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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

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

Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
Ogres 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…

Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026

Estonia, together with several other European countries, is exploring ways to lower the level of protection afforded to brown bears, reports ERR News.Currently,…

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

Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026
Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
November 9, 2026
Latvia’s Constitutional Court rules unrestricted public access to shareholders’ personal data unconstitutional
November 9, 2026
using ordinary people for dirty work
November 9, 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

Social

Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026
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

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

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

World

Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026

Estonia, together with several other European countries, is exploring ways to lower the level of protection afforded to brown bears, reports ERR News.Currently,…

using ordinary people for dirty work
Ogres November 9, 2026

The life that Vasilij Kovacs —a Ukrainian living in Latvia—had known came to an abrupt end: late on the evening of the 1st…

Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
Ogres November 9, 2026
Lithuanian President warns: Russian provocations will continue
Ogres November 6, 2026
Melania Trump receives Ukrainian State award
Ogres November 6, 2026

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Plenty of rain clouds in the sky, thunder to rumble in some places

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On Thursday and Friday, the 7th and 8th of August, clouds will bring rain in some areas both at night and during the…

Trump envoy meets Putin in Moscow; no end in sight to war

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US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Moscow, two days before Trump’s promised additional sanctions…

Estonia to monitor lake cleanliness from space

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Satellites can now reveal why the water in Lake Peipus has turned cloudy, or why Lake Võrtsjärv suddenly turns a suspicious green, and…

Italy plans to give green light to Messina Strait bridge project

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The Italian government is set to give final approval to a multi-billion-euro project that will link Sicily to the Italian mainland, Reuters reported….

Experts: Titan submarine tragedy could have been prevented

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The US Coast Guard has concluded that the OceanGate submarine Titan implosion, which killed all five of its passengers, could have been prevented…

Latvia’s contradictory foreign policy towards its own citizen, Pjotrs Avens

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Opinion article The Latvian government’s position on keeping Latvian citizen and billionaire Pjotrs Avens on the European Union’s sanctions list is becoming increasingly…

Significant progress made at the site of the Rail Baltica infrastructure maintenance point

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Significant progress has been made at the construction site of the future Rail Baltica infrastructure maintenance point near Iecava, where intensive earthworks and…

Ziedot.lv to stand trial in absentia in Russia for supporting Ukrainian defenders Azov

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The Latvian charity organization Ziedot.lv will stand trial in absentia in Russia for supporting the Ukrainian defenders Azov, Latvian Television reports. According to…

Lithuania asks NATO for help in securing airspace

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After a second Russian drone entered Lithuanian airspace, Latvia’s neighboring country has asked NATO for help in securing its airspace, Politico reports. Lithuanian…

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