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Grey and overcast weather expected in Latvia toward the end of the week
December 18, 2025
Grey pre-holiday week in Latvia with minor temperature fluctuations
December 17, 2025
No more cadastral surveying required — Latvia promises faster commissioning of buildings
December 16, 2025

Cadastral surveying will no longer be required prior to the commissioning of a building, the Latvian government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of…

No snow, no frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia ahead of the holidays?
December 16, 2025
From rain to frost: what weather can be expected in Latvia this week?
December 15, 2025

Politics

Brandavs admits promising a bribe to Ušakovs — former Riga mayor denies allegations, TV report says
December 22, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Tried to win favour, but failed: what went wrong with the Latvian Government’s “reset”?
December 19, 2025
Latvia’s President proclaims next year’s budget with focus on security and families
December 18, 2025
“Latvia continues to live on borrowed money” — MPs demand explanation of 2026 budget advertising costs
December 17, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
December 12, 2025
Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
December 11, 2025

Business

Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

The situation in Latvian agriculture is becoming more complicated with each passing year, primarily due to climatic conditions, said Juris Lazdiņš, Chairman of…

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Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
By Ogres   December 17, 2025
10.95 million euros scammed from clients of Latvia’s four largest banks in 11 months
By Ogres   December 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | For years, Russia has seen our cargo — Latvia finally promises to stop this and move to Western solutions
By Ogres   December 9, 2025
LVM Timber price reduction in Latvia – support or market adjustment?
By Ogres   December 8, 2025

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has vowed to launch an investigation into alleged irregularities in the judiciary after meeting with judges and prosecutors, Reuters…

Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025

For the first time in Lithuanian political history, the parliamentary opposition has used obstruction to delay the decision on amendments to the law…

Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
Ogres December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
Ogres December 22, 2025
Peace plan talks productive; still no result
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
December 22, 2025
Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
December 22, 2025
Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
December 22, 2025
Peace plan talks productive; still no result
December 22, 2025
Brandavs admits promising a bribe to Ušakovs — former Riga mayor denies allegations, TV report says
December 22, 2025

Social

Andrejs Grišins appointed head of Latvia’s Tax and Customs Police
December 22, 2025
Will food become cheaper in Latvian stores? Explanation from the Governor of the Bank of Latvia
December 22, 2025
A cat gets caught up in the fray around Lithuania’s public broadcaster; president outraged by the nonsense
December 19, 2025

At the end of the year, Lithuanian lawmakers created a situation where even a cat has a say in whether to dismiss the…

Weather in Latvia during the holidays: cloudy, locally rainy, and cool
December 19, 2025
Crisis simulation reveals weaknesses in Riga’s civil defence system
December 18, 2025

World

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has vowed to launch an investigation into alleged irregularities in the judiciary after meeting with judges and prosecutors, Reuters…

Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025

For the first time in Lithuanian political history, the parliamentary opposition has used obstruction to delay the decision on amendments to the law…

Peace plan talks productive; still no result
Ogres December 22, 2025
France still fails to agree on next year’s budget
Ogres December 19, 2025
Estonian Interior Minister: Russians don’t know how to read maps
Ogres December 19, 2025

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Par/Progressive will continue talks with New Unity next week

06.07.2023 Ogres

The next stage of talks between Riga City Council factions of Par/Progressive (PP) and New Unity (JV) will continue next week on the…

VIDEO | Russian television has started a campaign against Prigozhin

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Russian state television has launched an extensive campaign against the owner of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who staged a mutiny in June,…

Shell calls the suspension of oil production irresponsible

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The head of Shell, Wael Sawan, has stated that the cessation of gas and oil extraction and processing would be irresponsible and dangerous,…

SEB Bank: every third youngster lives without savings

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Around 35% of youngsters aged 18 to 29 years do not make savings from their monthly income, according to a survey by SEB…

European Commission criticises Poland and Hungary for insufficient democracy

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On Wednesday, the 5th of July, the European Commission (EC) criticised Poland and Hungary for having insufficient democracy, adding that the situation in…

Dove and Magnum producer makes excuses for staying in the Russian market

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The manufacturer of Dove soap and Magnum ice cream has defended its decision to continue operating in Russia after the latter has been…

Swiss institute’s competitiveness assessment shows Latvia is beneath its Baltic neighbours

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Latvia is considered the 51st most competitive country in the world this year, as opposed to 35th the year prior. This is the…

Vilnis Ķirsis may be appointed as acting mayor of Riga

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On Wednesday, the 5th of July, an extraordinary meeting of Riga City Council was called. During this meeting it is planned to appoint…

Ukraine looks for technology to fight against Russian drones

06.07.2023 Ogres

In late June, hundreds of inventors and researchers met with military officials in downtown Kyiv, away from prying eyes, to seek solutions to…

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