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Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
March 2, 2026
A hint of spring in the air – temperatures to stay above zero over the weekend
February 27, 2026
Former drivers of Ušakovs sentenced to prison for fictitious “employment” at “Rīgas satiksme”
February 25, 2026

The Riga City Court, in a criminal case concerning large-scale fraud, has sentenced two former drivers of former Riga mayor Nils Ušakovs (S)…

As the influence of an anticyclone strengthens, weather will change midweek
February 25, 2026
Precipitation zone to continue crossing the country, heavy snowfall expected in some areas
February 24, 2026

Politics

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026
Hungarian opposition: Country at crossroads between Europe and dictatorship
February 27, 2026
Le Pen: I will not run for president with an ankle bracelet
February 26, 2026
Parliamentary elections are approaching in Hungary; what is Orbán doing and what is his rival thinking?
February 25, 2026
Nils Ušakovs leaves the board of the Saskaņa party
February 24, 2026

Business

Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
By Ogres   March 2, 2026

The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…

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Moneyval signal to investors: Latvia is a safe financial environment
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
Latvia’s Central Bank governor outlines concrete steps to double economic growth
By Ogres   February 19, 2026
43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…

Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
Ogres March 3, 2026

Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dana Goldfinča, is advising Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE by land at…

Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
Ogres March 3, 2026
Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
Ogres March 2, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
March 3, 2026
Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026
Latvian government working on simplifying the legislative process
March 3, 2026
Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
March 2, 2026
Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
March 2, 2026
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
March 2, 2026

Social

Ambassador advises Latvian nationals not to attempt leaving the UAE on their own at this time
March 3, 2026
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
March 2, 2026
From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports
March 2, 2026

Ilona Bērziņa Hungary has requested that influential Russian sports officials be removed from the European Union sanctions list, Kyiv Post reports, citing Politico….

Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
February 27, 2026
German far-right demands information on military exercises in Estonia
February 27, 2026

World

Global markets on edge – oil and gas prices surge
Ogres March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices continued to rise sharply on Tuesday as the war involving Iran unsettled financial markets worldwide. The price of Brent…

Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
Ogres March 2, 2026

While governments around the world plan to restrict social media use among teenagers by introducing age verification, scientists have called for these plans…

Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Ogres March 2, 2026
The EU calls on those involved in the Iran conflict to exercise restraint and respect international law
Ogres March 2, 2026
Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Ogres March 1, 2026

Latest Posts

BNN summary of the week: Concert hall location. Packaging deposit system. Lithuania discontinues covid certificates

06.02.202206.02.2022 Ogres

This week talks about discontinuing the use of Covid-19 certificates commenced in Latvia, at least in relation to jobs. The reason is because…

Week in Lithuania: Ex-President named honorary citizen of Vilnius, Lithuania to recognise new Covid-19 vaccines

05.02.2022 Ogres

Last week, the top news in Lithuania were honorary title to former President Valdas Adamkus, easing of Covid-19 restrictions by the government and…

Court sentences Baltic Media Alliance to EUR 3.1 million fine for breaching sanctions

04.02.2022 Ogres

At the end of January Riga District Court sentenced LLC Baltic Media Alliance (BMA) co-owner Oleg Solodov and BMA Estonian branch director Margus…

Minister: if one student gets sick, the entire class should not be quarantined

04.02.2022 Ogres

If a single student falls ill with Covid-19, only the children who were in contact with that student should be quarantined, not the…

Canada not planning to deploy military against protesting antivaxxer lorry drivers

04.02.202204.02.2022 Ogres

In the Canadian capital Ottawa, where traffic in the streets around legislative buildings has been hampered by a lorry drivers, who protest against…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 10 137 in Latvia 12 294 in Lithuania, 8 004 in Estonia

04.02.2022 Ogres

A total of 10 137 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 11 people have died, of…

Facebook parent company’s stock price drops by 26.4% in one day

04.02.2022 Ogres

In the US stock market, the parent company of Facebook has suffered a dramatic drop in its stock price value by 26.4% after…

Infectologist: Latvian laboratories may have reached max Covid-19 testing capacity

04.02.2022 Ogres

The number of Covid-19 tests carried out by Latvian laboratories has stopped increasing. This means laboratories have reached their maximum capacity, said Disease…

Lithuania: Five-year anniversary of NATO battle group presence to be marked

04.02.2022 Ogres

In Lithuania, the five-year anniversary of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group will be held with a ceremony at the Rukla army…

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