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Before the Midsummer celebrations, Latvia may see temperatures of up to +27°C, but Jāņi Night could bring surprises
June 19, 2026
New weather forecasts issued for Midsummer Eve and Jāņi Day
June 18, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change as warm spell approaches
June 16, 2026

Latvia will continue to experience predominantly cloudy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, although skies are expected to gradually clear from the west on…

Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
Orange warning issued in Latvia for severe thunderstorms on Thursday
June 11, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
June 25, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Minister admits Latvia’s public IT sector has been in “disarray” for six years
June 18, 2026
New government – in Lithuania as well
June 17, 2026
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
June 16, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026

Business

Gas bills in Latvia set for changes as Conexus plans tariff increase
By Ogres   June 19, 2026

Latvia’s unified natural gas transmission and storage operator, AS Conexus Baltic Grid (Conexus), plans to increase natural gas transmission system service tariffs from…

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Latvenergo issues 300 million euros in Green Bonds
By Ogres   June 17, 2026
The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
By Ogres   June 16, 2026
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
By Ogres   June 15, 2026
Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
Ogres June 26, 2026

Approval ratings for members of Riga City Council’s leadership have declined, according to the latest survey conducted by research company SKDS. The sharpest…

European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
Ogres June 26, 2026

The European Commission (EC) on Friday proposed ending temporary protection for newly arriving Ukrainian citizens of military age while extending the right of…

Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
Ogres June 26, 2026
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ogres June 26, 2026
Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
Ogres June 25, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026
European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
June 26, 2026
Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
June 26, 2026
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
June 26, 2026
Latvia’s Culture inmister orders Russian language removed from the public sphere
June 25, 2026
After long delay, Vivi imposes €5.7 million penalty on Škoda Vagonka
June 25, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst explains what Riga City Council’s falling approval ratings really mean
June 26, 2026
Cyberattack on Latvia’s state forests company highlights national cybersecurity risks, minister warns
June 26, 2026
After long delay, Vivi imposes €5.7 million penalty on Škoda Vagonka
June 25, 2026

Latvia’s passenger rail operator AS Pasažieru vilciens (PV), operating under the Vivi brand, will impose a €5.7 million contractual penalty on Czech manufacturer…

Most Riga city council leaders see popularity decline as new poll reveals shifting ratings
June 25, 2026
Warm weather to continue across Latvia as temperatures could exceed +30 degrees celsius
June 25, 2026

World

European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
Ogres June 26, 2026

The European Commission (EC) on Friday proposed ending temporary protection for newly arriving Ukrainian citizens of military age while extending the right of…

Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ogres June 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday evening that he has instructed the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to launch a 40-day influence…

Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia
Ogres June 25, 2026
Police ban anti-Iran protest in Paris at last minute
Ogres June 19, 2026
Estonian Education Minister shocks school, ends graduation speech in Russian
Ogres June 19, 2026

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Latvian police allow for provocations on the 9th of May

27.04.2023 Ogres

Although there is no information about any increased risks of possible celebrations on the 9th of May in Riga, police still say there…

Amendments to Law on Ports to include municipalities in their management

27.04.2023 Ogres

To continue the sea port reform and improve the involvement of municipalities in sea port management, Latvia’s Ministry of Transport has developed and…

Zelensky talks with Xi; China is “on the side of peace “

27.04.202327.04.2023 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has informed that he had a “long and meaningful conversation” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and it was the…

Court receives criminal case on the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus

27.04.2023 Ogres

The prosecution office reports that on Wednesday, the 26th of April, the criminal case regarding the murder of insolvency administrator Mārtiņš Bunkus was…

Kallas: No alternatives to raising taxes proposed

27.04.202327.04.2023 Ogres

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has stated that the widespread criticism of tax increases is understandable, but no better solutions have been proposed,…

Teachers’ trade union head says LIZDA might “strike again”

27.04.2023 Ogres

The decisions made by the Latvian government on Wednesday, the 26th of April, on allocation of additional funding towards an even greater increase…

Norway criticizes Sweden’s actions after the fall of the research rocket

26.04.202326.04.2023 Ogres

Sweden has received criticism from neighboring Norway after its research rocket encountered a technical glitch and fell into mountains on Norwegian territory, the…

Latvian teachers collect more than 10 000 votes in favour of government’s dismissal

26.04.2023 Ogres

The initiative of the Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees (LIZDA) to get the government step down in the event of…

South Africa is hesitant about membership in International Criminal Court

26.04.202326.04.2023 Ogres

The office of the South African president has retracted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s statement that South Africa should refuse to participate in the International…

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