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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

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
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

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 IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Ogres September 28, 2026

Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Ogres September 28, 2026

Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026
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

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
September 28, 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

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
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

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

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

World

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026

Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…

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
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

Latest Posts

Criminal case on use of special charter flights for Kariņš’s foreign visits sent to court

29.10.202529.10.2025 Ogres

On the 28th of October, 2025, the Prosecution Office for the Investigation of Criminal Offences in State Institutions referred to the Riga City…

Britain fights illegal work; food delivery companies, car washes top the list

29.10.202529.10.2025 Ogres

Britain has reported a 63% increase in arrests this year for illegal work compared to last year, with the majority of the raids…

Nordic parliament speakers express concern that Latvia may withdraw from the Istanbul Convention

29.10.202529.10.2025 Ogres

The Speakers of the Nordic parliaments have expressed concern about Latvia’s possible withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, according to a letter sent to…

Russia’s plan to destabilize France: red paint and pigs’ heads; perpetrators face trial

29.10.202502.11.2025 Ogres

In 2024, under the cover of darkness on an early May morning, three Bulgarians carried out another act of vandalism as part of…

Dutch voters head to polls; what to expect?

29.10.202502.11.2025 Ogres

The Dutch will go to the polls on the 29th of October for the third time in less than five years to elect…

Changeable autumn weather to continue – rain, fog, and winds up to 18 m/s expected

29.10.202529.10.2025 Ogres

On Wednesday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells. Rain clouds will appear in many parts of the country, bringing…

Hamas returns bodies that do not belong to missing hostages; Israel vows to respond

28.10.202528.10.2025 Ogres

After the Hamas returned the remains that don’t belong to still-missing hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the group was violating the…

More than 11,000 people urge Latvia to remain in the Istanbul Convention, while parliament delays the debate

28.10.202528.10.2025 Ogres

The Saeima Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee plans to review the citizens’ initiative urging Latvia to remain in the Istanbul Convention only on…

BNN Tips | How to Carve a Pumpkin – Creative Ideas for Halloween and Autumn Decor

28.10.202529.10.2025 Ogres

Autumn is here with its warm colors, and pumpkin season is in full swing. Whether from the market or your own garden, these…

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