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New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…

Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026

Politics

Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026
Right action or unwanted precedent: what will the US action in Venezuela bring for the world?
January 5, 2026
Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen
January 2, 2026

Business

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

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The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
Ogres January 12, 2026

On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
Ogres January 9, 2026

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
January 12, 2026
Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026

Social

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
January 9, 2026

Since the 15th of October, 2025, when Latvia introduced an electronic queue registration system for crossing the country’s external border, a total of…

Declining birth rates force Daugavpils to rethink its kindergarten network
January 9, 2026
Latvia in mourning: Legendary basketball player Uļjana Semjonova has passed away
January 9, 2026

World

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026

The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…

Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Trump: We may have to choose between Greenland and NATO
Ogres January 9, 2026
Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
Ogres January 9, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian parliament approves Agnese Lāce as country’s Minister of Culture

20.06.202401.10.2024 Ogres

On Thursday, the 20th of June, Latvian Saeima approved Agnese Lāce as the new Minister of Culture. She was proposed for this post…

Olainfarm announces name change

19.06.202424.10.2024 Ogres

Latvian medicines manufacturer Olainfarm JSC plans to change its name to Olpha, as confirmed by Olainfarm board chairman Juris Bundulis. “Re-branding in the…

Rail Baltica will not be fully operational in any Baltic country by the year 2030

18.06.202401.10.2024 Ogres

Rail Baltica project will not be fully operational in any Baltic State by the year 2030, said RB Rail deputy board chairperson Kitija…

Central Laboratory reports severe drop in turnover of profits after Covid-19 pandemic

07.06.202425.10.2024 Ogres

In 2023, Central Laboratory LLC operated with turnover of EUR 33.51 million, which is 50% less when compared to 2022. The company’s profits…

Riga City Council concerned about Andrejsala developer’s uncoordinated activities

04.06.202426.10.2024 Ogres

Riga municipality intends to request explanations from Andrejsala developer and investor, real estate developer company Eagle Hills for possible arbitrary action and non-compliance…

Stena Line Latvian branch reports turnover growth of 6.5% last year

03.06.202426.10.2024 Ogres

The Latvian branch of Stena Line ferry operator worked with turnover of EUR 3.54 million in 2023, which is 6.5% more when compared…

Estonia’s economy contracted by 2.4% in Q1

03.06.202427.10.2024 Ogres

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 2.4% compared with the same period…

“It feels as though the state doesn’t need our jobs”, Bio-Venta turns to state president

30.05.202428.10.2024 Ogres

“We cannot understand how we can discuss the green course, bio-fuel and development of this sector if the state that has the biggest…

Multiple banks unsure if they want to sue Latvia over legislative amendments

30.05.202429.10.2024 Ogres

Luminor Bank has decided not to challenge in court the amendments to the law adopted to support housing loan borrowers, but the other…

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