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New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…

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

Politics

Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
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

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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The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
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

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
Ogres January 12, 2026

On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
Ogres January 9, 2026

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
January 12, 2026
Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026

Social

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
January 9, 2026

Since the 15th of October, 2025, when Latvia introduced an electronic queue registration system for crossing the country’s external border, a total of…

Declining birth rates force Daugavpils to rethink its kindergarten network
January 9, 2026
Latvia in mourning: Legendary basketball player Uļjana Semjonova has passed away
January 9, 2026

World

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026

The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…

Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Trump: We may have to choose between Greenland and NATO
Ogres January 9, 2026
Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
Ogres January 9, 2026

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SPRK announces amendments to terms of use Inčukalns underground gas storage facility

17.10.202217.10.2022 Ogres

To further enhance the security of Latvia’s natural gas supplies, as well as to secure larger volumes of natural gas for the current…

Combined List invites New Unity to reach a rational and comprehensive government coalition model

17.10.202217.10.2022 Ogres

The Combined List union of political parties invites New Unity to reach a rational and comprehensive government coalition model and move rapidly towards…

Serial apartment offers on a rise on Latvia’s housing market

17.10.2022 Ogres

In Q3 2022 the number of serial apartment offers in Riga increased significantly. Since the start of the year their numbers have almost…

Army vehicles on city streets. Politologist allows for military coup in Moscow

17.10.2022 Ogres

A military coup is possible in Moscow; army vehicles are seen on the city streets, said Abbas Galyamov, politologist and speech writer to…

BNN summary of the week: Round two. Missile attack on Ukraine. Inflation

16.10.202216.10.2022 Ogres

The second round of coalition formation talks continued last week. The process has helped outline topics on which parties can and cannot reach…

Week in Lithuania: Ruling Conservative MPs disagree over VAT on food; President’s remark on German army and marriage sparks outrage

15.10.202215.10.2022 Ogres

Last week, Lithuania announced it plans to borrow 6.7 billion euros next year, 3 percent GDP defence budget plan scrapped. Bronze Age settlement…

Second round of coalition formation talks is done; fate of Progressive Party still unclear

14.10.2022 Ogres

In accordance with President Egils Levits invitation, this week New Unity held in-depth with potential coalition partners – Combined List, National Alliance and…

Ombudsman notices risks for human rights in military service law

14.10.2022 Ogres

The current redaction of the Law on National Defence Service (VAD) has many problems, including risks for human rights, as concluded by ombudsman…

PHOTO | removal of Soviet Victory Monument’s sculptures is officially complete in Pārdaugava

14.10.2022 Ogres

The demolition and removal of sculptures and debris left from the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German…

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