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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

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
Ogres January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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
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

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
January 17, 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

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
Venezuelan opposition leader hands over Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Ogres January 16, 2026
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026

Latest Posts

BNN IN FOCUS | Is Latvia’s government “hanging by a thread,” and which parties are actually in conflict?

21.11.202522.11.2025 Ogres

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is currently a highly restless member of the ruling coalition. This has been evident from their…

Inquiry: British government under Johnson acted indecisively and too late during pandemic

21.11.202522.11.2025 Ogres

A 800-page inquiry into the country’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has been released, and the findings are not flattering to former Prime…

Zelensky ready to work with US to end war in Ukraine

21.11.202522.11.2025 Ogres

After reviewing the draft peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to work with the US to end the…

ZZS convenes an extraordinary board meeting “on the political situation in Latvia”

21.11.202522.11.2025 Ogres

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) has convened an extraordinary board meeting today to discuss the political situation, the party announced. The…

Why are Riga’s heating tariffs rising? Kulbergs points to systemic problems and governance chaos

21.11.202521.11.2025 Ogres

One of the initiators behind the creation of the parliamentary investigative commission on the rising costs of Riga’s district heating, MP Andris Kulbergs…

Vilnius airport closed due to balloons soon after reopening of border

21.11.202522.11.2025 Ogres

Vilnius airport was closed for a little over an hour on the 20th of November after radars detected smuggler balloons flying from Belarus,…

Meteorologists warn: slippery roads and strong coastal winds expected over the weekend

21.11.202521.11.2025 Ogres

On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing during the day. Precipitation is expected at night in most of the…

Estonia sees rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria; tourism and migration considered the main reasons

20.11.202521.11.2025 Ogres

A new World Health Organization report shows that antibiotic resistance is rapidly increasing in poorer countries and conflict zones, and that resistant bacteria…

Russian ship off Britain’s coast – how dangerous is it?

20.11.202520.11.2025 Ogres

While Russia insists its Yantar is for research, other countries, including Britain, consider it a spy vessel, and it is now causing headaches…

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