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Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
Ogres April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
Ogres April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
Ogres April 17, 2026
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026
Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
April 16, 2026

On Wednesday, during the “24-hour speed control marathon,” police recorded 1,792 speeding violations, with several drivers also receiving driving bans, according to the…

30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
April 16, 2026
After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026

World

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026

The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has warned that Europe has “maybe six weeks” of jet fuel left, the BBC…

Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Ogres April 16, 2026
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Ogres April 16, 2026
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian KNAB investigates possible bribery at State Revenue Service

26.08.2022 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced investigation of possible act of bribery involving Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID). The size of…

One-third of Latvian residents consider starting their own business

26.08.202226.08.2022 Ogres

The dream of starting a business goes away with age, as concluded in a study conducted by Investment and Development Agency of Latvia…

VIDEO | 79 m tall obelisk of Soviet Victory Monument toppled in Pārdaugava

26.08.202226.08.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 25 August, the remaining element of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders…

Latvian State Police apprehend man for spreading false information

26.08.2022 Ogres

Last week Latvian State Police (VP) and Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) received calls from a man in Kuldiga who reported a crime and…

Cash used in transactions in Latvia less and less – 118.8 billion processed in six months

26.08.2022 Ogres

Latvian payment processing service providers (credit institutions, electronic money institutions, payment institutions, deposit association, Bank of Latvia and State Chancellery) processed a total…

Russia completely disconnects Zaporizhzhya NPP from the grid

26.08.2022 Ogres

Russian armed forces have completely disconnected Zaporizhzhya NPP from the grid, according to Ukrainian nuclear power company Enerhoatom, noting that a disaster safeguard…

Weekly events in Lithuania: Russian tourists, soaring energy prices, border guard’s insufficiently armed

26.08.202226.08.2022 Ogres

The Baltic states are leading the charge to have the EU stop issuing tourist visas to all Russians. An effective measure to put…

Intensive traffic congestion expected in Pierīga on Friday

26.08.202226.08.2022 Ogres

Residents in Pierīga will have to deal with intensive road traffic in the direction of the sea and on Liepāja highway on Friday,…

Final stage of Soviet Victory Monument’s demolition commences – obelisk next in line

26.08.2022 Ogres

Thursday, 25 August, marks the start of the final stage of demolition of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga…

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