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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

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…

From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
Ogres September 28, 2026

Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
Ogres September 25, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 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

Social

From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 2026
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

Virological testing for the current season shows that influenza viruses have already begun circulating in Latvia, with three laboratory-confirmed flu cases recorded. A…

Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father’s construction company in Russia produced “dragon’s teeth” for Russian army
September 24, 2026

World

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…

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
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026
NATO expands intelligence sharing amid Russian threats
Ogres September 25, 2026

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EC report: Georgia is moving away from EU membership

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The European Union’s ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, has said that Georgia has taken a step back and is far from any hope…

How has Latvia managed to remain among the tax competitiveness leaders for eight consecutive years?

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Latvia has the second most competitive tax system among the member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), trailing only…

Merz wants to send Syrian refugees home

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As pressure from the right grows, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that it is time for hundreds of thousands of Syrians who…

Food and utilities’ prices – a challenge for Lithuanians

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A survey conducted by the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT shows that 17% of respondents assess their financial situation as bad, and 3% admitted…

Competition Council imposes 1.8 million euros fine on one of Latvia’s largest food retailers

05.11.202506.11.2025 Ogres

The Competition Council (KP) has imposed a fine of more than 1.8 million euros on one of Latvia’s largest food retail companies for…

Port authorities in Latvia will be required to pay corporate income tax

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Port authorities in Latvia will be required to pay corporate income tax (CIT), according to the amendments to the CIT Law approved by…

Estonian security service detains Kremlin propagandist

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The Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO) detained Oleg Bessedin on the 4th of November on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions against Russia…

Law to denounce the Istanbul Convention will be reviewed by the next Saeima

05.11.202506.11.2025 Ogres

By majority vote today, Saeima deputies forwarded President Edgars Rinkēvičs’ vetoed law on denouncing the Istanbul Convention back to the Foreign Affairs Committee,…

Čakša promises a more efficient budget: what exactly changes for Latvians in 2026?

05.11.202505.11.2025 Ogres

As the Saeima prepares the state budget for a second reading, there will certainly be new proposals to use funds more efficiently, predicted…

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