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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

Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
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

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

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

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…

Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
Ogres September 11, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
September 11, 2026
German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
September 11, 2026
Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
September 11, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
September 11, 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

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

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…

Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026
Trump promises 5,000 dollars if Republicans win; question of legality looms
Ogres September 10, 2026

Latest Posts

Latest inflation data: which prices have increased the most in Latvia?

15.11.2023 Ogres

Consumer prices in October 2023, when compared to September, went down in Latvia by 0.4%. Over the course of the year, however, prices…

VIDEO | Biden and Xi meeting to discuss differences between the two powers

15.11.202315.11.2023 Ogres

US President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in a year on Wednesday, the 15th of November,…

Latvian PM promises reduced VAT for fruits and vegetables

15.11.2023 Ogres

Next year it is planned to apply a reduced – 12% – VAT rate for fresh fruits and vegetables. The ruling coalition agreed…

NATO suspends CFE treaty as Russia withdraws

15.11.202315.11.2023 Ogres

NATO allies said they condemn Russia’s decision as of Tuesday, the 7th of November, to withdraw from the Treaty on Conventional Forces in…

Meteorological winter expected in Latvia’s eastern territories

15.11.2023 Ogres

Although last week there was proper autumn weather in Latvia, this week it will be replaced by conditions typical for winter – wet…

Finland mulls border closure as asylum seeker numbers rise from Russia

15.11.202315.11.2023 Ogres

The Finnish government said on Tuesday, the 14th of November, that Russia had recently allowed asylum seekers to enter its territory without the…

We need to make sure inflation doesn’t rise again before we low interest rates, says Kazāks

15.11.2023 Ogres

Before the European Central Bank (ECB) starts lowering interest rates, we have to make sure inflation doesn’t start going up again, said Bank…

Conexus service tariff to grow by 37.3% in December

15.11.2023 Ogres

Unified natural gas distribution and storage operator Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus) gas distribution system service tariff will grow by 37.3% starting with December,…

At least four people allegedly poisoned by Coca-Cola drinks in Croatia

15.11.202315.11.2023 Ogres

As reported, one person was hospitalised on Saturday after drinking flavoured mineral water Römerquelle at a café in Rijeka and three other people…

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