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Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026

On Wednesday and Thursday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with sunshine appearing only in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
Bank of Latvia Governor on lending: The target has not yet been reached
August 28, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026

Business

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

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airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026
Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026
BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026

Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
Ogres September 7, 2026

The conservation design for the Rail Baltica overpass span built over Lastādijas Street and Ģenerāļa Radziņa Embankment, together with its support structure in…

BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
Ogres September 5, 2026

One of the most prominent events in Latvia’s domestic politics this week was the clash between Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) and Interior…

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
Ogres September 4, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
Ogres September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
Ogres September 4, 2026

Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
September 7, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
September 4, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
September 4, 2026

Social

Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
September 7, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026
Household spending in Latvia reaches record high, nearly doubling in recent years
September 4, 2026

Household consumption expenditure in Latvia reached an average of 619 euros per person per month in 2025, an increase of 46% compared with…

Weekend forecast brings bad news – Latvia faces rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
September 4, 2026
70 million euro deal scandal rocks Estonia – defence minister resigns
September 3, 2026

World

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

An attack was reported at the port of Sochi on Russia’s Black Sea coast on Thursday morning, according to monitoring channels. Local residents…

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026
Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

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With security outlined as priority, Latvia’s state budget plan for 2025 submitted for final reading

27.11.202427.11.2024 Ogres

Next year, the revenue of the consolidated state budget is planned to be EUR 15.1 billion, whereas expenditure is in the amount of…

DHL plane crash in Lithuania likely due to technical problem, not sabotage, says minister

27.11.202428.11.2024 Ogres

Lithuania has found no indications that the crash of a DHL cargo plane on Monday was caused by sabotage and technical problems are…

“It’s not important!” – ZZS on discussions to cease cooperation with Lembergs’ party

27.11.202427.11.2024 Ogres

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) has not discussed the possible cessation of cooperation with “For Latvia and Ventspils” political party, whose…

Polish PM to urge “navy policing” in Baltic Sea during visit to Sweden

27.11.202427.11.2024 Ogres

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday, the 27th of November, that during his two-day visit to Sweden he will urge the…

“We don’t have money for that!” – Latvian PM clashes with Minister of Transport about Rail Baltica’s Riga connection

27.11.202428.11.2024 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 26th of November, heated discussions broke out in the Latvian government between Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens and Prime Minister…

Georgia’s ruling party nominates former footballer Kavelashvili for president

27.11.202427.11.2024 Ogres

Georgia’s ruling party, Georgian Dream, on Wednesday, the 27th of November, nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer who briefly played as a striker…

Politologist: news about British sanctions against Lembergs is being ignored

27.11.202428.11.2024 Ogres

Author: Ilona Bērziņa Politics is not only an art of compromise, but that of intrigue as well. Is the candidate for the post…

Ukrainian MP nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

27.11.202428.11.2024 Ogres

Oleksandr Merezhko, a member of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Servants of the People party and chairman of the Ukrainian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, has…

Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire enters into force in Lebanon

27.11.202430.11.2024 Ogres

A ceasefire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, brokered by Israel, France and the US, began at 04.00 am local time…

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