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“Appropriate operational conditions were not met” – Latvian Armed Forces explain why drone was not shot down
November 11, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026
Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026

Production and logistics problems have delayed influenza vaccine deliveries across Europe, including Latvia. Līga Kozlovska, a family doctor and board member of the…

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

Politics

Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026
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

Business

airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
By Ogres   November 10, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate the leases of three additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, including one painted in the colours of…

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Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026
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

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
Ogres November 12, 2026

Farmers dumped several tonnes of vegetables grown in Latvia outside Riga City Council today, protesting against the municipality’s food procurement and catering contracts…

Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 11th of November that the Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died, Politico reports.A…

Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
Ogres November 11, 2026
NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
Ogres November 11, 2026

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026
Russian ambassador to the US has died
November 12, 2026
Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
November 11, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
November 11, 2026
Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026

Social

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026

Warnings of a potential airspace threat were issued in several municipalities across Zemgale and Vidzeme overnight. By Wednesday morning, it emerged that several…

Frost and sleet expected in Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026

World

Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 11th of November that the Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died, Politico reports.A…

Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026

On the 11th of November, thousands of far-right supporters—joined by participants from other European countries—gathered in Warsaw for an annual march, and amidst…

NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
Ogres November 11, 2026
US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

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Population growth in Šiauliai turns out to be a statistical illusion

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After authorities began deregistering thousands of foreign nationals who had registered their place of residence in university dormitories, Šiauliai lost approximately 6,000 registered…

How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed

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The United List (AS) political alliance declared 878,847 euros in campaign expenditure for the Saeima elections held on the 3rd of October, according…

Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe

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Over the past few days, various European countries have received threats regarding potential explosives, leading to flight diversions, emergency landings, and security checks;…

Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government

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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Wednesday officially tasked Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) with forming the country’s new government. The President had…

Democrats win in Republican strongholds

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As votes are still being counted, it is clear that the Democratic Party has secured several historic victories, wresting power from Republicans in…

Kulbergs reveals what could determine Latvia’s next government – parties must reconsider their promises

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All options remain open regarding the composition of Latvia’s next government, Andris Kulbergs, a Saeima member representing the United List (AS), said in…

Frost and sleet expected in Latvia – what does the rest of the week have in store?

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On Wednesday, light rain or drizzle is expected in some areas, mainly in eastern Latvia overnight and in the northeastern regions during the…

Edvards Smiltēns elected Speaker of Latvia’s 15th Saeima

03.11.202607.11.2026 Ogres

Edvards Smiltēns, a representative of the United List (AS), has been elected Speaker of Latvia’s 15th Saeima after securing the support of a…

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency

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For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

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