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40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026
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

Latvian State Police have received reports of cases in which fraudsters have attempted to scam money from relatives of Latvians reported missing in…

airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 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
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
Ogres September 8, 2026
Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
Ogres September 8, 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
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
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

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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Ukraine reveals how many Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity have died

04.10.202405.10.2024 Ogres

Moscow and Kyiv regularly exchange prisoners, returning some 3 600 Ukrainian POWs and citizens, but at least 177 Ukrainian prisoners have died in…

Latvia gradually commences heating season

04.10.202404.10.2024 Ogres

As the weather in the country remains chilly, Latvian municipalities are commencing the provision of heating services to households in the country. Starting…

BNN ANALYSES | Will Lithuania’s new Seimas outlaw TikTok and Telegram and limit minors’ use of Instagram?

03.10.202403.10.2024 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičus After the United States and the European Commission have prohibited its officials from using TikTok on official devices due to data…

Latvia’s Ušakovs’ new post in EP related to important international relations

03.10.202404.10.2024 Ogres

MEP from Latvia Nils Ušakovs was elected to the European Parliament (EP) on Thursday as chairman of the Delegation to the European Union…

Lithuania prohibits persons with access to confidential information to travel to unfriendly countries

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On Thursday, the Lithuanian Seimas decided to ban employees of certain institutions and members of the National Guard – the Riflemen’s Union –…

Georgian parliament speaker signs law restricting LGBTQ+ rights

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On Thursday, the 3rd of October, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili signed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ law banning same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, gender…

Prosecutor requests prison sentence for refugee aid project worker

03.10.202403.10.2024 Ogres

In debates held by Latgale District Court in Rēzekne, a prosecutor requested one year and six months of prison for “Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem”…

Moldova warns that Russia is paying people to vote against EU accession

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Pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor is at the centre of a money and influence network aimed at helping the Kremlin pay the Moldovan public…

Latvia’s security: Drones – a painful reminder about neglect from the state

03.10.202404.10.2024 Ogres

Opinion piece/Ilona Bērziņa If someone remade jokes about “slow Estonians” with “slow Latvians” instead, that person would hit close to bullseye – at…

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