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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
Ogres September 21, 2026

More than 10,000 Latvian residents have signed an initiative on the ManaBalss.lv platform calling for the number of Saeima MPs to be reduced…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
September 18, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026

Social

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
September 18, 2026

World

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 20th of September that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and that the two…

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Ogres September 18, 2026
Elections in Russia: no surprises and no hope for change
Ogres September 18, 2026

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Electrician in Latvia sentenced to five and a half years in prison for spying for Russia

30.06.202630.06.2026 Ogres

A Riga City Court has sentenced an electrician to five years and six months in prison for spying on behalf of Russia’s military…

Latvia’s culture minister’s order on the Russian language could reportedly lead to the closure of two theatres

30.06.202604.07.2026 Ogres

An order issued by Latvian Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis requiring cultural institutions to remove the Russian language from the public sphere could complicate…

After 30-degree heat, Latvia to see a sharp change in weather conditions

30.06.202630.06.2026 Ogres

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, although clouds will occasionally develop, especially in the eastern parts of the country. Brief light showers are expected…

Rosļikovs, wanted by authorities, to run in Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections

29.06.202629.06.2026 Ogres

The leaders of the For Stability! party’s candidate lists for Latvia’s 15th Saeima elections will be Svetlana Čulkova, Pāvels Kuzmins, Natālija Marčenko-Jodko, Ludmila…

How much does the new airBaltic CEO earn? Hilden’s and Gauss’s salaries compared

29.06.202629.06.2026 Ogres

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…

Major changes possible in Latvia’s search for a new State Chancellery director

29.06.202629.06.2026 Ogres

If President Edgars Rinkēvičs promulgates amendments to the State Civil Service Law, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List) hopes to appoint a suitable…

Latvia’s intelligence service assesses Russian security risks to the Baltic states

29.06.202630.06.2026 Ogres

Russia may carry out hybrid attacks in the short term, but the likelihood of a large-scale conventional Russian military attack against the Baltic…

Tropical night and high UV levels as forecasters warn of intense heat in Latvia

29.06.202629.06.2026 Ogres

Monday night will be partly cloudy, with isolated light showers possible in western Latvia, while the day will remain mostly sunny and dry,…

Culture Ministry clarifies what Puntulis’ order on the Russian language actually means

27.06.202627.06.2026 Ogres

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

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