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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

Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026
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

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,…

Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
Ogres September 8, 2026

The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt marks both a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…

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

Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
September 8, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
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

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

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After failing to register car trip conclusion with Bolt Drive car-sharing app, a woman was asked to pay EUR 8 737.45 for repairs…

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A new report by the European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) and the Medicines Evaluation Committee (MEDEV) reveals that the cost of medicines in…

Education institutions obligated to provide free menstrual hygiene packages

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From now on, general and vocational educational institutions in Latvia will have to provide medium-absorption menstrual hygiene packages for free, the government decided…

Ruling coalition in Latvia considers reinstating “Saeima deputy quotas”

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Parties forming the ruling coalition in Latvia consider reinstating the preciously harshly criticised “Saeima deputy quotas”. The “Saeima deputy quotas” concern state budget…

Rutte from Ukraine mission HQ: Russia’s threats will not intimidate NATO

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NATO will not give in to Russian threats, but will continue to stand firmly behind Kyiv, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on…

Latvian Saeima receives budget plan for 2025

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On Tuesday, the 15th of October, Speaker of Latvian Saeima Daiga Mieriņa received from Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens the state budget plan…

Majority of calls received during Child Protection Centre’s campaign concern violence between parents

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During the “Palīdzība zvana attālumā” [Help is a call away] campaign organised by the Child Protection Centre (BAC), the majority of calls concerned…

Prague bans pub-crawls

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On Monday, the 14th of October, Prague banned night pub crawls, where participants go from bar to bar under the guidance of a…

VIDEO | NASA launches mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa to explore if life there can exist

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NASA launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral on Monday, the…

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