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Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Forecasters predict tropical nights and temperatures of up to thirty-five degrees in Latvia
June 26, 2026
Before the Midsummer celebrations, Latvia may see temperatures of up to +27°C, but Jāņi Night could bring surprises
June 19, 2026

Clouds will cover the sky on Friday night, gradually clearing from the northwest during the day. Short periods of rain are expected in…

New weather forecasts issued for Midsummer Eve and Jāņi Day
June 18, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change as warm spell approaches
June 16, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
June 25, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Minister admits Latvia’s public IT sector has been in “disarray” for six years
June 18, 2026
New government – in Lithuania as well
June 17, 2026
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
June 16, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026

Business

Gas bills in Latvia set for changes as Conexus plans tariff increase
By Ogres   June 19, 2026

Latvia’s unified natural gas transmission and storage operator, AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus), plans to increase natural gas transmission system service tariffs from…

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Latvenergo issues 300 million euros in Green Bonds
By Ogres   June 17, 2026
The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
By Ogres   June 16, 2026
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
By Ogres   June 15, 2026
Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
Ogres June 29, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic paid its new Chief Executive Officer, Erno Hilden, €57,211 in remuneration in December last year, approximately 18% less than…

Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
Ogres June 27, 2026

Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis’ (National Alliance) order to remove the use of the Russian language from the public space of institutions under the…

Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Ogres June 27, 2026
Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Ogres June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
Ogres June 27, 2026

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026
Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
June 27, 2026
Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
June 27, 2026
Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
June 27, 2026
Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
June 27, 2026

Social

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026
Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
June 27, 2026

Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness, resulting in the spread of disinformation and hate speech, which is why a swift and…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026
Orange warning issued across Latvia as extreme heat expected
June 26, 2026

World

Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Ogres June 27, 2026

Russia’s programme offering temporary residence permits to foreigners based on adherence to the country’s so-called “traditional spiritual and moral values” (the Shared Values…

Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Ogres June 27, 2026

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Friday signed amendments to the country’s Nuclear Energy Act, abolishing the ban on the import and deployment of…

Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
Ogres June 27, 2026
European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
Ogres June 26, 2026
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ogres June 26, 2026

Latest Posts

Deltacron? Cyprus reports discovering a mix of coronavirus variants

13.01.202213.01.2022 Ogres

In Cyprus, a biology professor at the University of Cyprus has announced the discovery of a strain of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 with omicron-like…

British Prime Minister hears calls for resignation over lockdown garden party

13.01.2022 Ogres

In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces serious calls for resignation. The leader of the ruling Conservative Party has admitted attending a…

General practitioners overloaded; still no word on solutions from the state

13.01.2022 Ogres

Covid-19 has caused general practitioners in Latvia to experience «unreal workload». The unresolved issue of providing additional state-paid assistants remains unresolved, said President…

High energy prices force Latvian government to consider providing aid to residents

13.01.2022 Ogres

Due to high energy prices, Latvia’s government should consider additional solutions to provide support to residents, said Minister of Environment Protection and Regional…

Vaidere: Russia wants out of isolation imposed by the west

13.01.2022 Ogres

Russia wants out of the western countries’ imposed well-deserved isolation, as Latvian members of the European Parliament Inese Vaidere said in a post…

After Estonia’s fuel price record, retailers explain its reasons

13.01.2022 Ogres

This week, in Estonia’s largest petrol station chains, the price of petrol 95 has reached a new national record of 1.599 euros. Representatives…

Narcotics gradually replace smoking and alcohol among teenagers

12.01.202212.01.2022 Ogres

Teenagers in Latvia smoke and drink alcohol less when compared to previous years. Use of narcotics, however, remains widely spread, according to data…

Saeima deputy accused of spying for Russia prohibited from working in the parliament

12.01.2022 Ogres

The office of the prosecutor has decided to prohibit 13th Saeima deputy Jānis Ādamsons, who is accused of spying for Russia, from performing…

Lithuania’s wage growth has not resulted in wage levels of Latvia, Estonia, central bank says

12.01.202212.01.2022 Ogres

The Bank of Lithuania has found that despite rapid wage growth in Lithuania, the overall remuneration level in the country has not reached…

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