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Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
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

The level and assessment of the military threat have not changed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stressed. Speaking on behalf of Rinkēvičs, presidential adviser…

“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
Three days after the storm, eleven thousand customers in Latvia are still without electricity
August 26, 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

Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
Ogres September 2, 2026

Russia is using intimidation in an attempt to force Latvia and the West as a whole to end their support for Ukraine, Commander…

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…

Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
Ogres September 1, 2026
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026
Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
September 2, 2026
Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 2026
Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
September 1, 2026
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
September 1, 2026
Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
September 1, 2026
“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026

Social

Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
September 2, 2026
Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 2026
Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
September 1, 2026

The National Alliance (NA) will demand explanations from Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) over his objections to a proposed immigration restriction plan, Artūrs…

“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

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…

Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026

The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 1,000, according…

Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
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

Latest Posts

Labour costs in Latvia and the average in European Union

28.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: Unsplash Last year the average hourly labour costs in Latvia were EUR 11.1, which is significantly below the average levels in the…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 930 in Latvia 1 276 in Lithuania, 573 in Estonia

28.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: Unsplash A total of 930 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. Two people have died,…

At least four enterprises interested in Liquefied Gas Terminal project in Latvia

28.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: Mārtiņš Plūme/LETA At least four developers have expressed an interest in the liquefied gas terminal project in Latvia, as reported by LTV…

Oscars 2022: five across the face and honoured artists

28.03.2022 Ogres

The team behind CODA at the Oscars 2022. Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX Jane Campion received an Oscar as the Best Film Director for her movie…

Day 33 of war in Ukraine: Invaders trying to break Kyiv defence lines, missiles fly from Belarus

28.03.2022 Ogres

A Ukranian serviceman stands on top of a Russian tank captured after fighting with Russian troops in the village of Lukyanivka outside Kyiv,…

Oscars Award Ceremony: five across the face and honoured artists

28.03.2022 Ogres

The team behind CODA at the Oscars 2022. Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX Jane Campion received an Oscar as the Best Film Director for her movie…

Police in Riga remove anti-war poster set up outside Russian embassy for several days

28.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: Paula Čurkste/LETA Last week Latvian State Police removed an anti-war poster produced by film director Juris Pakalniņš that was set up outside…

Though the end of March will be cold, April will start off dry in Latvia

28.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: Simona Dilāne While at the end of March Latvia can experience precipitation and strong wind, April will start off with mostly dry…

BNN summary of the week: War in Ukraine continues. Advisor leaves Kremlin. Riga’s development plan called off

27.03.202227.03.2022 Ogres

Photo: LETA/BNN collage This week Latvia continued following the war crimes in Ukraine. Mariupol has become a real hell on earth. According to…

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