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BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…

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

Politics

Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
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 party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
Russia’s “election” results bring no surprises: United Russia in the lead
September 21, 2026

Business

airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

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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
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

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
Ogres September 25, 2026

One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
Ogres September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
September 25, 2026
Netanyahu uses UN speech to highlight ties with Trump
September 25, 2026

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BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
September 25, 2026

Latvia will see more rain clouds and gusty winds along the coast towards the end of the week, but from Sunday an anticyclone…

Stepaņenko’s father’s construction company in Russia produced “dragon’s teeth” for Russian army
September 24, 2026
New precipitation zone sweeps across Latvia, bringing very heavy rain
September 24, 2026

World

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026

Efforts by US energy companies to expand their influence in the Western Balkans have raised concerns within the European Union that the region…

Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US had a clear objective: China believes the US is trying to curb its rise to…

Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026
Netanyahu uses UN speech to highlight ties with Trump
Ogres September 25, 2026
Court overturns Trump’s ban on certain media outlets at the White House
Ogres September 24, 2026

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US prosecutors have charged five individuals – believed to be collaborating with Russian intelligence services – with conspiracy to finance terrorism and plotting…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima

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Author: Ilona Bērziņa New Unity (JV) is very fond of playing the role of the “adult in the room”. But when that “adult”…

EC President: A strong and independent Europe must be built

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On the 16th of September, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on European Union nations to stand united and forge a…

Denmark reports Russian flares fired at its helicopter

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Denmark has accused a Russian warship of firing two flares at one of its helicopters while it was tracking Russian vessels in the…

Healthcare workers prepare to protest – demand Latvian health minister’s resignation and pay rise of at least 30%

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The Council of the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) has decided to maintain its demand for pay increases for…

EU to continue sending waste to Turkey; environmental concerns persist

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Despite evidence of potential environmental harm, the European Union will continue to ship hundreds of thousands of tons of plastic waste to Turkey…

Heating to become more expensive in Latvia this season

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Heating tariffs in Latvia could be on average 5–15% higher this heating season than during the previous one, Climate and Energy Minister Jānis…

Watchdog: War with Iran has depleted US weapons reserves

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The US Department of Defense Inspector General has reported that the war with Iran has caused a munitions shortage and a “bottleneck” in…

Nearly 420,000 euros from father living in Russia – Stepaņenko refuses to explain origin of gifts

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Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, refused to explain the origin of funds gifted to her by…

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