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Forecasters: Dry and calm weather to continue in Latvia over the weekend
March 20, 2026
Fraud in IT procurements: officials detained in EPPO case in Latvia
March 19, 2026
Fog, sunshine and wet snow – what to expect in the coming days
March 18, 2026

During the day on Wednesday, cloud cover will gradually decrease, and dry weather will prevail. With light winds, fog will form in many…

Weather forecast: daytime temperatures in Latvia up to +13°C
March 17, 2026
Weather forecast: rain and wet snow in Latvia at the beginning of the week
March 16, 2026

Politics

European leaders accuse Orbán of blackmail and disloyalty
March 20, 2026
US diplomacy in Belarus: releases 250 political prisoners, eases sanctions
March 20, 2026
The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
March 17, 2026
Seats in the British House of Lords will no longer be hereditary
March 12, 2026
Populists are gaining popularity; the question remains: can they lead?
March 11, 2026
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
March 6, 2026

Business

Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact
By Ogres   March 20, 2026

In the current market situation, abolishing the biofuel blending requirement alone would not guarantee a reduction in fuel prices, the Ministry of Climate…

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Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026
Latvian dairy sector: too much imported milk in stores
By Ogres   March 13, 2026
Farmers warn Middle East conflict could drive up fertilizer and food prices
By Ogres   March 11, 2026
Oil prices reach highest level since 2022
By Ogres   March 9, 2026

European leaders accuse Orbán of blackmail and disloyalty
Ogres March 20, 2026

After Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used his veto power to block a loan to Ukraine, European Union leaders have accused him of…

Russia clamps down internet
Ogres March 20, 2026

As the Kremlin seeks to gain greater control over internet access, it is being felt by everyone – from office workers waiting for…

VIDEO | Migrants pray en masse on a sidewalk in Pļavnieki; Ratnieks refers case to State Security Service
Ogres March 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
Ogres March 20, 2026
19 Latvian seafarers currently in the Persian Gulf
Ogres March 20, 2026

European leaders accuse Orbán of blackmail and disloyalty
March 20, 2026
Russia clamps down internet
March 20, 2026
VIDEO | Migrants pray en masse on a sidewalk in Pļavnieki; Ratnieks refers case to State Security Service
March 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
March 20, 2026
19 Latvian seafarers currently in the Persian Gulf
March 20, 2026
Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”
March 20, 2026

Social

VIDEO | Migrants pray en masse on a sidewalk in Pļavnieki; Ratnieks refers case to State Security Service
March 20, 2026
19 Latvian seafarers currently in the Persian Gulf
March 20, 2026
Jūrmala council suspected of creating new post for Truksnis with salary up to 5,000 euros
March 19, 2026

During discussions on the mayor’s office regulations and changes to staffing positions, the opposition in Jūrmala City Council on Thursday raised concerns about…

Measles situation in Latvia is serious, warns head of Infectology Centre
March 19, 2026
Rain and wet snow in Latvia on Thursday, dry weather over the weekend
March 19, 2026

World

Russia clamps down internet
Ogres March 20, 2026

As the Kremlin seeks to gain greater control over internet access, it is being felt by everyone – from office workers waiting for…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
Ogres March 20, 2026

One of the key global issues this week has been US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO countries to help secure the Strait…

Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”
Ogres March 20, 2026
100 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March: who risks in a war zone?
Ogres March 20, 2026
Slovenia calls on EU to investigate alleged Israeli spies’ meddling in election process
Ogres March 19, 2026

Latest Posts

The sanctions paradox: Latvia loses transit, Russia takes over cargo and profits

26.02.202626.02.2026 Ogres

Opinion article Latvia closed its doors to Belarusian potash fertilisers, hoping to halt their flow to other countries. But the cargo did not…

Gucci faces criticism for using AI-generated images

26.02.202626.02.2026 Ogres

Gucci has faced criticism after using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show, the BBC reports. The images have been shared…

Barcelona hikes tourist tax; opinions divided

26.02.202627.02.2026 Ogres

Barcelona’s government, in an effort to reduce the flow of tourists and ensure affordable housing for locals, has raised the tax on tourists,…

North Korean leader’s teenage daughter – a director of a missile program and a potential leader of the country

26.02.202626.02.2026 Ogres

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae attended a military parade with her father, and there is talk that she…

Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet

26.02.202627.02.2026 Ogres

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she will not run for president if a court orders her to wear a monitoring…

Nearly two thousand Africans fight for Russian forces on the front lines in Ukraine

26.02.202628.02.2026 Ogres

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibikha has said that more than 1,700 Africans are fighting on the Russian side in Ukraine, adding that Moscow…

Forecasters predict warmer weather; ice will gradually lose its strength

26.02.202626.02.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, the 26th of February, skies will be cloudy, with occasional clearing in the south during the day, but no significant precipitation…

Lithuanians from Vilnius are moving to surrounding districts

25.02.202625.02.2026 Ogres

The Lithuanian capital Vilnius is expanding, but many of its residents are choosing to move to the surrounding areas, where they are attracted…

On the fourth anniversary of the war, Latvians donate a record amount in support of Ukraine

25.02.202625.02.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 24th of February, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a record amount of donations was raised across…

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