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40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026
Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Latvian State Police have received reports of cases in which fraudsters have attempted to scam money from relatives of Latvians reported missing in…

airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026

Politics

Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
September 7, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026

Business

Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026

In connection with the draft Saeima decision “On the immediate suspension and future prevention of imports into Latvia, including transit through Latvia, of…

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Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
Ogres September 13, 2026

Latvian Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) may have been caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 3.09‰, LETA has learned. The State…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026
Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
September 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
September 11, 2026
German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
September 11, 2026
Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
September 11, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026

Social

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
September 13, 2026
One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
September 11, 2026
After record-breaking warmth, Latvia to turn significantly cooler again
September 11, 2026

On Friday, the 11th of September, skies will be cloudy overnight, gradually clearing from the west. Rain is expected at times in many…

Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
September 10, 2026
Likely location of missing Latvians at time of Himalayan disaster identified
September 9, 2026

World

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026

Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has announced that it has filed a defamation complaint against Friedrich Merz, Politico reports. In a…

Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026
Polish Prime Minister warns of potential Russian attacks
Ogres September 11, 2026

Latest Posts

MEPs prepared to commence discussions about a new EU directive

13.07.2023 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 12th of July, the European Parliament approved its position on the improvements necessary for European Commission’s proposal for a directive…

Students in Riga want discounts for single-trip tickets to come back

13.07.202313.07.2023 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 12th of June, Riga City Council decided to send the request from students to bring back discounts for single-trip public…

Ukraine’s gains and lost hopes at the NATO summit

13.07.202313.07.2023 Ogres

Ukraine wanted this year’s NATO summit to end with a clear statement that it would become a member of the alliance immediately after…

Coalition at Riga City Council still at odds with each other, admits acting mayor

13.07.202313.07.2023 Ogres

After the meeting held by Riga City Council factions Par/Progressive Party (PP) and New Unity (JV) on Tuesday, the 11th of July, acting…

Finland’s Finance Minister apologizes for racist remarks on the Internet

13.07.202313.07.2023 Ogres

Finland’s far-right Finance Minister Riikka Purra has apologized for a series of racist comments she published 15 years ago, the BBC writes. Purra…

VIDEO | Baltic anti-fascists invite people to sign up for war in Ukraine

12.07.2023 Ogres

Recently multiple Twitter users have shared a video in which Baltic anti-fascists organisation invites people to fight in Ukraine against “fascists” and later…

In Estonia, the number of shoplifting cases has increased by 50%

12.07.202312.07.2023 Ogres

The data of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and ERGO Insurance show that more thefts from shops were registered this…

Medical trade union wants a clear deal with ministry on implementation of wage increase plans

12.07.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) has submitted to the Latvian Ministry of Health a request to comply with…

Latvia’s new president is more people-oriented, expert says

12.07.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevičs, unlike his predecessor Egils Levits, is more people-oriented, says politologist and leading Social and Political Studies Institute of the…

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