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Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026
Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026

State energy company Latvenergo is planning to increase the price of heat supplied from its TEC-1 and TEC-2 combined heat and power plants…

Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026
Strong winds and thunderstorms still expected in Latvia on Thursday
May 28, 2026

Politics

Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026
Belarusian fertilizer transit – a strategic opportunity Latvia is ignoring
May 26, 2026
“It looks like a punishment” — Latvian political analysts assess Kulbergs’ government portfolio distribution
May 25, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
Ogres June 4, 2026

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
Ogres June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
Ogres June 3, 2026

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
June 4, 2026
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
June 3, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026
Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
June 3, 2026

Social

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
June 3, 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…

Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer
June 3, 2026
Brussels seeks balance between passenger rights and airline needs
June 2, 2026

World

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key
Ogres June 3, 2026
Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist
Ogres June 3, 2026
Officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans in third countries
Ogres June 2, 2026

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Lithuania plans to reduce heating and limit speed on motorways

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Lithuania’s Energy Ministry has introduced an energy–saving plan which foresees to reduce speed on motorways, as well as limit heating and cooling in…

Clients of former ABLV Bank reminded to sign up for guaranteed remuneration

05.09.2022 Ogres

Latvian Finance and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) reminds the clients of the now liquidated ABLV Bank to sign up for guaranteed remuneration by…

Euro value to U.S. dollar drops to a new low

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On Monday, 5 September, the value of euro before the U.S. dollar dropped to a new low since December 2002. This new drop…

Mass stabbing in Canada leaves 10 dead and 15 injured

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Canadian authorities are searching for two «armed and dangerous» men who are suspects in a mass stabbing on Sunday, 4 September, that left…

Women in Latvia invited to undergo state-funded screening for cervical cancer

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To battle cervical cancer in Latvia, a special campaign is announced – Be ahead of cervical cancer! This campaign will remain active between…

Russian military unit in southern Ukraine refuses to fight due to poor conditions

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Ukraine’s Operational Command South reported on Monday, 5 September, that the Russian 127th regiment of the 1st army corps refused to perform their…

BNN summary of the week: Latvijas gāze. Visas. Price rise

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Latvian public trader Latvijas gāze JSC has failed to complete the requirement listed in the Energy Law regarding emergency reserves of natural gas,…

Week in Lithuania: 726 new COVID-19 cases, Foreign minister rebukes EC president over Gorbachev praises

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Last week, President Nausėda said he would prefer energy subsidies to 3% of the GDP defence budget, Interior Ministry is drafting a bill…

Latvian authorities report 1 383 violations of sanctions

02.09.2022 Ogres

Since the end of March, when the European Commission first started compiling data from members of the European Union regarding different violations of…

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