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Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
Kaspars Gorkšs appointed Director of Latvia’s State Chancellery
October 20, 2026
Funeral industry cartel uncovered in Latvia – competition watchdog imposes fines exceeding 47,000 euros
October 19, 2026

Latvia’s Competition Council (KP) has uncovered a cartel in the funeral services industry and imposed fines totalling more than 47,000 euros on the…

Latvia’s anti-corruption watchdog investigates large cash gifts to Stepaņenko from father living in Russia
October 16, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost Latvia 290 million euros annually and triple domestic rail freight costs
October 15, 2026

Politics

US Vice President declines to openly endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Parliamentary elections
October 20, 2026
“We passed the exam with a grade of four” – New Unity prepares for crucial battle after election setback
October 20, 2026
After more than two weeks of silence, Latvian prime minister reveals which parties he will approach for coalition talks
October 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Real action to weaken Russia is needed, not politicised slogans
October 16, 2026
French presidential hopeful condemns Trump and calls for a stronger Europe
October 14, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: “Where will we make the cuts?” – Rajevskis warns of the cost of banning grain transit
October 9, 2026

Business

175 million euros lifeline for airBaltic – US court approves financing but imposes strict conditions
By Ogres   October 20, 2026

The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday approved the release of the remaining 35 million euros under…

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airBaltic asks US court to approve 250,000-euro monthly advisory fee
By Ogres   October 16, 2026
Latvian tax authority freezes Amber Latvijas balzams bank accounts again
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
Russian grain transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – Kulbergs explains why Latvia cannot impose it
By Ogres   October 14, 2026
airBaltic losses soar to 128.2 million euros despite rising revenue and passenger numbers
By Ogres   October 13, 2026

Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
Ogres October 21, 2026

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has indicated that Russia is testing NATO’s collective defense by carrying out attacks that come very close to…

Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
Ogres October 21, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) has denied using the controversial Teen Star programme or other religious or ideological approaches in its…

Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
Ogres October 21, 2026
France admits mistakes; army to assist police over the weekend
Ogres October 21, 2026
Following high-profile crimes involving police officers, Latvia’s Interior Ministry reviews State Police operations – findings revealed
Ogres October 21, 2026

Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
October 21, 2026
Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
October 21, 2026
Kulbergs’ government receives negative public rating – yet scores among Latvia’s highest in 18 years
October 21, 2026
France admits mistakes; army to assist police over the weekend
October 21, 2026
Following high-profile crimes involving police officers, Latvia’s Interior Ministry reviews State Police operations – findings revealed
October 21, 2026
Washington is not seeking to harm Ukraine
October 21, 2026

Social

Dispute over teaching family values in Latvian schools – Education Ministry responds to criticism
October 21, 2026
Following high-profile crimes involving police officers, Latvia’s Interior Ministry reviews State Police operations – findings revealed
October 21, 2026
Autumn to bring more warm days – forecasters reveal when rain will return to Latvia
October 21, 2026

Wednesday will be partly cloudy across Latvia, with no precipitation expected. Light to moderate easterly winds will prevail, while fog may develop in…

Funeral industry cartel exposed in Latvia – how companies rigged public tenders worth two million euros
October 20, 2026
Forecasters update Latvia’s weekly weather outlook – temperatures could reach +16°C
October 20, 2026

World

Russia is testing the limits of Article 5
Ogres October 21, 2026

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has indicated that Russia is testing NATO’s collective defense by carrying out attacks that come very close to…

France admits mistakes; army to assist police over the weekend
Ogres October 21, 2026

The French government has acknowledged that errors were made in its response to protests, announcing that the army will be deployed to assist…

Washington is not seeking to harm Ukraine
Ogres October 21, 2026
Pneumonia in Russia highlights weaknesses in International Health Regulations
Ogres October 20, 2026
fewer storms in the Atlantic, more in the Pacific
Ogres October 20, 2026

Latest Posts

Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes

29.09.202629.09.2026 Ogres

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with isolated rain clouds bringing light rain in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power

28.09.202628.09.2026 Ogres

Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison

28.09.202628.09.2026 Ogres

Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises

28.09.202628.09.2026 Ogres

Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…

Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains

28.09.202629.09.2026 Ogres

Despite an agreement among the Baltic states to extend the deadline for completing the first phase of the European railway project Rail Baltica…

Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal

28.09.202629.09.2026 Ogres

A month has passed since 33 Latvian residents went missing in Nepal. To provide practical support to their families during this difficult time,…

Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules

28.09.202629.09.2026 Ogres

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by right-wing forces to introduce stricter neutrality rules that would prevent the country from imposing economic sanctions…

“You will definitely be fooled” – former Latvian president warns voters not to ask AI who to vote for · BNN

28.09.202601.10.2026 Ogres

Zatlers believes that overall there is too little passion in the election contest and that the campaign is proceeding rather lukewarmly, which could…

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base

28.09.202628.09.2026 Ogres

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…

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