Skip to content
  • Team
  • Contacts
  OGRES ZIŅAS
OGRES ZIŅAS
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026

Swedish criminals transferred to Tartu Prison have complained to Swedish media – via their relatives – about conditions at the facility, specifically citing…

Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026

Business

airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

Read More
Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026
airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Ogres September 28, 2026

Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Ogres September 28, 2026

Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Ogres September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
Ogres September 28, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
September 28, 2026

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 2026

Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026

World

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026

Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…

Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Ogres September 28, 2026

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by right-wing forces to introduce stricter neutrality rules that would prevent the country from imposing economic sanctions…

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

Latest Posts

Weather forecast: foggy nights, rainy days, and colder air over the weekend

16.10.202519.10.2025 Ogres

According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy, though skies will occasionally clear. Rain is…

Greece plans to introduce 13-hour workdays

15.10.202515.10.2025 Ogres

Greece will become the first European Union country to officially introduce a 13-hour workday in the private sector, giving factory workers, cashiers and…

International producer Froneri acquires Food Union’s ice cream business in Latvia

15.10.202515.10.2025 Ogres

The international ice cream producer Froneri has signed an agreement to acquire the ice cream business of the dairy group Food Union in…

Lithuania to restore marshes to strengthen defenses

15.10.202516.10.2025 Ogres

As part of a broader Baltic border defense line, Lithuania plans to restore marshes along its borders, and while Russian propagandists have already…

Swedish military begins tracking Russian submarine in the Baltic sea

15.10.202519.10.2025 Ogres

The Swedish Armed Forces are tracking a Russian submarine in the Baltic Sea, the army announced on Wednesday, adding that the operation is…

Cargo volume at the Port of Ventspils increases by 15% in nine months

15.10.202515.10.2025 Ogres

In the first nine months of 2025, terminals operating at the Freeport of Ventspils handled a total of 6.5 million tonnes of cargo,…

Trump’s role in Gaza truce: crucial, but not the reason for lasting peace

15.10.202519.10.2025 Ogres

US President Donald Trump’s trip to Egypt to discuss a peace plan for Gaza was a long-awaited victory lap and a taste of…

Prime Minister: The deportation issue is being used in Russian propaganda

15.10.202516.10.2025 Ogres

Latvia has provided both opportunities and fair, achievable requirements for Russian citizens residing in our country to extend their residence permits, Prime Minister…

Ukrainian authorities have announced a mass evacuation in the vicinity of Kupiansk

15.10.202520.10.2025 Ogres

Local authorities, taking into account the critical security situation, have ordered the mass evacuation of residents from the almost deserted area of ​​​​Kupiansk,…

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 234 235 236 … 1,299 Next

Recent Posts

  • BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
  • Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
  • Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
  • Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
  • Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
OGRES ZINAS © 2024 All rights reserved
  • Team
  • Contacts
  • Home
  • Current news
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Social
  • World

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Cookie Policy

More information about our Cookie Policy