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Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026

On Wednesday and Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with sunshine appearing only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
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

Business

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

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…

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airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026
Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026
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

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
Ogres September 5, 2026

One of the most prominent events in Latvia’s domestic politics this week was the clash between Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) and Interior…

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
Ogres September 4, 2026

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
Ogres September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
Ogres September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
Ogres September 4, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
September 4, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
September 4, 2026
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
September 4, 2026

Social

Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026
Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
September 4, 2026

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

70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
September 3, 2026
Data security incident hits Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre – hundreds of people affected
September 3, 2026

World

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

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

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
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

Latest Posts

Ombudsman: new regulations are a legitimate way to help reduce the spread of Covid-19

08.10.2021 Ogres

Latvia’s government’s updated regulations on halting the spread of Covid-19, which, among other things, make vaccination compulsory for certain professions, is a legitimate…

In Ukraine, bullets hit car of President Zelensky’s aide

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

Unknown attackers in Ukraine, on Wednesday, September 22, have fired shots at the car of the first advisor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky….

Ruling coalition in Latvia reaches political agreement on 2022 state budget

08.10.2021 Ogres

Four parties of the ruling coalition in Latvia together with Atis Zakatistovs’ Stability Group have reached a political agreement on the 2022 state…

Latvian government greenlights remuneration reformation plan in state administration

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

To retain workers and improve the general work environment in state administration, Latvia’s government has greenlit the plan to increase wages, BNN was…

Cybersecurity body in Lithuania finds Chinese smartphone equipped with censorship

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

Lithuanian cybersecurity body has deemed Xiaomi smart phones unadvisable for use alleging that they contain a function able to censor phrases the Chinese…

PHOTO: students protest outside Saeima to let non-vaccinated students study alongside vaccinated students

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

On 30 September a little more than 20 people gathered outside the Saeima building for «silent protest», urging the parliament to let non-vaccinated…

Finnish research: Family screentime can obstruct development of language skills

08.10.2021 Ogres

Long time spent in front of the screens of electronic devices by parents and toddlers can obstruct language learning and verbal expression, according…

Estonian «vaccinated island» has to vaccinate little more to see restrictions lifted

08.10.2021 Ogres

The government of Estonia has postponed the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in the Hiiumaa County with the highest vaccination rate until October. Although…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 1 208 in Latvia, 1 806 in Lithuania, 789 in Estonia

08.10.2021 Ogres

A total of 1 208 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 991 of the patients were…

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