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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

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 2026
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

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

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
Ogres November 13, 2026

On the 13th of November, another bombing linked to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine took place in Moscow. An explosive device planted in a…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
Ogres November 13, 2026

The results of the first analyses of grain samples taken from transit shipments do not indicate that the grain originated in Ukraine, according…

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026
“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
Ogres November 13, 2026
Weekend plans may need to change – unsettled weather expected across Latvia
Ogres November 13, 2026

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
November 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 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
Weekend plans may need to change – unsettled weather expected across Latvia
November 13, 2026
Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
November 12, 2026

Social

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 2026
Weekend plans may need to change – unsettled weather expected across Latvia
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

Farmers dumped several tonnes of vegetables grown in Latvia outside Riga City Council today, protesting against the municipality’s food procurement and catering contracts…

Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026

World

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
Ogres November 13, 2026

On the 13th of November, another bombing linked to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine took place in Moscow. An explosive device planted in a…

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
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

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Latvian medical trade union prepares to request at least 140 million euros more for healthcare sector

16.05.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) management has plans to request from the Latvian government the allocation of at…

Prigozhin’s defiant behavior may bring him to an ugly end

16.05.202316.05.2023 Ogres

Annoying and challenging Russian President Vladimir Putin has always been a dangerous game, often ending in flight from a higher floor or “inconspicuous”…

488 Latvian citizens volunteer for National Defence Service

16.05.2023 Ogres

In the first summons for voluntary National Defence Service, a total of 488 Latvian citizens have signed up for service in the military,…

Kallas: No question of restoring normal relations with Russia

16.05.202316.05.2023 Ogres

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has said that there is no question that Russia could restore normal relations with the West and Europe,…

European Commission publishes hopeful spring economic forecast

16.05.2023 Ogres

European Commission’s representation in Latvia reports that this institution presented its spring economic outlook on Monday, the 15th of May. Executive Vice-President of…

Linguists suggest renaming Russia’s Kaliningrad into Karalyauchi or Königsberg

16.05.2023 Ogres

Latvian linguists suggest changing the name of Russia’s exclave Kaliningrad in Latvian language. It is suggested to use either the traditional Baltic name…

National Alliance may elect one of their own in second round of presidential elections, expert says

16.05.2023 Ogres

The National Alliance (NA) have made a strategic choice by not supporting any of the existing presidential candidates. Instead the party hopes to…

Russia launches powerful rocket strike on Kyiv

16.05.202316.05.2023 Ogres

Russia has carried out particularly powerful airstrikes on Kyiv using drones, cruise missiles, and possibly ballistic missiles, writes Reuters. City officials stated that…

Russia reports battlefield losses

15.05.202315.05.2023 Ogres

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that two high-ranking military officers were killed in the fighting in Eastern Ukraine, writes Politico. Moscow officials reported…

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