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“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026

The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…

Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026

Politics

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
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

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

Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…

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Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
Ogres August 27, 2026

On Thursday and Friday, skies will be partly cloudy, with only some light rain expected locally in northern parts of the country on…

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
Ogres August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
August 26, 2026
“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026

Social

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
August 26, 2026

Latvian volunteer soldier Vitālijs Šampiņš, whose call sign was “Vilks” (“Wolf”), has been killed on the Kharkiv front in Ukraine, Latvian Television reported…

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026

World

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026

A master’s thesis defended this spring found that the noise generated by offshore wind farms can cause herring schools to disperse, but the…

British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia to enjoy a dry and warm start to the week before weather takes a turn

03.08.202603.08.2026 Ogres

At the beginning of the workweek, weather conditions across Latvia will be influenced by a high-pressure system. On Monday and Tuesday, sunshine will…

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators

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In the heat of summer, clashes have flared up on Italy’s coast, pitting those who want free access to the beach against operators…

BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?

31.07.202631.07.2026 Ogres

Should State Police Chief Armands Ruks resign after an off-duty police officer fatally assaulted a man during the Priekule City Festival while intoxicated,…

VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours

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Around 49,000 migrants have arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in northern Africa, opposite Gibraltar, from Morocco by land and sea, the…

Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence

31.07.202601.08.2026 Ogres

US President Donald Trump says he is not yet convinced that Washington should allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defence missiles under licence,…

Climate change in Spain has increased the likelihood of fires many times

31.07.202601.08.2026 Ogres

Climate researchers have indicated that climate change is significantly increasing the risk of fires in Europe, increasingly creating extremely dry conditions, which caused…

Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor

31.07.202631.07.2026 Ogres

If Latvia’s national airline airBaltic fails to attract a major strategic investor, the country could face significant long-term consequences and a substantial impact…

Europe threatens to boycott World Cup; FIFA says football is not for sale

31.07.202601.08.2026 Ogres

The world football governing body FIFA has decided to allow private investors to buy shares in its competitions, and the idea has drawn…

Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions

31.07.202601.08.2026 Ogres

Police officers who commit intentional criminal offences should lose their right to receive a service pension, Latvia’s State Police Chief Armands Ruks said…

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