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Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026

On Thursday, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters filed an application with the Constitutional Court in the so-called timber industry case, the Prosecutor’s Office said….

Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
August 21, 2026
Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
August 20, 2026

Politics

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
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026

The biggest challenge currently facing the telecommunications industry is unfair competition, Mindaugas Rakauskas, CEO of mobile operator Bite Latvija, told the news agency….

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Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026

Beijing has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced it would extend sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, including China,…

Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
Ogres August 25, 2026

The most significant damage caused by the storm in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear, provided weather conditions do not…

Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
Ogres August 25, 2026
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Ogres August 24, 2026
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
Ogres August 24, 2026

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
August 25, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026
Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
August 25, 2026
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
August 24, 2026
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
August 24, 2026
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
August 24, 2026

Social

Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026
Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
August 25, 2026
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
August 24, 2026

Former Bank of Latvia Governor Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, who is accused of bribery-related offences, said in his final statement on Monday that it had…

Latvian PM: Latvia has not learned enough from the war in Ukraine
August 24, 2026
Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
August 24, 2026

World

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026

Beijing has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced it would extend sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, including China,…

China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Ogres August 24, 2026

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation to verify reports of formaldehyde being used in the preservation of cabbage intended for human consumption, the…

The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
Ogres August 24, 2026
US threatens economic “D-Day”; Iran vows to completely stop oil exports
Ogres August 24, 2026
Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
Ogres August 21, 2026

Latest Posts

An active cyclone may cross Latvia: What forecasters predict for the new week

17.08.202618.08.2026 Ogres

The first days of the week will be rainier compared with the past weekend. Rain is expected in many parts of Latvia on…

BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state

14.08.202614.08.2026 Ogres

The fate of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic could very well be decided as early as this Monday. The company has a business plan…

Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens

14.08.202614.08.2026 Ogres

After Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate, the British government has defended its decision to seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker in…

Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger

14.08.202615.08.2026 Ogres

The decision to shoot down the drone was made to prevent it from posing a threat to people in Latvia, Defence Minister Raivis…

Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected

14.08.202615.08.2026 Ogres

Russia is trying to create its own version of low-orbit satellites for providing internet coverage, and success in its development could make Ukraine…

“Russians are trying to scare Latvians ahead of Aglona celebrations!” – drone shot down in Latgale overnight

14.08.202615.08.2026 Ogres

The Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) report that NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets have successfully shot down a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle…

Drought on the Danube continues – Romania closes NPP

14.08.202615.08.2026 Ogres

Romania has closed the country’s only nuclear power plant, whose two reactors generate about 20% of the country’s electricity, due to extremely low…

Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week

14.08.202614.08.2026 Ogres

Latvia will continue to enjoy warm and mostly dry summer weather over the weekend, but conditions will become more unsettled from Sunday. A…

Scorching summer to cost France 10-15 billion euros

13.08.202615.08.2026 Ogres

Monique Barbut, France’s environment minister, has estimated that the country’s hottest summer on record could cost the country as much as 10-15 billion…

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