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New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Disability status in Latvia only partially fulfills its intended purpose, while the support system is fragmented and unequal, according to the State Audit…

Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026
Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026

Politics

Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026
Right action or unwanted precedent: what will the US action in Venezuela bring for the world?
January 5, 2026
Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen
January 2, 2026

Business

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

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The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
Ogres January 12, 2026

On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
Ogres January 9, 2026

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
January 12, 2026
Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
January 9, 2026
Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
January 9, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026

Social

Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
January 12, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
January 9, 2026

Since the 15th of October, 2025, when Latvia introduced an electronic queue registration system for crossing the country’s external border, a total of…

Declining birth rates force Daugavpils to rethink its kindergarten network
January 9, 2026
Latvia in mourning: Legendary basketball player Uļjana Semjonova has passed away
January 9, 2026

World

NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
Ogres January 12, 2026

After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026

The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…

Anti-government protests continue in Iran; internet shut down in the country
Ogres January 9, 2026
Trump: We may have to choose between Greenland and NATO
Ogres January 9, 2026
Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
Ogres January 9, 2026

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Trump: The US will lead Venezuela until a safe and thoughtful transfer of power to the next leader

03.01.202603.01.2026 Ogres

The United States will take control of Venezuela until a safe and carefully managed transfer of power to the next leader is completed,…

Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen

02.01.202602.01.2026 Ogres

The governing coalition is likely to do everything possible to continue operating until the elections, and it is credible that internal confrontation will…

“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges

02.01.202602.01.2026 Ogres

The forestry sector will continue to be influenced by geopolitical and economic challenges, while a significant paradigm shift is emerging in the understanding…

Apartment prices in Latvia will rise

02.01.202602.01.2026 Ogres

This year, growth in real estate prices is likely to continue, according to Andris Božē, Member of the Management Board of housing developer…

Expert warns: what Russia is preparing in 2026 will not be a pleasant surprise for Europe

02.01.202602.01.2026 Ogres

Russia will intensify hybrid activities and influence operations in Europe in 2026 as well, according to Māris Cepurītis, Director of the Center for…

Wintery weather takes hold of Latvia: snow, black ice and slippery roads

02.01.202602.01.2026 Ogres

On Friday, precipitation is expected at times – mainly snow and wet snow, while rain is also possible in the western parts of…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia in 2025: what we can be proud of — and what we should be ashamed of

31.12.202531.12.2025 Ogres

What was the outgoing year 2025 like in Latvia, and which events of this year will continue to affect us in 2026? BNN…

Four people to be charged over the shooting of three dogs in Latvia

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Four suspects are to be charged over the shooting of three dogs in Bauska Municipality, and on 30 December this year the case…

How fast will wages grow in Latvia next year? Bank forecasts are encouraging

30.12.202530.12.2025 Ogres

Average gross wages in Latvia could increase by around 7% next year, according to bank analysts. Senior economist Agnese Buceniece of Swedbank told…

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