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Is the retirement age of 70 suitable for Latvia? Welfare Minister explains
July 11, 2025
Illegal pesticide trade on the rise in Europe
July 10, 2025
Latvia is not prepared for a Russian missile or drone strike, Pabriks warns
July 9, 2025

Latvia’s air defense would not be able to protect the country from a large-scale Russian drone or missile attack, warned Artis Pabriks, head…

Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year
July 7, 2025
Heads of Latvian municipalities come under Security Service scrutiny – clearance checks begin
July 4, 2025

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Is the state planning to sell off the “people’s wealth”? Stock market plans raise concerns
July 11, 2025
Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now
July 9, 2025
Musk announces the founding of a party
July 7, 2025
Borrell accuses EU institutions of inaction
July 4, 2025
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance plans major staff reductions
July 3, 2025
Macron speaks with Putin; stresses support for Ukraine
July 2, 2025

Business

Rain and cool weather hamper rapeseed development in Latvia
By Ogres   July 11, 2025

The sowing of summer rapeseed has concluded across Latvia, but due to excessive moisture, not all planned areas were sown. However, the unsown…

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“The state must not trade its forests!” – Minister Krauze rejects possibility of selling shares in “Latvijas valsts meži”
By Ogres   July 10, 2025
Significant growth in Ventspils Port – oil product transshipment increases by 66.5%
By Ogres   July 10, 2025
Opinion | Venta Port – costly silence and a failure without accountability
By Ogres   July 8, 2025
Retail downturn in Latvia: decline both year-on-year and month-on-month
By Ogres   July 7, 2025

“Rail Baltica” construction begins – first kilometers underway in Latvia
Ogres July 11, 2025

The implementation company of the “Rail Baltica” railway project in Latvia, SIA Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), and the mainline constructor ERB Rail have…

A drone crashed in Lithuania. What is known?
Ogres July 11, 2025

The drone that flew almost a kilometer into Lithuania from Belarusian territory caused concern and initially various versions were expressed – it was…

BNN IN FOCUS | Is the state planning to sell off the “people’s wealth”? Stock market plans raise concerns
Ogres July 11, 2025
Estonia considers controlled burning to improve the condition of forests
Ogres July 11, 2025
Is the retirement age of 70 suitable for Latvia? Welfare Minister explains
Ogres July 11, 2025

“Rail Baltica” construction begins – first kilometers underway in Latvia
July 11, 2025
A drone crashed in Lithuania. What is known?
July 11, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Is the state planning to sell off the “people’s wealth”? Stock market plans raise concerns
July 11, 2025
Estonia considers controlled burning to improve the condition of forests
July 11, 2025
Is the retirement age of 70 suitable for Latvia? Welfare Minister explains
July 11, 2025
Rain and cool weather hamper rapeseed development in Latvia
July 11, 2025

Social

“Rail Baltica” construction begins – first kilometers underway in Latvia
July 11, 2025
Estonia considers controlled burning to improve the condition of forests
July 11, 2025
Thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds – Latvia issues warning for dangerous weather conditions
July 11, 2025

Rain is expected in many parts of the country overnight, with heavy showers in some regions and even very heavy rainfall expected in…

Latvian citizen killed in Lithuania shootout suspected of double murder in Riga’s Pļavnieki district
July 10, 2025
Association: Latvian residents are not wealthy enough to pay for OIK business schemes
July 10, 2025

World

A drone crashed in Lithuania. What is known?
Ogres July 11, 2025

The drone that flew almost a kilometer into Lithuania from Belarusian territory caused concern and initially various versions were expressed – it was…

EU ministers searches for forever chemicals in their blood
Ogres July 11, 2025

European environment ministers have taken blood tests to look for the forever chemicals in a public campaign, shedding light on the worrying presence…

Italy: Companies with ties to Russia should be excluded from rebuilding of Ukraine
Ogres July 11, 2025
Estonia expells another Russian citizen
Ogres July 10, 2025
Chatbot’s antisemitic remarks prompt EU to consider tougher rules
Ogres July 10, 2025

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The Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Friday, the 9th of May, called on India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue…

Tonight Latvia begins its quest at the Ice Hockey World Championship – let’s support our team!

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Today, the 10th of May, the Latvian national ice hockey team begins its journey in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. In…

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday, the 9th of May, that he wants Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

Fitch affirms Latvia’s credit rating at ‘A-‘

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International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Latvia’s credit rating at its current “A-” level, while maintaining a stable outlook, according to…

Chilly weekend ahead, but spring returns next week

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Over the weekend, clouds will alternate with sunshine, and occasional showers are expected in some areas. On Saturday, wet snow and snow pellets…

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Over the next three years, Latvia’s public sector will need to review its expenditures by at least 450 million euros, Finance Minister Arvils…

New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world’s “dark nights”

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Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass on Friday, the 9th of May, in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected less than…

National debt rises, austerity urged – yet borrowing continues to increase

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At the end of last year, Latvia’s general government debt stood at 46.8% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to the…

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