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“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
Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026

Production and logistics problems have delayed influenza vaccine deliveries across Europe, including Latvia. Līga Kozlovska, a family doctor and board member of the…

Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026
No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026

Politics

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
Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government
November 4, 2026
Edvards Smiltēns elected Speaker of Latvia’s 15th Saeima
November 3, 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

“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
Ogres 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…

Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 11th of November that the Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died, Politico reports.A…

Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
Ogres November 11, 2026
NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
Ogres November 11, 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
Russian ambassador to the US has died
November 12, 2026
Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
November 11, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
November 11, 2026
Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026

Social

“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
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026

Warnings of a potential airspace threat were issued in several municipalities across Zemgale and Vidzeme overnight. By Wednesday morning, it emerged that several…

Frost and sleet expected in Latvia on Lāčplēsis Day
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026

World

Russian ambassador to the US has died
Ogres November 12, 2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 11th of November that the Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died, Politico reports.A…

Heightened security during right-wing march in Poland
Ogres November 11, 2026

On the 11th of November, thousands of far-right supporters—joined by participants from other European countries—gathered in Warsaw for an annual march, and amidst…

NATO to focus more on defence against Russia; reduce missions elsewhere
Ogres November 11, 2026
US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

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Finland officially becomes 31st NATO member state

04.04.2023 Ogres

With the admission procedure complete, Finland officially became the 31st NATO member state on Tuesday, the 4th of April. During a meeting of…

Agricultural product price level up 33.9% in Latvia last year

04.04.2023 Ogres

The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia reports that, when compared with 2021, the agricultural price index increased by 33.9% in 2022. It was…

BNN IN FOCUS | Will Latvia force Russians to love Latvian language?

04.04.2023 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa, BNN On Wednesday, the 5th of April, the Saeima will decide on amendments to the Immigration Law that have caused a…

Rules for electric scooters discussed in Tallinn

04.04.202304.04.2023 Ogres

With the beginning of spring, the season of electric scooters has also arrived, and the Tallinn City Council is discussing the restrictions applicable…

Turkey – the inconvenient, yet irreplaceable member of NATO

04.04.202304.04.2023 Ogres

Turkey has admitted Finland to NATO, but is still hesitant to approve Sweden’s entry into the alliance, leaving NATO with no choice but…

Riga may see more than one million tourists this year

04.04.202304.04.2023 Ogres

Riga City Council reports the city is preparing for a surge of tourists. Statistical data from the start of the year indicates that…

Latvian political party gangs up on the head of VID; suggests institution’s reformation

04.04.2023 Ogres

The Saeima faction of the Combined List (AS) met with Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens and the chief of the State Revenue Service…

Trump goes to New York to hear the charges

04.04.202304.04.2023 Ogres

Former US President Donald Trump is preparing to appear before the court to officially hear the charges brought against him, hand over his…

Latvijas gāze predicts natural gas prices for households may drop 20-40%

04.04.2023 Ogres

Latvijas gāze plans to announce natural gas universal service price for households that will come into force in May. The company adds the…

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