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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
Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026

The Democrats’ victory in the US congressional midterm elections could reduce long-term economic and security risks for Europe and the Baltic states, although…

No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026

Politics

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

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026

British Metropolitan Police and US officials have reported that a high-ranking American soldier has been detained in Great Britain on accusations of spying…

Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
Ogres 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…

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
Ogres November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
Ogres November 10, 2026

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
November 10, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026
The Nvidia CEO’s affair: espionage, technology, and ripples felt at home and globally
November 10, 2026

Social

Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Woman in Latvia sentenced to three years in prison for glorifying Russian war crimes on TikTok
November 10, 2026

Riga City Court on Tuesday sentenced Tatjana Masenko to three years in prison for glorifying war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces…

Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026

World

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026

British Metropolitan Police and US officials have reported that a high-ranking American soldier has been detained in Great Britain on accusations of spying…

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

The Nvidia CEO’s affair: espionage, technology, and ripples felt at home and globally
Ogres November 10, 2026
Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026
Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026

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Latvian minister allows Rezekne municipality could be at risk of financial stabilisation procedure

26.07.2023 Ogres

Currently available information about the financial difficulties Rezekne municipality is in suggests the municipality may be at risk of financial stabilisation procedure to…

Cargo ship with cars caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands

26.07.202326.07.2023 Ogres

One crew member died and seven were injured when a fire broke out on a cargo ship off the coast of the Netherlands,…

Sputnik Lithuania editor-in-chief flees Latvia after trial

26.07.2023 Ogres

Kremlin-controlled Sputnik Lithuania editor-in-chief, Latvian citizen Marats Kasems, has left the country, as confirmed by Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs press-secretary Marija Zakharova….

Fires in the Mediterranean claim 40 lives

26.07.202326.07.2023 Ogres

In Algeria, Italy, and Greece, forest fires have claimed more than 40 lives, and thousands of people have been evacuated from resorts and…

OPINION | Overzealous interpretation of sanctions could cost Latvia a whole economic sector

26.07.2023 Ogres

Opinion piece – Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The drop of Russian freight caused by various geopolitical factors at Latvian sea ports in the first…

Preparations for construction of Liepaja Prison are going as planned

26.07.2023 Ogres

The preparations before construction of the nearly EUR 126 million worth Liepaja Prison project are going as planned, said Latvian Minister of Justice…

Latvian army expects border provocations from PMC Wagner

26.07.202326.07.2023 Ogres

With a large number of PMC Wagner Group mercenaries relocating to Belarus, NATO member states can expect major provocations on their borders on…

Number of unemployed residents in Latvia reaches all-time low

26.07.2023 Ogres

Currently there are approximately 50 000 people jobless people in Latvia. This is an all-time lowest number of unemployed people in the country,…

Russia talks of retaliation after drone strikes on Moscow

26.07.2023 Ogres

Russia has spoken of serious retaliation against Ukraine after two drones damaged two buildings in Moscow, writes Reuters. No one was injured in…

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