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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

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

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
Prosecutor General: Freedom of speech has turned into absolute lawlessness
Ogres June 27, 2026
Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
Ogres June 27, 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
Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
June 27, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026

Social

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
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026

Approval ratings for members of Riga City Council’s leadership have declined, according to the latest survey conducted by research company SKDS. The sharpest…

Orange warning issued across Latvia as extreme heat expected
June 26, 2026
Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
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…

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
Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia
Ogres June 25, 2026

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Latvian State Revenue Service to develop a new mobile app. What are the costs?

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The first order of business to make every Latvian resident feel like the State Revenue Service (VID) is more accessible and it is…

Ukraine’s ex-president: Putin is a very dangerous, deranged maniac

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin is “a very dangerous, deranged maniac” who can potentially attack any country neighbouring Europe. This warning was told to…

Stradins Hospital unable to find important documents after Velve left A2 construction site

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After taking over the construction site of P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital (PSKUS) still unfinished A2 ward and surveying the territory with representatives from…

Men of working age – there are more than 40 000 alimony dodgers in Latvia

23.02.2024 Ogres

There are more than 40 000 men who are alimony dodgers in Latvia, as LTV programme Rīta panorāma was told by deputy state…

LDz chairman: Baltic States’ railway system can achieve faster development through joint efforts

22.02.2024 Ogres

Baltic railways can achieve faster development through joint efforts, says Latvian Railway (LDz) board chairman Rinalds Pļavnieks. This week there was a meeting…

Survey: most Europeans think Ukraine will lose the war

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Most Europeans support Ukraine in its war against Russia, but only one in ten (10%) think Ukraine can win, twice as many expect…

BNN ANALYSES | Disappointing Kėdainiai, the much-touted Vilnius-Riga train route will not be adjusted so far

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Linas Jegelevičius The much-touted Vilnius-Riga train route, relaunched at the end of 2023, some say, needs to be adjusted, adding additional stops, at…

KNAB requests criminal prosecution for former CVK chairman and two existing employees

22.02.2024 Ogres

Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) requests the prosecution office to commence criminal prosecution of three former and existing Central Election Commission…

Biden at fundraiser calls Putin a “crazy SOB”, ridicules Trump

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US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” and ridiculed Donald Trump for comparing his troubles to Russian opposition…

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