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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
Ogres September 22, 2026

Amid an ongoing trade war with Canada, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is working on an agreement to purchase fertilizers…

Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
Ogres September 22, 2026

On the night into Tuesday, the 22nd of September, brief periods of rain are expected in western and central regions, with locally heavy…

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
Ogres September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026

Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
September 22, 2026
Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
September 22, 2026
Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026

Social

Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
September 22, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026

Last weekend, weather conditions were influenced by the south-eastern edge of a cyclone, bringing rain to almost the entire country and gusty winds…

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026

World

Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
Ogres September 22, 2026

Amid an ongoing trade war with Canada, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is working on an agreement to purchase fertilizers…

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

Latest Posts

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

Latvian grain shipments are not being displaced by transit cargo at ports, and the necessary capacity for handling domestic grain is being ensured,…

Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years

04.09.202605.09.2026 Ogres

Household consumption expenditure in Latvia reached an average of 619 euros per person per month in 2025, an increase of 46% compared with…

airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year

04.09.202605.09.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has agreed with certain existing bondholders and third-party financing providers on the terms of bridge financing of up to…

Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds

04.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

On Friday, skies will be cloudy, with periods of rain expected in many parts of Latvia. Thunderstorms with heavy and possibly even very…

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port

03.09.202603.09.2026 Ogres

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros

03.09.202603.09.2026 Ogres

US company Apogee Enterprises will acquire Latvian high-tech glass coating manufacturer Groglass for 62.5 million euros. Groglass develops and manufactures innovative anti-reflective glass…

70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns

03.09.202603.09.2026 Ogres

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation on Wednesday following criticism from the National Audit Office over the activities of the Estonian…

Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected

03.09.202604.09.2026 Ogres

A data security incident has been detected in one of the information systems managed by Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC), the authority…

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