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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
Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
November 5, 2026

The Democrats’ victory in the US congressional midterm elections could reduce long-term economic and security risks for Europe and the Baltic states, although…

No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
November 5, 2026
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
November 5, 2026

Politics

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
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
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

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026

British Metropolitan Police and US officials have reported that a high-ranking American soldier has been detained in Great Britain on accusations of spying…

Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
Ogres 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…

“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
Ogres November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
Ogres November 10, 2026

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
November 11, 2026
Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
November 10, 2026
Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026
The Nvidia CEO’s affair: espionage, technology, and ripples felt at home and globally
November 10, 2026

Social

Several drones approach the border, one flies over five municipalities
November 11, 2026
“Working for pennies is no art” – hundreds of Latvian cultural workers march in protest
November 10, 2026
Woman in Latvia sentenced to three years in prison for glorifying Russian war crimes on TikTok
November 10, 2026

Riga City Court on Tuesday sentenced Tatjana Masenko to three years in prison for glorifying war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces…

Frost, sleet and slippery roads – forecasters warn of changing weather conditions in Latvia
November 10, 2026
Electricity price shock in Latvia – prices reach 67 cents per kWh, with very expensive electricity also expected on Tuesday
November 9, 2026

World

US soldier arrested in Great Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia
Ogres November 11, 2026

British Metropolitan Police and US officials have reported that a high-ranking American soldier has been detained in Great Britain on accusations of spying…

Lithuania plans ten new power plants to enhance grid resilience
Ogres November 10, 2026

By 2033, Lithuania plans to establish ten new power plants and seven “energy islands” to strengthen the country’s power system against natural disasters,…

The Nvidia CEO’s affair: espionage, technology, and ripples felt at home and globally
Ogres November 10, 2026
Trump alleges fraud in midterm elections without evidence
Ogres November 10, 2026
Estonia seeks allies to ease bear hunting restrictions
Ogres November 9, 2026

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Latvian power distribution company signs contract for financing from EU Recovery Fund

27.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian power distribution system operator Sadales tīkls JSC has signed a contract with the Ministry of Economics for the provision of EUR 41.9…

New details surface about scandalous Latvian army food procurement

27.03.2023 Ogres

The tender organised to procure food supply services for the Latvian army during war and peacetime was put together following the regular procurement…

White House: Israeli leaders must find a compromise

27.03.202327.03.2023 Ogres

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired the Israeli Defense Minister for his objections to the judicial reform, and this has not only…

Meteorologists predict snow in some regions of Latvia this week

27.03.202327.03.2023 Ogres

After a short period of warmth last week, colder masses of air will flow to Latvia this week. This means air temperature will…

Several Gaso council and board members removed to comply with international sanctions

27.03.2023 Ogres

To ensure compliance with sanctions imposed by the European Council, the Enterprises Register has decided to add changes to the Commercial Register. As…

NATO condemns Putin’s nuclear tactics; Russia shells Avdiivka

27.03.202327.03.2023 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received criticism for his dangerous rhetoric after announcing that Moscow plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus,…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Everyone’s on strike. Self-harm reform. «Green scrap»

26.03.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s government and its ministers hoped to decorate their warm-up period with proud stories of success. Unfortunately for them, this plan backfired and…

Week in Lithuania: Social Democrats win most mayoral races; President urges o slam Russia with new sanctions

25.03.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Lithuania still feels pressure from the side of the Belarusian border, and Turkish citizens who illegally brought immigrants across the border…

Latvian authorities investigate confectioneries producer’s possible support of Russian army

24.03.202324.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian State Revenue Service (VDD) confirms having started inspection of information regarding the possible involvement of Pobeda Confectionery LLC in providing support to…

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