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Umbrellas will be essential this week as heavy rain sweeps across Latvia
June 8, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
June 5, 2026
Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026

Latvia’s Ombudswoman, Karina Palkova, has called for an immediate reform of the country’s Orphan’s Court system, proposing two alternative models for restructuring child…

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

Politics

Kosovo holds third election in 18 months; majority not achieved
June 8, 2026
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

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

Latvian-made film Ulya receives international acclaim
Ogres June 9, 2026

The feature film Ulya by Latvian director Viesturs Kairišs, which had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 79th…

Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisis in Russian-occupied regions
Ogres June 9, 2026

Ukraine’s intensive drone strikes on Russian-occupied regions have disrupted Moscow’s supply chains and deepened the fuel crisis, writes the BBC. Logistical problems and…

Coalition collapses in Lithuania; two weeks to reach agreement
Ogres June 8, 2026
Iran, Israel exchange strikes; ceasefire on a brink of collapse
Ogres June 8, 2026
Kosovo holds third election in 18 months; majority not achieved
Ogres June 8, 2026

Latvian-made film Ulya receives international acclaim
June 9, 2026
Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisis in Russian-occupied regions
June 9, 2026
Coalition collapses in Lithuania; two weeks to reach agreement
June 8, 2026
Iran, Israel exchange strikes; ceasefire on a brink of collapse
June 8, 2026
Kosovo holds third election in 18 months; majority not achieved
June 8, 2026
Foreign drone shot down in Latvia’s Latgale region
June 8, 2026

Social

Latvian-made film Ulya receives international acclaim
June 9, 2026
Foreign drone shot down in Latvia’s Latgale region
June 8, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
June 5, 2026

Latvia and Ukraine are preparing to deepen their defence cooperation through a new long-term agreement focused on drone technologies, air defence systems, cybersecurity…

Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026

World

Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisis in Russian-occupied regions
Ogres June 9, 2026

Ukraine’s intensive drone strikes on Russian-occupied regions have disrupted Moscow’s supply chains and deepened the fuel crisis, writes the BBC. Logistical problems and…

Coalition collapses in Lithuania; two weeks to reach agreement
Ogres June 8, 2026

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party announced on the 6th of June that it is leaving the current coalition, and everything indicates that the…

Iran, Israel exchange strikes; ceasefire on a brink of collapse
Ogres June 8, 2026
Global fertilizer crisis: Why is Latvia pretending not to see it and continuing to fill Russia’s war chest?
Ogres June 8, 2026
EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
Ogres June 5, 2026

Latest Posts

President of Latvia: residence permit should be revoked for supporters of Russia’s aggression

15.08.202215.08.2022 Ogres

President of Latvia Egils Levits on Saturday, August 13, in Ikškile, addressing the participants of the 23rd gathering of politically repressed persons of Latvia,…

Russia promises to expand relations with North Korea

15.08.202215.08.2022 Ogres

Russia has vowed to «expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations»  with North Korea, said its President Vladimir Putin, informs boradcaster BBC.  In a…

Week in Lithuania: on Friday 1,318 new COVID-19 cases recorded, no deaths on Friday; Lithuanian, Taiwanese bus makers to establish a joint venture

13.08.202213.08.2022 Ogres

Last week, Belarusian oppositionist Tsikhanouskaya called for unity of her compatriots and opposition, Klaipeda CEO said Taiwan could help recover lost cargo flows….

Signature–collection on compulsory higher education for members of the Saeima

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

The initiative portal manabalss.lv has started collecting signatures for members of the Latvia’s Saeima to have higher education as a mandatory education level, according to…

Amnesty International on the issue of migrants relies on one-sided claims rather than evidence

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Amnesty International’s accusations against Latvia for its mistreatment of migrants are based on one–sided claims without evidence on Friday, August 12, was said…

Repeated strikes at Ukraine nuclear plant makes U.N. call for a demilitarised zone

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, arising fears of a possible disaster. U.N. chief said it…

Estonia will ban Russian citizens to enter with Estonian–issued visas

12.08.202212.08.2022 Ogres

Estonia will ban Russians with Estonian–issued Schengen visas from entering the country, the government announced on Thursday, August 11. The rule does not…

More than a third of drivers talk on the phone while driving

12.08.2022 Ogres

More than a third (35%) of drivers tend to talk on the phone while driving without using the hands–free system, almost as many…

The Parliament of Latvia recognizes Russia as a country supporting terrorism

11.08.202211.08.2022 Ogres

Today, on August 11, in an official statement, The Parliament of the Republic of Latvia recognized Russia’s violence against the civilians of Ukraine…

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