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Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
Forecasters predict tropical nights and temperatures of up to thirty-five degrees in Latvia
June 26, 2026
Before the Midsummer celebrations, Latvia may see temperatures of up to +27°C, but Jāņi Night could bring surprises
June 19, 2026

Clouds will cover the sky on Friday night, gradually clearing from the northwest during the day. Short periods of rain are expected in…

New weather forecasts issued for Midsummer Eve and Jāņi Day
June 18, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change as warm spell approaches
June 16, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
June 25, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Minister admits Latvia’s public IT sector has been in “disarray” for six years
June 18, 2026
New government – in Lithuania as well
June 17, 2026
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
June 16, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026

Business

Gas bills in Latvia set for changes as Conexus plans tariff increase
By Ogres   June 19, 2026

Latvia’s unified natural gas transmission and storage operator, AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus), plans to increase natural gas transmission system service tariffs from…

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Latvenergo issues 300 million euros in Green Bonds
By Ogres   June 17, 2026
The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
By Ogres   June 16, 2026
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
By Ogres   June 15, 2026
Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
Ogres June 29, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic paid its new Chief Executive Officer, Erno Hilden, €57,211 in remuneration in December last year, approximately 18% less than…

Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
Ogres June 27, 2026

Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis’ (National Alliance) order to remove the use of the Russian language from the public space of institutions under the…

Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Ogres June 27, 2026
Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Ogres June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
Ogres June 27, 2026

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026
Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
June 27, 2026
Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
June 27, 2026
Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
June 27, 2026
Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
June 27, 2026

Social

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared
June 29, 2026
Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means
June 27, 2026
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
June 27, 2026

Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness, resulting in the spread of disinformation and hate speech, which is why a swift and…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026
Orange warning issued across Latvia as extreme heat expected
June 26, 2026

World

Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Ogres June 27, 2026

Russia’s programme offering temporary residence permits to foreigners based on adherence to the country’s so-called “traditional spiritual and moral values” (the Shared Values…

Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Ogres June 27, 2026

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Friday signed amendments to the country’s Nuclear Energy Act, abolishing the ban on the import and deployment of…

Hospitals overwhelmed and public events cancelled as extreme heat grips Europe
Ogres June 27, 2026
European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
Ogres June 26, 2026
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ogres June 26, 2026

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Finland school shooting: 12-year-old suspect detained, one of the victims died

02.04.202402.04.2024 Ogres

One child was killed and two others seriously injured after a school shooting on Tuesday, the 2nd of April, near the Finnish capital,…

Week in Lithuania | Lithuania gets first RRF loan of 360 million euros; President rejects SSD commission’ ‘untrue’ findings

30.03.202430.03.2024 Ogres

Last week, Seimas backed bill outlawing Communist Party; MP Kasčiūnas sworn in as Lithuania’s new defence minister PM says Lithuania should mull building…

SPKC offers advise for a healthy and safe Easter

29.03.2024 Ogres

In preparation for the upcoming holiday the Latvian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) offers advice to make healthy meals and to…

Ušakovs: Harmony turns to Constitutional Court about language restrictions for pre-election promotion

29.03.202429.03.2024 Ogres

Latvian political party Harmony has submitted an application to the Constitutional Court, challenging the norm of the law that prohibits the use of…

Sirin Development to demand compensation of losses from Riga City Council

28.03.202428.03.2024 Ogres

Lithuanian real estate developer Sirin Development will demand a compensation of losses caused by Riga City Council’s decision to cancel results of auctions…

Latvian ex-PM Kariņš decides to step down as Minister of Foreign Affairs amid two ongoing scandals with his party

28.03.2024 Ogres

Former Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has decided to step down as Minister of Foreign Affairs. He will leave his post on the…

BNN ANALYSES | Some want to throw Tajiks out of country, but Lithuania badly needs cheap workforce

28.03.202428.03.2024 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Moscow’s Crocus City Hall attack has cast a big shadow on all Tajiks toiling not only in Russia, but in the…

France to sue teenager over false accusation in dispute over wearing headscarf

28.03.202428.03.2024 Ogres

The French Prime Minister announced that a teenage girl will be prosecuted for falsely accusing her headmaster of hitting her during an argument…

Latvia’s ex-president awarded for her contribution to the country’s NATO membership

28.03.2024 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 27th of March, Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) presented former President of Latvia Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga with a newly-established award for involving…

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