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Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026
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

The prospective government currently being formed by Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) intends to base its work on dialogue rather than formally…

From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 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

airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
By Ogres   November 10, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate the leases of three additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, including one painted in the colours of…

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

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
Ogres November 10, 2026

Several hundred people marched from the square outside the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Tuesday, chanting slogans as part of the “Culture…

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026
airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
Ogres November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
Ogres November 10, 2026

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
November 10, 2026
Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
November 10, 2026
airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026

Social

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026

The average electricity price in the Latvian trading area of the Nord Pool power exchange reached 414.12 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), or 0.414…

Latvia’s Constitutional Court rules unrestricted public access to shareholders’ personal data unconstitutional
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

World

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has stated that he has accepted the significant Republican defeat in the midterm elections and would consider working with…

Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026
using ordinary people for dirty work
Ogres November 9, 2026
Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
Ogres November 9, 2026

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Estonian crypto fraudsters sentenced to 16 months in prison in the US

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A Seattle court has sentenced two Estonian citizens to 16 months in prison for organizing a large-scale Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of…

First Latvian municipal leaders receive security clearance for State secrets, one municipality delays

13.08.202513.08.2025 Ogres

The State Security Service (VDD) has already issued security clearances for access to state secrets to the first municipal leaders, while one municipality…

Orbán makes loud statements about the war in Ukraine

13.08.202514.08.2025 Ogres

Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticized the European Union’s position on the planned meeting of the US and Russian leaders and…

Zelensky rules out giving territory to Russia

13.08.202514.08.2025 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine rejects any Russian proposal to hand over Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire, as the…

Austerity measures will be necessary for Latvia, says Siliņa

13.08.202513.08.2025 Ogres

In order to find resources for addressing demographic challenges, strengthening security, and supporting education, austerity measures will be necessary, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa…

From summer-like high pressure to cool and rainy weekend in Latvia this week

13.08.202516.08.2025 Ogres

On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloudiness, wit h some rain expected overnight in the eastern part of the country. A light wind…

Moldovan pro-Kremlin politician calls for protests; promises reward

12.08.202512.08.2025 Ogres

Ilan Shor, a pro-Kremlin Moldovan politician living in Russia, has offered Moldovans 3,000 dollars a month to join anti-government demonstrations, Reuters reports. Moldovan…

“Measure seven times, then cut” – seniors’ warning to the government on early retirement pensions

12.08.202512.08.2025 Ogres

The Latvian Senior Communities Association (LSKA) believes that reform of the early retirement pension system is necessary, but decisions to exclude professions from…

Baltics investigate shocking electricity price surge

12.08.202513.08.2025 Ogres

The electricity market regulators of the Baltic states will investigate balancing price fluctuations recorded in the region last week, which have raised suspicions…

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