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Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026
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

Halting the transit of Russian grain through Latvia could result in annual losses of approximately 290 million euros for the transport and logistics…

Riga City Council approves ambitious Central Market renovation plans worth over 22 million euros
October 15, 2026
Delfi faces 1.5 million euro lawsuit over alleged unpaid advertising fees
October 14, 2026

Politics

“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
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
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
October 9, 2026
Germany’s AfD faces difficulty forming government after Saxony-Anhalt election win
October 7, 2026
Kulbergs reveals how he will choose Latvia’s next coalition partners
October 7, 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

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
Ogres October 20, 2026

The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
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…

Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
Ogres October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
Ogres October 20, 2026
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Ogres October 20, 2026

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
October 20, 2026
175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
October 20, 2026
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
October 20, 2026

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Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
October 20, 2026
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
October 20, 2026
Flu season begins in Latvia amid vaccine shortages – family doctors raise concerns over delayed deliveries
October 19, 2026

Demand for flu vaccines is currently exceeding supply at family doctors’ practices across Latvia, according to Alise Nicmane-Aišpure, head of the Latvian Association…

Warmer weather to return to Latvia as temperatures could reach +15°C
October 19, 2026
Over the weekend, an anticyclone will bring drier weather and frost
October 16, 2026

World

Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
Ogres October 20, 2026

The pneumonia that caused the death of an employee at a Russian laboratory researching the plague has exposed shortcomings in the international regulations…

Curfews imposed in parts of Paris and other French cities
Ogres October 20, 2026

Following the unrest and looting that took place over the weekend, French authorities have imposed curfews in certain parts of Paris as well…

Flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Bulgaria; no explosive device found
Ogres October 19, 2026
Four soldiers killed and dozens injured in major fire at Canadian military base
Ogres October 19, 2026
Prolonged protests increase pressure on French government
Ogres October 19, 2026

Latest Posts

Adviser to the President of Ukraine has resigned

18.01.202318.01.2023 Ogres

Oleksiy Arestovych, the adviser to the President of Ukraine, who made erroneous assumptions about the missile strike in Dnipro, has resigned, the BBC…

Investor accuses SPRK of undermining US-Latvian investment agreement

18.01.2023 Ogres

US investor company Providence Equity Partners, as reported by its representative Una Ahuna-Ozola, has sent an official letter to Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš,…

Boris Pistorius nominated as Germany’s new Defense Minister

18.01.202318.01.2023 Ogres

At a time when the pressure to give Leopard tanks to Ukraine is increasing, the German government has appointed a new Defense Minister,…

Competition Council fines three public transport service providers for cartel operations

18.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) reports having identified a secret agreement involving three – regional bus network-related – public transport service providers. Companies have…

Minister’s party distances from his decision to reinstate VID director general

18.01.2023 Ogres

After a meeting of the government coalition held on Monday, the 16th of January, Combined List (AS) Saeima faction chairman Edgars Tavars told…

Former commander of the Wagner group requests asylum in Norway

17.01.202317.01.2023 Ogres

The former commander of the Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries requested asylum in Norway after leaving the group, writes the BBC. On Friday,…

Suspended prison sentence for publication of materials glorifying terrorism

17.01.202317.01.2023 Ogres

Last year Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court sentenced one to a suspended two-year prison sentence with probation period and community service for distribution…

Germany’s foreign minister calls for a special tribunal for Putin

17.01.202317.01.2023 Ogres

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced that the Russian president must understand that his crimes will not go unpunished, and has called…

Ombudsman invites Saeima to ratify Istanbul Convention

17.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s ombudsman invites the 14th Saeima to ratify the Istanbul Convention, which is something the previous Saeima failed to do, as reported by…

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