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Low income does not necessarily mean debt cannot be repaid – Latvia’s Constitutional Court delivers significant ruling
September 30, 2026
Greece: Asylum seekers with rejected claims must leave the EU as soon as possible
September 29, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026

A month has passed since 33 Latvian residents went missing in Nepal. To provide practical support to their families during this difficult time,…

“You will definitely be fooled” – former Latvian president warns voters not to ask AI who to vote for · BNN
September 28, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026

Politics

From threatening emails to foreign interference – what is Latvian police preparing for during the Saeima election? · BNN
October 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: United List – is the “Kulbergs effect” working? · BNN
September 30, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: What will decide the fate of Latvia’s next coalition · BNN
September 30, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Latvia First – it has the votes, but will it find coalition partners?
September 29, 2026
How much will fuel cost in Latvia? Saeima advances another measure to cut prices
September 29, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026

Business

Number of AI companies in the Baltics grows by 53% · BNN
By Ogres   October 2, 2026

The number of artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the Baltics has grown by more than half over the past year, from 184 to…

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airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026
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

Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
Ogres October 3, 2026

Latvia’s 15th Saeima election takes place today, with 1,428 candidates from 14 political party lists competing for 100 seats in parliament. There are…

Nepal to reduce flood risk by draining four glacial lakes · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026

Nepal will launch an effort this year to drain four high-altitude glacial lakes in order to reduce flood risks—a move prompted by flash…

EU rejects request for early disbursement of part of loan · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026
A botched sabotage attempt in Leipzig has shed light on a broader Russian campaign · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026

Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
October 3, 2026
Nepal to reduce flood risk by draining four glacial lakes · BNN
October 2, 2026
EU rejects request for early disbursement of part of loan · BNN
October 2, 2026
A botched sabotage attempt in Leipzig has shed light on a broader Russian campaign · BNN
October 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
October 2, 2026
From threatening emails to foreign interference – what is Latvian police preparing for during the Saeima election? · BNN
October 2, 2026

Social

Latvia elects its 15th Saeima today · BNN
October 3, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Don’t stay at home – vote! · BNN
October 2, 2026
20 million euro cap set per kilometre of Rail Baltica · BNN
October 2, 2026

The Latvian government on Thursday set a maximum cost ceiling of 20 million euros per kilometre for the Rail Baltica railway project, Prime…

Temperatures to reach +20°C before the weather changes · BNN
October 2, 2026
600 million euro IRIS-T systems heading to Latvia – NBS reveals when they could become operational · BNN
October 1, 2026

World

Nepal to reduce flood risk by draining four glacial lakes · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026

Nepal will launch an effort this year to drain four high-altitude glacial lakes in order to reduce flood risks—a move prompted by flash…

EU rejects request for early disbursement of part of loan · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026

The European Union (EU) has rejected Ukraine’s request for an early disbursement of part of a 90 billion euro loan to cover this…

A botched sabotage attempt in Leipzig has shed light on a broader Russian campaign · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026
Diplomatic disagreements broke out between South Korea and Ukraine; Seoul threatens consequences · BNN
Ogres October 2, 2026
Pentagon excludes several NATO allies from meeting · BNN
Ogres October 1, 2026

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Thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds – Latvia issues warning for dangerous weather conditions

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Rain is expected in many parts of the country overnight, with heavy showers in some regions and even very heavy rainfall expected in…

Latvian citizen killed in Lithuania shootout suspected of double murder in Riga’s Pļavnieki district

10.07.202510.07.2025 Ogres

The Latvian citizen Viktor Konopeļkins, who was involved in a shootout and later died in Lithuania today, is suspected of murdering a woman…

Kremlin: Peace talks have not stopped

10.07.202512.07.2025 Ogres

The Kremlin has announced that despite US President Donald Trump’s statements about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the resumption of arms supplies to…

“The state must not trade its forests!” – Minister Krauze rejects possibility of selling shares in “Latvijas valsts meži”

10.07.202510.07.2025 Ogres

The joint-stock company Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) must remain entirely state-owned, as state forests must not be privatized, emphasized Minister of Agriculture Armands…

Association: Latvian residents are not wealthy enough to pay for OIK business schemes

10.07.202511.07.2025 Ogres

The Latvian Senior Communities Association (LSKA) welcomes the initiative by the organization Tiesiskums.lv regarding the recovery of illegally collected mandatory electricity purchase component…

Illegal pesticide trade on the rise in Europe

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Spraying crops with pesticides is becoming increasingly expensive, and Greek farmers have found an alternative – liquids in unmarked plastic bottles that are…

Estonia expells another Russian citizen

10.07.202510.07.2025 Ogres

The Estonian Internal Security Service (Kapo) together with the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) have expelled a Russian citizen for threatening national…

Chatbot’s antisemitic remarks prompt EU to consider tougher rules

10.07.202511.07.2025 Ogres

Antisemitic remarks made by Grok, a chatbot from billionaire Elon Musk’s startup xAI, are prompting European lawmakers to take a tougher approach to…

Significant growth in Ventspils Port – oil product transshipment increases by 66.5%

10.07.202512.07.2025 Ogres

The volume of oil products handled at the Port of Ventspils has increased by 66.5%. Half of all cargo and the largest year-on-year…

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