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Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026

On Knowledge Day, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Brief rain is expected in some areas overnight, but from the morning…

Bank of Latvia Governor on lending: The target has not yet been reached
August 28, 2026
Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026

Business

Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026

US company Apogee Enterprises will acquire Latvian high-tech glass coating manufacturer Groglass for 62.5 million euros. Groglass develops and manufactures innovative anti-reflective glass…

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Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026
BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026
Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
Ogres September 3, 2026

US company Apogee Enterprises will acquire Latvian high-tech glass coating manufacturer Groglass for 62.5 million euros. Groglass develops and manufactures innovative anti-reflective glass…

70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
Ogres September 3, 2026
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
Ogres September 3, 2026
Cyclones persist: Latvia faces rainy, windy and cooler weather
Ogres September 3, 2026

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
September 3, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
September 3, 2026
70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
September 3, 2026
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
September 3, 2026
Cyclones persist: Latvia faces rainy, windy and cooler weather
September 3, 2026
Estonia elects its next president
September 2, 2026

Social

70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
September 3, 2026
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
September 3, 2026
Cyclones persist: Latvia faces rainy, windy and cooler weather
September 3, 2026

On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy, with brief rain expected in many areas and thunderstorms possible locally, according to the Latvian Environment,…

Estonia elects its next president
September 2, 2026
Latvian court releases pro-Kremlin activist Gushchin after nine months in custody
September 2, 2026

World

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

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Democrats and Republicans can’t agree; US Government shuts down

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US Congressional leaders have been unable to agree on funding, and the federal government has been shut down indefinitely since the 1st of…

Romania to produce drones with Ukraine to protect NATO borders

01.10.202505.10.2025 Ogres

Romania’s foreign minister has said that the country hopes to quickly start producing defensive drones with Ukraine for its own needs, as well…

Latvia’s ministry proposes reducing number of centralized exams in secondary schools

01.10.202502.10.2025 Ogres

The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has proposed dropping one advanced-level centralized exam in secondary schools, according to a draft regulation prepared…

From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days

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On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility….

Opinion: When even a President can be silenced – Trump vs. YouTube and the triumph of censorship

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Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Donald Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube exposes a troubling reality – a handful of global tech corporations today can…

Suspected bribery: KNAB conducts search at Riga Central Market administration building

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The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a search at the Riga Central Market administration building on suspicion of bribery, LETA…

HIV cases on the rise in Lithuania; geopolitical situation is the main reason

30.09.202530.09.2025 Ogres

Since 2022, the number of people infected with HIV in Lithuania has increased significantly, however, the main reason is not local infection, but…

Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport

30.09.202501.10.2025 Ogres

Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the…

Orbán: So what that our drones fly into Ukraine?

30.09.202530.09.2025 Ogres

Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has not only questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty, but also declared that the entry of Hungarian reconnaissance drones into…

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