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Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
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

Swedish criminals transferred to Tartu Prison have complained to Swedish media – via their relatives – about conditions at the facility, specifically citing…

Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 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
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Ogres September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
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
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
September 28, 2026

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
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

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?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
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…

Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Ogres September 28, 2026

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by right-wing forces to introduce stricter neutrality rules that would prevent the country from imposing economic sanctions…

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

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In Latvia’s Saeima, a deputy majority backs an “alternative to the Istanbul Convention”

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On Thursday, a majority of Saeima deputies supported a declaration prepared and signed by members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of…

Merz warns EU over economic dependence on US, China

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe will lose its independence from the world’s economic giants if it does not act quickly…

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At a protest over the shooting of dogs in Bauska Municipality, which is taking place on Thursday outside the municipal police, flowers and…

Latvia’s Saeima to begin reviewing next year’s budget with 18 billion euros in spending and a sizable deficit

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Members of Parliament today referred next year’s state budget bill and its accompanying package of draft laws to Saeima committees for review. The…

Ventspils Freeport’s sector-oriented investment strategy receives international recognition

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Each year, the UK-based international investment publication fDi Intelligence releases its “Global Free Zones of the Year” report, evaluating the performance and impact…

Saatse Boot: unratified agreements and unclear territory

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The so-called Saatse Boot – a 15-hectare stretch of Russian territory that extends into Estonia and is crossed by a road that is…

Birth rate in Latvia continues to decline

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In the first eight months of 2025, 7,837 newborns were registered in Latvia — 11.3% fewer, or about 1,000 fewer babies, than in…

Trump: India to stop buying Russian oil

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US President Donald Trump has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia, writes Politico. The…

Clarity finally reached in Avens citizenship case – investigation completed, case will not proceed

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The Saeima Petitions Committee has rejected a request by the opposition National Alliance (NA) for Minister of the Interior Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) to…

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