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Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
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

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic will offer 57 direct routes from Riga throughout the next summer season, nearly 20% fewer than during this year’s…

September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026
Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026

Politics

German far-right scores big win in regional elections
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
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

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

Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
Ogres September 8, 2026

Reykjavik has summoned the US ambassador after US President Donald Trump posted a picture of Iceland and other countries covered in US flag,…

Terrorist group threatens Latvian companies, demands halt to arms supplies to Ukraine
Ogres September 8, 2026

The pro-Russian terrorist group Global Citizens Against War 1984 (GCAW1984), which has previously claimed responsibility for acts of sabotage in Europe, has sent…

Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
Ogres September 8, 2026
Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
Ogres September 7, 2026
Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
Ogres September 7, 2026

Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
September 8, 2026
Terrorist group threatens Latvian companies, demands halt to arms supplies to Ukraine
September 8, 2026
Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
September 8, 2026
Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
September 7, 2026
Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
September 7, 2026
US imposes economic sanctions; Iran’s ability to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage diminishes
September 7, 2026

Social

Terrorist group threatens Latvian companies, demands halt to arms supplies to Ukraine
September 8, 2026
Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
September 8, 2026
“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
September 7, 2026

“Are we going to shoot down every drone with fighter jets from now on? If that’s the case, then it’s over – we’re…

Latvia launches petition to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 7, 2026
Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
September 7, 2026

World

Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
Ogres September 8, 2026

Reykjavik has summoned the US ambassador after US President Donald Trump posted a picture of Iceland and other countries covered in US flag,…

Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
Ogres September 7, 2026

A new bill would allow Australians to opt out of social media algorithms, the BBC reports. Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells said the…

Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
Ogres September 7, 2026
US imposes economic sanctions; Iran’s ability to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage diminishes
Ogres September 7, 2026
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026

Latest Posts

Venice to increase the number of days tourists have to pay an entry fee in 2025

25.10.202425.10.2024 Ogres

Venice will expand its entry fee system in 2025, almost doubling the number of days visitors have to pay to see the city…

Doctors: without a change to flu vaccination principles, there will be a deficit every year

25.10.202426.10.2024 Ogres

Without changing the existing flu vaccine provision principles, a deficit will appear every year, said the head of Family Doctors Association of Latvia…

UN warns that without more action the planet will warm by catastrophic 3.1 degrees Celsius

25.10.202425.10.2024 Ogres

The United Nations’ (UN) annual Emissions Gap report, released on Thursday, the 24th of October, warns that current climate policies, and if governments…

LSP: municipal social services will “have to carry all of the burden” and slash food parcel aid

25.10.202426.10.2024 Ogres

Once legislative amendments have come into force, municipal social services will have to take on the burden and explain to residents why the…

What can we expect from the weekend? Should we pack umbrellas?

25.10.202427.10.2024 Ogres

On Friday, the 25th of October, weather in Latvia will remain cloudy. The sun will still shine every now and then, as reported…

Putin’s North Korean soldiers are now in a combat zone, says Kyiv

25.10.202425.10.2024 Ogres

Military units from North Korea (DPRK) have left Russian training grounds and entered the combat zone of the Russian and Ukrainian armed forces…

BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania is getting ready for Day X, but former Army chief raises questions

24.10.202424.10.2024 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius With a substantial increase in the state’s defence budget, the deployment of a German brigade, the arrival of the German ammo…

183 thousand euros for a “composition”: were Latvia’s Minister of Defence and Army Commander truly oblivious?

24.10.202403.11.2024 Ogres

Opinion piece/Ilona Bērziņa “Military sculptural compositions” do not tend to appear out of nowhere in three days’ time, not even three months. Coordination…

183 thousand euros for a “composition”: were Sprūds and Kalniņš truly oblivious?

24.10.202424.10.2024 Ogres

Opinion piece/Ilona Bērziņa “Military sculptural compositions” do not tend to appear out of nowhere in three days’ time, not even three months. Coordination…

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