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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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Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence

03.11.202604.11.2026 Ogres

The Baltic states are likely to renew their request for European Union (EU) funding for anti-drone defence systems, Lithuanian President’s National Security Adviser…

Amid rising sabotage threats, Poland deploys counter-terrorism units near Russian border

03.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

Poland has deployed police counter-terrorism units along its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad following reports of potential sabotage, The Kyiv Independent…

Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Lithuanian non-life insurance company Gjensidige, which operated through branches in Latvia and Estonia, has been merged into Ergo Insurance, completing the merger of…

Expansion of war in the Black Sea tests NATO’s red lines

03.11.202609.11.2026 Ogres

Following strikes on cargo ships in the Black Sea in October—occurring near NATO member states Romania and Bulgaria—the alliance has announced the deployment…

Legal dispute with Guselnikov has already cost Latvia more than 7 million euros

03.11.202608.11.2026 Ogres

Latvia has spent an additional 1,922 euros on legal services since the 18th of May this year in its ongoing dispute with former…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Dozens of stores in various European countries have fallen victim to cyberattacks. Much like an incident that occurred in France in October, these…

airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate lease agreements for six Airbus A220-300 aircraft as part of its financial restructuring proceedings in…

Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia

03.11.202603.11.2026 Ogres

Tuesday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain and drizzle are expected overnight in western Latvia and Vidzeme, according to the…

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