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“Don’t get sad — we are fighting for you as well.” Ukrainian soldiers say this, recalls Elmārs Pļaviņš
December 23, 2025
Latvia to see a windy Christmas with little snow
December 23, 2025
Will there be snow in Latvia at Christmas? Latest forecast
December 22, 2025

On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy. During the night, precipitation — rain and wet snow — is expected only in eastern parts…

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

Politics

Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025
Excessive bureaucracy in Latvia creates fertile ground for corruption, says Endziņš
December 23, 2025
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

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

BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
Ogres December 26, 2025

Which developments in domestic politics had a strong impact on the outgoing year and whose traces society will also feel next year? BNN…

The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
Ogres December 24, 2025

Christians first celebrated Christmas as the birthday of the infant Jesus in ancient Rome on the 25th of December AD 336. Although this…

Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
Ogres December 23, 2025
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
Ogres December 23, 2025
After criticism and risks, privatization of “Gors” removed from the agenda
Ogres December 23, 2025

BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
December 26, 2025
The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
December 24, 2025
Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
December 23, 2025
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
December 23, 2025
After criticism and risks, privatization of “Gors” removed from the agenda
December 23, 2025
Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025

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BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
December 26, 2025
The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
December 24, 2025
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
December 23, 2025

Latvia’s Supreme Court of Latvia has overturned a judgment of the Administrative Regional Court that had rejected applications by construction companies seeking to…

After criticism and risks, privatization of “Gors” removed from the agenda
December 23, 2025
Saaremaa people: Christmas beer should be on the cultural heritage list
December 23, 2025

World

Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
Ogres December 23, 2025

While the planned drone wall has not gained broad political support, countries along NATO’s eastern flank are taking action on their own to…

North Korea builds laptop farms in US; profits go to communist regime
Ogres December 23, 2025

A spokesman for online retail giant Amazon has said it has blocked more than 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents, the…

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025
Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025
Old rumors resurface that Putin has secretly converted to Islam
Ogres December 22, 2025

Latest Posts

Autumn weather continues: rain, fog, and chilly nights ahead

07.10.202507.10.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, the sky will feature variable cloud cover, with occasional light, brief rain showers expected in some areas. With light winds, fog…

Latvia’s coalition rift deepens – ZZS urges New Unity to support withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

06.10.202507.10.2025 Ogres

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on its coalition partner, New Unity (JV), to support Latvia’s withdrawal from the Council…

France’s new prime minister resigns after less than a month in office

06.10.202506.10.2025 Ogres

Less than 24 hours after his proposed cabinet was revealed, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, deepening the uncertainty in French politics,…

Estonians: Europe is not yet ready to deal with hybrid attacks

06.10.202507.10.2025 Ogres

Estonian experts have indicated that Europe is not ready to confront the hybrid attacks that have taken over Europe in recent weeks, and…

Merkel’s words shock the Baltics – Kariņš responds to the former Chancellor

06.10.202506.10.2025 Ogres

The statements made by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel about the role of the Baltic States and Poland in allegedly provoking Russia’s aggression…

“Bus driver shortage will become catastrophic” – Latvian carriers demand pay raises

06.10.202512.10.2025 Ogres

The Latvian Passenger Transport Association (LPPA) has called on the Minister for Transport, Atis Švinka (P), to immediately review long-term contracts and increase…

Populist Babiš wins Czech election; Prime Minister’s chair not guaranteed yet

06.10.202506.10.2025 Ogres

Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš and his ANO party have won a landslide victory in a crucial Czech parliamentary election, but that doesn’t mean…

A political party in Latvia proposes reducing state funding for political parties

06.10.202507.10.2025 Ogres

The opposition party United List (Apvienotais saraksts, AS) has prepared a draft law proposing to reduce state budget funding for political parties for…

Latvia’s healthcare workers lose patience – minister faces possible vote of no confidence

06.10.202512.10.2025 Ogres

One of the next steps that the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Union (LVSADA) may take to express dissatisfaction with the government’s…

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