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Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026
Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026

The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…

Riga considers postponing Vanšu Bridge repairs as plans for temporary bridge remain uncertain
October 27, 2026
Fuel prices in Latvia approach critical threshold – experts predict changes in the car market
October 23, 2026

Politics

Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026
Not in parliament, but at an undisclosed location – Kulbergs gathers United List MPs ahead of Latvia’s coalition talks
October 26, 2026
Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
October 23, 2026
US senators urge swift release of Baltic security funding amid growing Russian threats
October 23, 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

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
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…

New customs processing fee takes effect – what parcel recipients need to know
Ogres October 30, 2026

From 1 November 2026, a new EU-mandated processing fee of two euros will apply to private individuals’ online purchases imported into the European…

Two Russian fighter jets destroyed on the ground in Ukrainian missile strike
Ogres October 30, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
Ogres October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
Ogres October 29, 2026

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
October 30, 2026
New customs processing fee takes effect – what parcel recipients need to know
October 30, 2026
Two Russian fighter jets destroyed on the ground in Ukrainian missile strike
October 30, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026
Without electricity, food or medicine – civilian evacuation planned in Russian-occupied Oleshky
October 29, 2026

Social

Two Russian fighter jets destroyed on the ground in Ukrainian missile strike
October 30, 2026
“No politician is irreplaceable” – Mieriņa delivers a significant message as Latvia’s 14th Saeima concludes its work
October 29, 2026
Grey and rainy days ahead for Latvia as temperatures fall below +10°C
October 29, 2026

Thursday will bring mostly cloudy skies across Latvia, although occasional sunny spells are expected. Rain is forecast in some areas, mainly in western…

Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
October 28, 2026
Billions allocated to Rail Baltica, but politicians delay decisions – RB Rail chief sharply criticises Latvia’s approach
October 28, 2026

World

New customs processing fee takes effect – what parcel recipients need to know
Ogres October 30, 2026

From 1 November 2026, a new EU-mandated processing fee of two euros will apply to private individuals’ online purchases imported into the European…

Without electricity, food or medicine – civilian evacuation planned in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Ogres October 29, 2026

Residents of Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine’s Kherson region, who wish to return to Ukrainian government-controlled territory after evacuation will first be…

Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Ogres October 28, 2026
EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
Ogres October 27, 2026
Romanian intelligence uncovers Russian-coordinated sabotage network – suspects sought across several countries
Ogres October 27, 2026

Latest Posts

Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava

07.09.202607.09.2026 Ogres

The conservation design for the Rail Baltica overpass span built over Lastādijas Street and Ģenerāļa Radziņa Embankment, together with its support structure in…

Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas

07.09.202607.09.2026 Ogres

Although the new week will begin with slightly drier weather, with rain expected only in some areas and lighter winds, conditions will change…

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition

05.09.202605.09.2026 Ogres

One of the most prominent events in Latvia’s domestic politics this week was the clash between Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) and Interior…

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

Latvian grain shipments are not being displaced by transit cargo at ports, and the necessary capacity for handling domestic grain is being ensured,…

Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years

04.09.202605.09.2026 Ogres

Household consumption expenditure in Latvia reached an average of 619 euros per person per month in 2025, an increase of 46% compared with…

airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year

04.09.202605.09.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has agreed with certain existing bondholders and third-party financing providers on the terms of bridge financing of up to…

Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

On Friday, skies will be cloudy, with periods of rain expected in many parts of Latvia. Thunderstorms with heavy and possibly even very…

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port

03.09.202603.09.2026 Ogres

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

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