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BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…

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

Politics

Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
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 party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
Russia’s “election” results bring no surprises: United Russia in the lead
September 21, 2026

Business

airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

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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
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

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
Ogres September 25, 2026

One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
Ogres September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
September 25, 2026
NATO expands intelligence sharing amid Russian threats
September 25, 2026

Social

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
September 25, 2026

Latvia will see more rain clouds and gusty winds along the coast towards the end of the week, but from Sunday an anticyclone…

Stepaņenko’s father’s construction company in Russia produced “dragon’s teeth” for Russian army
September 24, 2026
New precipitation zone sweeps across Latvia, bringing very heavy rain
September 24, 2026

World

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US had a clear objective: China believes the US is trying to curb its rise to…

Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026
NATO expands intelligence sharing amid Russian threats
Ogres September 25, 2026
Netanyahu uses UN speech to highlight ties with Trump
Ogres September 25, 2026

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Peace plan to be discussed in Moscow

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On the 2nd of December, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will meet with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow to discuss a peace…

airBaltic rating downgraded: Fitch warns of weak financial flexibility and uncertain IPO timeline

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The international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) has downgraded the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic from “B–”/negative…

A grey and damp week ahead: fog, rain, and even snowflakes at night

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At the beginning and middle of the week, the weather will be fairly uniform — skies will be mostly cloudy, and light precipitation…

After damaging the border fence, a Russian citizen enters Latvia

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In Ludza Municipality last Saturday, border guards detained a Russian citizen who illegally crossed the state border from the Russian side, the State…

With power so close, Germany’s far right seeks to improve its image

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Before Leif-Erik Holm became the Alternative for Germany (AfD)’s lead candidate in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, he was a popular DJ…

Why are wages rising in Latvia while the number of jobs is decreasing? CSP data explained

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In the third quarter of this year, the average gross monthly wage in Latvia was 1,835 euros, and compared to the third quarter…

Hong Kong authorities arrest more people; search continues for missing in devastating fire

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Hong Kong authorities said they had arrested 13 more people for negligence that led to the deaths, citing the use of substandard materials…

Don’t fall for It! These schemes are used by scammers who extracted nearly half a million euros in one week

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Last week, 460,937 euros were defrauded from residents of Latvia, according to information from the State Police. From the 24th to the 30th…

EU to Trump: Putin must not be pardoned for war crimes

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The European Union has warned that US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine must not allow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…

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