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“Don’t get sad — we are fighting for you as well.” Ukrainian soldiers say this, recalls Elmārs Pļaviņš
December 23, 2025
Latvia to see a windy Christmas with little snow
December 23, 2025
Will there be snow in Latvia at Christmas? Latest forecast
December 22, 2025

On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy. During the night, precipitation — rain and wet snow — is expected only in eastern parts…

Grey and overcast weather expected in Latvia toward the end of the week
December 18, 2025
Grey pre-holiday week in Latvia with minor temperature fluctuations
December 17, 2025

Politics

Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025
Excessive bureaucracy in Latvia creates fertile ground for corruption, says Endziņš
December 23, 2025
Brandavs admits promising a bribe to Ušakovs — former Riga mayor denies allegations, TV report says
December 22, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Tried to win favour, but failed: what went wrong with the Latvian Government’s “reset”?
December 19, 2025
Latvia’s President proclaims next year’s budget with focus on security and families
December 18, 2025
“Latvia continues to live on borrowed money” — MPs demand explanation of 2026 budget advertising costs
December 17, 2025

Business

Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

The situation in Latvian agriculture is becoming more complicated with each passing year, primarily due to climatic conditions, said Juris Lazdiņš, Chairman of…

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Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
By Ogres   December 17, 2025
10.95 million euros scammed from clients of Latvia’s four largest banks in 11 months
By Ogres   December 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | For years, Russia has seen our cargo — Latvia finally promises to stop this and move to Western solutions
By Ogres   December 9, 2025
LVM Timber price reduction in Latvia – support or market adjustment?
By Ogres   December 8, 2025

Latvia plans a complete overhaul of credit supervision
Ogres December 29, 2025

The Ministry of Finance of Latvia (MoF) is proposing that, from 1 January 2027, the functions of registering, licensing, and supervising non-bank lenders…

Latvian energy expert: next year without price shocks
Ogres December 29, 2025

Price stability is expected in the natural gas market next year, and prices are likely to continue declining, LETA was told by Dāvis…

BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
Ogres December 26, 2025
The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
Ogres December 24, 2025
Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
Ogres December 23, 2025

Latvia plans a complete overhaul of credit supervision
December 29, 2025
Latvian energy expert: next year without price shocks
December 29, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
December 26, 2025
The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
December 24, 2025
Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
December 23, 2025
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
December 23, 2025

Social

Latvia plans a complete overhaul of credit supervision
December 29, 2025
Latvian energy expert: next year without price shocks
December 29, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Three political processes in Latvia whose consequences we will also feel next year
December 26, 2025

Which developments in domestic politics had a strong impact on the outgoing year and whose traces society will also feel next year? BNN…

The history of Christmas gifts: from ancient rituals to retail frenzy
December 24, 2025
Secret wiretapping cannot be used to prove a construction cartel in Latvia – supreme court ruling
December 23, 2025

World

Drone wall plans in Europe slow to materialize; Lithuanians to take matters into their own hands
Ogres December 23, 2025

While the planned drone wall has not gained broad political support, countries along NATO’s eastern flank are taking action on their own to…

North Korea builds laptop farms in US; profits go to communist regime
Ogres December 23, 2025

A spokesman for online retail giant Amazon has said it has blocked more than 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents, the…

Romanian President: Judiciary needs to be investigated
Ogres December 22, 2025
Black cat maneuver: Lithuanian opposition uses obstruction technique for first time
Ogres December 22, 2025
Old rumors resurface that Putin has secretly converted to Islam
Ogres December 22, 2025

Latest Posts

Letter bombs in Spain may be related to Russia

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Spanish security authorities are investigating letter bombs that were sent to several political, military, and diplomatic facilities in the last few weeks, Politico…

Ten persons involved in CVK criminal case; legitimacy of 14th Saeima elections not at risk

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reports that a total of ten people, including six officials, are involved in the criminal case organised…

Mykhailo Podolyak: up to 13 000 Ukrainian soldiers have died

02.12.202202.12.2022 Ogres

Up to 13 000 Ukrainian troops have been killed in warfare in Ukraine since February, and this is one of the rare occasions…

Average wage in Latvia reaches EUR 1 384 in Q3 2022

02.12.2022 Ogres

The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) reports that the average gross wage for full time work was EUR 1 384 a month…

Politologist: creation of new posts is a victory for the opposition in Latvia

01.12.2022 Ogres

Looking at the decision to create new posts in the government, it would seem the opposition has successfully turned the attention of Latvia’s…

BNN ANALYSES: Riot charges fighting Lithuanian teacher sees pink slip again

01.12.202201.12.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius One Lithuanian teacher has done things that do not fit the description of a good teacher and a good citizen. In…

Latvian Saeima supports creation of new ministry and vice-minister posts

01.12.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, the 1st of December, Latvia’s parliament approved the idea to create a Ministry of Climate and Energy, as well as introduce…

Latvian MEP: Russian assets are likely to be handed to Ukraine, but it won’t be enough

01.12.2022 Ogres

The transfer of Russian assets in the west to Ukraine will likely happen. However, the problem is that these assets will not be…

Latvian corruption watchdog uncovers illegal fish farm operation at BIOR institute

01.12.2022 Ogres

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has requested criminal prosecution of a state official of the Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and…

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