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Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
June 5, 2026
Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026

Latvia’s new government must urgently make decisions regarding the financing plan and implementation timeline of the Rail Baltica railway project, Matīss Paegle, Chairman…

“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026
Summer-like warmth returns to Latvia as temperatures climb to +26°C
June 2, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

Foreign drone shot down in Latvia’s Latgale region
Ogres June 8, 2026

The Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) have announced that fighter jets participating in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a foreign unmanned…

Global fertilizer crisis: Why is Latvia pretending not to see it and continuing to fill Russia’s war chest?
Ogres June 8, 2026

Opinion article As concerns over fertilizer availability continue to grow, an increasing number of experts are warning that prolonged supply disruptions could affect…

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
Ogres June 5, 2026
Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
Ogres June 5, 2026

Foreign drone shot down in Latvia’s Latgale region
June 8, 2026
Global fertilizer crisis: Why is Latvia pretending not to see it and continuing to fill Russia’s war chest?
June 8, 2026
EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
June 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
June 5, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026

Social

Foreign drone shot down in Latvia’s Latgale region
June 8, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026

A new Estonian study has found that many AI systems can still be driven by propaganda-style requests, with results varying widely depending on…

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026

World

Global fertilizer crisis: Why is Latvia pretending not to see it and continuing to fill Russia’s war chest?
Ogres June 8, 2026

Opinion article As concerns over fertilizer availability continue to grow, an increasing number of experts are warning that prolonged supply disruptions could affect…

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…

Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
Ogres June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026
Zelensky calls for Putin to meet face to face
Ogres June 5, 2026

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Erdoğan wins presidential elections in Turkey

29.05.2023 Ogres

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be staying in his post for another term. His victory was confirmed by Turkey’s Supreme Electoral…

Teachers in Latvia threaten to request minister’s dismissal if funding use estimates are not improved

27.05.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) remains unconvinced by the estimates from the Ministry of Education and Science on whether…

Latvian KNAB closes pre-trial investigation of Rīgas satiksme’s procurement case

26.05.2023 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) with permission from a prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Coordination Division of the Criminal Justice Department of the…

Bookmakers say there is a 13% chance of Latvia winning against Canada

26.05.202326.05.2023 Ogres

On Saturday, the 27th of May, the semi-finals of the World Ice Hockey Championship will take place. Latvia will face off against Canada….

Latvian PM stresses lack of coordination between administrative institutions in violence prevention

26.05.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš stresses that there is a lack of coordination between various administrative institutions in violence prevention. On Friday, the…

Riga to organise public live broadcast of semi-finals and finals of World Ice Hockey Championship

26.05.202326.05.2023 Ogres

In Riga it is planned to organise public live broadcasts of the semi-finals and finals of the World Ice Hockey Championship. Mayor of…

Latvian Ministry of Defence announces second conscription round

26.05.2023 Ogres

The Ministry of Defence invites youngsters to sign up for next January’s National Defence Service (VAD), as confirmed by the ministry’s press-service. It…

Farmers in Latvia say situation is critical because of devastating frosts

26.05.2023 Ogres

Looking at information received from farmers about the impact from spring frosts and the state of fruit and berry gardens, the losses reach…

Latvia to adopt harsher penalties for both electric scooter enthusiasts and motorists

26.05.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 25th of May, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second reading amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which provide, among other…

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