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Orange warning issued in Latvia for severe thunderstorms on Thursday
June 11, 2026
Rainfall system to cross Latvia from the west, bringing rain clouds
June 10, 2026
A broad rainfall system will continue crossing Latvia
June 9, 2026

On Tuesday a broad precipitation zone will continue moving across Latvia during the first part of the day. Rain is expected mainly in…

Umbrellas will be essential this week as heavy rain sweeps across Latvia
June 8, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
June 5, 2026

Politics

Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026
Former Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa returns to parliament after losing premiership
June 12, 2026
Economy Minister warns: Latvia’s port competitiveness must be strengthened immediately
June 10, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister awaits further information on Tet and LMT buyout deal
June 9, 2026
Kosovo holds third election in 18 months; majority not achieved
June 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
Ogres June 12, 2026

US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
Ogres June 12, 2026

This week, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava stated that a strict procedure is needed for identifying and deporting illegal migrants who cross the…

First modular bomb shelter placed in Tallinn city center
Ogres June 12, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
Ogres June 12, 2026
World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
Ogres June 12, 2026

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
June 12, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
June 12, 2026
First modular bomb shelter placed in Tallinn city center
June 12, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026
World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
June 12, 2026
Former Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa returns to parliament after losing premiership
June 12, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
June 12, 2026
Rainy weather to persist in Latvia in the coming days; no heatwave expected
June 12, 2026
Donations sought for Latvian mountaineer who survived tragic Denali fall as insurance coverage dries out
June 11, 2026

Mārtiņš Bilzēns is the only survivor among four Latvian climbers involved in a tragic accident during an expedition on Denali, North America’s highest…

Russia plans to deploy up to 115,000 troops near the borders of Northern Europe and the Baltic States
June 11, 2026
Grain dryers and storage facilities can resemble oil depots – farmers warn of potential damage from drones
June 10, 2026

World

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
Ogres June 12, 2026

US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…

First modular bomb shelter placed in Tallinn city center
Ogres June 12, 2026

The first modular bomb shelter in Estonia has been placed in the green zone of Juhkentali Street in Tallinn, and its suitability for…

World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
Ogres June 12, 2026
After months of fighting over funding, the British defense minister has resigned
Ogres June 12, 2026
Experts see signs of Kremlin-coordinated operations in Rosļikovs’ activities
Ogres June 11, 2026

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Latvian Saeima hands over St Peter’s Church to Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church

24.03.202224.03.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 24 February, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on Riga St Peter’s Church, in which it is stated…

Reminder! Clocks to be turned hour forward this Sunday

24.03.2022 Ogres

In Latvia the switch to summer time will happen at 3:00 a.m. on 27 March (the night to Sunday). Clocks will need to…

Analysts: Putin’s announcement on gas supply payments in rouble only will increase prices

24.03.2022 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to accept payments for gas supplies only in roubles will mean further increase of prices on natural gas….

BNN ANALYSES | Effort to integrate Ukrainian refugees is huge, but facing serious challenges

24.03.202224.03.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Lithuania has unleashed a huge effort aiming to integrate Ukrainian refugees here in their new home. But the…

Day 29 of war in Ukraine: Month of aggression and resistance, Russian losses’ estimate, Zelensky calls for peace rallies

24.03.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, March 24, a month has passed since Russia launched its current phase of military aggression against Ukraine. Ukrainian Armed Forces have…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 3 324 in Latvia 4 580 in Lithuania, 1 449 in Estonia

24.03.2022 Ogres

A total of 3 324 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 21 people have died, of…

Disinformation – one of the biggest threats during a war. How to deal with it?

24.03.2022 Ogres

Unfriendly countries and organisations actively use misleading information to influence our values and behaviour. One of the objectives of this propaganda is reducing…

Latvian citizen sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Russia

24.03.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 23 March, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court found Andris Birzgailis guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to five years…

25 Russian citizens blacklisted in Latvia for war propaganda

24.03.2022 Ogres

Latvia has blacklisted 25 more Russian citizens for propaganda and supporting the war in Ukraine, as confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars…

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