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From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 2026
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026

On Wednesday skies will partly clear at times and sunshine will break through in some areas. No significant precipitation is expected overnight, but…

New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026

Politics

In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again
January 15, 2026
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
January 12, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026

Business

Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has instructed the national implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), to submit…

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Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
Ogres January 16, 2026

The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…

In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
Ogres January 16, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
January 16, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
January 16, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026
Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend
January 16, 2026

Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
January 15, 2026
Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026

World

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…

Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026

Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…

Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026
Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
Ogres January 15, 2026

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BNN ANALYSES | Lithuanian intelligence busts an 82-year-old Russian spy, an active member of the Homeland Union party

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Linas Jegelevičius Eduardas Manovas, an 82-year-old member of Lithuania’s opposition conservative party, Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD), is under investigation for…

Latvian Forest Development Fund: Secure and Profitable Investments in Nature

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Sponsored content The Latvian Forest Development Fund (LFDF) offers a unique opportunity to combine financial growth with environmental sustainability. By investing in forests,…

BNN IN FOCUS | Situation with Bank of Latvia governor’s election indicates major split in ruling coalition

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The ruling coalition in Latvia has pushed itself into a stalemate with the confusion surrounding the selection of the next head of Latvia’s…

Romania and Bulgaria get the Schengen green light

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EU interior ministers agreed on Thursday, the 12th of December, that Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of the Schengen free travel…

Ruling coalition rejects legislative draft that proposed freezing Saeima deputies’ wages

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On Thursday, the 12th of December, the Latvian Saeima once again rejected the legislative draft from opposition party “For Stability!” that provided for…

Saudi Arabia officially gets World Cup hosting rights despite human rights criticism

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Rights organisations on Wednesday, the 11th of December, strongly criticised FIFA after the world football governing body officially awarded the 2034 Men’s World…

Residents’ initiative: public servants’ accountability to residents is needed in Latvia

12.12.202412.12.2024 Ogres

On Thursday, the 12th of December, the Saeima submitted to committees an initiative from residents to establish accountability to residents for public servants…

Ukraine loses positions near strategic hub of Pokrovsk

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Russian troops have destroyed or captured several Ukrainian positions near Pokrovska in eastern Ukraine, the Kyiv military said on Wednesday, the 11th of…

Suspended prison sentence will no longer be applied in Latvia

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On Thursday, the 12th of December, the Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Criminal Law that provide the discontinuation…

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