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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

Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026

The Ministry of Transport has no information about Latvian ports refusing to accept domestic grain, the ministry told BNN. Companies providing transportation services…

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Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
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

Brief rain expected in parts of Latvia, thunderstorms also possible
Ogres September 9, 2026

On Wednesday, the 9th of September, brief rain is expected in western and some central regions, with thunderstorms possible during the day. Light…

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,…

Eiffel Tower workers unhappy with religious group demands; investigation ongoing
Ogres September 8, 2026
Putin spends nearly 25 million euros an hour on war in Ukraine
Ogres September 8, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
Ogres September 8, 2026

Brief rain expected in parts of Latvia, thunderstorms also possible
September 9, 2026
Trump puts Iceland under US flag; US ambassador summoned for talks
September 8, 2026
Eiffel Tower workers unhappy with religious group demands; investigation ongoing
September 8, 2026
Putin spends nearly 25 million euros an hour on war in Ukraine
September 8, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
September 8, 2026

Social

Brief rain expected in parts of Latvia, thunderstorms also possible
September 9, 2026
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

On Tuesday, the 8th of September, sunny spells will alternate with clouds, bringing brief rain to some eastern areas overnight and to parts…

“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
September 7, 2026
Latvia launches petition to reduce number of Saeima MPs
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,…

Eiffel Tower workers unhappy with religious group demands; investigation ongoing
Ogres September 8, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was closed on the 7th of Setember after workers at the site staged a protest after women were forced to…

Putin spends nearly 25 million euros an hour on war in Ukraine
Ogres September 8, 2026
Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
Ogres September 7, 2026
Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
Ogres September 7, 2026

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Unknown perpetrator tosses flammable mixture inside Museum of Occupation in Riga

28.02.2024 Ogres

Last night a flammable mixture was tossed inside the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, as LETA was told by the museum’s head…

Average gross wage in Latvia grows significantly in 2023

28.02.2024 Ogres

In 2023 the gross average monthly wages and salaries for full-time work amounted to EUR 1 537 and compared to 2022 they have…

EU asylum applications reach highest level since 2015/2016 crisis

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The number of asylum applications in the European Union (EU), Norway and Switzerland in 2023 increased by 18% compared to the previous year…

BNN ASKS | Aivars Lembergs sits alongside government representatives at a basketball game

28.02.2024 Ogres

The ex-Mayor of Ventspils, infamous Latvian politician under international US sanctions, and the man found guilty of numerous crimes of corruption Aivars Lembers…

Latvian government progresses with potential agreement on school network reform

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Negotiations between parties of the ruling coalition and other involved sides have reached a point when it is possible to see a potential…

NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Kremlin reacts to Macron’s remarks

28.02.2024 Ogres

The US and European countries announced on Tuesday, the 27th of February, that they have no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine,…

Latvian ministry says unemployment in Latvia do drop to 5% in coming years

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In the coming years the level of unemployment in Latvia will go down to 5%, according to the Ministry of Finance. The ministry…

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

28.02.202428.02.2024 Ogres

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

Putin pledges to boost Russian special forces’ strike capabilities

27.02.2024 Ogres

In a congratulatory video message ahead of the 27th of February Special Operations Forces Day in Russia, marking the seizure of Crimean government…

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