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Forecasters warn of 31°C heat before sharp weather change hits Latvia
July 31, 2026
Latvian minister calls for internal investigation into State Police chief
July 30, 2026
Real reason behind Pitbull’s cancelled Riga concert revealed
July 30, 2026

The cancellation of Pitbull’s planned concert in Riga was prompted by concerns over the safety of the stage structure, event organiser representative Ģirts…

Pitbull concert in Latvia could still be rescheduled, minister says
July 29, 2026
Forecasters name the hottest day of the week in Latvia as temperatures set to top 25°C
July 28, 2026

Politics

German Chancellor’s reshuffle fails to deliver expected results
July 29, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Those who fail to deliver on their promises go home” – political analyst gives blunt assessment of parties’ election prospects
July 24, 2026
Britain’s new cabinet – some stay, some leave
July 21, 2026
Britain has a new prime minister – the fifth in four years
July 20, 2026
Latvia strengthens protection of energy infrastructure amid fears of possible Russian provocations
July 17, 2026
Trump speaks of “shocking vulnerabilities” in US election security
July 17, 2026

Business

Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026

Latvia’s government is being urged to prepare potential support measures as fuel prices continue to climb, after Economics Minister Viktors Valainis warned that…

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Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026
While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026
Rising oil prices could hit Baltic inflation harder if tensions persist, economist warns
By Ogres   July 21, 2026

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
Ogres July 31, 2026

In the heat of summer, clashes have flared up on Italy’s coast, pitting those who want free access to the beach against operators…

BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
Ogres July 31, 2026

Should State Police Chief Armands Ruks resign after an off-duty police officer fatally assaulted a man during the Priekule City Festival while intoxicated,…

VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
Ogres July 31, 2026
Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
Ogres July 31, 2026
Climate change in Spain has increased the likelihood of fires many times
Ogres July 31, 2026

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
July 31, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
July 31, 2026
VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
July 31, 2026
Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
July 31, 2026
Climate change in Spain has increased the likelihood of fires many times
July 31, 2026
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
July 31, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Should Latvia’s police chief resign—and should Latvia subsidise flights for Estonian and Lithuanian passengers?
July 31, 2026
Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
July 31, 2026
Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions
July 31, 2026

Police officers who commit intentional criminal offences should lose their right to receive a service pension, Latvia’s State Police Chief Armands Ruks said…

Latvia plans stricter housing rules for third-country nationals
July 30, 2026
Latvia’s police chief: It is impossible to monitor every officer every day
July 30, 2026

World

Beach access dispute pits activists against operators
Ogres July 31, 2026

In the heat of summer, clashes have flared up on Italy’s coast, pitting those who want free access to the beach against operators…

VIDEO | Nearly 50,000 migrants arrive in Spanish enclave of Ceuta in 24 hours
Ogres July 31, 2026

Around 49,000 migrants have arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in northern Africa, opposite Gibraltar, from Morocco by land and sea, the…

Trump unsure whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles under licence
Ogres July 31, 2026
Climate change in Spain has increased the likelihood of fires many times
Ogres July 31, 2026
Europe threatens to boycott World Cup; FIFA says football is not for sale
Ogres July 31, 2026

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Up to +27°C – summer returns to Latvia

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On Thursday and Friday, the centre of an anticyclone will be positioned over Latvia, bringing more summery weather, according to the Latvian Environment,…

Lithuania faces a choice: accept asylum seekers or face EU fines

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Lithuania will soon have to make a choice – accept at least 158 migrants or pay a so-called solidarity co-payment, which will exceed…

Food price memorandum in Latvia’s supermarkets: What really changes in shoppers’ wallets?

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The food price memorandum has had a positive impact on reducing prices in the basic goods basket, yet this is not reflected in…

Decline in birth rate and increase in marriages – latest data on Latvia’s population

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In the first six months of this year, 5,660 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 13.2% or 863 fewer than in the…

Why will Trump and Putin meet in Alaska and are the locals excited?

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The US and Russia have agreed that the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, and that…

KNAB explains why the Rail Baltica case is stalling – politicians under scrutiny

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The scale and complexity of the Rail Baltica railway project are prolonging the investigation carried out by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau…

Estonian crypto fraudsters sentenced to 16 months in prison in the US

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A Seattle court has sentenced two Estonian citizens to 16 months in prison for organizing a large-scale Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of…

First Latvian municipal leaders receive security clearance for State secrets, one municipality delays

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The State Security Service (VDD) has already issued security clearances for access to state secrets to the first municipal leaders, while one municipality…

Orbán makes loud statements about the war in Ukraine

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Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticized the European Union’s position on the planned meeting of the US and Russian leaders and…

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