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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

Latvia’s GDP down 0.7% in nine months

30.11.2023 Ogres

In Q3 2023, as compared to Q3 2022, Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) went down by 0.7%. As compared to the previous quarter,…

BNN ANALYSES | Chilly Vilnius and Beijing trade sees a thaw, but spring will not come before end of 2024

30.11.202330.11.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Lithuanian and Chinese officials are talking about defrosting diplomatic relations, but a political spring will not come before the Lithuanian parliamentary…

France bans ministers from using WhatsApp, Signal

30.11.202330.11.2023 Ogres

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has banned ministers and their teams from using the widely used messaging apps WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal because…

Israel and Hamas agree again to extend the truce

30.11.2023 Ogres

The initial four-day ceasefire was extended by 48 hours on Tuesday and Israel and Hamas reached a last-minute agreement on Thursday, the 30th…

Latvenergo’s profits up 2.7 times in the past nine months

30.11.2023 Ogres

The turnover of Latvenergo JSC was EUR 1.537 billion in the first nine months of 2023. This is 30.9% more than in the…

More than 1 300 000 spent: Prosecutor General’s Office looks into aircraft rent for Kariņš’s needs

30.11.2023 Ogres

The Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has commence an investigation of the rent of private aircraft for the needs of then the Prime Minister…

How happy is the Estonian man?

30.11.202330.11.2023 Ogres

International Men’s Day this year was celebrated on Sunday, the 19th  of November. Epp Remmelg, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, took the opportunity…

Meteorologists promise proper winter weather in Latvia this weekend

30.11.2023 Ogres

Frost will be lasting and there will be frequent snowing. On Friday, the 24th of November, air temperature will still be above zero…

VIDEO | EU’s Charles Michel in Kyiv as Ukraine marks start of Revolution of Dignity

30.11.2023 Ogres

European Council President Charles Michel visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s Day of Dignity, the 10th anniversary of the mass protests that overturned the Moscow-backed…

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