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Forecasters warn of 31°C heat before sharp weather change hits Latvia
July 31, 2026
Latvian minister calls for internal investigation into State Police chief
July 30, 2026
Real reason behind Pitbull’s cancelled Riga concert revealed
July 30, 2026

The cancellation of Pitbull’s planned concert in Riga was prompted by concerns over the safety of the stage structure, event organiser representative Ģirts…

Pitbull concert in Latvia could still be rescheduled, minister says
July 29, 2026
Forecasters name the hottest day of the week in Latvia as temperatures set to top 25°C
July 28, 2026

Politics

German Chancellor’s reshuffle fails to deliver expected results
July 29, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Britain’s new cabinet – some stay, some leave
July 21, 2026
Britain has a new prime minister – the fifth in four years
July 20, 2026
Latvia strengthens protection of energy infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations
July 17, 2026
Trump speaks of “shocking vulnerabilities” in US election security
July 17, 2026

Business

Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026

Latvia’s government is being urged to prepare potential support measures as fuel prices continue to climb, after Economics Minister Viktors Valainis warned that…

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Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026
While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Rising oil prices could hit Baltic inflation harder if tensions persist, economist warns
By Ogres   July 21, 2026

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
Ogres July 31, 2026

In the heat of summer, clashes have flared up on Italy’s coast, pitting those who want free access to the beach against operators…

BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
Ogres July 31, 2026

Should State Police Chief Armands Ruks resign after an off-duty police officer fatally assaulted a man during the Priekule City Festival while intoxicated,…

VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
Ogres July 31, 2026
Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
Ogres July 31, 2026
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
Ogres July 31, 2026

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
July 31, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
July 31, 2026
VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
July 31, 2026
Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
July 31, 2026
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
July 31, 2026
Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions
July 31, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
July 31, 2026
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
July 31, 2026
Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions
July 31, 2026

Police officers who commit intentional criminal offences should lose their right to receive a service pension, Latvia’s State Police Chief Armands Ruks said…

Latvia plans stricter housing rules for third-country nationals
July 30, 2026
Latvia’s police chief: It is impossible to monitor every officer every day
July 30, 2026

World

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
Ogres July 31, 2026

In the heat of summer, clashes have flared up on Italy’s coast, pitting those who want free access to the beach against operators…

VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
Ogres July 31, 2026

Around 49,000 migrants have arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in northern Africa, opposite Gibraltar, from Morocco by land and sea, the…

Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
Ogres July 31, 2026
Hungary to shut down nuclear power plant due to low water level in Danube
Ogres July 30, 2026
Estonia detains large number of migrants from Belarus; situation not expected to improve
Ogres July 30, 2026

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Heating energy tariffs in Riga to drop by 45% in May

13.04.2023 Ogres

From the 15th May onward it is planned to reduce the heating energy tariff in Riga by approximately 45%, as reported by Rīgas…

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…

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