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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

Serbian President Vucic dismisses Parliament, sets date for early election

19.11.2023 Ogres

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dismissed Parliament on Wednesday, the 1st of November, and called an early election on the 17th of December, with…

Continued lawsuit with banker Guselnikov costs Latvia 4.5 million euros

19.11.2023 Ogres

The international lawsuit between the Latvian state and Russian banker Grigoriy Guselnikov is in its final stage, and Latvia has no plans to…

Egypt opens Rafah crossing to foreigners and wounded Palestinians

19.11.202319.11.2023 Ogres

Egypt opened the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, the 1st of November, to allow foreign nationals to leave Gaza through Egypt. This is the…

Unemployment level in Latvia “within the norm” but still higher than EU’s average

19.11.2023 Ogres

In August 2023 the unemployment level in Latvia was 6.6%, which is higher than the average unemployment level in the European Parliament and…

Russian billionaires call their investments in the West “a mistake”

19.11.202319.11.2023 Ogres

Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, who left the UK after sanctions were imposed on them, called their investments in the West…

Latvian government conceptually agrees on 50% discount for mortgage loan interest rates

19.11.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 3rd of October, Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually agreed on a 50% discount for mortgage loan interest rates for…

Russia carries out more attacks in one day than ever before, says Kyiv

19.11.202319.11.2023 Ogres

Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that Russian attacks on Ukraine have increased, with 118 towns and villages bombed in 24 hours, more…

Estonian residents are travelling more and more

19.11.202319.11.2023 Ogres

According to Statistics Estonia’s Tourism Survey, Estonian residents made more trips in the first half of 2023 than in the same period of…

Democracy is declining worldwide, latest data shows

19.11.202319.11.2023 Ogres

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance’s (IDEA) Global State of Democracy 2023 report, published on Thursday, the 2nd November, says that…

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