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Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026
Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026

Weather conditions across Latvia will gradually improve on Tuesday and Wednesday—sunshine will appear between clouds in some areas, precipitation will decrease, and winds…

Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

Politics

Estonia to ban parties from receiving funding from third-country nationals
May 7, 2026
While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Raising the minimum wage in Latvia becomes a subject of political debate
May 6, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026
Romania’s government on the way to collapse; far-right hopes for power
April 24, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
Ogres May 8, 2026

This week Latvia experienced yet another drone incident and once again stepped on the same rake. Early Thursday morning, three unmanned aerial vehicles…

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Ogres May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Ogres May 7, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
May 7, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026

Latvia must urgently modernize its defense capabilities along the eastern border, particularly by developing anti-drone systems, Ainars Latkovskis of New Unity, chairman of…

“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026
Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
May 7, 2026

World

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026
Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
Ogres May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026

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The pressure of illegal migration organized by Belarus on Latvia’s border is expected to remain as high this year as it was last…

King Charles III visits US; will defend democratic values

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US to begin a four-day official visit, the first since Queen Elizabeth II…

Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend

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Weather conditions across Latvia will gradually improve on Tuesday and Wednesday—sunshine will appear between clouds in some areas, precipitation will decrease, and winds…

Lithuanian dairy industry in critical situation; many think about quiting

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A sharp drop in milk purchase prices has driven Lithuanian farmers close to despair, and since last autumn prices have fallen by a…

Kremlin puts pressure on Germany

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As Berlin grapples with the energy shock caused by the Iran war, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to use it to put…

Latvia to urgently inspect old wind turbines after accident

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All old wind turbines in Latvia—especially those no longer producing electricity—must be urgently inspected, Climate and Energy Minister Kaspars Melnis (ZZS) stated on…

Hungarians to discuss EU funds with EC president

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Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he would travel to Brussels on the 29th of April to meet informally with European…

Latvia and Ukraine agree on significant relief for drivers

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An agreement has been signed between Latvia and Ukraine on the mutual recognition and exchange of driver’s licences, the Ministry of Transport (MoT)…

Estonia to make changes to personal name legislation – criminals won’t be able to change their names

27.04.202601.05.2026 Ogres

The new draft of the Personal Names Act includes restrictions that will affect persons who wish to change their names, thus denying criminals…

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