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Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Five psychiatric hospitals in Latvia to be merged into a single centre
April 14, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026

After all the votes cast in Hungary’s parliamentary elections were counted, Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s Tisza party has gained three more seats in…

Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
Ogres April 20, 2026

Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…

Former president makes significant gains in Bulgarian elections
Ogres April 20, 2026
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
Ogres April 20, 2026
Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
April 20, 2026
Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026
Former president makes significant gains in Bulgarian elections
April 20, 2026
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
April 20, 2026
Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026

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Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
April 20, 2026
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
April 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

World

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger
Ogres April 20, 2026

After all the votes cast in Hungary’s parliamentary elections were counted, Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s Tisza party has gained three more seats in…

Former president makes significant gains in Bulgarian elections
Ogres April 20, 2026

Bulgaria held its eighth parliamentary election in five years, and initial results show that former President Rumen Radev, who himself dismissed the government…

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026
Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026
EU to restore diplomatic, trade ties with Syria
Ogres April 17, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian minister: tariffs will not be as high as initially planned

03.12.2022 Ogres

The new electricity transmission and distribution tariffs approved by Augstsprieguma tīkls and Sadales tīkls will not be as high as initially planned, said…

Biden ready to meet Putin if Russia is ready to end the war

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US President Joe Biden has announced that he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin if Putin shows interest in finding…

Experts warn that reducing hot water temperature risks promotion of spread of Legionella bacteria

02.12.2022 Ogres

Conservative use of hot water is one of the ways to help save heating energy. However, it is important to keep in mind:…

Latvian coalition parties may announce minister candidates next week

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Next week parties of the forming coalition in Latvia may start nominating minister candidates. The Combined List (AS) political party has plans to…

Kremlin: Putin is open to talks

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Responding to the US President’s statement that he is ready for negotiations if Russia wants to end the war, the Kremlin has informed…

Latvian media supervisory council fines Russian opposition channel TV Rain

02.12.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has applied a fine of EUR 10 000 to Russian independent television channel TV Rain for…

Letter bombs in Spain may be related to Russia

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Spanish security authorities are investigating letter bombs that were sent to several political, military, and diplomatic facilities in the last few weeks, Politico…

Ten persons involved in CVK criminal case; legitimacy of 14th Saeima elections not at risk

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reports that a total of ten people, including six officials, are involved in the criminal case organised…

Mykhailo Podolyak: up to 13 000 Ukrainian soldiers have died

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Up to 13 000 Ukrainian troops have been killed in warfare in Ukraine since February, and this is one of the rare occasions…

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