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Bank of Latvia Governor on lending: The target has not yet been reached
August 28, 2026
Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026
“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026

CIA Director John Ratcliffe may have discussed European security and the situation in Iran during his visit to Moscow. However, given the lack…

Three days after the storm, eleven thousand customers in Latvia are still without electricity
August 26, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026

Politics

Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic needs to make changes in order to survive, but there is no reason to fear that flights will be…

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BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026
Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026

“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
Ogres September 1, 2026

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is calling on parents, teachers and everyone working in the education system to remember that schools and all discussions…

Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
Ogres August 31, 2026

Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (NA) is advancing an immigration restriction plan within the governing coalition that, among other measures, would introduce quotas for…

Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
Ogres August 31, 2026
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
Ogres August 31, 2026

“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
August 31, 2026
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
August 31, 2026
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
August 31, 2026
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
August 31, 2026
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
August 28, 2026

Social

“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
Quotas, raids and deportations: Latvia plans stricter rules for third-country nationals
August 31, 2026
Coalition divided over major changes to student assessment ahead of new school year
August 31, 2026

With the new school year about to begin, Latvia’s coalition partners are divided over amendments prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science…

September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
August 31, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s election race: polls reveal a shift in power
August 28, 2026

World

Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026

The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 900, authorities…

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…

Scale of Nepal disaster continues to grow: 552 dead, more than 1,400 missing
Ogres August 28, 2026
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89
Ogres August 28, 2026
Poland rules out nuclear weapons in its territory
Ogres August 28, 2026

Latest Posts

BNN ANALYSES | Bank of Lithuania proposes real estate tax which could reach EUR 1 165 a year

22.06.202222.06.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for BNN Both builders, landlords, real estate buyers and tenants are anxious in Lithuania. Coupled with the war, record-high inflation and,…

Sirens to undergo scheduled tests in Latvia next week

22.06.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 28 June, sirens will be switched on across all of Latvia for three minutes between 10:00 and 10:20 a.m. This will…

Melitopol mayor: occupants want to introduce death penalty

22.06.2022 Ogres

In the Zaporozhie region of Ukraine Russian occupants threaten locals with introduction of death penalty, said mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov in an…

Latvian government agrees to permit chopping down young forests

22.06.2022 Ogres

In an attempt to increase wood chips production, Latvia’s government agreed on Tuesday, 21 June, to pass amendments that permit chopping down trees…

Russia imitates missile attacks on Estonia during military drills

22.06.2022 Ogres

Russia has started military drills, imitating missile attacks on Estonia’s territory, liga.net reports with reference to information from Estonia Ministry of Defence. The…

Politico: Russia and NATO may clash in Suwalki corridor

21.06.2022 Ogres

The so-called Suwalki corridor is hypothetically the most dangerous territory that may become Russia’s first target if the country decides to go to…

Latvian government scrambles to meet teachers’ demands – new wage calculation and distribution model suggested

21.06.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 21 June, Latvia’s government passed the new teacher pay calculation and distribution model, which allocates additional funding to municipalities that have…

Defence Minister: NATO brigade in Latvia will need a base, warehouses and barracks

21.06.2022 Ogres

Deployment of a larger NATO contingent in Latvia will require a new base, warehouses and barracks, said Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks…

Podolyak: a peace treaty with Russia is currently not possible

21.06.202221.06.2022 Ogres

Under current conditions a peace treaty with Russia is «non-prospective and impossible», liga.net reports with reference to what Ukrainian president’s advisor Mykhailo Podolyak…

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