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Latvia to seek new approach to drone threats after widespread alerts
May 20, 2026
Bank of Latvia President warns against delays in forming government
May 19, 2026
Kulbergs promises broad coalition in Latvia and personal responsibility for Rail Baltica
May 18, 2026

The broader the coalition forming a government that will work until the elections, the better, said Andris Kulbergs, the prime ministerial nominee from…

Latvia’s Agriculture Minister Krauze and Head of the State Chancellery detained
May 14, 2026
Employees of Latvia’s Defense Minister’s Office to receive tens of thousands of euros in severance payments
May 13, 2026

Politics

In Latvia, Prosecutor General accuses politician of lying, Krauze demands retraction
May 20, 2026
Law enforcement seizes Latvian Agriculture Minister Krauze’s computer and phone
May 14, 2026
Progressives call on Latvian President to begin consultations on forming a new government
May 13, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
Kremlin accuses Armenia of giving Zelensky a platform
May 11, 2026

Business

Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026

The rise in fuel prices related to the war in Iran has also caused demand for new and used electric cars to grow…

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BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026
ECB warns of possible interest rate hike
By Ogres   May 14, 2026
Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
By Ogres   May 12, 2026
Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Japan struggles with allergies; pollen is to blame
Ogres May 20, 2026

A decision made 70 years ago to plant vast areas of Japan with just two species of trees is now backfired with pollen…

BNN interview | “Drones will continue entering Latvian airspace” — Former Armed Forces Commander calls for stronger air defense
Ogres May 20, 2026

“There is always the possibility that a drone will not crash in a field or forest but, God forbid, hit a house. If…

Lithuania also issues warning of airspace threat; ministers seek shelter
Ogres May 20, 2026
In Latvia, Prosecutor General accuses politician of lying, Krauze demands retraction
Ogres May 20, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
Ogres May 20, 2026

Japan struggles with allergies; pollen is to blame
May 20, 2026
BNN interview | “Drones will continue entering Latvian airspace” — Former Armed Forces Commander calls for stronger air defense
May 20, 2026
Lithuania also issues warning of airspace threat; ministers seek shelter
May 20, 2026
In Latvia, Prosecutor General accuses politician of lying, Krauze demands retraction
May 20, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
May 20, 2026
Warning of airspace threat issued in Latvia’s Latgale region for second day in a row
May 20, 2026

Social

BNN interview | “Drones will continue entering Latvian airspace” — Former Armed Forces Commander calls for stronger air defense
May 20, 2026
Warning of airspace threat issued in Latvia’s Latgale region for second day in a row
May 20, 2026
Rain to persist across Latvia as forecasters predict a damp weekend
May 20, 2026

Light rain is expected in some eastern regions on Wednesday night and again during the second half of the day, while isolated thunderstorms…

Latvia firmly rejects Russia’s SVR lies about planning Ukrainian attacks from Latvian territory
May 19, 2026
Threat to Latvian airspace ends, while a drone is shot down in Estonia
May 19, 2026

World

Japan struggles with allergies; pollen is to blame
Ogres May 20, 2026

A decision made 70 years ago to plant vast areas of Japan with just two species of trees is now backfired with pollen…

Lithuania also issues warning of airspace threat; ministers seek shelter
Ogres May 20, 2026

Lithuania also issued a warning of airspace threat on the morning of the 20th of May, urging residents to seek shelter; traffic at…

NATO Commander reassures US not withdrawing all troops from Europe
Ogres May 20, 2026
EU looks for fertilizer; cows seem to be the answer
Ogres May 19, 2026
The Kremlin threatens Latvia, accusing it of “preparing attacks against Russia”
Ogres May 19, 2026

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After facing heavy criticism, US President Donald Trump has deleted a post from his social media account Truth Social that showed him as…

Latvian Government ready to limit fuel prices – how will it work?

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The Latvian government has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Economics of Latvia to introduce a solidarity levy for fuel retailers if…

Constitutional Court: Latvia lacks adequate protection against entertainment noise

14.04.202615.04.2026 Ogres

The Constitutional Court of Latvia has ruled that the state has not ensured sufficient protection against excessive entertainment noise. The court found that…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules

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In the future, the state will fully fund teachers’ salaries only for schools that meet the criteria for student numbers and class organisation…

Fuel prices rise; Estonians use cooking oil instead of diesel

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With fuel prices rising, resourceful Estonians who use older cars have switched from filling up with diesel at the gas station to using…

Five psychiatric hospitals in Latvia to be merged into a single centre

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On Tuesday, the government approved the integration of five psychiatric hospitals into the National Mental Health Centre, with the process expected to be…

US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result

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US Vice President JD Vance said on the evening of the 13th of April that he was saddened, but not surprised, that Hungarian…

Economist: Households in Latvia spend significantly more on food than the EU average, which is not a good indicator

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The structure of household budgets in Latvia differs significantly from the European Union (EU) average — residents allocate a much larger share of…

Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans

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It is not appropriate to grant another loan to the national airline airBaltic until a clear restructuring plan has been developed, said opposition…

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