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Latvia’s Agriculture Minister Krauze and Head of the State Chancellery detained
May 14, 2026
Employees of Latvia’s Defense Minister’s Office to receive tens of thousands of euros in severance payments
May 13, 2026
Midweek weather in Latvia will be warm but rainy
May 13, 2026

On Wednesday, the 13th of May, skies across Latvia will remain mostly cloudy. Rain is expected at times during the night and early…

Latvian political tensions rise: Prime Minister accused of being unable to lead the government
May 11, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
May 11, 2026

Politics

Law enforcement seizes Latvian Agriculture Minister Krauze’s computer and phone
May 14, 2026
Progressives call on Latvian President to begin consultations on forming a new government
May 13, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
Kremlin accuses Armenia of giving Zelensky a platform
May 11, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
May 10, 2026

Business

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

  Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…

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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
Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026
Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
Ogres May 15, 2026

  Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Ogres May 15, 2026

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA

Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
Ogres May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
Ogres May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
Ogres May 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
May 15, 2026
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
May 15, 2026
Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
May 14, 2026
Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
May 14, 2026

Social

Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
May 14, 2026

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s “pre-emptive maneuver” to dismiss Defence Minister Andris Sprūds literally minutes before he himself announced his resignation turned out to…

Latvian Government collapses – Prime Minister Siliņa decides to resign
May 14, 2026
Rain clouds will continue crossing Latvia, bringing thunderstorms in some areas
May 14, 2026

World

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Ogres May 15, 2026

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA

Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
Ogres May 14, 2026

The Estonian government has announced that border checkpoints with Russia will remain closed at night for the next three months, and restrictions on…

Lithuania’s health system rejects its young doctors
Ogres May 14, 2026
US Republicans manipulate electoral districts; efforts may be in vain
Ogres May 14, 2026
Cuba runs out of fuel due to US blockade
Ogres May 14, 2026

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North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes

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North Korea has unveiled a new memorial in its capital to honour soldiers killed in Russia, and an investigation based on satellite imagery…

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral

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Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…

“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness

08.05.202609.05.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia…

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine

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

Objects allegedly at risk if Ukraine does not observe the ceasefire are named; Latvia also mentioned

08.05.202609.05.2026 Ogres

The Kremlin has threatened to carry out “retaliatory” strikes against Kyiv, including against so-called “decision-making centers,” if Ukraine “interferes” with the Victory Day…

Cold nights and chilly northerly winds expected in Latvia

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Over the coming days, atmospheric pressure will gradually rise, and weather conditions across most of Latvia will be determined by an anticyclone, while…

Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman

07.05.202607.05.2026 Ogres

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

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation

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Russian activists Pussy Riot and Femen have staged a loud protest to oppose the return of Russian artists to the Venice Biennale while…

“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert

07.05.202608.05.2026 Ogres

Despite emergency cell broadcast warnings about a possible threat in the airspace, “life went on” in the Latgale region and people continued their…

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