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airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026
Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
November 2, 2026
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
October 30, 2026

Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…

Drones have transformed modern warfare, but NATO is still experimenting
October 29, 2026
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
October 28, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas
November 2, 2026
Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
October 30, 2026
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
October 29, 2026
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
October 28, 2026
Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable
October 26, 2026

Business

Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
By Ogres   October 30, 2026

Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…

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175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026
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

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
Ogres November 3, 2026

Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
Ogres November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
November 3, 2026
Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath
November 3, 2026
Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
November 3, 2026
Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
November 3, 2026
airBaltic plans to return six aircraft – further fleet reductions possible
November 3, 2026

Social

Gjensidige merges with Ergo – company explains what will happen to customers’ insurance policies
November 3, 2026
Night frost and daytime temperatures of up to +11°C – forecasters predict changeable weather for the rest of the week in Latvia
November 3, 2026
Kulbergs outlines Latvia’s financial challenges
November 2, 2026

Without significant reforms in public administration, cuts in budget spending and measures to stimulate economic growth, Latvia could face serious financial difficulties in…

Latvia launches winter clothing donation campaign
November 2, 2026
forecasters reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this week
November 2, 2026

World

Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections; the outcome will shape the remainder of Trump’s presidency
Ogres November 3, 2026

For US President Donald Trump—who has two years left in office and has exerted a significant influence on national politics over the last…

Baltic states may renew request for EU funding for anti-drone defence
Ogres November 3, 2026

The Baltic states are likely to renew their request for European Union (EU) funding for anti-drone defence systems, Lithuanian President’s National Security Adviser…

Cyberattacks target stores across several European countries
Ogres November 3, 2026
Ryanair considers freezing employee wages and raising ticket prices
Ogres November 2, 2026
Livestock farmers in Estonia have lost 150 cattle to wolves; court blocks hunting permits
Ogres November 2, 2026

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Second round of presidential elections is underway in Czech Republic

27.01.202327.01.2023 Ogres

Czech voters are preparing to go to the polls to vote for the country’s next president, who will take office in March, writes…

Harmony leader wishes Daugavpils mayor «good luck» with new party

27.01.2023 Ogres

I hope the former Harmony representatives in Daugavpils City Council took the risks seriously when evaluating the decision by Daugavpils City Council Chairman…

Meteorologists promise strong wind and precipitation for last days of January

27.01.2023 Ogres

The end of the week will not have much precipitation in Latvia. However, next week multiple precipitation zones will pass through Latvia’s territory,…

War in Ukraine: aggressor is heavily shelling Ukrainian cities

27.01.202327.01.2023 Ogres

At least 11 people have been killed in the heavy shelling that Russia has directed at Ukrainian cities after the announcement of tank…

Riga City Council expects EUR 140 million more in budget revenue than last year

26.01.202326.01.2023 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 25th of January, Riga City Council passed the municipality’s budget, the revenue in which is planned to be EUR 140…

Swedbank Estonia head: No reason to talk about panic

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The rising Euribor rate and rising unemployment could mean that banks are reluctant to issue loans, but the CEO of Swedbank Estonia says…

Latvia’s president hopes to preserve regulations regarding beneficial owners

26.01.2023 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 25th of January, Latvian President Egils Levits met with Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere in Riga Castle to discuss «topical…

Minister promises Latvian businesses access to new markets

26.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Foreign Affairs Service will especially support Latvian businesses in exploring new markets – mainly in Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Latin America,…

BNN ANALYSES: Can Lithuania beat all odds with the world economy in doldrums in 2023?

26.01.202326.01.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius When things in Lithuania in 2023 just do not seem rosy for most, Nerijus Mačiulis, chief economist of Swedbank Lithuania, has…

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