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Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026
Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026

State energy company Latvenergo is planning to increase the price of heat supplied from its TEC-1 and TEC-2 combined heat and power plants…

Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026
Strong winds and thunderstorms still expected in Latvia on Thursday
May 28, 2026

Politics

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
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026
“It looks like a punishment” — Latvian political analysts assess Kulbergs’ government portfolio distribution
May 25, 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

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
Ogres June 4, 2026

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
Ogres June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
Ogres June 3, 2026

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
June 4, 2026
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
June 3, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026
Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
June 3, 2026

Social

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…

Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
June 3, 2026
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
June 2, 2026

World

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
Ogres June 3, 2026
Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist
Ogres June 3, 2026
Officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans in third countries
Ogres June 2, 2026

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National Alliance and Combined List parties want a three-party coalition with New Unity

03.10.202203.10.2022 Ogres

The National Alliance and parties of the Combined List would like to work in a coalition under New Unity without a fourth side,…

Finland to limit entry to the country for Russian citizens

03.10.202203.10.2022 Ogres

From 30 September onward Finland will deny entry to the country for Russian citizens who have tourist visas. This means European Union’s land…

Latvia’s PM says he is prepared to lead the government again

03.10.2022 Ogres

The current Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš says he is prepared to become PM again and lead the new government. When asked…

Using EU funds, Latvia has plans to develop more than 2 000 electric car recharge points

03.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s power network distributor Sadales tīkls JSC and other state institutions have plans to develop more than 2 000 public electric vehicle recharge…

More than 4 200 Russian citizens allowed to cross Latvia’s border in September

03.10.202203.10.2022 Ogres

Since 19 September, when Latvian government’s decision regarding restrictions for non-essential travel came to force, the influx of Russian citizens has declined by…

Ukrainian authorities claim Russian army’s losses exceed 60 000 troops

03.10.202203.10.2022 Ogres

The losses Russian armed forces have suffered in Ukraine so far have reached 60 110 troops, as reported by General Staff of the…

Latvia’s corruption watchdog to investigate claims of Putin’s possible payments to Ainārs Šlesers

03.10.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureay (KNAB) has taken notice of information that suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin may have paid money to…

Latvia’s14th Saeima gradually taking shape

03.10.2022 Ogres

New Unity showed the best results in the recent Saeima elections, receiving 18.97% of votes and 26 mandates, according to results compiled by…

BNN summary of the week: More support. Eastern border. Only in Latvian language. Nord Stream

02.10.2022 Ogres

With 1 October coming up and 14th Saeima elections on the nose, both Saeima deputies and members of the Cabinet of Ministers worked…

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