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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 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

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’s UN General Assembly speech: threats and boasting
Ogres September 23, 2026

Addressing the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump stated that he faced a serious decision: whether to continue strikes against Iran or…

Rainy days ahead in Latvia, with thunderstorms possible in some areas
Ogres September 23, 2026

September has so far been rainy across much of Latvia, with the monthly precipitation norm already exceeded at most observation stations. The highest…

Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
Ogres September 22, 2026
While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
Ogres September 22, 2026
Finnish President urges against overreacting to threats of Russian sabotage and attacks
Ogres September 22, 2026

Trump’s UN General Assembly speech: threats and boasting
September 23, 2026
Rainy days ahead in Latvia, with thunderstorms possible in some areas
September 23, 2026
Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
September 22, 2026
While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
September 22, 2026
Finnish President urges against overreacting to threats of Russian sabotage and attacks
September 22, 2026
Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
September 22, 2026

Social

Rainy days ahead in Latvia, with thunderstorms possible in some areas
September 23, 2026
While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
September 22, 2026
Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
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…

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

World

Trump’s UN General Assembly speech: threats and boasting
Ogres September 23, 2026

Addressing the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump stated that he faced a serious decision: whether to continue strikes against Iran or…

Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
Ogres September 22, 2026

An increasing number of Estonian real estate development companies are operating in the Latvian market because land in Riga is significantly cheaper and…

Finnish President urges against overreacting to threats of Russian sabotage and attacks
Ogres September 22, 2026
Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
Ogres September 22, 2026
Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

Latest Posts

“The biggest mistake would be austerity” – MP on Latvia’s economy and the crisis

24.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

Latvia should not begin implementing austerity measures in response to the impact of the war involving Iran, as this would be a misguided…

Warmer weather approaching Latvia with temperatures up to +15°C, but rain expected first

24.03.202630.03.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy, with occasional clear spells during the day. The day will pass without precipitation, although at night…

A worrying trend in Lithuania: young people neither studying nor working

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

In Lithuania, the number of young people who are neither studying nor working has been steadily increasing in recent years, and experts have…

Slovenia’s liberals begin coalition talks; populists complain of vote counting flaws

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

Slovenian political parties are set to rush into coalition talks after no party won a majority in parliamentary elections, Reuters reports. Prime Minister…

US eases sanctions on Belarusian fertiliser producers; Europe continues to impose barriers despite global hunger risks

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

On the 19th of March, the United States announced it would ease sanctions on several Belarusian companies, including Agrorozkvit, Belaruskali, and its trading…

Latvian President calls for votes in upcoming Saeima elections to be counted manually

23.03.202623.03.2026 Ogres

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has called on the responsible authorities not to delay and to decide already now that votes in the…

Socialists retain control of France’s major cities

23.03.202623.03.2026 Ogres

In the French municipal elections, the reins of power in the major cities – Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille – have remained in…

EU excludes Hungary from talks over concerns about information being leaked to Russians

23.03.202624.03.2026 Ogres

The European Union has restricted Hungary’s access to confidential information, and the bloc’s leaders are discussing important issues in smaller meetings, writes Politico….

Iran war enters fourth week; US loses control over the conflict

23.03.202630.03.2026 Ogres

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has entered its fourth week, creating an international crisis and seemingly slipping out of US President Donald Trump’s…

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