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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
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
How much did victory in Latvia’s parliamentary elections cost? United List campaign spending revealed
November 4, 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…

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
Latvia’s Saeima Speaker wants MPs to use artificial intelligence to work faster and more efficiently in parliament
Ogres November 13, 2026
Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
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
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
Latvia’s Saeima Speaker wants MPs to use artificial intelligence to work faster and more efficiently in parliament
November 13, 2026
Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
November 13, 2026
“You cannot bear what you cannot afford” – Latvia considers freezing Rail Baltica project
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…

Outage in Microsoft services affects tens of thousands of users
Ogres November 13, 2026
Initial checks of transit grain shipments in Latvia find no grain stolen from Ukraine
Ogres November 12, 2026
Attacks on military personnel intensify in Russia; colonel killed in car bombing
Ogres November 12, 2026

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Estonian schools have difficulties finding alternatives to the Russian language

04.01.202304.01.2023 Ogres

The lack of teachers creates problems to reduce the importance of the Russian language in schools and switch to teaching other foreign languages,…

Authorities commence criminal procedure against Latvian for taking part in Russian aggression

04.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) has commenced a criminal procedure against a Latvian citizen over suspicions of this person illegally participating in the…

Latvia reports smallest number of new registered businesses since 2004

04.01.2023 Ogres

In 2022 there were 8 826 new businesses registered in Latvia, which is 4.3% fewer when compared with 2021. This is also the…

Natural gas price at Dutch TTF exchange reaches pre-war level

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On Wednesday, the 4th of January, the price of natural gas at the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF) dropped to the level observed…

Russia blames its own soldiers for the attack on Makiivka

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On the 4th of January, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the attack in Makiivka was caused by the unauthorized use of…

NEPLP chairman says Latvia’s information space is dominated by Russian language

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Latvia is living in an information space in which Russian language is absolutely dominant, said chairman of National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP)…

EC Vice-President: anti-Russian sanctions must not be reduced early

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It is important for the European Union (EU) to maintain sanctions against Russia for as long as necessary, and they should not be…

Lithuanian politician encourages the strengthening of border control with Belarus

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While Russia is building closer ties with Belarus and encouraging it to engage in war, Lithuanian politicians are calling for stricter restrictions on…

Low wages cause Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs suffer shortage of workers

03.01.2023 Ogres

Due to non-competitive wages Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs experiences a shortage of employees. This problem is present for other state institutions, said…

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