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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

Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026

In connection with the draft Saeima decision “On the immediate suspension and future prevention of imports into Latvia, including transit through Latvia, of…

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

Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
Ogres September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that every adult in the US would receive 5,000 dollars if Republicans win the midterm elections, a…

Iceland to ban whaling
Ogres September 10, 2026

The Icelandic government plans to submit a bill to ban whaling in February 2027, leaving Japan and Norway as the only countries in…

Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
Ogres September 10, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s former companies still in EU focus
Ogres September 9, 2026
Estonians hope to choose a site for NPP construction by spring
Ogres September 9, 2026

Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
September 10, 2026
Iceland to ban whaling
September 10, 2026
Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
September 10, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s former companies still in EU focus
September 9, 2026
Estonians hope to choose a site for NPP construction by spring
September 9, 2026
Britain announces sanctions on West Bank settlers; Israel outraged
September 9, 2026

Social

Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
September 10, 2026
Likely location of missing Latvians at time of Himalayan disaster identified
September 9, 2026
Brief rain expected in parts of Latvia, thunderstorms also possible
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…

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

World

Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
Ogres September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that every adult in the US would receive 5,000 dollars if Republicans win the midterm elections, a…

Iceland to ban whaling
Ogres September 10, 2026

The Icelandic government plans to submit a bill to ban whaling in February 2027, leaving Japan and Norway as the only countries in…

Czech Prime Minister’s former companies still in EU focus
Ogres September 9, 2026
Estonians hope to choose a site for NPP construction by spring
Ogres September 9, 2026
Britain announces sanctions on West Bank settlers; Israel outraged
Ogres September 9, 2026

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WEF survey predicts “uncertain” year for world economy

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A survey released on Monday, the 15th of January, of leading economists concludes that the global economy faces weak growth prospects and uncertainty…

Progressive party announces its headliners for European Parliament elections

15.01.2024 Ogres

The leaders of Latvian Progressive Party for the upcoming European Parliament elections will be former presidential candidate Elīna Pinto and former Mayor of…

Secret documents suggest NATO is preparing for Russia’s possible attack

15.01.2024 Ogres

NATO is preparing for a possible attack from Russia on the alliance’s eastern flank, German Bild tabloid reports, referencing some secret document they…

Week in Lithuania | EP president receives Freedom statuette; Vilnius hosts annual Snow Meeting

13.01.202413.01.2024 Ogres

Last week, Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Vilnius; a missing underage girl found in Kaunas, suspected abductor apprehended President plays down not inviting Foreign…

Kidnapping of girl in Kaunas is exceptional case, says Lithuanian interior minister

13.01.2024 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 10th of January, the Minister of the Interior, Agnė Bilotaitė, at a press conference said that the recent kidnapping of…

Many Russian citizens still have not responded to letters inviting them to take state language exam

12.01.202412.01.2024 Ogres

Approximately 2 200 Russian citizens in Latvia still have not responded to letters inviting them to take a state language exam, as Head…

Former Latvian state secretary to Ministry of Defence opens up on reasons for leaving his post

12.01.202412.01.2024 Ogres

The now former State Secretary to the Latvian Ministry of Defence Jānis Garisons says he found minister Andris Sprūds management style unacceptable, adding…

Eurogroup President: 2024 will be another endurance year for Baltics and Eurozone

12.01.202412.01.2024 Ogres

For Baltic States and Eurozone in general the year 2024 will be yet another endurance year. Nevertheless, more rapid economic growth and reducing…

Latvian minister doubts the need for a united EU army

12.01.2024 Ogres

Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds doubts the need to form a united European Union (EU) army. In an interview to LTV programme…

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