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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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On the 22nd of November, Beijing closes its parks, museums, and malls. Cities in China return to mass testing and authorities struggle to…

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Parties forming the new government in Latvia may complete their work on the government declaration in the next couple of weeks. After that…

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Since 19 September, when the restrictions imposed by the Latvian government on non-essential travel came into force, the influx of Russian citizens to…

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REMINDER: alarm siren system to undergo scheduled test in Latvia on 22 November

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On Tuesday, 22 November, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) will be performing a scheduled test of the country’s alarm siren system….

National Alliance suggests making anti-Russian and anti-Belarusian policy part of government’s declaration

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Latvian National Alliance political party has several suggestions for tasks in the foreign policy to be included in the government declaration. The party…

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