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Floods in Latvia uncover unexploded shell as museum collections suffer extensive damage
July 22, 2026
Rain band to sweep across Latvia this weekend, bringing significantly cooler weather
July 17, 2026
Proposal in Latvia to merge three ministries into a single Ministry of the Economy
July 16, 2026

Latvia’s National Alliance (NA) has proposed creating a new Ministry of the Economy by merging the Ministry of Climate and Energy, the Ministry…

Enjoy the warmth while it lasts – cyclone to reach Latvia this weekend
July 14, 2026
airBaltic cannot operate without state funding, Latvian PM demands business plan
July 9, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Britain’s new cabinet – some stay, some leave
July 21, 2026
Britain has a new prime minister – the fifth in four years
July 20, 2026
Latvia strengthens protection of energy infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations
July 17, 2026
Trump speaks of “shocking vulnerabilities” in US election security
July 17, 2026
Serbia to continue supporting Ukraine, but won’t pressure Moscow
July 16, 2026

Business

Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

Latvia has taken a significant step towards expanding its defence industry after Economics Minister Viktors Valainis signed a memorandum of understanding on the…

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While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Rising oil prices could hit Baltic inflation harder if tensions persist, economist warns
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Hungary’s OTP Bank to acquire Baltic lender Luminor
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
LMT and Tet deal: Latvian PM demands an “easy-to-understand explanation” of the planned transaction
By Ogres   July 15, 2026

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
Ogres July 24, 2026

The European Central Bank has unveiled designs that could replace the current look of its banknotes, which have not changed since the euro…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
Ogres July 24, 2026

As Latvia moves closer to the next parliamentary election, the race for voters’ support is becoming increasingly competitive. Could the popularity of the…

Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
Ogres July 24, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
Ogres July 24, 2026
Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
Ogres July 24, 2026

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
July 24, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
July 24, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
July 24, 2026
Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
July 24, 2026
US to use frozen Iranian assets to repair damage to ships
July 24, 2026

Social

Warmer summer weather set to return to Latvia, with only isolated showers over the weekend
July 24, 2026
Cloudy skies to dominate Latvia, with sunshine breaking through in some areas
July 23, 2026
Lithuania among EU countries with fastest population decline
July 22, 2026

Europe’s demographic crisis is not a future challenge, but an existing situation, and the European Commission has warned in its latest report that…

Latvian President says no immediate military threat from Russia, but urges public to remain vigilant
July 22, 2026
Cloudy weather to persist across Latvia, with only occasional sunny spells
July 22, 2026

World

ECB to submit new euro banknote designs for public consultation
Ogres July 24, 2026

The European Central Bank has unveiled designs that could replace the current look of its banknotes, which have not changed since the euro…

Romania shoots down drone that entered its airspace
Ogres July 24, 2026

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on the 24th of July that a Romanian F-16 fighter jet had shot down a drone that had…

Albanian police clash with protesters over resort construction
Ogres July 24, 2026
US to use frozen Iranian assets to repair damage to ships
Ogres July 24, 2026
VIDEO | Ukrainian drones breach air defences, strike Wildberries facilities near St. Petersburg
Ogres July 24, 2026

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Latvia organises special photo exhibition in support of Ukraine at Victory Square

02.05.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 2 May, a photo exhibition Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Heroes! was opened at Victory Square in Riga. At this exhibition…

Baltic States report limited remaining financial capabilities to help Ukrainian refugees

02.05.2022 Ogres

In response to the problems caused by the war in Ukraine – unprecedented migration of Ukrainians to Europe and the risks for successful…

Frequent showers expected in Latvia this week

02.05.202202.05.2022 Ogres

At the beginning of the week the amount of clouds will be volatile in the skies above Latvia. Moments of clear sky are…

Riga mayor: with prices going up, residents should be allowed to pay debts without fines

02.05.2022 Ogres

In a situation when prices of public utilities are up, residents should be given the option to pay debts gradually without fines, said…

BNN summary of the week: Concentration camp in Ukraine. Latvia’s GDP. Twitter’s new owner

01.05.202201.05.2022 Ogres

This week horrors of war continued in Ukraine. The country reported, among other things, that the Russian army has apparently set up a…

Week in Lithuania: Railway company to lay off about 2,000 employees, Estonian logistics centre acquired, Ryanair investing in Kaunas

30.04.2022 Ogres

Last week, the top news in Lithuania were the announcement of a large lay-off at the railway company LTG Cargo, Lithuanian businessmen acquiring…

Head of Riga Zoological Garden leaves his post, says return to politics is possible

29.04.2022 Ogres

After leaving his post as Riga Zoological Garden’s Education and Information Office specialist, Ingmārs Līdaka says the possibility of returning to politics is…

Billionaire Elon Musk acquires Twitter

29.04.2022 Ogres

The creator and owner of Tesla cars brand and billionaire Elon Musk has acquired Twitter shares, becoming its main owner. The billionaire wrote:…

Video: Indian capital’s massive landfill on fire

29.04.2022 Ogres

As the South Asia region experiences a heat wave, a large waste landfill has caught fire near the Indian capital New Delhi, British…

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