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Weather conditions in Latvia set to deteriorate sharply – forecasters warn of strong winds and slippery roads
November 12, 2026
“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

Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in the upcoming World Cup event in Sigulda, Klāvs Vasks, President of the Latvian…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
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

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

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
Ogres November 13, 2026

The results of the first analyses of grain samples taken from transit shipments do not indicate that the grain originated in Ukraine, according…

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026

Technology company Microsoft continues working to restore the availability of its services, which have been inaccessible to many users worldwide since the evening…

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
Ogres November 13, 2026
Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026
Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
Ogres November 12, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 2026
Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
November 13, 2026
“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 2026
Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
November 12, 2026
Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
November 12, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026

Social

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 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
Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026

The Ministry of the Interior (IeM) has proposed extending the enhanced border security regime along Latvia’s border with Belarus until the 30th of…

Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026

World

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026

Technology company Microsoft continues working to restore the availability of its services, which have been inaccessible to many users worldwide since the evening…

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026

The results of the first 28 tests on transit grain samples do not indicate Ukrainian origin, the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) reports.According to…

Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
Ogres November 12, 2026
Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026
Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026

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Population growth in Šiauliai turns out to be a statistical illusion

04.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

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

04.11.202605.11.2026 Ogres

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

04.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

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

04.11.202604.11.2026 Ogres

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

04.11.202604.11.2026 Ogres

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

04.11.202604.11.2026 Ogres

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?

04.11.202604.11.2026 Ogres

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

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

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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