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Latvian Prime Minister dissatisfied: drone warning was sent only after the incident
May 7, 2026
Latvian Police warn: provocations on the 9th of May will not be tolerated
May 5, 2026
Weather to improve: temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C by the weekend
April 28, 2026

Weather conditions across Latvia will gradually improve on Tuesday and Wednesday—sunshine will appear between clouds in some areas, precipitation will decrease, and winds…

Weather to shift rapidly: snow to be followed by +20°C warmth
April 27, 2026
Flames in Old Riga: popular bar The Sinners destroyed by fire
April 24, 2026

Politics

Estonia to ban parties from receiving funding from third-country nationals
May 7, 2026
While Latvia’s budget lacks funds, airBaltic may require another substantial sum
May 7, 2026
Raising the minimum wage in Latvia becomes a subject of political debate
May 6, 2026
100 thousand a year: what Latvia’s Foreign Minister earns
April 29, 2026
Siliņa’s income rises: how much does Latvia’s Prime Minister actually earn?
April 27, 2026
Romania’s government on the way to collapse; far-right hopes for power
April 24, 2026

Business

Latvia “gifts” millions to Russia while its own jobs and tax revenues continue to decline
By Ogres   May 5, 2026

Opinion article The mineral fertilizer transshipment terminal Riga Fertilizer Terminal (RFT) has been fighting for four years for the right to operate, preserve…

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Gas supplies may remain constrained until 2027, IEA warns
By Ogres   April 24, 2026
Debt rising, deficit growing – latest data on Latvia’s public finances
By Ogres   April 22, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026
Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
Ogres May 8, 2026

This week Latvia experienced yet another drone incident and once again stepped on the same rake. Early Thursday morning, three unmanned aerial vehicles…

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Ogres May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Ogres May 7, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
May 7, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
May 8, 2026
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
May 8, 2026
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
May 7, 2026

Latvia must urgently modernize its defense capabilities along the eastern border, particularly by developing anti-drone systems, Ainars Latkovskis of New Unity, chairman of…

“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
May 7, 2026
Minister issues important statement after drones enter Latvian airspace
May 7, 2026

World

GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
Ogres May 8, 2026

In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…

Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Ogres May 8, 2026

Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…

Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Ogres May 7, 2026
Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
Ogres May 7, 2026
Hungary returns seized funds to Ukrainians; Kyiv hopes for better relations
Ogres May 7, 2026

Latest Posts

President of Latvia: residence permit should be revoked for supporters of Russia’s aggression

15.08.202215.08.2022 Ogres

President of Latvia Egils Levits on Saturday, August 13, in Ikškile, addressing the participants of the 23rd gathering of politically repressed persons of Latvia,…

Russia promises to expand relations with North Korea

15.08.202215.08.2022 Ogres

Russia has vowed to «expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations»  with North Korea, said its President Vladimir Putin, informs boradcaster BBC.  In a…

Week in Lithuania: on Friday 1,318 new COVID-19 cases recorded, no deaths on Friday; Lithuanian, Taiwanese bus makers to establish a joint venture

13.08.202213.08.2022 Ogres

Last week, Belarusian oppositionist Tsikhanouskaya called for unity of her compatriots and opposition, Klaipeda CEO said Taiwan could help recover lost cargo flows….

Signature–collection on compulsory higher education for members of the Saeima

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

The initiative portal manabalss.lv has started collecting signatures for members of the Latvia’s Saeima to have higher education as a mandatory education level, according to…

Amnesty International on the issue of migrants relies on one-sided claims rather than evidence

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Amnesty International’s accusations against Latvia for its mistreatment of migrants are based on one–sided claims without evidence on Friday, August 12, was said…

Repeated strikes at Ukraine nuclear plant makes U.N. call for a demilitarised zone

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, arising fears of a possible disaster. U.N. chief said it…

Estonia will ban Russian citizens to enter with Estonian–issued visas

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Estonia will ban Russians with Estonian–issued Schengen visas from entering the country, the government announced on Thursday, August 11. The rule does not…

More than a third of drivers talk on the phone while driving

12.08.2022 Ogres

More than a third (35%) of drivers tend to talk on the phone while driving without using the hands–free system, almost as many…

The Parliament of Latvia recognizes Russia as a country supporting terrorism

11.08.202211.08.2022 Ogres

Today, on August 11, in an official statement, The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia recognized Russia’s violence against the civilians of Ukraine…

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