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Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026
Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026

Possible acts of sabotage currently pose the greatest threats in the field of internal security, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) said this…

A cold week ahead in Latvia: snowfall and falling temperatures
January 5, 2026
Wintery weather takes hold of Latvia: snow, black ice and slippery roads
January 2, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026
Right action or unwanted precedent: what will the US action in Venezuela bring for the world?
January 5, 2026
Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen
January 2, 2026
Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025

Business

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

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Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025
Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
By Ogres   December 17, 2025

Military ammunition plant under construction in Latvia’s Iecava forests, to produce up to 50,000 charges annually
Ogres January 8, 2026

A new military manufacturing facility being built in the forests of Iecava parish is expected to employ around 20 people and produce approximately…

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
Ogres January 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from dozens of major international organizations, including many that work on climate issues, BBC reports….

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
Ogres January 8, 2026
Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred
Ogres January 8, 2026
The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
Ogres January 8, 2026

Military ammunition plant under construction in Latvia’s Iecava forests, to produce up to 50,000 charges annually
January 8, 2026
US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
January 8, 2026
Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
January 8, 2026
Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred
January 8, 2026
The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
January 8, 2026
Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
January 8, 2026

Social

Military ammunition plant under construction in Latvia’s Iecava forests, to produce up to 50,000 charges annually
January 8, 2026
The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
January 8, 2026
Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
January 7, 2026

Regional public transport passenger carriers in Latvia are once again considering organizing a protest over the revision of long-term contract prices, while the…

Competition Council criticizes Supreme Court ruling in construction cartel case
January 7, 2026
What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
January 7, 2026

World

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
Ogres January 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from dozens of major international organizations, including many that work on climate issues, BBC reports….

Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred
Ogres January 8, 2026

After four members of the youth wing of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party were beaten, the prime minister condemned what…

Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
Ogres January 8, 2026
French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
Ogres January 7, 2026
Russian propaganda machine corrects Wikipedia entries; Estonians try to fight back
Ogres January 7, 2026

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Lying Saeima deputy’s criminal case to be reviewed in December

01.11.2022 Ogres

The criminal case in which 14th Saeima deputy Gloria Grevcova is accused of lying to the Central Election Commission (CVK) will be reviewed…

All mobile network operators in Latvia to increase prices

01.11.2022 Ogres

Due to the growing energy prices, three mobile network operators in Latvia have decided to increase prices, as reported by LTV. The new…

Inflation in Estonia reaches 22.4% in October

01.11.2022 Ogres

In October 2022 inflation in Estonia reached 22.4%, which is a slight drop when compared to the previous month, as reported by Estonian…

Politologist: EU is in crisis due to plans for future anti-Russian sanctions

01.11.2022 Ogres

The European Union is in a state of a crisis of sorts when it comes to plans for future anti-Russian sanctions, says politologist…

Latvia’s 14th Saeima gathers for its first meeting today

01.11.202201.11.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 1 November, the 14th Saeima will gather for its first meeting. Saeima’s press-service reminds that the first meeting of the parliament…

Latvian State Security Service detain pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils

01.11.202201.11.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) detained a pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils. This person is accused of voicing support of Russia’s aggressive war in…

Workers in Riga at risk of burnout from work more than in other regions

31.10.2022 Ogres

The year 2022 was not simple for residents in Latvia, to say the least. Many people are on the crossroads between the need…

Opinion | will a certain case of public deception and state security threat remain unpunished?

31.10.2022 Ogres

Ex-Ventspils City Council deputy Aivis Landmanis offers his opinion to BNN. Wonderful! Riga Eastern Prosecution Office has submitted the criminal case on 14th…

Daugavpils residents shout obscenities at construction workers removing Soviet monument; police detain 37

31.10.2022 Ogres

Demolition of the monument dedicated to Soviet troops at Slava Square in Daugavpils commenced on the night to Monday, 31 October. Prior to…

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