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Orange warning issued in Latvia for severe thunderstorms on Thursday
June 11, 2026
Rainfall system to cross Latvia from the west, bringing rain clouds
June 10, 2026
A broad rainfall system will continue crossing Latvia
June 9, 2026

On Tuesday a broad precipitation zone will continue moving across Latvia during the first part of the day. Rain is expected mainly in…

Umbrellas will be essential this week as heavy rain sweeps across Latvia
June 8, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
June 5, 2026

Politics

Economy Minister warns: Latvia’s port competitiveness must be strengthened immediately
June 10, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister awaits further information on Tet and LMT buyout deal
June 9, 2026
Kosovo holds third election in 18 months; majority not achieved
June 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
Ogres June 12, 2026

US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
Ogres June 12, 2026

This week, Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava stated that a strict procedure is needed for identifying and deporting illegal migrants who cross the…

World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
Ogres June 12, 2026
Rainy weather to persist in Latvia in the coming days; no heatwave expected
Ogres June 12, 2026
Experts see signs of Kremlin-coordinated operations in Rosļikovs’ activities
Ogres June 11, 2026

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
June 12, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
June 12, 2026
World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
June 12, 2026
Rainy weather to persist in Latvia in the coming days; no heatwave expected
June 12, 2026
Experts see signs of Kremlin-coordinated operations in Rosļikovs’ activities
June 11, 2026
Hungary’s third-largest lake is drying up; climate change and mismanagement are to blame
June 11, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst: Latvia does not have to support the entire population of Egypt
June 12, 2026
Rainy weather to persist in Latvia in the coming days; no heatwave expected
June 12, 2026
Donations sought for Latvian mountaineer who survived tragic Denali fall as insurance coverage dries out
June 11, 2026

Mārtiņš Bilzēns is the only survivor among four Latvian climbers involved in a tragic accident during an expedition on Denali, North America’s highest…

Russia plans to deploy up to 115,000 troops near the borders of Northern Europe and the Baltic States
June 11, 2026
Grain dryers and storage facilities can resemble oil depots – farmers warn of potential damage from drones
June 10, 2026

World

El Niño has begun; scientists warn of extreme weather conditions
Ogres June 12, 2026

US scientists have announced that El Niño – a natural meteorological phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that raises temperatures around the world –…

World Cup opens in Mexico with Shakira, dancing and protests
Ogres June 12, 2026

The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with a colourful ceremony, dancing and a performance by pop star Shakira, but protests also…

Experts see signs of Kremlin-coordinated operations in Rosļikovs’ activities
Ogres June 11, 2026
Hungary’s third-largest lake is drying up; climate change and mismanagement are to blame
Ogres June 11, 2026
Lithuania hit by cyber incidents; no signs of coordinated attack
Ogres June 11, 2026

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SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court

04.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

04.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…

“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message

04.06.202605.06.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s new Defence Minister, Raivis Melnis, has stated that drones entering Latvian airspace must be intercepted and destroyed, while emphasizing the need to…

Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks

04.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced that Budapest has reached an agreement with Kyiv that will open the door for Ukrainians to…

Temperatures up to +26°C! Summer warmth arrives in Latvia, but there’s a catch

04.06.202606.06.2026 Ogres

Summer-like weather will continue across Latvia in the coming days, with temperatures rising to as high as +26°C. However, the pleasant warmth will…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

The Riga District Court in Jūrmala on Wednesday sentenced immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko to 13 years in prison and banned him from practicing medicine…

EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks

03.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…

Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key

03.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

A German official said on the 3rd of June that there was an emergence of opportunities for a European-Russian dialogue on Ukraine, and…

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