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Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026
No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026

Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with occasional sunny spells. Light rain is expected only in isolated areas of eastern Latvia. Fog will develop…

Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026
Legal dispute with Guselnikov has already cost Latvia more than 7 million euros
November 3, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
November 6, 2026
Kulbergs remains silent on further talks to form Latvia’s new government
November 5, 2026
How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Edvards Smiltēns elected Speaker of Latvia’s 15th Saeima
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026

Business

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026

Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…

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175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026
airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026

Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
Ogres November 9, 2026

On the 8th of November, Poland declared two days of national mourning after a man opened fire in the historic center of Kraków,…

Why did Latvia’s military fail to shoot down the drone? Defence Minister explains failure and apologises to residents
Ogres November 9, 2026

Following the failure to shoot down one of the drones that entered Latvian airspace last week, procedures have been reviewed and the decision-making…

Lithuanian President warns: Russian provocations will continue
Ogres November 6, 2026
Melania Trump receives Ukrainian State award
Ogres November 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
Ogres November 6, 2026

Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
November 9, 2026
Why did Latvia’s military fail to shoot down the drone? Defence Minister explains failure and apologises to residents
November 9, 2026
Lithuanian President warns: Russian provocations will continue
November 6, 2026
Melania Trump receives Ukrainian State award
November 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
November 6, 2026
Belgium decides to allow searches of the residences of potential illegal immigrants
November 6, 2026

Social

Why did Latvia’s military fail to shoot down the drone? Defence Minister explains failure and apologises to residents
November 9, 2026
Pro-“Russian world” activist who fled Latvia for Russia jailed and then sent to fight against Ukraine
November 6, 2026
Lack of management commitment and cybersecurity specialists hampers improvements in Latvia
November 6, 2026

A lack of management commitment and a shortage of cybersecurity specialists are hindering improvements in cybersecurity across Latvia, according to Dana Ludviga, Information…

Latvia enters the darkest period of the year – forecasters also predict sleet
November 6, 2026
Latvian-Lithuanian drug trafficking gang hid dozens of kilograms of drugs in forests near Riga
November 5, 2026

World

Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
Ogres November 9, 2026

On the 8th of November, Poland declared two days of national mourning after a man opened fire in the historic center of Kraków,…

Lithuanian President warns: Russian provocations will continue
Ogres November 6, 2026

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda does not believe that a conventional Russian attack on NATO territory is likely at present; however, he expects that…

Melania Trump receives Ukrainian State award
Ogres November 6, 2026
Belgium decides to allow searches of the residences of potential illegal immigrants
Ogres November 6, 2026
future Presidents barred from altering the Oval Office
Ogres November 6, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia will not recognize the State of Palestine for now

23.09.202523.09.2025 Ogres

Latvia’s position on recognizing the State of Palestine remains unchanged – while supporting a two-state solution, Latvia will not recognize Palestine at this…

A new look for Latvia’s police – uniforms now include skirts

23.09.202524.09.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, the government approved amendments to regulations introducing a new-style peaked cap and skirts as part of the official police uniform. According…

The debt burden in Latvia is growing: how much are Latvians borrowing for housing now?

23.09.202525.09.2025 Ogres

The average mortgage loan amount in Latvia has increased by around 10,000 euros over the past year, according to Citadele Bank. Data show…

Czech elections: Russian disinformation and Babiš leading the polls

23.09.202523.09.2025 Ogres

The stakes in the Czech elections are high, and not only when it comes to domestic politics – the aggressive policy implementer Russia…

Šlesers changes plans: will run in Parliamentary elections and seek Prime Minister’s post

23.09.202523.09.2025 Ogres

Riga City Council member and leader of the Latvia First (LPV) party Ainārs Šlesers announced he will run in next autumn’s parliamentary elections….

Drones cause closures at Copenhagen and Oslo airports

23.09.202524.09.2025 Ogres

Drones spotted in Copenhagen and Oslo on the evening of the 22nd of September caused closure of the main airports, and it follow…

“We are at war with Russia” – Interior Minister on sabotage threats

23.09.202524.09.2025 Ogres

Over the past two years, at least ten sabotage incidents have taken place in Latvia, and to respond more effectively, additional investments are…

Weather forecast: From thunderstorms to sunny autumn days

23.09.202527.09.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy with occasional showers in the eastern part of the country. A light to moderate west, northwesterly…

Study reveals: Who is really Latvia’s most popular next Prime Minister?

22.09.202522.09.2025 Ogres

Although a large share of Latvian residents remain undecided on whom they would trust to lead the next government, the current frontrunner overall…

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