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Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

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…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
Ogres April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
Ogres April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…

Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
April 16, 2026
30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
April 16, 2026

World

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026

A new Eurostat forecast shows that Europe is heading towards demographic decline, with its population expected to shrink by 11.7%, or 53 million…

Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026
Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Ogres April 16, 2026
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Ogres April 16, 2026

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MP Rosļikovs at the Saeima podium: “Russian is our language!” – MP expelled from the session

05.06.202505.06.2025 Ogres

Saeima deputy Aleksejs Rosļikovs (“For Stability!”) was expelled from the parliamentary session hall on Thursday by a majority vote of MPs. During a…

Putin tells Trump that Russia must respond to Ukrainian “terrorist” attacks

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On Wednesday, the 4th of June, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that he would have to respond to Ukrainian…

Farmers’ losses increase, but no fund exists – is Latvia ready for climate risks?

05.06.202508.06.2025 Ogres

Latvia still needs to explore options for creating a risk fund into which farmers would contribute to cover losses from natural disasters and…

Cooler along the coast, thunderstorms in the East – summer arrives in Latvia with variable weather

05.06.202508.06.2025 Ogres

On Thursday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy, clearing only in the west by afternoon, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

EU gives green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro in 2026

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On Wednesday, the 4th of June, the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) gave Bulgaria the green light to adopt…

Latvia begins its path in the UN Security Council – President Rinkēvičs outlines priorities

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In the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Latvia will continue to provide maximum support to Ukraine, emphasized President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs during…

World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them

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After three unexploded World War II bombs were found in the Deutz neighbourhood of Cologne on Monday, around 20 500 people were evacuated…

Pornhub owner to suspend services in France in protest against new age verification law

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Aylo Freesites, the owner of Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn, plans to stop offering adult content to French users on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th…

Musk calls Trump’s “big beautiful bill” a “disgusting abomination”

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On Tuesday, the 3rd of June, billionaire Elon Musk commented on President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax cut and spending bill, calling it…

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