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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
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

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
Ogres September 21, 2026

Paradoxically, the National Alliance’s (NA) biggest problem at the moment is that many of the issues the party has championed in Latvian politics…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
Ogres September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026

Social

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
September 18, 2026

World

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026

The attitude of French far-right forces toward Russia has not been uniform; however, on the 19th of September, the National Rally (RN) issued…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Ogres September 18, 2026

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US calls on Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine to allow exports of Belarusian fertilizers

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US officials have reportedly proposed that Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine lift sanctions imposed on Belarusian potash fertilizers and allow their transit through their…

Forecasters warn of rain, thunderstorms, and sharp temperature drop in Latvia

26.05.202627.05.2026 Ogres

Cloud cover will remain variable across Latvia on Tuesday and Wednesday, with rain expected in many areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Ukraine’s strategy against Russian missiles: to make them miss their targets

25.05.202625.05.2026 Ogres

Ukraine is having to conserve its limited air defense missiles and has increasingly relied on its homegrown electronic warfare system, Lima, to deflect…

“It looks like a punishment” — Latvian political analysts assess Kulbergs’ government portfolio distribution

25.05.202625.05.2026 Ogres

Handing the Transport Ministry to New Unity (JV) looks almost like a punishment, political analyst Juris Rozenvalds told the LETA news agency. In…

Estonian intelligence chief: Putin may lose leverage in negotiations

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The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (VLA) Kaupo Rosin has indicated that if the current trends on the battlefield continue, Russian…

A new government is taking shape in Latvia

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The four parties attempting to form Latvia’s new government under the leadership of Andris Kulbergs of the Apvienotais saraksts (AS) have already divided…

Trump urges negotiators not to rush to reach deal

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US President Donald Trump, after saying a quick result was possible, said he had told negotiators not to rush to reach a deal…

EC President to discuss drone situation in Lithuania

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Lithuania on the 26th of May to discuss a series of drone incidents in…

Forecasters predict sharp weather changes in Latvia

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Cloud cover will be variable across Latvia on Monday, with brief rain expected only during the second half of the day in some…

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