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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
Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 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

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,…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
Ogres June 5, 2026

Latvia’s new government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has completed its first week in office. Under normal circumstances, such a short period…

Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
Ogres June 5, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
Ogres June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
Ogres June 5, 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
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026

Social

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026

Riga Airport expects to serve between 7.1 and 7.2 million passengers this year, but a range of geopolitical and economic factors could threaten…

“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026

World

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

Protests in the Albanian capital Tirana are not uncommon, and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) holds them so often that they can even…

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
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026

Latest Posts

Ministry of Health proposes lifting mask-wearing requirement at medical institutions

13.04.202313.04.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Ministry of Health has suggested lifting the mandatory requirement for everyone to wear protective masks when at medical institutions and lasting social…

Russia’s e-conscription points to the difficulty of securing military personnel

13.04.202313.04.2023 Ogres

As the Russians continue their efforts to capture Bakhmut and suffer significant manpower losses, Russia has hastily approved an e-conscription system, which clearly…

If he becomes Latvia’s president, Pīlēns won’t “get rid of” Kariņš

13.04.2023 Ogres

If he wins the election and becomes president, businessman and politician Uldis Pīlēns sees his cooperation with PM Krišjānis Kariņš’s government as “very…

Latvian ruling coalition has yet to approve any presidential candidate

13.04.2023 Ogres

None of the presidential candidates in Latvia have unanimous support from the ruling coalition, said Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš at a conference after…

Head of Latvian State Revenue Service will not run for office again

13.04.2023 Ogres

The current director general of the State Revenue Service (VID) Ieva Jaunzeme said in an interview to LTV programme Šodienas jautājums on Tuesday,…

Latvian PM says healthcare system needs improvements

12.04.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s healthcare system requires multiple improvements, said PM Krišjānis Kariņš in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma. When asked to comment claims…

Ministry of Education ordered to develop alternative amendments for entry exams in Latvia

12.04.2023 Ogres

In order to organise entrance exams this year, Saeima’s Education, Culture and Science Committee has ordered the Ministry of Education and Science to…

Bakhmut continues to hold; West promises weapons

12.04.202312.04.2023 Ogres

Russian mercenaries have announced that they control more than 80% of the territory of Bakhmut after long and bloody battles, writes Reuters. The…

Approximately one-third of Baltic residents have savings up to EUR 5 000

12.04.2023 Ogres

By saving up a portion of their monthly income, 31% of Baltic residents have managed to accumulate up to EUR 5 000 in…

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