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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

Russia at UN: If West helps Ukraine, why can’t North Korea help us?

31.10.202402.11.2024 Ogres

Russia’s envoy to the United Nations (UN), Vassily Nebenzia, asked the Security Council on Wednesday, the 30th of October, why its allies, such…

Storm warning: wind speed may reach 28 m/sec; precipitation and snow expected in Latvia

31.10.202403.11.2024 Ogres

On Thursday, the 31st of October, moderate western and north-western wind will reach a speed of 15-17 m/sec along the coast in the…

A Show of Force or a Show of Errors? The Unexpected Detainees in the Maltsev Case

30.10.202430.10.2024 Ogres

Ukrainian news outlet Priboi News has released new details on the controversial case of Ukrainian scientist Oleg Maltsev, who was detained last month…

Ukraine announces new mobilisation drive, 160 000 people to be drafted

30.10.202430.10.2024 Ogres

Another 160 000 people are to be recruited into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which will bring the strength of the force to 85%,…

“Vandalism committed by politicians!” – Riga City Council receives massive backlash for decision to remove Monument to Andrejs Upīts

30.10.202430.10.2024 Ogres

“The transformation of the Monument to Andrejs Upīts as object of cultural and historical heritage creates a precedent for the further damaging and…

VIDEO | At least 62 people killed in floods in Spain’s Valencia region

30.10.202430.10.2024 Ogres

The eastern Spanish region of Valencia, one of Spain’s most important agricultural regions, has been hit by flash floods that left roads and…

Beekeepers sound the alarm: we eat fake Chinese products and locally made honey is left to gather dust

30.10.202431.10.2024 Ogres

Beekeeping is a profession that has centuries-long history in Latvia. And it is in a critical state right bow. For years (five, to…

Retirement age in Estonia will be 65 years and one month in 2027

30.10.202430.10.2024 Ogres

The retirement age in Estonia will be 65 years and one month in 2027, Social Protection Minister Signe Riisalo announced on Tuesday, the…

Passport issuance fee to be increased to EUR 50 in Latvia

30.10.202431.10.2024 Ogres

The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) has plans to raise passport issuance fee by EUR 10 in 2025 and by EUR…

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