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Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
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

The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis…

Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
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

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

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
Ogres June 5, 2026

Latvia’s new government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has completed its first week in office. Under normal circumstances, such a short period…

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
Ogres June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
Ogres June 5, 2026

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
June 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
June 4, 2026

Social

Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026

Latvia’s security situation has not improved and has, in fact, become more complex, President Edgars Rinkēvičs said on Thursday during an interview on…

SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026
“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
June 4, 2026

World

EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026

Latest Posts

Unemployment in Latvia – the highest among Baltic States and below average in Eurozone

01.09.202201.09.2022 Ogres

In July 2022 unemployment in Latvia was at 6.5%, which is higher than average in the European Union, but lower than average in…

Tension remains high between China and Taiwan

01.09.2022 Ogres

This Thursday the Taiwanese army shot down «an unidentified civilian drone» that entered restricted air space area above the island of Shiyu Island…

U.S. investment company Blackstone becomes owner of 80.05% of Luminor Holding shares

01.09.2022 Ogres

After purchasing 11.6% of Luminor Holding shares from Nordea, U.S. investment company Blackstone now owns 80% of Luminor Bank’s subsidiary – Luminor Holding…

airBaltic reports increased revenue, but continues operating with losses

01.09.2022 Ogres

Latvian airline airBaltic unaudited consolidated financial results for the first six months of 2022 indicate the company’s revenue is 270% higher when compared…

Ukraine nuclear reactor shut down due to shelling

01.09.202201.09.2022 Ogres

One of two reactors at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant complex has been shut down due to Russian shelling, operator Energoatom said on Thursday,…

Eesti Gaas once again increases price for Estonian households

01.09.202201.09.2022 Ogres

The price of the Eesti Gaas home package, which hiked in September to EUR 2.65 per cubic meter, will further rise to EUR…

With the start of the new school year, motorists in Latvia have to be especially careful

01.09.2022 Ogres

On Knowledge Day – 1 September – motorists should be especially careful when driving through populated areas and near schools, as there are…

Legal persons in Latvia to receive compensation of electricity transmission service fee

31.08.2022 Ogres

Specific support mechanisms have been adopted for businesses from 1 October onward to help reduce the negative influence of growing prices of energy…

Compensation of losses from USSR is a matter of dignity for Baltic States

31.08.2022 Ogres

On 30 August Latvia’s government reviewed the Interim Report on Estimates of Losses Caused by the Occupation by USSR and Further Action to…

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