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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025

On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…

“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025
“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025

Politics

Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 2025
Siliņa: Coalition remains stable despite Ābrama leaving the “Progressive” faction
June 20, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
Ogres July 1, 2025

In the year since Latvia introduced the Partnership Institute, 235 same-sex partnerships have been officially registered, according to the Latvian Council of Sworn…

Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
Ogres July 1, 2025

Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
Ogres June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
Ogres June 30, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
June 30, 2025

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Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025

This summer, mushroom season in Latvia has started unusually early – chanterelles have already appeared in forests as early as May and early…

A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
June 30, 2025
Only Kleinbergs nominated for Riga mayor post
June 27, 2025

World

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…

Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025

In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…

Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Ogres June 30, 2025
Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary
Ogres June 27, 2025
One in three Tuvaluans has applied for a climate change visa
Ogres June 27, 2025

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Protesters against overtourism take to the streets of southern European cities

16.06.202517.06.2025 Ogres

On Sunday, the 15th of June, thousands of people took to the streets of southern European cities again to protest against excessive tourism,…

Trump hopeful that Israel and Iran will soon strike a deal, sees Putin as mediator

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President Donald Trump, on his way to the G7 summit in Canada on Sunday, the 15th of June, said he hoped Israel and…

Latvia struggles to recover tax debts – hundreds of millions “stuck” in insolvencies

16.06.202522.06.2025 Ogres

As of early June this year, the total amount of tax debts in Latvia – including current debts, suspended debts, and payment extensions…

From +27°C to +15°C – temperature to drop sharply this week

16.06.202522.06.2025 Ogres

On Monday, skies will remain mostly clear, but during the day, clouds will gradually increase from the west, and by evening, a precipitation…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Šlesers hoped for a “golden ticket” but was left out of the game

13.06.202513.06.2025 Ogres

The hottest topic in Latvia last week was the scandal surrounding the mishandling of the municipal election process and the system crash. President…

After the failed first competition for Latvia’s Prosecutor General – a new potential candidate emerges

13.06.202513.06.2025 Ogres

In the renewed competition for the position of Prosecutor General, Chief Prosecutor of the Riga Regional Court Prosecutor’s Office, Armīns Meisters, is considering…

Is a new war starting? The Latvian Foreign Minister comments on overnight strikes on Iran

13.06.202514.06.2025 Ogres

The recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets do not automatically mean the beginning of a new war, but…

Gapoņenko faces new trial for collaboration with the Kremlin and incitement of hatred

13.06.202514.06.2025 Ogres

This week, the Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against pro-Kremlin activist Aleksandrs Gapoņenko for aiding a foreign state in activities directed against Latvia and…

Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities

13.06.202513.06.2025 Ogres

Overnight Friday, Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other military targets, Israeli officials confirmed. It is believed that the Israeli strikes…

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