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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

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
Ogres August 17, 2026

The Progressives oppose amendments to forest logging regulations that are due to be considered by the government on Tuesday, the 18th of August,…

Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
Ogres August 17, 2026

Poland will cut the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and introduce fuel price caps from Monday until the end of the school summer…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
Ogres August 14, 2026
Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
Ogres August 14, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
Ogres August 14, 2026

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
August 17, 2026
Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
August 17, 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

Social

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
August 17, 2026
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

The decision to shoot down the drone was made to prevent it from posing a threat to people in Latvia, Defence Minister Raivis…

“Russians are trying to scare Latvians ahead of Aglona celebrations!” – drone shot down in Latgale overnight
August 14, 2026
Life in Latvia is getting more expensive – study reveals what costs more than elsewhere in Europe
August 13, 2026

World

Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
Ogres August 17, 2026

Poland will cut the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and introduce fuel price caps from Monday until the end of the school summer…

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
Drought on the Danube continues – Romania closes NPP
Ogres August 14, 2026
Scorching summer to cost France 10-15 billion euros
Ogres August 13, 2026

Latest Posts

Zelenskyy criticises allies for “zero” response to North Korean deployment

01.11.202402.11.2024 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with South Korean television channel KBS, criticised the “zero” response of allies to Russia’s deployment of…

Storm is coming: strong wind, rain and snow expected on Friday and Saturday

01.11.202403.11.2024 Ogres

On Friday, the 1st of November, the sky will clear up every now and then. Nevertheless, it will rain in all of Latvia…

BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania’s general election winner, the LSDP, sees its leader flip-flop, opting for Brussels instead of joining the Seimas

31.10.202431.10.2024 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Lithuanian voters have propelled the Social Democrats to the top in the country’s general election. The Social Democrats (LSDP) swept the…

Saeima makes final decision on State Revenue Service’s reorganisation

31.10.202401.11.2024 Ogres

On Thursday, the 31st of October, the Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading the new Law on the State Revenue Service and…

EU recommended to set up an EU-level intelligence service

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In a report published on Wednesday, the 30th of October, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö called on the European Union (EU) to create…

Trick or treat! The world celebrates Halloween

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The last day of October is celebrated as Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve is many countries of the world. The visible part of…

Former Slovak leader on PM Fico’s appearance on Russian TV: he is a “treacherous ferret”

31.10.202431.10.2024 Ogres

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sparked domestic, European and Ukrainian criticism in an interview on Wednesday, the 30th of October, with Russia’s…

Rail Baltica project inquiry – Prosecutor General promises results this year

31.10.202431.10.2024 Ogres

The Office of Prosecutor General may complete its inquiry of the actions of the people responsible for the implementation of Rail Baltica in…

Association: VID has yet to take action to battle grey economy in hospitality sector

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State Revenue Service’s (VID) actions in battling grey economy in the hospitality sector are practically unseen, said President of Association of Hotels and…

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