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Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026
Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026

In the future, the state will fully fund teachers’ salaries only for schools that meet the criteria for student numbers and class organisation…

Spending on sickness and unemployment benefits continues to rise in Latvia
April 13, 2026
Stradiņš Hospital A2 building project suspended
April 10, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
Ogres April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
Ogres April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
Ogres April 17, 2026
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
April 17, 2026
CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026
Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
April 16, 2026

On Wednesday, during the “24-hour speed control marathon,” police recorded 1,792 speeding violations, with several drivers also receiving driving bans, according to the…

30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
April 16, 2026
After tensions and threats of collapse – Latvia’s government will continue its work
April 16, 2026

World

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026

The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has warned that Europe has “maybe six weeks” of jet fuel left, the BBC…

Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Ogres April 16, 2026
European army – Lithuanians doubtful about it
Ogres April 16, 2026
US blockade not working for everyone – sanctioned tankers enter Persian Gulf
Ogres April 16, 2026

Latest Posts

Court in Estonia finds three guilty of supporting Russian aggression

22.07.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 21 July, Harju County Court in Estonia found three men guilty of supporting Russian aggression. One of the men bought drones…

Jurmala to become an even safer resort for families with children

22.07.2022 Ogres

To make seaside experience even safer for families with children, Jurmala municipal administration has developed special bracelet for children to wear. These special…

OPINION | Europe starts battling inflation, but no quick victory should be expected

22.07.2022 Ogres

Citadele Bank’s opinion This week the European Central bank (ECB) made a historic decision – the base interest rates were increased in the…

Ukraine and Russia to sign agreement on safe grain transports

22.07.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 22 July, Ukraine and Russia will sign an agreement in Turkey on the safe transports of grain in the Black Sea…

Italian parliament dissolved; snap elections to happen soon

22.07.2022 Ogres

After signing Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s letter of resignation on Thursday, 21 July, Italy’s President Serio Mattarella signed the decree on the dissolution…

Peak in electricity prices observed in Latvia on 21 July

22.07.202222.07.2022 Ogres

According to information from Nord Pool, this evening, 21 July, electricity prices in Latvia will reach their all-time peak. Average price of electricity…

LVC warns of slower road traffic in Latvia this weekend

22.07.2022 Ogres

This Friday, 22 July, as well as Saturday and Sunday road traffic will slow down in Latvia, as reported by state company Latvian…

European Central Bank raises interest rate for the first time in 11 years

22.07.202222.07.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 21 July, the European Central Bank (ECB) raised the base interest rate, making it the first time in the last 11…

Survey: every sixth Latvian resident has received a raise thanks to price rise compensation

21.07.202221.07.2022 Ogres

As a result of efforts to compensate the rapidly growing everyday expenses, 16% of Latvian residents have received a raise. Most of those…

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