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Rain will continue on Friday, but weather will improve over the weekend in Latvia
April 17, 2026
Latvian Saeima strengthens protection of journalists against abusive litigation
April 16, 2026
Demographic crisis deepens in Latvia: deaths significantly exceed births
April 15, 2026

In the first two months of this year, 1,761 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 0.6% (or 10 births) fewer than in…

Small schools in Latvia face funding cuts as government changes rules
April 14, 2026
Five psychiatric hospitals in Latvia to be merged into a single centre
April 14, 2026

Politics

CVK has prepared five scenarios in case the voter register in Latvia fails
April 17, 2026
US Vice President saddened, but not surprised by Hungarian election result
April 14, 2026
Americans in Budapest: Vance criticizes Brussels; Trump enthusiastically praises Orbán
April 8, 2026
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
April 7, 2026
Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026

Business

Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
By Ogres   April 17, 2026

The so-called “solidarity payment” is a confiscatory instrument aimed at achieving political goals rather than improving public welfare, believes Aleksejs Švedovs, Head of…

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Kulbergs: airBaltic cannot continue living on loans
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
EU agrees on steel import restrictions
By Ogres   April 14, 2026
Hundreds of taxi drivers protest against Bolt in Riga – demand limits on monopoly
By Ogres   April 13, 2026
Economy Minister: Latvia must regain its leading position among Baltic ports
By Ogres   April 9, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
Ogres April 17, 2026

This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
Ogres April 17, 2026
EU to restore diplomatic, trade ties with Syria
Ogres April 17, 2026

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
April 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
April 17, 2026
Fuel retailer: the “solidarity payment” would also be strongly felt by consumers
April 17, 2026
EU to restore diplomatic, trade ties with Syria
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
April 17, 2026
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
April 17, 2026
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
April 17, 2026

Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…

Police raid reveals alarming reality on Latvian roads
April 16, 2026
30 million euros for airBaltic: committee says “yes”, but tensions remain
April 16, 2026

World

Hard times for Russians – a boon for local “witches”
Ogres April 17, 2026

Self-proclaimed Moscow witch Natalia Malinovskaya has a new clientele – men fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, seeking supernatural protection from the…

Eurostat: EU population to shrink significantly by end of century
Ogres April 17, 2026

A new Eurostat forecast shows that Europe is heading towards demographic decline, with its population expected to shrink by 11.7%, or 53 million…

EU to restore diplomatic, trade ties with Syria
Ogres April 17, 2026
Europe has jet fuel for another six weeks
Ogres April 17, 2026
Bulgaria’s ex-president vows to crack down on corruption, hopes to win election
Ogres April 16, 2026

Latest Posts

Tonight Latvia begins its quest at the Ice Hockey World Championship – let’s support our team!

10.05.202511.05.2025 Ogres

Today, the 10th of May, the Latvian national ice hockey team begins its journey in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. In…

Mexico sues Google over Gulf of Mexico name change

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Mexico sues Google for ignoring repeated requests on Google Maps not to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of the…

Trump to Putin and Zelenskyy: End this war; European leaders head to Kyiv

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday, the 9th of May, that he wants Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

Fitch affirms Latvia’s credit rating at ‘A-‘

10.05.202510.05.2025 Ogres

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Latvia’s credit rating at its current “A-” level, while maintaining a stable outlook, according to…

Chilly weekend ahead, but spring returns next week

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Over the weekend, clouds will alternate with sunshine, and occasional showers are expected in some areas. On Saturday, wet snow and snow pellets…

BNN IN FOCUS | Does the government know how to govern – and who will be held accountable? Political analyst Filips Rajevskis weighs in

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Over the next three years, Latvia’s public sector will need to review its expenditures by at least 450 million euros, Finance Minister Arvils…

New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world’s “dark nights”

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Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass on Friday, the 9th of May, in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected less than…

National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase

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At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…

9 May in Latvia: banned symbols and public urination at former Soviet monument sites

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By noon today, the State Police of Latvia had recorded several administrative violations related to the 9th of May, and two individuals had…

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