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Public opposition grows: petition launched in Latvia against cuts to overtime pay
March 9, 2026
Repatriation flights for Latvian citizens from Dubai – important airport change
March 6, 2026
Middle East conflict threatens fertilizer supplies during planting time
March 5, 2026

US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February have triggered a period of uncertainty in the Middle East, bringing with it a…

Could the Middle East conflict trigger NATO Article 5? Latvia’s Defence Minister explains
March 4, 2026
From minus nine at night to plus ten on the weekend – sharp weather swings in Latvia
March 4, 2026

Politics

Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
March 6, 2026
War in Iran: European politicians unable to take a unified position
March 4, 2026
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026

Business

Fuel prices in Latvia rise sharply – minister demands explanation from retailers
By Ogres   March 5, 2026

The sharp increase in fuel prices in Latvia following the outbreak of war involving Iran is raising questions, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis (ZZS)…

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Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026
Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

Von der Leyen: EU can no longer rely solely on rules-based system
Ogres March 9, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on the 9th of March that the European Union must be prepared to use force…

Switzerland to enshrine right to use cash inconstitution
Ogres March 9, 2026

Voters on the 8th of March voted to enshrine the right to use cash in the country’s constitution, Politico reports. The official result…

Public opposition grows: petition launched in Latvia against cuts to overtime pay
Ogres March 9, 2026
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
Ogres March 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What rising gas and fuel prices could mean for Latvia
Ogres March 6, 2026

Von der Leyen: EU can no longer rely solely on rules-based system
March 9, 2026
Switzerland to enshrine right to use cash inconstitution
March 9, 2026
Public opposition grows: petition launched in Latvia against cuts to overtime pay
March 9, 2026
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
March 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What rising gas and fuel prices could mean for Latvia
March 6, 2026
Lithuanian intelligence: Russia will not directly threaten NATO while fighting in Ukraine
March 6, 2026

Social

Switzerland to enshrine right to use cash inconstitution
March 9, 2026
Latvia’s GDP growth outpaces EU average
March 6, 2026
Spring-like warmth expected in Latvia this weekend – temperatures up to +12°C in some areas
March 6, 2026

On Friday and Saturday, skies will be mostly partly cloudy, with no precipitation expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….

Latvian political party calls for declassification of Rail Baltica funding information
March 5, 2026
Iran against US allies: ballistic missiles, criminal gangs and cyberattacks
March 5, 2026

World

Von der Leyen: EU can no longer rely solely on rules-based system
Ogres March 9, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on the 9th of March that the European Union must be prepared to use force…

BNN IN FOCUS | What rising gas and fuel prices could mean for Latvia
Ogres March 6, 2026

This week has been marked by announcements about rising fuel prices and warnings that they could even double. Political analyst Filips Rajevskis, co-owner…

Lithuanian intelligence: Russia will not directly threaten NATO while fighting in Ukraine
Ogres March 6, 2026
Estonian Air Force, US Army test drone countermeasures technology
Ogres March 6, 2026
The impact is not yet felt, but it will be felt: war in Iran worries China
Ogres March 6, 2026

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Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…

New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office

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Igors Udodovs has been appointed as the Director of the Ventspils Freeport. Previously, he served as Acting Director, Deputy Director, and Head of…

From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports

02.03.202602.03.2026 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa Hungary has requested that influential Russian sports officials be removed from the European Union sanctions list, Kyiv Post reports, citing Politico….

The EU calls on those involved in the Iran conflict to exercise restraint and respect international law

02.03.202603.03.2026 Ogres

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, said the 27 EU countries were calling on those involved in the Iran…

Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day

02.03.202602.03.2026 Ogres

Monday will be cloudy, with skies clearing only in some southwestern areas of the country. Clouds will bring rain and sleet in some…

Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death

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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday on the platform Truth Social. “Khamenei, one of the…

Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it

27.02.202627.02.2026 Ogres

The United States has lifted sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector, while the European Union has not. Meanwhile, fertiliser shipments are being redirected to…

Pakistan’s Defense Minister: We are at war with Afghanistan

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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the country is in a state of open war with Afghanistan after Islamabad’s strikes…

EC labels Huawei a risky supplier; company participates in European research programs anyway

27.02.202628.02.2026 Ogres

Despite being labeled an unreliable partner, Chinese tech giant Huawei is participating in 16 projects funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe research…

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