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Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
Ogres April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
Ogres April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…

Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
April 16, 2026
30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
April 16, 2026

World

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026

A new Eurostat forecast shows that Europe is heading towards demographic decline, with its population expected to shrink by 11.7%, or 53 million…

Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026
Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Ogres April 16, 2026
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Ogres April 16, 2026

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Banksy has confirmed that he is the creator of the new artwork that appeared in north London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday, after the…

Inflation in Latvia below average in EU and Eurozone in February

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In February 2024 inflation in Latvia was below the average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to the latest data published by…

Latvian police punish 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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On Sunday, the 17th of March, police punished 20 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as reported by Latvian…

Czech Republic grapples with surge of whooping cough

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The incidence of whooping cough is soaring in Europe, including the Czech Republic, and confusion over official guidelines and the public appearance of…

Farmers: nearly all rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale fail to make it through winter hibernation

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Almost none of the rapeseed fields in Vidzeme and Latgale have made it through winter, as LETA was told by interviewed Latvian. Grain-farming…

VIDEO | Putin wins “elections” without serious competition

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President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, the 17th of March, won the record-breaking victory in Russia’s post-Soviet history, consolidating his power in an “election”…

Week in Lithuania | MPs seek EU ban on Russian, Belarusian grain imports; bank proposes ways of financing defence

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Last week, Lithuanian intelligence said Volkov’s attack in Vilnius was likely Kremlin-organised operation Lithuanian, Greek defence ministers meet in Vilnius Defence Minister Arvydas…

Politologist says Latvia is unlikely to see any clear leaders in European Parliament elections

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It is unlikely there will be any clear leaders in the upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections, as LETA was told by politologist Juris…

Latvia to pay European Commission EUR 300 000 fine

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Latvia will have to pay a fine of EUR 300 000 to the European Commission (EK) for failure to comply with the Council…

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