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The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025
“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025

In a letter to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the State Chancellery (SC), the Free Trade Union Confederation of Latvia (LBAS) urges…

“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025
Recommendations left in the drawer: State Audit Office warns – Latvia is losing millions
June 25, 2025

Politics

Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 2025
Siliņa: Coalition remains stable despite Ābrama leaving the “Progressive” faction
June 20, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
Ogres June 30, 2025

The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80%…

“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
Ogres June 30, 2025

This summer, mushroom season in Latvia has started unusually early – chanterelles have already appeared in forests as early as May and early…

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
Ogres June 30, 2025

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
June 30, 2025
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025

Social

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025
A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
June 30, 2025

On Monday, Latvia’s weather will still be influenced by a cyclone, meaning that during the night, and only in the far eastern regions…

Only Kleinbergs nominated for Riga mayor post
June 27, 2025
Orban warns of consequences for Budapest Pride visitors
June 27, 2025

World

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…

Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025

In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…

Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary
Ogres June 27, 2025
One in three Tuvaluans has applied for a climate change visa
Ogres June 27, 2025
Iran: American strikes have no result
Ogres June 27, 2025

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Rain, wind and moments of sunshine – what weather is in store for us until Midsummer celebration?

17.06.202522.06.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, variable cloud cover is expected, with cloudier skies in the eastern part of the country. During the night, a precipitation zone…

Swedish defense company acquires Latvia’s Ammunity

16.06.202516.06.2025 Ogres

The Swedish defense and security company Scandinavian Astor Group (SAG) has signed an agreement to acquire the Latvian small-caliber ammunition manufacturer Ammunity, representatives…

UK appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency

16.06.202516.06.2025 Ogres

On Sunday, the 15th of June, the United Kingdom appointed Blaise Metreweli as head of the  Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service…

“For Stability!” leader Rosļikovs detained

16.06.202516.06.2025 Ogres

On Monday, the leader of the “For Stability!” party, Aleksejs Rosļikovs, was detained, according to a social media statement by party member and…

Čudars nominated for Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development

16.06.202516.06.2025 Ogres

The party New Unity has nominated Member of Parliament and former Minister for Climate and Energy Raimonds Čudars (JV) for the position of…

Minister Valainis promises: price drop is coming. When will shopping become cheaper and what it means for consumers?

16.06.202517.06.2025 Ogres

The memorandum on food price reduction in stores could begin to take effect this month, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) said in…

Protesters against overtourism take to the streets of southern European cities

16.06.202517.06.2025 Ogres

On Sunday, the 15th of June, thousands of people took to the streets of southern European cities again to protest against excessive tourism,…

Trump hopeful that Israel and Iran will soon strike a deal, sees Putin as mediator

16.06.202517.06.2025 Ogres

President Donald Trump, on his way to the G7 summit in Canada on Sunday, the 15th of June, said he hoped Israel and…

Latvia struggles to recover tax debts – hundreds of millions “stuck” in insolvencies

16.06.202522.06.2025 Ogres

As of early June this year, the total amount of tax debts in Latvia – including current debts, suspended debts, and payment extensions…

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