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Weekend weather forecast: warm, cloudy, and humid
July 18, 2025
“Less money, less power” – Ušakovs criticizes new EU budget as harmful to Latvia
July 17, 2025
Light winds, heavy rain showers and fog – weekend forecast for Latvia
July 17, 2025

At the end of the workweek, variable weather conditions are expected in Latvia. The sun will alternate with clouds, which in many places…

Without pay increases, Latvia’s healthcare sector faces collapse, warns Medical Trade Union
July 16, 2025
Latvia still searching for a Prosecutor General – strict criteria and clear requirements set
July 14, 2025

Politics

Europe warns Iran against reinstating UN sanctions
July 18, 2025
Mayor of Ogre Egils Helmanis injured during shelling in Ukraine
July 16, 2025
Latvia’s Finance Minister makes statement on taxes – are changes still on the horizon?
July 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Is the state planning to sell off the “people’s wealth”? Stock market plans raise concerns
July 11, 2025
Kremlin: Peace talks have not stopped
July 10, 2025
Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now
July 9, 2025

Business

“We will have nothing left to eat!” – farmers warn as LOSP harshly criticizes European Commission’s budget plan
By Ogres   July 18, 2025

The European Commission’s (EC) proposal for the next European Union (EU) budget endangers the future of farmers, according to Guntis Gūtmanis, Chairman of…

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Inflation continues to rise – prices in Latvia increased
By Ogres   July 17, 2025
Rain and cool weather hamper rapeseed development in Latvia
By Ogres   July 11, 2025
“The state must not trade its forests!” – Minister Krauze rejects possibility of selling shares in “Latvijas valsts meži”
By Ogres   July 10, 2025
Significant growth in Ventspils Port – oil product transshipment increases by 66.5%
By Ogres   July 10, 2025

“Speak Latvian – and others will speak Latvian to you” – Language Centre director on society’s shared responsibility
Ogres July 21, 2025

The state must play an active role in implementing language policy by promoting public interest, offering practical tools, and strengthening national identity, said…

BNN IN FOCUS | IShowSpeed’s visit: cheap and effective – political analyst explains why it was the right move
Ogres July 18, 2025

Political analyst on the IShowSpeed “meltdown”, Latvia’s gains, and teens in Dome Square This week may have brought more globally significant events than…

Belgium to extend shop opening hours
Ogres July 18, 2025
Latvia’s Civil Service under scrutiny: civil servant reassignment review launched
Ogres July 18, 2025
Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
Ogres July 18, 2025

“Speak Latvian – and others will speak Latvian to you” – Language Centre director on society’s shared responsibility
July 21, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | IShowSpeed’s visit: cheap and effective – political analyst explains why it was the right move
July 18, 2025
Belgium to extend shop opening hours
July 18, 2025
Latvia’s Civil Service under scrutiny: civil servant reassignment review launched
July 18, 2025
Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
July 18, 2025
Spain to step up monitoring of far-right groups after riots
July 18, 2025

Social

“Speak Latvian – and others will speak Latvian to you” – Language Centre director on society’s shared responsibility
July 21, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | IShowSpeed’s visit: cheap and effective – political analyst explains why it was the right move
July 18, 2025
Latvia’s Civil Service under scrutiny: civil servant reassignment review launched
July 18, 2025

The Ombudsman’s Office has launched a study into the reassignment of civil servants in the national civil service, aiming to assess the effectiveness…

Latvian soldiers in Ukraine after the war? Training mission under consideration during peacetime
July 18, 2025
Memorandum signed on sale of Telia-owned shares in Tet and LMT to Latvia
July 18, 2025

World

Belgium to extend shop opening hours
Ogres July 18, 2025

The Belgian government has decided to relax rules on shop opening hours, allowing businesses to work longer in the evenings and scrapping one…

Spain to step up monitoring of far-right groups after riots
Ogres July 18, 2025

After four nights of riots and clashes with migrants from African countries, Spain will step up its investigation into possible crimes committed by…

Merz: Patriot systems to arrive in Ukraine very soon
Ogres July 18, 2025
Despite expensive accommodation, WRC Rally Estonia attracts huge crowds
Ogres July 17, 2025
Russian woman and daughters live in cave in India; police try to unravel what happened
Ogres July 17, 2025

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A war “meter by meter”: Russia changes tactics, but Ukraine lacks drones

10.04.202510.04.2025 Ogres

On the battlefield in Ukraine, Russia still holds the initiative, said Major Jānis Slaidiņš, an officer of the Latvian National Guard Headquarters, in…

The race for airBaltic leadership begins – several candidates have already expressed Interest

10.04.202511.04.2025 Ogres

Several candidates have already expressed interest in becoming the next CEO of Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, the company’s interim chairman of the board,…

Death toll in collapsed Dominican nightclub exceeds 180

10.04.202511.04.2025 Ogres

In the Dominican Republic, the death toll following the collapse of a nightclub roof has reached 184 people, rescue workers announced on Wednesday….

Wind, wet snow, and then a sudden warm spell: what weather awaits us?

10.04.202511.04.2025 Ogres

On Thursday and Friday, the skies will mostly be overcast, with occasional clear spells. Precipitation is expected across most of the country—mainly snow…

Trump delays higher tariffs for 90 days, sets 125% rate on Chinese imports

09.04.202510.04.2025 Ogres

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is postponing the implementation of increased tariffs for 90 days, applying a baseline rate…

In case of war, Rail Baltica could evacuate 100 000 people daily, says Ministry of Transport

09.04.202522.04.2025 Ogres

In the event of a military conflict, the Rail Baltica railway line could be used to evacuate up to 100,000 people per day,…

In case of war, “Rail Baltica” could evacuate 100,000 people daily, says ministry of Transport

09.04.202509.04.2025 Ogres

In the event of a military conflict, the Rail Baltica railway line could be used to evacuate up to 100,000 people per day,…

Record-High EU fund investments forecast in Latvian economy this year

09.04.202510.04.2025 Ogres

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) forecasts that in 2025 and 2026, Latvia will receive a record-high volume of investmentsfrom European Union (EU) structural…

Road infrastructure warning: 20th century routes no Longer fit for 2025

09.04.202512.04.2025 Ogres

The most effective way to improve traffic safety is by reconstructing the busiest roads, said Mārtiņš Lazdovskis, Chairman of the Board at Latvijas…

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