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Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026
“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is facing an acute shortage of operational officers, a problem common across law enforcement agencies, the…

Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026

Politics

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
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic needs to make changes in order to survive, but there is no reason to fear that flights will be…

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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
Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…

SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
Ogres August 28, 2026

Russia currently poses no direct military threat to Latvia, although a number of signs point to potential longer-term plans, Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau…

Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
Ogres August 28, 2026
Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
Ogres August 27, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
Ogres August 27, 2026

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
August 28, 2026
SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
August 28, 2026
Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
August 28, 2026
Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
August 27, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
August 27, 2026

Social

SAB: Russia’s perception of Latvia increasingly resembles its pre-war view of Ukraine
August 28, 2026
Forecasters release latest weekend forecast for Latvia – weather set to change
August 28, 2026
Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has withdrawn the draft order submitted for inter-agency approval on Wednesday, the 26th of August, which…

Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 270; Latvians among the missing
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026

World

Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has summoned US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White for the second time this year after a mocking Instagram…

Iceland waits referendum; fish could decide outcome
Ogres August 27, 2026

Iceland will hold a referendum on the 29th of August to decide whether the country will reopen talks on joining the European Union,…

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026
Sweden urges resumption of talks on transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Ogres August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

Latest Posts

Farmers in Latvia say situation is critical because of devastating frosts

26.05.2023 Ogres

Looking at information received from farmers about the impact from spring frosts and the state of fruit and berry gardens, the losses reach…

Latvia to adopt harsher penalties for both electric scooter enthusiasts and motorists

26.05.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 25th of May, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the second reading amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which provide, among other…

Computers bought using EU money stand unused in Latvian schools

26.05.2023 Ogres

Thanks to funding from the European Union Latvian schools have received more than 25 000 portable computers for the needs of 7th to…

The accused in “Daimler criminal case” ordered to pay Latvian state EUR 1.5 million

25.05.2023 Ogres

On Thursday, the 25th of May, Riga City Court announced its verdicts in the so-called Daimler bribery case. The court approved the deal,…

Presidential candidates in Latvia lack confident support from the public

25.05.2023 Ogres

LTV programme Kas notiek Latvijā? [What’s happening in Latvia?] reports results from various candidate assessment surveys performed by market and public opinion survey…

National Alliance may announce their own presidential candidate in second round of elections

25.05.2023 Ogres

The National Alliance (NA) political party does not exclude the possibility of selecting their own presidential candidate if no president is elected in…

Unemployment in Latvia down to record-low level

25.05.2023 Ogres

“The labour market brings the economy closer to many big and small moment of truth. We will soon snow how well various sectors…

BNN ANALYSES | Lithuanian CB’s proposal of fixed-rate mortgages thumbed down by some analysts

25.05.202325.05.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Just recently, Jonė, a dweller of Vilnius with the salary of 1200 euros, would have paid a 450-euro mortgage for her…

Combined List’s and New Unity’s “friendly and constructive” talks do not change their respective positions

25.05.2023 Ogres

On Wednesday, the 24th of May, the Combined List (AS) political party and New Unity (JV) political party met with presidential candidates. Announcements…

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