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Weather forecast: rain and wet snow in Latvia at the beginning of the week
March 16, 2026
Forecasters predict spring warmth in Latvia – temperatures up to +15°C over the weekend
March 13, 2026
OIK dispute in Latvia continues – Finance Ministry explains why compensation is not justified
March 11, 2026

Latvia was allowed to continue implementing the mandatory procurement component (OIK) mechanism, according to a letter from the Ministry of Finance of Latvia…

Temperatures in Latvia to reach +12°C on Wednesday, but weather will change over the weekend
March 11, 2026
Sunny weather and spring-like warmth expected in Latvia
March 10, 2026

Politics

The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
March 17, 2026
Seats in the British House of Lords will no longer be hereditary
March 12, 2026
Populists are gaining popularity; the question remains: can they lead?
March 11, 2026
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
March 6, 2026
War in Iran: European politicians unable to take a unified position
March 4, 2026
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026

Business

Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026

The structure of the Baltic aviation market is gradually changing, and Lithuania is increasingly trying to strengthen its role within it, Andris Kalniņš,…

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Latvian dairy sector: too much imported milk in stores
By Ogres   March 13, 2026
Farmers warn Middle East conflict could drive up fertilizer and food prices
By Ogres   March 11, 2026
Oil prices reach highest level since 2022
By Ogres   March 9, 2026
Fuel prices in Latvia rise sharply – minister demands explanation from retailers
By Ogres   March 5, 2026

The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
Ogres March 17, 2026

Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Global sanctions against Russia and Belarus were introduced with a clear political objective — to weaken the economies…

VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
Ogres March 16, 2026

During a search of an apartment in Riga, the State Police of Latvia seized approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine and three kilograms of…

Lithuanian idea to combat smuggling balloons: patrol airships
Ogres March 16, 2026
Polish PM warns: Poland’s exit from EU is a real threat
Ogres March 16, 2026
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Ogres March 16, 2026

The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
March 17, 2026
VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
March 16, 2026
Lithuanian idea to combat smuggling balloons: patrol airships
March 16, 2026
Polish PM warns: Poland’s exit from EU is a real threat
March 16, 2026
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
March 16, 2026
Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
March 16, 2026

Social

VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
March 16, 2026
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
March 16, 2026
Middle East conflict: is an increase in migration to Latvia expected?
March 16, 2026

The State Border Guard of Latvia does not currently expect an increase in migration pressure on Latvia due to the conflict in the…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: a culture of lies has emerged in Latvian politics
March 13, 2026
BNN Interview | Migrants, border and security: Latvia’s Interior Minister says what many have wanted to hear
March 13, 2026

World

Lithuanian idea to combat smuggling balloons: patrol airships
Ogres March 16, 2026

It is possible that Lithuanian airspace will soon be monitored by airships – a solution that will allow finding and intercepting meteorological probes…

Polish PM warns: Poland’s exit from EU is a real threat
Ogres March 16, 2026

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that a potential Polish exit from the European Union is becoming a real threat, accusing right-wing…

Sweden seizes second shadow fleet ship in March
Ogres March 16, 2026
NATO ally Serbia admits to buying missiles from China
Ogres March 13, 2026
Iran steps up cyberattacks on Europe
Ogres March 13, 2026

Latest Posts

Russians to answer questions about the war to obtain visa in Lithuania

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

Citizens of Russia and Belarus, who wish to obtain a visa to stay in Lithuania, will have to answer the questionnaire about their…

Future Cabinet of Ministers slowly taking shape in Latvia

06.12.2022 Ogres

The names of nearly all candidates for minister posts in Latvia are known. This inspires hope that the Saeima may vote on the…

Ministry of Finance downgrades Latvia’s economic growth outlook

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

With the schedule for the preparation of the state budget for 2023 pushed back, the Ministry of Finance reports it has «updated» the…

Emergency power outages in Ukraine after missile strikes

06.12.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, emergency blackouts are carried out to stabilize the energy grid after the missile strikes on the 5th of December, the BBC…

Ukraine and the Baltic states rebunk Macron’s statements

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements that the West should consider what security guarantees they can offer to Russia have caused a wave of…

Latvian authorities dismantle criminal group engaged in VAT fraud

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

In November 2022 Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) Customs and Tax Police officers apprehended members of a criminal group that was engaged in…

Latvians collect 10 000 signatures to back initiative to freeze deputies’ and ministers’ wages

05.12.2022 Ogres

10 000 signatures have been collected on Manabalss.lv initiatives portal in favour of the initiative that suggests freezing the size of wages of…

Baltic States agree to develop plan to railway network’s conversion according to EU standards

05.12.2022 Ogres

During a meeting of European transport ministers in Brussels, participants agreed that all member states the railway network of which differs from the…

Explosions occur at two Russian military airfields

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

After explosions at two Russian military airfields, three people are dead, and at least eight are injured, the BBC reports. The explosion of…

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