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Parents in Latvia may face higher costs – Puntulis considers changes to cultural education
October 22, 2026
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026

The Latvian government on Tuesday approved the appointment of Kaspars Gorkšs, Director General of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia (LDDK), as the new…

Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
October 16, 2026

Politics

Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
October 23, 2026
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
October 22, 2026
US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks
October 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
October 16, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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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
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026

On the 23rd of October, the Austrian Foreign Ministry announced that it would expel four Russian diplomats based in Vienna for engaging in…

From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
Ogres October 23, 2026

Estonian real estate developer Invego has reached an agreement to acquire the property housing Riga’s Skonto football stadium, with plans to transform the…

Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
Ogres October 23, 2026
US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
Ogres October 23, 2026
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
Ogres October 23, 2026

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
October 23, 2026
From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026
Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause
October 23, 2026
US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
October 23, 2026
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
October 23, 2026
Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
October 22, 2026

Social

From football stadium to modern urban district – future of Riga’s Skonto site begins to take shape
October 23, 2026
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
October 23, 2026
No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
October 22, 2026

On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted amendments to the Energy Law in the second and final reading, requiring certain petrol stations…

Worrying news about Porziņģis – reports suggest he could even retire from basketball
October 22, 2026
Autumn to bring more warmth to Latvia – but changes in the weather are on the way
October 22, 2026

World

Austria again expells Russian diplomats
Ogres October 23, 2026

On the 23rd of October, the Austrian Foreign Ministry announced that it would expel four Russian diplomats based in Vienna for engaging in…

US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
Ogres October 23, 2026

The United Kingdom has condemned remarks made by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who, during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, referred…

Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
Ogres October 22, 2026
Serious threats to human rights at the bloc’s borders
Ogres October 22, 2026
Serious programming language vulnerability discovered; millions of websites affected
Ogres October 22, 2026

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Putin: We are not crazy, but there is a nuclear risk

08.12.202208.12.2022 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the threat of nuclear war is growing, but insisted that Russia has not lost its mind…

Estonian customs warn not to order psychotropic substances by mail

07.12.202207.12.2022 Ogres

On the 6th of December representatives of the Estonian customs attended public media program, Ringvaade, and warned citizens not to order psychotropic substances…

Latvia hit by intense snowfall. Driving conditions complicated on many roads

07.12.2022 Ogres

According to Latvian State Roads (LVC), on the 7th of December heavy snowfall driving caused complications for motor vehicles on sections of Tallinn,…

Latvia and Estonia the only EU countries with GDP drop observed in Q3 2022

07.12.2022 Ogres

In Q3 2022 Latvia was one of two countries in the European Union (EU) in which a GDP drop was observed, according to…

UN: Russian forces killed hundreds of civilians at the beginning of the war

07.12.202207.12.2022 Ogres

After the investigation in Ukraine, the UN Human rights office announced that Russia killed at least 441 civilians at the beginning of the…

Ruling coalition in Latvia finally announces possible government composition

07.12.2022 Ogres

The possible composition of Latvian PM Krišjānis Kariņš’s second government became known after the Combined List union of political parties announced its minister…

Ukrainian civilians in Latvia will have to study state language in order to find jobs

07.12.202207.12.2022 Ogres

As of 1 January 2024 Ukrainian refugees that have found jobs in Latvia will be obligated to attend Latvian language lessons, as agreed…

25 arrested for planning a coup in Germany

07.12.202207.12.2022 Ogres

25 people suspected of plotting a coup and overthrowing the government have been arrested during police raids in Germany, the BBC writes. German…

Latvia’s State Security Service suggests blacklisting TV Rain’s ex-host Korostelev

07.12.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has assessed the footage from TV Rain programme Šeit un tagad [Here and now] featured on the channel…

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