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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

Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
October 22, 2026
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

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…

Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
Ogres October 22, 2026

On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted urgent legislation declaring invalid from the date of its adoption a law passed just one…

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

Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
October 22, 2026
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
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

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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Protest aggravates the relations between Sweden and Turkey

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

Anti-Turkey protests in Stockholm, including the burning of the Koran, have heightened tensions at a time when Sweden needs Ankara’s support, Politico writes….

No major precipitation in Latvia in coming days; air temperature fluctuations expected next week

23.01.2023 Ogres

Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that the week has started without significant precipitation. Meteorologists predict moments of clear sky. In…

Municipalities in Latvia directly promote construction within areas at risk of flooding, programme reports

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

While some municipalities fight against floods, others not only permit construction within areas at risk of flooding but also fight for the right…

Germany plans to allow delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

The German foreign minister has announced that Germany will not stand in the way of Poland if it chooses to send Leopard tanks…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Frequencies for security. Sporty bribe. Party barter

22.01.2023 Ogres

This week was accompanied by serious scandals the influence of which will remain lingering over the top heads of state in Latvia and…

Week in Lithuania: Scammers collect information on Ukrainian refugees, Teltonika signs contract with Taivan

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Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania has paid special attention to defense issues, and preparations have begun for the planned NATO summit in July,…

Latvia’s border is prepared for mass border-crossing attempts by Russians, minister says

20.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia has a plan in case another mass mobilisation is declared in Russia and thousands of people attempt to cross the Russian-Latvian border…

Fuel prices on a rise in Vilnius and Tallinn; prices in Riga going down

20.01.2023 Ogres

Last week fuel prices in Vilnius and Tallinn remained stable. In Riga prices went down, according to data compiled by LETA. At the…

Skulte LNG terminal developers find strategic investor

20.01.202320.01.2023 Ogres

Developers of Skulte liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal have found a strategic investor and have submitted to the government a proposal with desired…

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