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“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
April 20, 2026
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

Members of the Saeima today adopted, in the third reading, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved in the Public…

Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026

Politics

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
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

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

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
Ogres April 20, 2026

Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa The European Union’s ban on the transit of Belarusian potash fertilizers through Europe is generating at least half…

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026

After all the votes cast in Hungary’s parliamentary elections were counted, Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s Tisza party has gained three more seats in…

Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
Ogres April 20, 2026
US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern
Ogres April 20, 2026
Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
Ogres April 20, 2026

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury
April 20, 2026
Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
April 20, 2026
Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026
US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern
April 20, 2026
Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
April 20, 2026
“What next – will we pour pension money into concrete?” Welfare Minister sharply rejects merger with Health Ministry
April 20, 2026

Social

Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026
Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
April 20, 2026
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
April 20, 2026

It is doubtful that generals in the Russian army could mobilize to overthrow dictator Vladimir Putin, said Member of the European Parliament and…

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

World

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026

After all the votes cast in Hungary’s parliamentary elections were counted, Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s Tisza party has gained three more seats in…

US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern
Ogres April 20, 2026

On the 20th of April, concerns grew about the fate of the US-Iran truce – the Americans seized an Iranian cargo ship that…

Former president makes significant gains in Bulgarian elections
Ogres April 20, 2026
Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026
Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026

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Death toll in collapsed Dominican nightclub exceeds 180

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In the Dominican Republic, the death toll following the collapse of a nightclub roof has reached 184 people, rescue workers announced on Wednesday….

Wind, wet snow, and then a sudden warm spell: what weather awaits us?

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On Thursday and Friday, the skies will mostly be overcast, with occasional clear spells. Precipitation is expected across most of the country—mainly snow…

Trump delays higher tariffs for 90 days, sets 125% rate on Chinese imports

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is postponing the implementation of increased tariffs for 90 days, applying a baseline rate…

In case of war, Rail Baltica could evacuate 100 000 people daily, says Ministry of Transport

09.04.202522.04.2025 Ogres

In the event of a military conflict, the Rail Baltica railway line could be used to evacuate up to 100,000 people per day,…

In case of war, “Rail Baltica” could evacuate 100,000 people daily, says ministry of Transport

09.04.202509.04.2025 Ogres

In the event of a military conflict, the Rail Baltica railway line could be used to evacuate up to 100,000 people per day,…

Record-High EU fund investments forecast in Latvian economy this year

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The Ministry of Finance (MoF) forecasts that in 2025 and 2026, Latvia will receive a record-high volume of investmentsfrom European Union (EU) structural…

Road infrastructure warning: 20th century routes no Longer fit for 2025

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The most effective way to improve traffic safety is by reconstructing the busiest roads, said Mārtiņš Lazdovskis, Chairman of the Board at Latvijas…

Failure to launch airBaltic IPO could cause serious budget problems

09.04.202509.04.2025 Ogres

If Latvia’s national airline airBaltic fails to carry out its initial public offering (IPO), the national budget deficit could face “severe problems,” said…

Cheaper oil – will gasoline prices drop in Latvia?

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Retail prices for diesel and gasoline in Latvia may decrease if current trends in the global market persist over the long term, fuel…

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