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Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 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
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is facing an acute shortage of operational officers, a problem common across law enforcement agencies, the…

Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 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

Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic needs to make changes in order to survive, but there is no reason to fear that flights will be…

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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
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

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

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

SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
Ogres August 28, 2026

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…

Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
Ogres August 28, 2026
Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
Ogres August 27, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
Ogres August 27, 2026

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
August 28, 2026
SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
August 28, 2026
Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
August 28, 2026
Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
August 27, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
August 27, 2026

Social

SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
August 28, 2026
Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
August 28, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has withdrawn the draft order submitted for inter-agency approval on Wednesday, the 26th of August, which…

Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 270; Latvians among the missing
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026

World

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

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

Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
Ogres August 27, 2026

Iceland will hold a referendum on the 29th of August to decide whether the country will reopen talks on joining the European Union,…

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026
Sweden urges resumption of talks on transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Ogres August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia fails to reduce alcohol and drug use over three years, Health Ministry says

04.08.202604.08.2026 Ogres

Latvia has failed to achieve any of the three key performance targets set for reducing alcohol and drug use during the 2023–2025 implementation…

Estonian NATO Ambassador: Putin doesn’t think his military options are over

04.08.202604.08.2026 Ogres

Estonian Ambassador to NATO Jüri Luik said that while Ukrainians’ ability to strike deep into Russian territory has impressed US President Donald Trump…

EC President: Chaos in Ceuta shows need for stricter migration policy

04.08.202605.08.2026 Ogres

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for joint action to strengthen border security after more than 50,000 migrants illegally entered…

VIDEO | Wildberries warehouse near St. Petersburg hit by fire again

04.08.202610.08.2026 Ogres

A Wildberries logistics complex in Russia’s Leningrad Region was targeted by Ukrainian drones overnight on the 4th of August, according to Dialog.UA. An…

Cloudier skies ahead, but dry weather to persist across Latvia

04.08.202604.08.2026 Ogres

Although cloud cover will increase, dry weather is expected to continue across Latvia over the coming days. On Tuesday skies will be mostly…

Estonian PPA: No reason to panic

03.08.202603.08.2026 Ogres

Estonia has sent another border guard unit to Latvia to help maintain order on the Latvian-Belarusian border, where the pressure from migration is…

Thefts at British petrol stations rise after the start of Iran war

03.08.202603.08.2026 Ogres

Since the end of February, when the war in Iran began and fuel prices have soared, almost 200,000 pounds worth of fuel has…

Romania increases bear hunting quotas; enforcement gaps remain

03.08.202604.08.2026 Ogres

During a three-hour drive along Romania’s scenic Transfagarasan mountain road, at least 20 brown bears emerged from their surrounding forests onto the tarmac…

BNN Interview | Honorary Consul of Latvia in Australia: “You cannot live in fear all the time”

03.08.202603.08.2026 Ogres

“Many Latvians in Australia are now reconsidering whether to travel to Europe and Latvia. We hear about drones appearing in the Latgale region,…

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