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Latvia’s Saeima Speaker wants MPs to use artificial intelligence to work faster and more efficiently in parliament
November 13, 2026
Weather conditions in Latvia set to deteriorate sharply – forecasters warn of strong winds and slippery roads
November 12, 2026
“Appropriate operational conditions were not met” – Latvian Armed Forces explain why drone was not shot down
November 11, 2026

A drone escorted by NATO fighter jets over Latvia last night could not be shot down because “appropriate operational conditions” had not been…

Not even under a neutral flag – Russian luge athletes will not be allowed to compete in Sigulda
November 10, 2026
Latvia receives only half of ordered flu vaccines – patients frustrated by shortages
November 9, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 2026
Formation of Latvia’s new government approaches decisive moment – deadline revealed
November 12, 2026
Oaths taken in Israeli Parliament; Netanyahu’s rival to attempt government formation
November 11, 2026
Latvia plans to reduce the number of government ministries
November 11, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | The political arithmetic of Kulbergs’ government – Rajevskis explains how a parliamentary majority will be secured
November 6, 2026
Kulbergs remains silent on further talks to form Latvia’s new government
November 5, 2026

Business

airBaltic plans to return three more aircraft – including one painted in Latvian flag colours
By Ogres   November 10, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is seeking to terminate the leases of three additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, including one painted in the colours of…

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

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
Ogres November 13, 2026

On the 13th of November, another bombing linked to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine took place in Moscow. An explosive device planted in a…

Significant electricity price hikes expected in Lithuania
Ogres November 13, 2026

Lithuanian households face an expensive winter ahead. For those using natural gas for heating, monthly bills could rise by as much as 32…

Russia proposes removing NATO bases from the Baltic states
Ogres November 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
Ogres November 13, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland
Ogres November 13, 2026

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
November 13, 2026
Significant electricity price hikes expected in Lithuania
November 13, 2026
Russia proposes removing NATO bases from the Baltic states
November 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We have already made a whole series of decisions based on emotions” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of a grain transit ban to taxpayers
November 13, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland
November 13, 2026
Latvia’s Saeima Speaker wants MPs to use artificial intelligence to work faster and more efficiently in parliament
November 13, 2026

Social

“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
November 13, 2026
Weekend plans may need to change – unsettled weather expected across Latvia
November 13, 2026
“We’re fed up with empty promises!” – farmers dump tonnes of vegetables outside Riga City Council in protest over school food procurement
November 12, 2026

Farmers dumped several tonnes of vegetables grown in Latvia outside Riga City Council today, protesting against the municipality’s food procurement and catering contracts…

Threats at Latvia’s border persist – Interior Ministry proposes extending enhanced border security measures
November 12, 2026
Food prices in Latvia could rise again
November 11, 2026

World

former advisor to pro-Russian Ukrainian politician wounded in Moscow
Ogres November 13, 2026

On the 13th of November, another bombing linked to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine took place in Moscow. An explosive device planted in a…

Significant electricity price hikes expected in Lithuania
Ogres November 13, 2026

Lithuanian households face an expensive winter ahead. For those using natural gas for heating, monthly bills could rise by as much as 32…

Russia proposes removing NATO bases from the Baltic states
Ogres November 13, 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland
Ogres November 13, 2026
Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026

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Latvian businessman involved in criminal case promises to build New Latvia in a Fiji nature reserve

23.01.2023 Ogres

Scandalous Latvian businessman Ernests Riekts, who is one of the accused in the criminal case regarding a tragic fire in a hostel he…

SBSC requests additional pay for work performed on New Riga Theatre

23.01.2023 Ogres

Latvian State Real Estate (VNI) has presented an announcement in regards to the situation with ongoing reconstruction of New Riga Theatre (JRT) –…

Protest aggravates the relations between Sweden and Turkey

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

Anti-Turkey protests in Stockholm, including the burning of the Koran, have heightened tensions at a time when Sweden needs Ankara’s support, Politico writes….

No major precipitation in Latvia in coming days; air temperature fluctuations expected next week

23.01.2023 Ogres

Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that the week has started without significant precipitation. Meteorologists predict moments of clear sky. In…

Municipalities in Latvia directly promote construction within areas at risk of flooding, programme reports

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

While some municipalities fight against floods, others not only permit construction within areas at risk of flooding but also fight for the right…

Germany plans to allow delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

The German foreign minister has announced that Germany will not stand in the way of Poland if it chooses to send Leopard tanks…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Frequencies for security. Sporty bribe. Party barter

22.01.2023 Ogres

This week was accompanied by serious scandals the influence of which will remain lingering over the top heads of state in Latvia and…

Week in Lithuania: Scammers collect information on Ukrainian refugees, Teltonika signs contract with Taivan

21.01.202321.01.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania has paid special attention to defense issues, and preparations have begun for the planned NATO summit in July,…

Latvia’s border is prepared for mass border-crossing attempts by Russians, minister says

20.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia has a plan in case another mass mobilisation is declared in Russia and thousands of people attempt to cross the Russian-Latvian border…

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