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Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026
Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026
No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026

The prospective government currently being formed by Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) intends to base its work on dialogue rather than formally…

From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026
Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises
November 4, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
November 6, 2026
Kulbergs remains silent on further talks to form Latvia’s new government
November 5, 2026
How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed
November 4, 2026
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Edvards Smiltēns elected Speaker of Latvia’s 15th Saeima
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 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

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
Ogres November 10, 2026

Several hundred people marched from the square outside the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Tuesday, chanting slogans as part of the “Culture…

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
Ogres November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
Ogres November 9, 2026

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
November 10, 2026
Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026
Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
November 9, 2026

Social

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026

The average electricity price in the Latvian trading area of the Nord Pool power exchange reached 414.12 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh), or 0.414…

Latvia’s Constitutional Court rules unrestricted public access to shareholders’ personal data unconstitutional
November 9, 2026
Why did Latvia’s military fail to shoot down the drone? Defence Minister explains failure and apologises to residents
November 9, 2026

World

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has stated that he has accepted the significant Republican defeat in the midterm elections and would consider working with…

Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026
using ordinary people for dirty work
Ogres November 9, 2026
Poland mourns the victims; attacker dies in hospital
Ogres November 9, 2026

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Legal dispute with Guselnikov has already cost Latvia more than 7 million euros

03.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

Latvia has spent an additional 1,922 euros on legal services since the 18th of May this year in its ongoing dispute with former…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Dozens of stores in various European countries have fallen victim to cyberattacks. Much like an incident that occurred in France in October, these…

airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate lease agreements for six Airbus A220-300 aircraft as part of its financial restructuring proceedings in…

Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Tuesday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain and drizzle are expected overnight in western Latvia and Vidzeme, according to the…

Ryanair considers freezing employee wages and raising ticket prices

02.11.202602.11.2026 Ogres

Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it is considering a temporary freeze on employee wages. It also indicated that flight prices could be…

As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas

02.11.202602.11.2026 Ogres

More than a decade ago, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) was founded in opposition to the European Union’s efforts to manage…

Šlesers ready to support Kulbergs’ reforms and tough decisions

02.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

The Latvia First (LPV) party will support the reforms proposed by prime ministerial candidate Andris Kulbergs (United List), LPV leader Ainārs Šlesers said…

Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges

02.11.202602.11.2026 Ogres

Without significant reforms in public administration, cuts in budget spending and measures to stimulate economic growth, Latvia could face serious financial difficulties in…

Livestock farmers in Estonia have lost 150 cattle to wolves; court blocks hunting permits

02.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

In the Soomaa region of southern Estonia, farmers are facing widespread wolf attacks on their herds, while bears are destroying bales of livestock…

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