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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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NATO Admiral: Russia is clearly defined as a threat to NATO

28.03.2024 Ogres

Implementation of Article 5 in the event of a threat to a NATO member state is mandatory and not up for discussion, said…

Putin on attacking NATO: “Complete nonsense”, but F-16s will be shot down

28.03.2024 Ogres

Despite numerous warnings by Russian officials to NATO and Putin’s own statements on nuclear war, Russia has no plans to invade Europe or…

Politologist: private flights scandal’s most realistic outcome would be Kariņš’s dismissal

28.03.202428.03.2024 Ogres

The most realistic outcome of the private flights scandal involving former Latvian PM and current Minister of Foreign Affairs Krišjānis Kariņš would be…

VIDEO | Russia may have used new guided bomb in attack on Kharkiv, local officials say

28.03.202428.03.2024 Ogres

Russia may have used a new type of guided bomb in air strikes on the Ukrainian town of Kharkiv on Wednesday, the 27th…

Bank of Latvia lowers inflation outlook for 2024 to 1.5%

28.03.2024 Ogres

The Bank of Latvia has lowered the average inflation outlook for 2024 to 1.5% as opposed to the 2% suggested in December 2023,…

Court of law says Skinest Rail was not involved in bribery of ex-head of Latvian Railway

28.03.2024 Ogres

Latvian court of law found Skinest Rail was responsible for the EUR 500 000 bribe that was handed to Ugis Magonis when he…

Riga mayor: privatisation of airport territories in 2012 was illegal

27.03.2024 Ogres

The privatisation of multiple plots of land owned by Riga Airport in 2012 was illegal, said Mayor of Riga Vilnis Ķirsis at a…

There is a significant increase in consumer complaints about insurance and loans

27.03.202427.03.2024 Ogres

In 2023 the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) received 277 complaints from consumers about various financial services, which is 25.9% more when compared…

Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge years ago involved in collision in Belgian port

27.03.202427.03.2024 Ogres

The container ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, causing its collapse and the disappearance and presumed death of…

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