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Latvia’s Agriculture Minister Krauze and Head of the State Chancellery detained
May 14, 2026
Employees of Latvia’s Defense Minister’s Office to receive tens of thousands of euros in severance payments
May 13, 2026
Midweek weather in Latvia will be warm but rainy
May 13, 2026

On Wednesday, the 13th of May, skies across Latvia will remain mostly cloudy. Rain is expected at times during the night and early…

Latvian political tensions rise: Prime Minister accused of being unable to lead the government
May 11, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
May 11, 2026

Politics

Law enforcement seizes Latvian Agriculture Minister Krauze’s computer and phone
May 14, 2026
Progressives call on Latvian President to begin consultations on forming a new government
May 13, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
May 12, 2026
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
May 11, 2026
Kremlin accuses Armenia of giving Zelensky a platform
May 11, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
May 10, 2026

Business

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

  Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…

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ECB warns of possible interest rate hike
By Ogres   May 14, 2026
Latvia must choose – help prevent a global food crisis or continue feeding Russia’s war economy
By Ogres   May 12, 2026
Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026
Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
Ogres May 15, 2026

  Opinion/Ilona Bērziņa The collapse of Evika Siliņa’s government was ultimately triggered by The Progressives — a party that for years positioned itself…

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Ogres May 15, 2026

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA

Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
Ogres May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
Ogres May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
Ogres May 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
May 15, 2026
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
May 15, 2026
Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
May 14, 2026
Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
May 14, 2026

Social

Delays to trains, classes cancelled – airspace threat once again disrupts daily life in Latvia’s Latgale region
May 15, 2026
The end of the week to bring very changeable weather conditions
May 15, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist on the fall of Evika Siliņa’s government and what voters will not forgive
May 14, 2026

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s “pre-emptive maneuver” to dismiss Defence Minister Andris Sprūds literally minutes before he himself announced his resignation turned out to…

Latvian Government collapses – Prime Minister Siliņa decides to resign
May 14, 2026
Rain clouds will continue crossing Latvia, bringing thunderstorms in some areas
May 14, 2026

World

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Ogres May 15, 2026

Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA

Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
Ogres May 14, 2026

The Estonian government has announced that border checkpoints with Russia will remain closed at night for the next three months, and restrictions on…

Lithuania’s health system rejects its young doctors
Ogres May 14, 2026
US Republicans manipulate electoral districts; efforts may be in vain
Ogres May 14, 2026
Cuba runs out of fuel due to US blockade
Ogres May 14, 2026

Latest Posts

Ombudsman: there is no reason not to exhibit provocative art pieces

13.03.2023 Ogres

According to Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons, there is no reason «to prohibit exhibition of controversial art pieces» at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre….

Moldova thwarts anti-government protest plan

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Moldovan police have arrested several men linked to Russia and accused of planning anti-government protests, writes Politico. The arrests were made on Sunday,…

Eight people, including famous musician, accused in RTAB fictive workers criminal case

13.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian prosecution office has officially presented charges to eight people, including musician Ainars Mielavs, in the criminal case regarding fictive employment at Riga…

Latvia forced to pay enormous fines for non-recycled plastic

13.03.2023 Ogres

It turns out that for two years now Latvia has been paying the European Union enormous amounts for non-recycled plastic, as reported by…

Battles rage around Bakhmut; Ukrainians won’t surrender

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Ukrainian forces have faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut, and both sides are reporting an ever-increasing number of casualties in the fighting around…

Latvia’s defence budget reaches 2.25% of GDP

13.03.2023 Ogres

The Ministry of Defence reports that the state budget for 2023, which the Saeima approved in the final reading on Thursday, the 9th…

Unemployment in Latvia remains at 6.3% in February

13.03.2023 Ogres

The registered level of unemployment At the end of February the registered level of unemployment in Latvia was 6.3% of the economically active…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Dull budget. Strategic Central Asia. Nord Strike

13.03.2023 Ogres

Perhaps Lithuania may see a politician with initials K.K. coming into power in Lithuania soon? This week came with decisive developments for all…

From World Champion to Hero of Ukraine: Timur Fatkullin’s Unprecedented Efforts to Enhance Ukrainian Pilot Skills

11.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

The art of aerobatics has long been associated with skill, precision, and mastery of the skies. However, in times of war, these qualities…

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