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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

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026

Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has announced that it has filed a defamation complaint against Friedrich Merz, Politico reports. In a…

One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
Ogres September 11, 2026

Despite rising prices and ongoing geopolitical challenges, people in Latvia are the most confident in the Baltics about the stability of their personal…

After record-breaking warmth, Latvia to turn significantly cooler again
Ogres September 11, 2026
Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
Ogres September 10, 2026
Iceland to ban whaling
Ogres September 10, 2026

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
September 11, 2026
One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
September 11, 2026
After record-breaking warmth, Latvia to turn significantly cooler again
September 11, 2026
Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
September 10, 2026
Iceland to ban whaling
September 10, 2026
US urges NATO allies to leave ICC
September 10, 2026

Social

One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
September 11, 2026
After record-breaking warmth, Latvia to turn significantly cooler again
September 11, 2026
Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
September 10, 2026

On Thursday, the 10th of September, skies will be cloudy, with only occasional clear spells. Rain is expected across most of Latvia overnight…

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

World

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026

Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has announced that it has filed a defamation complaint against Friedrich Merz, Politico reports. In a…

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
US urges NATO allies to leave ICC
Ogres September 10, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s former companies still in EU focus
Ogres September 9, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate further develops special hotline

04.12.2023 Ogres

The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has developed its hotline 67025777 by implementing caller identification. “For telephone conversations this solution helps determine the…

Snow and ice worsen driving conditions in most of Latvia

04.12.2023 Ogres

The snow and ice made driving conditions difficult in nearly all of Latvia in the morning on Monday, the 4th of December. The…

Week in Lithuania | former MP asks Supreme Court for acquittal; Lithuania reports 990 new COVID-19 cases

02.12.202302.12.2023 Ogres

Last week, France’s Veolia ordered to pay Vilnius 83 million euros; ex-Lithuanian MP pleaded not guilty to sexual charges Veolia ordered to pay…

Snowing will continue in Latvia

01.12.2023 Ogres

The 1st of December will remain under an active cyclone’s influence. Snowing will continue in many areas. The cyclone will move further away…

Latvian Minister of Finance doesn’t understand how existing healthcare financing model works

01.12.2023 Ogres

Looking at the existing healthcare financing model, Latvian Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens admits he doesn’t understand how it works, because medical workers…

Latvian wage: average gross wage reaches EUR 1 549

01.12.2023 Ogres

In Q3 2023, according to work-day and seasonally unadjusted data, the gross average wage in Latvia for full-time work was EUR 1 549,…

Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish presidents boycott COP28 joint photo because of Lukashenko

01.12.2023 Ogres

On Friday, the 1st of December, the presidents of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland boycotted the joint photo session of state leaders at the…

LDz Cargo to auction off 46 freight cars at initial price of EUR 220 000

01.12.2023 Ogres

LDz Cargo, a subsidiary of Latvian Railway, will sell 47 freight cars at an initial price of EUR 220 000 during an auction…

Latvian Saeima ratifies Istanbul Convention seven years after its initial signing

01.12.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 30th of November, the majority of the Saeima passed the law with which the so-called Istanbul Convention or the Council…

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