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Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
August 14, 2026
Anticyclone approaches Latvia, bringing a change in weather conditions
August 13, 2026
Only brief showers in some areas during the day as winds ease
August 12, 2026

On Wednesday, the 12th of August, skies will be mostly cloudy, although they will begin to clear in western parts of Latvia during…

Details emerge of Latvian Interior Minister’s criticism of Spain in controversial letter
August 11, 2026
airBaltic to cancel flights from Tallinn to Gatwick during winter season
August 7, 2026

Politics

Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026
British PM takes social media to battle populists
August 6, 2026
Political scientist: Latvian Interior Minister’s activism has “gone a little over the top”
August 6, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister criticises Interior Minister over uncoordinated letter to Spain
August 5, 2026
BNN Interview | Honorary Consul of Latvia in Australia: “You cannot live in fear all the time”
August 3, 2026

Business

Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026

The Latvian Traders Association (LTA) reports that, according to the latest available data, the value of Latvian businesses’ frozen funds and goods tied…

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Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026
While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
Ogres August 14, 2026

The fate of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic could very well be decided as early as this Monday. The company has a business plan…

Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
Ogres August 14, 2026

After Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate, the British government has defended its decision to seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker in…

Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
Ogres August 14, 2026
Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected
Ogres August 14, 2026
Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
Ogres August 14, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
August 14, 2026
Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
August 14, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
August 14, 2026
Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected
August 14, 2026
Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
August 14, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
August 14, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
August 14, 2026
Life in Latvia is getting more expensive – study reveals what costs more than elsewhere in Europe
August 13, 2026

Rising food prices and everyday expenses have become a widely discussed issue in Latvia. The latest Eurostat data on the price level index…

Latvian State Forests fined 7.86 million euros
August 13, 2026
Rail Baltica’s first phase in Latvia planned with major cost-cutting measures
August 13, 2026

World

Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
Ogres August 14, 2026

After Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate, the British government has defended its decision to seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker in…

Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected
Ogres August 14, 2026

Russia is trying to create its own version of low-orbit satellites for providing internet coverage, and success in its development could make Ukraine…

Estonia rejects idea of ​​housing British prisoners
Ogres August 13, 2026
Putin visits Kuril Islands; Japan furious
Ogres August 13, 2026
Complaint filed in German court over Meta AI glasses
Ogres August 13, 2026

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Less than two weeks before the German parliamentary elections on the 23rd of February, the Left party is experiencing an unexpected momentum boost,…

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The synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems with Europe is absolutely the right step, but the costs of de-synchronisation will affect everyone and…

Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled unless all hostages are released

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US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, the 10th of February, that Hamas must release all hostages held in the Gaza Strip by…

Trump team to visit Ukraine this week, says Zelenskyy

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday, the 10th of February, that “serious” members of US President Donald Trump’s team would visit Ukraine for…

Opposition criticises government for insufficient child support

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The National Alliance, which is in the opposition in the Saeima, has submitted amendments to the Maintenance Guarantee Fund Law, proposing an increase…

EU vows to respond to Trump’s “unlawful” tariffs

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The European Commission (EC) on Monday, the 10th of January, pledged to respond to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs…

Prosecutor General: criminal proceedings concerning Rail Baltica also look into politicians

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In criminal proceedings, politicians are also evaluated for possible irregularities in the implementation of the railway project “Rail Baltica”, said Prosecutor General Juris…

Kremlin and White House take cryptic stance on Putin-Trump contacts

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The Kremlin said on Monday, the 10th of January, that it could neither confirm nor deny whether or not Russian President Vladimir Putin…

Will we be able to fly from Riga to New York soon? Airline unveils plans

10.02.202511.02.2025 Ogres

The airline Norse Atlantic Airways has plans to service flights from Riga to New York in the future, as reported by Latvian Ministry…

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