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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

Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
Ogres September 1, 2026

On Tuesday, the government authorised the Ministry of the Interior to expropriate around ten small plots of land for the development of infrastructure…

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

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

Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 2026
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
September 1, 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

Social

Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 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

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
August 31, 2026
September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia
August 31, 2026

World

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

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
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

Latest Posts

Eurozone’s fastest inflation last month seen in Estonia

03.06.2022 Ogres

In May, quick changes in consumer prices on year were noticed across the eurozone. Leading the list, however, are the Baltic states with…

Latvian parliament conceptually supports measures to limit gambling

03.06.202203.06.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 2 June, the Saeima conceptually supported amendments to the Law on Gambling and Lotteries that provide for restricting gambling restrictions, as…

Meteorological forecast for the weekend in Latvia

03.06.202203.06.2022 Ogres

Even though the end of May and start of June had large volume of precipitation, on Friday, 3 June, the cyclone that brought…

Latvian parliament hopes to promote the influx of qualified workers to the country

03.06.202203.06.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 2 June, the Saeima passed in the third reading amendments to the Immigration Law. These amendments provide for adopting remote labour…

BNN ANALYSES: Competition for stranded Ukrainian grain – Lithuania seeks wants precious cargo deliveries from Belarus, not from Poland

02.06.202202.06.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN With Russia being the world’s top exporter of wheat and Ukraine among the top five (exporters) too, any…

Four Saeima deputies land administrative violations; Gobzems caught committing another breach of ethics

02.06.202202.06.2022 Ogres

Between 6 January and 18 April a total of four deputies of the 13th Saeima were punished for various administrative violations, according to…

Latvia donates more than one million anti-Covid vaccines to third countries

02.06.2022 Ogres

As of 31 May Latvia has donated more than one million doses of anti-Covid vaccines to third countries, as reported by the National…

Day 98 of war in Ukraine: Missiles for Ukrainian defence pledged also by Germany and UK, invaders control 70% of Severodonetsk

02.06.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, June 2, in the Donbas frontline, Russian forces control 70% of the territory of the city Severodonetsk and seek to attack…

Alleged Russian spy in Latvia publicly invites «other spies» to stop betraying their country

02.06.2022 Ogres

Valentins Frolovs, who is accused of spying in Russia’s favour in Latvia, has publicly reached out to «other spies», asking them to cease…

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