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BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…

LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

Politics

Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
Russia’s “election” results bring no surprises: United Russia in the lead
September 21, 2026

Business

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

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

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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
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
Ogres September 25, 2026

One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
Ogres September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
September 25, 2026
NATO expands intelligence sharing amid Russian threats
September 25, 2026

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BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
September 25, 2026

Latvia will see more rain clouds and gusty winds along the coast towards the end of the week, but from Sunday an anticyclone…

Stepaņenko’s father’s construction company in Russia produced “dragon’s teeth” for Russian army
September 24, 2026
New precipitation zone sweeps across Latvia, bringing very heavy rain
September 24, 2026

World

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US had a clear objective: China believes the US is trying to curb its rise to…

Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026
NATO expands intelligence sharing amid Russian threats
Ogres September 25, 2026
Netanyahu uses UN speech to highlight ties with Trump
Ogres September 25, 2026

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Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus

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Amid an ongoing trade war with Canada, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is working on an agreement to purchase fertilizers…

Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms

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On the night into Tuesday, the 22nd of September, brief periods of rain are expected in western and central regions, with locally heavy…

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche

21.09.202622.09.2026 Ogres

Paradoxically, the National Alliance’s (NA) biggest problem at the moment is that many of the issues the party has championed in Latvian politics…

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche

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Paradoxically, the National Alliance’s (NA) biggest problem at the moment is that many of the issues the party has championed in Latvian politics…

French far-right criticizes Russia

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The attitude of French far-right forces toward Russia has not been uniform; however, on the 19th of September, the National Rally (RN) issued…

Russia’s “election” results bring no surprises: United Russia in the lead

21.09.202624.09.2026 Ogres

The ruling United Russia party has “won” Russia’s so-called parliamentary election, receiving more than half of the votes. According to results announced after…

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs

21.09.202621.09.2026 Ogres

More than 10,000 Latvian residents have signed an initiative on the ManaBalss.lv platform calling for the number of Saeima MPs to be reduced…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly

21.09.202621.09.2026 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 20th of September that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and that the two…

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