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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
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026

The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis…

Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 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…

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
Ogres June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
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
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
June 4, 2026

Social

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
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

Latvia’s security situation has not improved and has, in fact, become more complex, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Thursday during an interview on…

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
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,…

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

Latest Posts

Other prominent officials listed as accused in Riga ex-mayor’s criminal case

20.03.2023 Ogres

Aside from Latvian MEP and ex-Mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs, Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) also suspects ex-vice-mayor of Riga Andris Ameriks,…

Latvian State Revenue Service suspected of illegally calculating taxes on residents’ behalf

17.03.2023 Ogres

In an inspection case of actions of the State Revenue Service (VID), Latvia’s Ombudsman Juris Jansons found that this institution has illegally filled…

Eurostat: Latvia’s inflation higher than average in EU and Eurozone in February

17.03.202317.03.2023 Ogres

In February 2023 inflation in Latvia was higher than average in the European Union and Eurozone, according to data published by Eurostat. Annual…

Sudden shocks in US banking system opens opportunities for future pensioners, says investment expert

17.03.2023 Ogres

SEB Bank Wealth Management chairman Jānis Rozenfelds has released an optimistic explanation for the situation in regards to the shocking news reported this…

China sends weapons and armor to Russia

17.03.202317.03.2023 Ogres

Customs data reveal that China has made deliveries of weapons, drones, and armor to Russia using routes through Turkey and the United Arab…

Latvian medical workers to join teachers in strike

17.03.2023 Ogres

Organisations representing medical workers and their members are committed to go on strike and join the protest planned by teachers in April, said…

Latvian Ministry of Education reconsiders and restores full funding for three Olympic athletes

17.03.2023 Ogres

The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) plans to provide full financing for Latvian Olympic athletes Aļona Ostapenko, Toms Skujiņš and Krists Neilands….

Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine

17.03.202317.03.2023 Ogres

Poland will be the first NATO country to send fighter jets to Ukraine to expand Ukrainian capabilities to fight against the occupants, BBC…

Latvian corruption watchdog commences new criminal procedure against Riga’s ex-mayor

17.03.2023 Ogres

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced a new criminal procedure against MEP and ex-mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs. He confirmed…

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