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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025

On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…

“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025
“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025

Politics

Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that temporary border controls will be introduced on the country’s borders with Germany and Lithuania from…

Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
Ogres July 1, 2025

The Riga City Council has pledged to find solutions in cooperation with the Ministry of Economics (EM) to mitigate the rise in heating…

Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
Ogres July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
Ogres July 1, 2025

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
July 1, 2025
Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025
Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025
235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025

Social

Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025

Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025

World

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that temporary border controls will be introduced on the country’s borders with Germany and Lithuania from…

Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 2025

Four employees of a satirical magazine have been detained in Turkey for allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a cartoon, the British broadcaster…

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025
Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Ogres June 30, 2025

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Trump administration diverted 20 000 anti-drone missiles intended for Ukraine, Zelenskyy confirms

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in an interview with ABC News published on the 8th of June that US President Donald Trump’s administration diverted…

Cool and rainy start, summery end: what kind of weather can we expect this week?

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On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy with intermittent rain; in some areas, heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected, according to the Latvian…

Rinkēvičs: CVK and VDAA failed in organizing elections, accountability must be assessed

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The Central Election Commission (CVK) and the State Agency for Digital Affairs (VDAA) failed in organizing the municipal elections, according to President of…

Election Night Chaos: CVK System Overloaded, Votes Counted by Hand

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A decision was made during the night to Sunday to count all votes manually across Latvia, Central Election Commission (CVK) spokesperson Andrejs Vaivars…

Voter Turnout in Latvian Municipal Elections Reaches 46.2%

07.06.202507.06.2025 Ogres

In these municipal elections, including those who participated in early voting, voter turnout has reached 46.2% of eligible voters, according to the latest…

Municipal Elections Underway in Latvia

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Today, municipal elections are taking place across Latvia, the Central Election Commission (CVK) reminds voters. Ballots can be cast at a total of…

Over 16% of eligible voters in Latvia cast ballots during early municipal elections voting

06.06.202506.06.2025 Ogres

During five days of early voting in Latvia’s municipal elections, a preliminary total of 16.1% of eligible voters have cast their ballots, according…

Russia is ready to grant asylum to Musk if necessary after disagreements with Trump

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Russia is ready to offer political asylum to tech billionaire Elon Musk after his public dispute with US President Donald Trump, Dmitry Novikov,…

Foreign investors warn: Without procurement reform, Latvia will fall behind

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The Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) is calling for a reform of the public procurement system to attract investment and foster Latvia’s…

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