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Warmer and sunnier weather expected in Latvia over the weekend
May 22, 2026
Latvia warns of possible airspace threat in Latgale for the third consecutive day
May 21, 2026
State Audit Office harshly criticizes LVM and Ministry of Agriculture: At least 130 million euros not directed to the state
May 21, 2026

The Latvian State Audit Office has identified significant shortcomings in the governance of Latvijas Valsts meži (LVM) and in the oversight exercised by…

Latvia to seek new approach to drone threats after widespread alerts
May 20, 2026
Alarm sounds again in Latgale — residents urged to shelter indoors
May 19, 2026

Politics

Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026
“It looks like a punishment” — Latvian political analysts assess Kulbergs’ government portfolio distribution
May 25, 2026
Serbian politician: Europe is using double standards
May 22, 2026
Putin’s trolls weaken Merz’s positions, aid far-right forces
May 21, 2026
Wanted former Polish politicians left Hungary via Serbia
May 21, 2026
In Latvia, Prosecutor General accuses politician of lying, Krauze demands retraction
May 20, 2026

Business

Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026

Easy Jet boss Kenton Jarvis has said the company will not be affected by a fuel shortage this summer, but that travellers are…

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Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026
ECB warns of possible interest rate hike
By Ogres   May 14, 2026
Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
By Ogres   May 12, 2026

“It’s dangerous to think everything will somehow be fine” — expert concerned about Latvians’ preparedness for crises
Ogres May 27, 2026

Latvians’ individual preparedness for crisis situations is very low, and the weakest points are uncertainty and lack of practical knowledge about how to…

Estonian Foreign Minister: Russia spreads disinformation to distract attention
Ogres May 27, 2026

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has indicated that Moscow is spreading disinformation about the attitude towards Russian-speaking residents in the Baltic states in…

Ireland to ban imports from Israeli-occupied West Bank from July
Ogres May 26, 2026
Dozens of drones crash into Sydney Harbour during light show
Ogres May 26, 2026
Demand for bear repellent spray soars in Estonia
Ogres May 26, 2026

“It’s dangerous to think everything will somehow be fine” — expert concerned about Latvians’ preparedness for crises
May 27, 2026
Estonian Foreign Minister: Russia spreads disinformation to distract attention
May 27, 2026
Ireland to ban imports from Israeli-occupied West Bank from July
May 26, 2026
Dozens of drones crash into Sydney Harbour during light show
May 26, 2026
Demand for bear repellent spray soars in Estonia
May 26, 2026
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026

Social

“It’s dangerous to think everything will somehow be fine” — expert concerned about Latvians’ preparedness for crises
May 27, 2026
Demand for bear repellent spray soars in Estonia
May 26, 2026
Road projects in Latvia may be delayed as disputes over cost sharing continue
May 26, 2026

State-owned company Latvijas valsts ceļi (LVC) is continuing discussions with road construction companies over a risk-sharing mechanism related to rising prices, LVC Chairman…

Forecasters warn of rain, thunderstorms, and sharp temperature drop in Latvia
May 26, 2026
A new government is taking shape in Latvia
May 25, 2026

World

Estonian Foreign Minister: Russia spreads disinformation to distract attention
Ogres May 27, 2026

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has indicated that Moscow is spreading disinformation about the attitude towards Russian-speaking residents in the Baltic states in…

Ireland to ban imports from Israeli-occupied West Bank from July
Ogres May 26, 2026

Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee has announced plans to introduce legislation that will restrict trade with the Israeli-occupied West Bank from mid-July, despite…

Dozens of drones crash into Sydney Harbour during light show
Ogres May 26, 2026
US calls on Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to allow exports of Belarusian fertilizers
Ogres May 26, 2026
Ukraine’s strategy against Russian missiles: to make them miss their targets
Ogres May 25, 2026

Latest Posts

Rain to persist across Latvia as forecasters predict a damp weekend

20.05.202621.05.2026 Ogres

Light rain is expected in some eastern regions on Wednesday night and again during the second half of the day, while isolated thunderstorms…

Latvia firmly rejects Russia’s SVR lies about planning Ukrainian attacks from Latvian territory

19.05.202619.05.2026 Ogres

Russia is lying about alleged Ukrainian strikes against Russia being launched from Latvia, Latvia’s top officials emphasized on social media. President Edgars Rinkēvičs…

EU looks for fertilizer; cows seem to be the answer

19.05.202619.05.2026 Ogres

The Middle East crisis and the still-closed Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about fertilizer shortages and rising food prices, and the European…

Threat to Latvian airspace ends, while a drone is shot down in Estonia

19.05.202620.05.2026 Ogres

The potential threat to Latvian airspace in the municipalities of Krāslava, Ludza, Rēzekne, Preiļi, Madona, Cēsis, Gulbene, Smiltene, and Valmiera has been lifted,…

The Kremlin threatens Latvia, accusing it of “preparing attacks against Russia”

19.05.202620.05.2026 Ogres

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed that Latvia has allegedly allowed Ukraine to carry out strikes against Russia from Latvian territory, according…

Drone shot down in Estonian airspace; threat over

19.05.202623.05.2026 Ogres

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has informed that NATO fighters have shot down a drone that entered Estonian airspace over Lake Võrtsjärv, writes…

Latvian language exam suspended in many parts of Latvia due to possible airspace threat

19.05.202624.05.2026 Ogres

The centralized Latvian language examination for 9th grade students has been interrupted in several municipalities across Latvia following a warning issued by the…

Alarm sounds again in Latgale — residents urged to shelter indoors

19.05.202624.05.2026 Ogres

Shortly before noon on Tuesday, a cell broadcast alert warning of a possible airspace threat was again sent to residents in the Ludza…

Bank of Latvia President warns against delays in forming government

19.05.202619.05.2026 Ogres

A new government in Latvia must be formed as quickly as possible, while at the same time focusing on the most important economic…

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