s far-right AfD party, which has often been shunned at home, is seeking support in Washington by improving relations with figures from the…

“I am ashamed!” Vīķe-Freiberga condemns Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision – “Backwards crawl that will weaken Latvia”

31.10.202501.11.2025 Ogres

Former President of Latvia Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga has sharply criticised the Saeima’s decision in a social media post, calling it an example of “backwards…

King’s brother to lose title; denies sex crimes

31.10.202501.11.2025 Ogres

After weeks of heightened scrutiny over the royal’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Andrew will…

Latvia’s President faces a decisive moment: Saeima’s Istanbul Convention decision lands on his desk

31.10.202531.10.2025 Ogres

President Edgars Rinkēvičs will evaluate the Saeima’s decision to withdraw from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women…

Vilnius Airport closes again due to Belarusian balloons

31.10.202501.11.2025 Ogres

Lithuanian authorities temporarily closed the airspace over Vilnius on the evening of the 30th of October after eight smuggler balloons were spotted heading…

Saeima decides – Latvia must withdraw from the Istanbul Convention

31.10.202531.10.2025 Ogres

On Thursday, the 30th of October, with votes from the opposition and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), the Saeima adopted a…

Changeable weather in the coming days – what to expect

31.10.202531.10.2025 Ogres

On Friday, skies will be overcast, and rain is expected at times across most of the country, with the heaviest precipitation forecast for…

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