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State roads are crumbling – plans are ambitious, but funding covers only half of what’s needed
May 22, 2025
Paramedics in Latvia now permitted to defend themselves with pepper spray
May 22, 2025
Talks underway with several companies on large-calibre ammunition production in Latvia
May 21, 2025

Discussions are currently taking place at various levels with multiple manufacturers regarding the potential production of large-calibre ammunition in Latvia, in order to…

With warmer weather, attempts to illegally cross Latvia–Belarus border are increasin
May 20, 2025
Serious shortcomings in civil protection: “Sustento” calls for reforms and inclusion
May 19, 2025

Politics

Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
May 23, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
May 23, 2025
Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections
May 22, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Will ministries be merged or fizzle out again? Political analyst weights in.
May 16, 2025
Prime Minister promises – Latvia’s tax burden will not increase in the near future
May 14, 2025
MEP Ušakovs: “This is Absurd!” – SDP “Harmony” appeals to ECHR over ban on Russian language in election campaigns
May 13, 2025

Business

Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers
By Ogres   May 23, 2025

Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has fined telecommunications company Tet 14 000 euros for failing to provide mandatory contract summaries to customers before…

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“Kālija Parks” prepares for auction – Russian cargo has blocked Ventspils terminal for four years
By Ogres   May 22, 2025
FIU: Latvia faces elevated risk of sanctions violations due to geographical location
By Ogres   May 21, 2025
New methodology, old concerns – will rising costs slow down green energy?
By Ogres   May 21, 2025
Another year of losses: airBaltic posts 29 million loss in Q1
By Ogres   May 15, 2025

Sanctioned Russian cargo paralyzes “Kālija parks” terminal — company demands right to clear warehouses
Ogres May 23, 2025

To fully resume operations, the port terminal JSC “Kālija parks” (KP) in Ventspils must be cleared of fertilizer cargo left behind by the…

Lavrov calls Vatican an “inelegant” venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Ogres May 23, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, the 23rd of May, questioned the Vatican as a potential venue for peace talks between Russia…

Germany commits to protecting NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
Ogres May 23, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Behind the scenes, the division game has already begun: political analyst on the real coalition possibilities in Riga
Ogres May 23, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
Ogres May 23, 2025

Sanctioned Russian cargo paralyzes “Kālija parks” terminal — company demands right to clear warehouses
May 23, 2025
Lavrov calls Vatican an “inelegant” venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
May 23, 2025
Germany commits to protecting NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
May 23, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Behind the scenes, the division game has already begun: political analyst on the real coalition possibilities in Riga
May 23, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
May 23, 2025
Trump administration bars international students from Harvard University
May 23, 2025

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Sanctioned Russian cargo paralyzes “Kālija parks” terminal — company demands right to clear warehouses
May 23, 2025
Germany commits to protecting NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
May 23, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Behind the scenes, the division game has already begun: political analyst on the real coalition possibilities in Riga
May 23, 2025

There are just over two weeks left until the municipal elections, and political parties are making sweeping promises. In the battle for voters’…

Russia closes Moscow airports for third night in a row due to Ukrainian drone strikes
May 23, 2025
Thunderstorms and +17°C – late May brings continued weather fluctuations
May 23, 2025

World

Lavrov calls Vatican an “inelegant” venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Ogres May 23, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, the 23rd of May, questioned the Vatican as a potential venue for peace talks between Russia…

Trump administration bars international students from Harvard University
Ogres May 23, 2025

On Thursday, the 22nd of May, the government of US President Donald Trump decided that Harvard University can no longer admit foreign students….

Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe
Ogres May 23, 2025
Western countries reveal major Russian cyber espionage campaign
Ogres May 22, 2025
Two Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington DC shooting, suspect in custody
Ogres May 22, 2025

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Russia closes Moscow airports for third night in a row due to Ukrainian drone strikes

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Russian authorities have been forced to close airports in Moscow due to a series of drone strikes carried out by Ukraine overnight, Russian…

Thunderstorms and +17°C – late May brings continued weather fluctuations

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Friday will bring cloudy skies across Latvia, with some clearing expected in the west during the day. Rain is forecast for most of…

Nike to raise prices for sports shoes and clothing in the US

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Nike is set to raise prices on its athletic footwear and apparel in the US from the 1st of June, a few weeks…

Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections

22.05.202522.05.2025 Ogres

On Thursday, the Saeima approved amendments to the Saeima Election Law in the second reading. Among other changes, the amendments stipulate that from…

Lithuanian minister Sabutis puts forward a Ukraine transport support fund

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Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis, at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany, emphasized the need to enhance…

“Kālija Parks” prepares for auction – Russian cargo has blocked Ventspils terminal for four years

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More than 18 000 tonnes of potassium fertilizer belonging to the Russian company Uralkali have been abandoned at the Ventspils port for four…

BNN ADVICE | Nature awakens in Latvia: plant and gather herbal teas for health

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As the spring sun warms the earth and nature awakens, Latvia reveals its abundance—it is like an open-air pharmacy. Forests, meadows, gardens, and…

State roads are crumbling – plans are ambitious, but funding covers only half of what’s needed

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According to a report submitted by the Ministry of Transport on the development strategy for national main roads until 2040, a total of…

Western countries reveal major Russian cyber espionage campaign

22.05.202522.05.2025 Ogres

Eleven Western countries – the US, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France and the Netherlands – have accused Russia’s…

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