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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

Poland eases rules; will shoot down airspace violators more quickly
Ogres September 29, 2026

On the 28th of September, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland plans to simplify the procedure for shooting down objects…

Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
Ogres September 29, 2026

Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with isolated rain clouds bringing light rain in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

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

Poland eases rules; will shoot down airspace violators more quickly
September 29, 2026
Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
September 29, 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

Social

Temperatures in Latvia to reach +20°C at the end of September – but October will gradually bring changes
September 29, 2026
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

Despite an agreement among the Baltic states to extend the deadline for completing the first phase of the European railway project Rail Baltica…

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

World

Poland eases rules; will shoot down airspace violators more quickly
Ogres September 29, 2026

On the 28th of September, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that Poland plans to simplify the procedure for shooting down objects…

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
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

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From frost to rain – what weather to expect in the coming days

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On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloud cover with no precipitation expected. Overnight, patches of fog may form in some areas, reducing visibility….

Opinion: When even a President can be silenced – Trump vs. YouTube and the triumph of censorship

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Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Donald Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube exposes a troubling reality – a handful of global tech corporations today can…

Suspected bribery: KNAB conducts search at Riga Central Market administration building

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The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is conducting a search at the Riga Central Market administration building on suspicion of bribery, LETA…

HIV cases on the rise in Lithuania; geopolitical situation is the main reason

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Since 2022, the number of people infected with HIV in Lithuania has increased significantly, however, the main reason is not local infection, but…

Latvia raises road user fees for freight transport

30.09.202501.10.2025 Ogres

Starting with the 1st of January next year, Latvia will increase most road user charges (vignettes) for freight vehicles over three tons, the…

Orbán: So what that our drones fly into Ukraine?

30.09.202530.09.2025 Ogres

Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has not only questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty, but also declared that the entry of Hungarian reconnaissance drones into…

Potato season in Latvia catastrophic – some farms may not survive

30.09.202530.09.2025 Ogres

Due to this year’s unfavorable weather conditions, some potato growers in Latvia may face bankruptcy, Aiga Kraukle, Chair of the Board of the…

Trump wins in court against YouTube: when does caution turn into censorship?

30.09.202501.10.2025 Ogres

US President Donald Trump has won a lawsuit against YouTube and will receive 24.5 million dollars in damages after the platform suspended his…

Ašeradens considers Latvia’s 2026 state budget “very, very good”

30.09.202530.09.2025 Ogres

Next year’s state budget is very good, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3’s program 900 Seconds on…

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