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Riga City Council plans to sell Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks
December 12, 2025
Rapid increase in influenza cases in Latvia: vaccines nearly depleted
December 11, 2025
Important Constitutional Court ruling for landowners in Latvia
December 10, 2025

The Constitutional Court (CC) ruled on Wednesday that the regulation governing the statutory land-use fee and the method of valuing land under statutory…

A warm December continues – what can we expect in the coming days?
December 9, 2025
Freezing rain and wet snow expected on Monday – forecasters warn drivers
December 8, 2025

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
December 12, 2025
Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
December 11, 2025
President of Latvia halts vignette price increase: law must be reconsidered
December 10, 2025
Latvia seeks stricter regulation of telecom operators to curb financial fraud
December 8, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Will the Latvian Government fall? Rajevskis outlines possible scenarios after the budget vote
December 5, 2025
Record defence funding for Latvia: Armed Forces receive the largest budget in history
December 5, 2025

Business

BNN IN FOCUS | For years, Russia has seen our cargo — Latvia finally promises to stop this and move to Western solutions
By Ogres   December 9, 2025

By Ilona Bērziņa Latvian Railways (LDz) plans to completely abandon the use of the automated operational transport management system (APOVS) produced in Russia…

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LVM Timber price reduction in Latvia – support or market adjustment?
By Ogres   December 8, 2025
“Rīgas karte” has long been a source of scandals and excessive costs — liquidation proposed, Kleinbergs says
By Ogres   December 4, 2025
Ventspils Freeport begins electrification of ferry berth – the project will cost more than 4 million euros
By Ogres   December 3, 2025
Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
By Ogres   November 13, 2025

Baltic Prime Ministers urge EU to recognise economic challenges of the Eastern border regions
Ogres December 12, 2025

Economic challenges faced by the eastern border regions must be recognised at the European Union (EU) level, the prime ministers of the three…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
Ogres December 12, 2025

“Neither the government nor the Saeima really understands what it is doing,” protesters gathered outside the Cabinet of Ministers building said last weekend…

“Envelope culture” still holds in Lithuanian medicine
Ogres December 12, 2025
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
Ogres December 12, 2025
Estonian court sentences pro-Russian politician to prison for treason
Ogres December 12, 2025

Baltic Prime Ministers urge EU to recognise economic challenges of the Eastern border regions
December 12, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvian society has shown it can push back against political decisions — and will do so again if necessary
December 12, 2025
“Envelope culture” still holds in Lithuanian medicine
December 12, 2025
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
December 12, 2025
Estonian court sentences pro-Russian politician to prison for treason
December 12, 2025
Budapest mayor faces charges for allowing Pride march
December 12, 2025

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Baltic Prime Ministers urge EU to recognise economic challenges of the Eastern border regions
December 12, 2025
Latvia’s healthcare system must be prepared for “X Hour” and geopolitical shocks, says speaker of Parliament
December 12, 2025
Meteorologists warn: subzero temperatures, snow, and ice returning to Latvia
December 12, 2025

On Friday, the skies will be cloudy, with gradual clearing expected in the afternoon in the eastern part of the country. Most areas…

Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
December 11, 2025
Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
December 11, 2025

World

“Envelope culture” still holds in Lithuanian medicine
Ogres December 12, 2025

Almost a fifth of Lithuanians admit that they have given money or some other reward in exchange for medical services in recent years….

Estonian court sentences pro-Russian politician to prison for treason
Ogres December 12, 2025

The Harju County Court has sentenced Estonian citizen Aivo Peterson, one of the leaders of the Koos party, to 14 years in prison…

Budapest mayor faces charges for allowing Pride march
Ogres December 12, 2025
Bulgaria’s government resigns; political uncertainty ahead
Ogres December 12, 2025
Bulgaria erupts in protests; thousands demand government resignation
Ogres December 11, 2025

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Tallinn Airport to undergo 75 million euros expansion

04.12.202504.12.2025 Ogres

The largest investment to date in the development of Tallinn Airport, including self-service terminals and larger parking, is expected to double passenger numbers…

Finnair cancels evening flight to Vilnius due to regular airport closure

04.12.202505.12.2025 Ogres

Given the regular disruptions to air traffic in Vilnius caused by balloons launched by smugglers, Finnish airline Finnair has decided to cancel its…

Latvia’s Central Bank warns of weak export performance – what it means for all of us

04.12.202504.12.2025 Ogres

Latvia’s current account deficit in the balance of payments reached 1.098 billion euros in the first nine months of this year, equal to…

Australia’s ban for children to use social networks starts to work

04.12.202505.12.2025 Ogres

Meta, the parent company of social networks Instagram, Facebook and Threads, has started deleting accounts of children and teenagers under 16 a week…

“Rīgas karte” has long been a source of scandals and excessive costs — liquidation proposed, Kleinbergs says

04.12.202504.12.2025 Ogres

The Riga City Council’s Finance and Administration Affairs Committee will on Thursday decide on terminating the operations of SIA Rīgas karte, the municipality…

EP visit to Kyiv canceled; reason – far-right party representative

04.12.202507.12.2025 Ogres

The European Parliament had planned to send a delegation to Kyiv in early December, but the visit was canceled because Ukrainian authorities objected…

BNN IN FOCUS | Why removing railway tracks in peacetime could bring Latvia more losses than benefits

04.12.202504.12.2025 Ogres

“I would like to see the arguments presented by the National Armed Forces regarding the military component of railway track removal. Perhaps they…

Latvian Parliament approves budget changes – what will change for residents in 2026?

04.12.202504.12.2025 Ogres

On Thursday, the Saeima deputies adopted in the final reading all 47 draft laws accompanying next year’s budget, opening the way for discussions…

Trump after talks in Moscow: Next steps are unclear

04.12.202507.12.2025 Ogres

US President Donald Trump has said that the further course of peace talks is unclear after a meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…

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