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Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…

Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
October 16, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs
October 15, 2026

Politics

US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks
October 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
October 16, 2026
French presidential hopeful condemns Trump and calls for a stronger Europe
October 14, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
October 9, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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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
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
Ogres October 22, 2026

Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Israel on the 27th of October. These will be the first elections since the 2023…

No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
Ogres October 22, 2026

On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted amendments to the Energy Law in the second and final reading, requiring certain petrol stations…

Serious programming language vulnerability discovered; millions of websites affected
Ogres October 22, 2026
Worrying news about Porziņģis – reports suggest he could even retire from basketball
Ogres October 22, 2026
Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
Ogres October 21, 2026

Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
October 22, 2026
No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
October 22, 2026
Serious programming language vulnerability discovered; millions of websites affected
October 22, 2026
Worrying news about Porziņģis – reports suggest he could even retire from basketball
October 22, 2026
Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
October 21, 2026
Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
October 21, 2026

Social

No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
October 22, 2026
Worrying news about Porziņģis – reports suggest he could even retire from basketball
October 22, 2026
Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
October 21, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has denied using the controversial Teen Star programme or other religious or ideological approaches in its…

Following high-profile crimes involving police officers, Latvia’s Interior Ministry reviews State Police operations – findings revealed
October 21, 2026
Autumn to bring more warm days – forecasters reveal when rain will return to Latvia
October 21, 2026

World

Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
Ogres October 22, 2026

Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Israel on the 27th of October. These will be the first elections since the 2023…

Serious programming language vulnerability discovered; millions of websites affected
Ogres October 22, 2026

Governments and agencies have urged the resolution of two critical cybersecurity flaws in the programming language that underpins a large portion of the…

Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
Ogres October 21, 2026
France admits mistakes; army to assist police over the weekend
Ogres October 21, 2026
Washington is not seeking to harm Ukraine
Ogres October 21, 2026

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US police on alert in case of Trump’s arrest

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

Police in major US cities are preparing for possible riots if former US President Donald Trump is arrested on charges of paying hush…

Foundation assumes suspects in Bunkus’ murder may try to interfere with trial

21.03.2023 Ogres

What Chief of Latvian State Police Armands Ruks mentioned in a recent media about the criminal case regarding the murder of insolvency administrator…

War continues to rage in Ukraine; Putin meets with Xi

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

Washington condemned the meeting of the Chinese president with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of war crimes, and has indicated that…

Latvian State Revenue Service requests criminal prosecution for «envelope wage» payments

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

In March 2023 Latvian State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police submitted to the Tax and Customs Affairs Prosecution Office a request…

Latvian teachers’ trade union suspects foul play with government’s proposed wage increase

21.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) sees an attempt by Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) to push a new…

NBS commander predicts Latvia will need to decide on purchase of high-power combat vehicles

21.03.2023 Ogres

In seven years Latvia will need to make a decision to purchase high-power combat vehicles for the needs of the country’s armed forces,…

Latvian parties and individuals fined by KNAB; ordered to replay EUR 220 159

21.03.2023 Ogres

In 2022 Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) fined political parties and private persons a total of EUR 25 120 and ordered…

VDD: currently there are no indications Wagner Group could cause threats for Latvia

21.03.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) reports that the information currently available does not indicate that Russian mercenary company Wagner Group could cause any…

Russian government asks officials to get rid of iPhones

20.03.202320.03.2023 Ogres

Officials and employees of the Russian presidential administration have been given until the end of March to replace iPhone smartphones with devices from…

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