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“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026

The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…

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

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

BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026

Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…

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

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
Ogres August 27, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has withdrawn the draft order submitted for inter-agency approval on Wednesday, the 26th of August, which…

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026

The French Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, warned on the 26th of August that the country is not yet ready…

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
Ogres August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
Ogres August 26, 2026

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
August 26, 2026

Social

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026

The storm of the 22nd of August raises the question of whether Latvia is prepared for crises of this kind — and even…

Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
August 26, 2026
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026

World

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026

The French Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, warned on the 26th of August that the country is not yet ready…

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

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The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) is urging parents to use the final weeks of the summer holidays to vaccinate their…

Environmental expert: None of Estonia’s large wild animals are intent on attacking humans

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Peep Männil, a wildlife expert at the Estonian Environmental Agency, said drones, hunting cameras and observations are used to determine the number of…

Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force

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On Tuesday, Riga City Court decided not to alter the preventive measure imposed on former Riga City Council member Aleksejs Rosļikovs, meaning that…

Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his presidency

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A poll of voters shows that US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in his presidency, with most…

British drones used in strikes on Russia; Moscow threatens retaliation

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After it was confirmed that British drones were used in strikes on Russian territory, Moscow has accused Britain of “deliberately trying to deepen…

Grim demographic figures: deaths in Latvia outnumber births by 2.4 to one

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A total of 5,547 births were registered in Latvia during the first six months of this year, down 4.5%, or 262 births, compared…

Unsettled weather ahead – heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Latvia

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Brief showers are expected in some areas on Tuesday, while in the southeastern regions rain will be prolonged at the start of the…

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government

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The Progressives oppose amendments to forest logging regulations that are due to be considered by the government on Tuesday, the 18th of August,…

Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices

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Poland will cut the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and introduce fuel price caps from Monday until the end of the school summer…

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