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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

Germany plans to station around 4 800 troops and 200 civilian workers in Lithuania

29.11.2023 Ogres

Germany has plans to station almost 4 800 troops and 200 civilian workers in Lithuania, as confirmed on Thursday, the 23rd of November,…

Situation is critical. Latvian minister worried about youngsters’ unhealthy lifestyle

29.11.2023 Ogres

The situation with healthy lifestyle habits, especially among youngsters, is critical, said Latvian Minister of Healthcare Hosams Abu Beri during a meeting of…

Thousands in Slovenia to be reimbursed for Covid fines

29.11.2023 Ogres

During the first Covid-19 lockdown in Ljubljana, a courier was fined 400 euros for eating a burek on the steps of a church….

Snowing continues in Latvia; heavy snowfall observed in some areas

29.11.2023 Ogres

In the morning on Tuesday, the 28th of November, it continued snowing in most of Latvia: mostly snow. In western and central regions…

Latvia to compensate energy costs to low-income households

28.11.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 23rd of November, the Latvian Saeima passed amendments to the Energy Costs Support Law. These amendments provide for compensating energy…

BNN IN FOCUS | In a crisis people will have to look for shelter on their own – bomb shelters hostages of bureaucracy

28.11.2023 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa/Opinion piece During the Cold War there were hundreds of bomb shelters built in Latvia for the Soviet nomenclature in the event…

Olainfarm to grow base capital by nearly five million euros

28.11.2023 Ogres

Latvian medicines manufacturer Olainfarm has plans to grow its base capital by nearly five million euros in order to ensure future development of…

Dutch elections: Wilders’ far-right party wins and prepares to form a government

28.11.202328.11.2023 Ogres

Geert Wilders, the Dutch far-right populist who advocates a total ban on immigration in the Netherlands, has convincingly won the parliamentary elections. Beating…

The new Polish government sworn in before confidence vote

28.11.202328.11.2023 Ogres

On Monday, the 27th of October, the President of Poland formally approved the new government, which is expected to last only until December….

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