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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

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Former Sputnik employee: “Baltic Antifascists” is a Russian Intelligence Services project

31.08.202605.09.2026 Ogres

The “Baltic Antifascists” project was created by Russian intelligence services, Marats Kasems, former editor-in-chief of Sputnik Lithuania, claimed in an interview on the…

September to begin wet – heavy rain expected in parts of Latvia

31.08.202631.08.2026 Ogres

Monday will be cloudy with occasional sunny spells. During the night into Monday, brief rain is expected in many areas, with thunderstorms possible…

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister

28.08.202628.08.2026 Ogres

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s election race: polls reveal a shift in power

28.08.202629.08.2026 Ogres

The approval rating of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ political force, the United List (AS), continued to rise in August, while support for former…

Scale of Nepal disaster continues to grow: 552 dead, more than 1,400 missing

28.08.202629.08.2026 Ogres

At least 547 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal, police said on Friday. Chinese authorities…

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89

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On the morning of the 28th of August, Norway’s King Harald V, who had been on the throne for more than three decades,…

SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine

28.08.202628.08.2026 Ogres

Russia currently poses no direct military threat to Latvia, although a number of signs point to potential longer-term plans, Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau…

Growing concern over Latvian tourists in Nepal – Foreign Ministry releases latest information

28.08.202629.08.2026 Ogres

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) reports that its Consular Department has currently compiled information from various sources, including family members and…

Poland rules out nuclear weapons in its territory

28.08.202629.08.2026 Ogres

Despite growing concerns that Russia could attack NATO, Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski has said the country does not want to deploy…

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