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BNN IN FOCUS | The State creates panic but fails to manage it
March 31, 2026
Migrant pressure may increase – Latvia maintains enhanced border regime
March 30, 2026
Russia launches information attack against the Baltics, ministry warns
March 27, 2026

Russia is currently carrying out a large-scale and coordinated information operation against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, claiming that the Baltic states are allowing…

Votes in Latvia’s upcoming Saeima elections this autumn will be counted manually
March 26, 2026
Fog, rain and then sunshine – how the weather will change in Latvia
March 26, 2026

Politics

A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026
US and Belarus closer to dialogue – prisoners released, considering cooperation
March 30, 2026
Documentary: Orbán’s party intimidates and bribes voters
March 27, 2026
Drone explosion in Latvia without warning – opposition demands accountability
March 26, 2026
Danish Prime Minister’s party’s election results – worst since early 20th century
March 25, 2026
Slovenia’s liberals begin coalition talks; populists complain of vote counting flaws
March 23, 2026

Business

BNN IN FOCUS | Scandal after scandal: why million-euro IT projects in Latvia fail
By Ogres   March 27, 2026

Last week, it became known about fraud in information technology procurements worth 1.5 million euros, as well as the decision that votes in…

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“The biggest mistake would be austerity” – MP on Latvia’s economy and the crisis
By Ogres   March 24, 2026
Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact
By Ogres   March 20, 2026
Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026
Latvian dairy sector: too much imported milk in stores
By Ogres   March 13, 2026

Number of Latvia–Russia dual citizens quadruples
Ogres March 31, 2026

The number of dual citizens holding both Latvian and Russian citizenship has increased fourfold since 2014, a representative of the Ministry of the…

EU warns of prolonged disruptions to energy markets
Ogres March 31, 2026

European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has urged bloc countries to prepare for prolonged disruptions to energy markets due to the Iran war,…

BNN IN FOCUS | The State creates panic but fails to manage it
Ogres March 31, 2026
Is Latvia under threat? Expert provides assessment
Ogres March 31, 2026
Russia expels British diplomat over economic espionage
Ogres March 30, 2026

Number of Latvia–Russia dual citizens quadruples
March 31, 2026
EU warns of prolonged disruptions to energy markets
March 31, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | The State creates panic but fails to manage it
March 31, 2026
Is Latvia under threat? Expert provides assessment
March 31, 2026
Russia expels British diplomat over economic espionage
March 30, 2026
Latvia ready to intervene in the fuel market – how far can price controls go?
March 30, 2026

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Number of Latvia–Russia dual citizens quadruples
March 31, 2026
Is Latvia under threat? Expert provides assessment
March 31, 2026
Latvia ready to intervene in the fuel market – how far can price controls go?
March 30, 2026

Fuel retailers in Latvia may be subject to a solidarity levy if their actual retail prices exceed an objectively calculated benchmark price by…

750 euros threshold will not be introduced in Latvia – political opposition halts Finance Ministry plan
March 30, 2026
Frost at night, up to +12°C during the day – latest weather forecast for Latvia
March 30, 2026

World

EU warns of prolonged disruptions to energy markets
Ogres March 31, 2026

European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has urged bloc countries to prepare for prolonged disruptions to energy markets due to the Iran war,…

Russia expels British diplomat over economic espionage
Ogres March 30, 2026

Russia expelled a British diplomat on the 30th of March, accusing him of economic espionage, and the intelligence service warned that citizens who…

US considers expanding operations against Iran; considers taking over Kharg Island
Ogres March 30, 2026
Millions worth of paintings stolen in three minutes in Italy
Ogres March 30, 2026
EU urges countries to fill gas storage early
Ogres March 27, 2026

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Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”

20.03.202621.03.2026 Ogres

Opposition parties, academics and NGOs accuse the new Czech government of preparing a law inspired by Russian legislation that could stifle dissent, writes…

Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact

20.03.202620.03.2026 Ogres

In the current market situation, abolishing the biofuel blending requirement alone would not guarantee a reduction in fuel prices, the Ministry of Climate…

100 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March: who risks in a war zone?

20.03.202621.03.2026 Ogres

Since the beginning of March, despite Iran’s attacks on shipping lanes, almost a hundred ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz –…

US diplomacy in Belarus: releases 250 political prisoners, eases sanctions

20.03.202621.03.2026 Ogres

The US Embassy in Lithuania has reported that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to release 250 political prisoners in exchange for sanctions…

Forecasters: Dry and calm weather to continue in Latvia over the weekend

20.03.202621.03.2026 Ogres

Rain is still expected in many parts of Latvia on Friday night, with wet snow possible in some areas. However, precipitation will ease…

Slovenia calls on EU to investigate alleged Israeli spies’ meddling in election process

19.03.202620.03.2026 Ogres

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to investigate alleged meddling by Israel’s Black Cube…

Russian plane enters Estonian airspace; ministry summons Russian diplomat

19.03.202619.03.2026 Ogres

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said a Russian fighter jet entered Estonian airspace on the 18th of March, prompting NATO’s Baltic Air Policing…

HIMARS maintenance center to open in Estonia

19.03.202620.03.2026 Ogres

One of the world’s leading weapons manufacturers, Lockheed Martin, will invest ten million euros to establish a service center for HIMARS rocket artillery…

Jūrmala council suspected of creating new post for Truksnis with salary up to 5,000 euros

19.03.202619.03.2026 Ogres

During discussions on the mayor’s office regulations and changes to staffing positions, the opposition in Jūrmala City Council on Thursday raised concerns about…

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