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Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
June 5, 2026
Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026

Latvia’s new government must urgently make decisions regarding the financing plan and implementation timeline of the Rail Baltica railway project, Matīss Paegle, Chairman…

“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026
Summer-like warmth returns to Latvia as temperatures climb to +26°C
June 2, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
Ogres June 5, 2026

Latvia’s new government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has completed its first week in office. Under normal circumstances, such a short period…

Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
Ogres June 5, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
Ogres June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
Ogres June 5, 2026

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
June 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
June 5, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026

Social

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026

Riga Airport expects to serve between 7.1 and 7.2 million passengers this year, but a range of geopolitical and economic factors could threaten…

“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026

World

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…

Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
Ogres June 5, 2026

Protests in the Albanian capital Tirana are not uncommon, and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) holds them so often that they can even…

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026
Zelensky calls for Putin to meet face to face
Ogres June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026

Latest Posts

Russia comments Pope’s remarks about ethnic minorities

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

Pope Francis remarked that troops from some ethnic groups are acting worse than others, and Moscow condemned these remarks, calling them perversions, writes…

Investigation of insolvency administrator’s murder officially done; criminal prosecution requested for four

29.11.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police completed its investigation of the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus. On 24 November 2022 the case was submitted to…

Latvian authorities commence criminal proceedings on «Baltic antifascists» for assisting Russia

29.11.2022 Ogres

On 28 November Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) commenced criminal proceedings against persons calling themselves «Baltic antifascists» for their anti-governmental activities on channels…

Latvian corruption watchdog reports possible bribery attempt involving state official

28.11.202228.11.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 28 November, Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) informed of the decision to request the Prosecution Office for Investigation of…

Kremlin: We would agree to Vatican as mediator

28.11.2022 Ogres

Moscow announced it would welcome the Vatican to mediate peace talks, but, given the Ukrainian stance, it is impossible, writes Reuters. The Vatican…

Water supply tariffs in Jurmala increased by one-third

28.11.2022 Ogres

Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), meanwhile, reports that the tariff project submitted by Jūrmalas ūdens LLC water company as justified. It was announced in…

Warning for businesses – number of fraudulent accounts is on a rise

28.11.2022 Ogres

Scammers have started forging accounts of partners of different companies in an attempt to scam Latvian businesses of their money, reports Swedbank, warning…

Record Covid-19 numbers and mass protests in China

28.11.2022 Ogres

Despite the strict rules to curb the Covid-19 infection, numbers of infected are hitting new records, and protests spread, reports Reuters. Protests started…

Proportion of Latvians in the country up to 62.7% since start of 2022

28.11.202228.11.2022 Ogres

This is the estimate from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) based on results of the population and housing census of 2021….

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