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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
airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic will offer 57 direct routes from Riga throughout the next summer season, nearly 20% fewer than during this year’s…

September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026
Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026

Politics

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
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026

Business

Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Estonia on Friday launched a public sealed-bid auction for the sale of shares in the state-owned postal company Eesti Post, operating under the…

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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
Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026
BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026

Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
Ogres September 8, 2026

On Tuesday, the 8th of September, sunny spells will alternate with clouds, bringing brief rain to some eastern areas overnight and to parts…

Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
Ogres September 7, 2026

A new bill would allow Australians to opt out of social media algorithms, the BBC reports. Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells said the…

Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
Ogres September 7, 2026
US imposes economic sanctions; Iran’s ability to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage diminishes
Ogres September 7, 2026
“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
Ogres September 7, 2026

Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
September 8, 2026
Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
September 7, 2026
Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
September 7, 2026
US imposes economic sanctions; Iran’s ability to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage diminishes
September 7, 2026
“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
September 7, 2026
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
September 7, 2026

Social

Rain to return to Latvia after a drier start to the week
September 8, 2026
“If that’s the case, then it’s over…” – MEP comments on shooting down drones in Latvia
September 7, 2026
Latvia launches petition to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 7, 2026

A signature collection campaign has been launched on the public initiative platform ManaBalss.lv to reduce the number of members of the Saeima from…

Estimated cost revealed for conservation design of Rail Baltica overpass and support structure in the Daugava
September 7, 2026
Association of Stevedoring Companies: Latvian grain is given priority at ports and is not displaced by transit cargo
September 4, 2026

World

Australia plans new law to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms
Ogres September 7, 2026

A new bill would allow Australians to opt out of social media algorithms, the BBC reports. Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells said the…

Tallinn Airport sees record passenger traffic in August
Ogres September 7, 2026

Tallinn Airport handled nearly 390,000 passengers in August, the best monthly figure in the airport’s history, and 16% more than in August last…

US imposes economic sanctions; Iran’s ability to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage diminishes
Ogres September 7, 2026
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Sochi port
Ogres September 3, 2026
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Latest Posts

Saeima plans tougher punishments for threats of murder or serious harm

07.06.2023 Ogres

In order to ensure more effective protection for persons who are threatened with severe harm or murder, the Saeima’s Legal Commission supported amendments…

VIDEO| The Kakhovka Reservoir will vanish in a few days

07.06.2023 Ogres

Due to the detonation of the dam by the Russian troops, the reservoir of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) may disappear within…

Opinion | Mr. Kariņš, what does your electorate thinks about the deal with Lembergs?

07.06.2023 Ogres

The forests of Puze are humming joyfully… Joy is back in the faction of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) as well….

VIDEO | Kakhovka dam over the Dnieper blown up

06.06.202306.06.2023 Ogres

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for blowing up the Kakhovka Dam; the areas of southern Ukraine are expected to flood, and Russia…

Commission supports the Progressive Party proposal for higher child support payments

06.06.2023 Ogres

Saeima’s Human Rights and Public Affairs Commission has supported the Progressive Party proposal for higher child support payments, linking them to the minimum…

Ombudsman: Government in no hurry to consider the solutions to reduce medicine prices

06.06.202306.06.2023 Ogres

Medicine prices in Latvia are on average higher than in other European Union (EU) countries. The government, without explaining the reasons, is delaying…

Sārts: Destruction of Kakhovka dam will impact the Russian-controlled coast more

06.06.202306.06.2023 Ogres

Blowing up the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) will have a greater impact on the Russian-controlled coast, but at the…

BNN ASKS | Dzintars: New Unity drew the brightest “red lines”, but now tries to erase them

06.06.202306.06.2023 Ogres

Bloc, created for the election of the new president Edgars Rinkēvičs – New Unity (JV), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and…

Latvian President believes that the current coalition should continue to work

06.06.202306.06.2023 Ogres

Latvian President Egils Levits believes that the current coalition’s remaining in place would be the best option and said in the morning news…

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