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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
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

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
Ogres September 21, 2026

Paradoxically, the National Alliance’s (NA) biggest problem at the moment is that many of the issues the party has championed in Latvian politics…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
Ogres September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026

Social

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
September 18, 2026

World

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026

The attitude of French far-right forces toward Russia has not been uniform; however, on the 19th of September, the National Rally (RN) issued…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Ogres September 18, 2026

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Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks

04.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced that Budapest has reached an agreement with Kyiv that will open the door for Ukrainians to…

Temperatures up to +26°C! Summer warmth arrives in Latvia, but there’s a catch

04.06.202606.06.2026 Ogres

Summer-like weather will continue across Latvia in the coming days, with temperatures rising to as high as +26°C. However, the pleasant warmth will…

Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…

Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

The Riga District Court in Jūrmala on Wednesday sentenced immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko to 13 years in prison and banned him from practicing medicine…

EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks

03.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…

Germany sees opportunity for European-Russian dialogue; E3 countries to be the key

03.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

A German official said on the 3rd of June that there was an emergence of opportunities for a European-Russian dialogue on Ukraine, and…

Latvian Prime Minister on airBaltic: A crucial decision must be made this summer

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

Latvian taxpayers’ money can no longer be the sole source of support for the national airline airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said in…

Story about bear attack on cyclist in Estonia ends with plot twist

03.06.202603.06.2026 Ogres

The investigation into a possible bear attack on a cyclist in Estonia, who was allegedly knocked off his bicycle by a bear, has…

Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions

03.06.202604.06.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s new government must urgently make decisions regarding the financing plan and implementation timeline of the Rail Baltica railway project, Matīss Paegle, Chairman…

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