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Weather conditions in Latvia set to deteriorate sharply – forecasters warn of strong winds and slippery roads
November 12, 2026
“Appropriate operational conditions were not met” – Latvian Armed Forces explain why drone was not shot down
November 11, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026

Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in the upcoming World Cup event in Sigulda, Klāvs Vasks, President of the Latvian…

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

Politics

Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026
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

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

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026

Technology company Microsoft continues working to restore the availability of its services, which have been inaccessible to many users worldwide since the evening…

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
Ogres November 13, 2026

Latvia’s annual state co-financing for the Rail Baltica railway project could amount to approximately 150 million euros, provided that European Union funding is…

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026
Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
Ogres November 12, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
Ogres November 12, 2026

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
November 13, 2026
“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 2026
Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
November 12, 2026
Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
November 12, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026

Social

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 2026
“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026
Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026

The Ministry of the Interior (IeM) has proposed extending the enhanced border security regime along Latvia’s border with Belarus until the 30th of…

Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026

World

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026

Technology company Microsoft continues working to restore the availability of its services, which have been inaccessible to many users worldwide since the evening…

Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026

The results of the first 28 tests on transit grain samples do not indicate Ukrainian origin, the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) reports.According to…

Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
Ogres November 12, 2026
Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026
Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026

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ZZS Saeima faction leader says his party would make ministers work more actively

18.07.2023 Ogres

If a new government in Latvia is composed and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is included, all ministers would be forced…

Poll: Most Britons believe Brexit was a mistake

18.07.202318.07.2023 Ogres

A poll conducted by YouGov has shown that the number of British residents who believe that Brexit and leaving the European Union was…

OPINION | Latvian PM goes on vacation while government is hair’s breadth away from collapse

18.07.2023 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The decision by Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš to go on a one and a half weeks of vacation amid…

Public transport company in Riga changes evening bus and trolleybus boarding rules

18.07.2023 Ogres

From the 1st of August onward, passengers in Riga using bus and trolleybus services provided by Rīgas satiksme in the evenings will have…

Representative of the Kennedy clan: Democrat supported by Republicans

18.07.202318.07.2023 Ogres

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for the post of the US president from the ranks of the Democrats, however, his peculiar conspiracy…

Why does Lithuanian ice cream cost less in Latvia?

18.07.202318.07.2023 Ogres

Ice cream produced in Lithuania costs less in a Latvian store, and Lithuanians doubt whether it is really related to the different costs…

Latvian teachers’ trade union accuses IZM workers of misleading ministry higher-ups

18.07.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) prepares to request an evaluation of responsibility of certain high-ranking officials of the Ministry…

Par/Progressive want to liquidate two vice-mayor seats in Riga City Council

18.07.2023 Ogres

The Riga City Council faction of Par/Progressive (PP) want to change political responsibility for the transport sector in the capital city and liquidate…

Latvian president accuses Russia of weaponising food

18.07.2023 Ogres

Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and last night’s bombing of Odessa region, including the port, is another proof of the…

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