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“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
May 8, 2026
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

The State Police of Latvia (VP) currently has no indications of heightened security risks in Latvia on the 9th of May in connection…

Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026
Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026

Politics

Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
May 8, 2026
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

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,…

Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
Ogres May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
Ogres May 8, 2026
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
Ogres May 8, 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
Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
May 8, 2026
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
May 8, 2026
North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes
May 8, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026

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

Objects allegedly at risk if Ukraine does not observe the ceasefire are named; Latvia also mentioned
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
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,…

Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
Ogres May 8, 2026

Moscow’s Red Square, surrounded by metal barriers, is now overrun with the word “victory” on posters and soldiers rehearsing for the parade, the…

North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes
Ogres May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026

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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…

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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

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

Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?

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Prime Minister Evika Siliņa earned 133,615 euros in her role as head of government last year, which is 5.3% more than in 2024,…

Trump media dinner shooting: President speaks of religious motives

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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said authorities are investigating the attack at a media dinner hosted by President Donald Trump, Politico reports….

Latvia’s election system reshuffled at the last minute – minister hopes everything will work

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Latvia’s Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development, Raimonds Čudars (New Unity), has expressed hope that last-minute changes to the developers of the…

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