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New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026
Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
August 21, 2026
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
August 20, 2026

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has drafted amendments that would provide a legal framework allowing “good-faith security researchers and cybersecurity enthusiasts” to access…

What will happen to the goods left in Mere stores? Latvia comes up with a solution
August 19, 2026
Grim demographic figures: deaths in Latvia outnumber births by 2.4 to one
August 18, 2026

Politics

Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026

The biggest challenge currently facing the telecommunications industry is unfair competition, Mindaugas Rakauskas, CEO of mobile operator Bite Latvija, told the news agency….

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Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
Ogres August 22, 2026

On Saturday evening, 22 August, Latvia was hit by its most destructive storm since January 2005, according to meteorological data. According to electricity…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
Ogres August 21, 2026

The cyberattack on Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the leak of data belonging to 1.2 million residents show that Latvia is…

Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
Ogres August 21, 2026
Lithuania in no rush to rescue airBaltic – Nausėda sets a key condition
Ogres August 21, 2026
Powerful storm approaching Latvia – residents urged to avoid going outside unless necessary
Ogres August 21, 2026

Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
August 22, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
August 21, 2026
Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
August 21, 2026
Lithuania in no rush to rescue airBaltic – Nausėda sets a key condition
August 21, 2026
Powerful storm approaching Latvia – residents urged to avoid going outside unless necessary
August 21, 2026
Russia open to new ideas; peace will come with rules
August 21, 2026

Social

Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
August 22, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
August 21, 2026
Lithuania in no rush to rescue airBaltic – Nausėda sets a key condition
August 21, 2026

Lithuania should not invest in Latvia’s national airline airBaltic until the financially troubled company becomes profitable, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said on Friday….

Powerful storm approaching Latvia – residents urged to avoid going outside unless necessary
August 21, 2026
Large rain system approaches Latvia – heavy rainfall expected on Saturday
August 21, 2026

World

Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
Ogres August 21, 2026

Germany has decided to use all possible methods to attract new soldiers, and citizens will now be able to apply for service in…

Russia open to new ideas; peace will come with rules
Ogres August 21, 2026

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow is open to new proposals to end the war in Ukraine, but any offers must…

Several countries condemn Israeli West Bank settlement project
Ogres August 21, 2026
Serbia asks Russia for help in fighting wildfires
Ogres August 21, 2026
“We are in control”: US secretly establishes oil corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Ogres August 20, 2026

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AST: without new tariffs the company would lose six million euros every month

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

Latvian electricity transmission system operator Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) has calculated that without new tariffs it would suffer approximately six million euros worth of…

Estonian parties to start election campaigns

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

The general election will happen on the 5th of March, 2023, as the president of Estonia Alar Karis signed the resolution, and Estonian…

Chinese authorities hunt for protesters

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

Authorities in China started an investigation into the protests that spread over the country over the weekend, and are seeking protesters, writes Reuters….

Latvian Central Election Commission loses its «head»

29.11.2022 Ogres

Following the start of criminal proceedings by Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) over the procurement organised in 2021, Kristīne Bērziņa is no…

KNAB briefly detains head of Latvian Central Election Commission

29.11.2022 Ogres

Last week Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) detained the chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CVK) Kristīne Bērziņa. She was released…

Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee once again rejects idea to create a new ministry and vice-minister posts in Latvia

29.11.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 29 November, the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee once again rejected amendments to the Cabinet Structure Law, which are intended to allow…

Covid-19 infection rates on a rise again after a two-month drop

29.11.2022 Ogres

Between 21st and 27th of November the number of people infected with Covid-19 increased by 35.1%, as reported by the Disease Prevention and…

Russia comments Pope’s remarks about ethnic minorities

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

Pope Francis remarked that troops from some ethnic groups are acting worse than others, and Moscow condemned these remarks, calling them perversions, writes…

Investigation of insolvency administrator’s murder officially done; criminal prosecution requested for four

29.11.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police completed its investigation of the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus. On 24 November 2022 the case was submitted to…

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