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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 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
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 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

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Ogres September 18, 2026

Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
Ogres September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
Ogres 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
Ogres September 17, 2026

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
September 18, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
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
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
September 17, 2026

Social

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
September 17, 2026

The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…

Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
September 17, 2026
Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
September 17, 2026

World

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Ogres September 17, 2026

Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…

Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
Ogres September 17, 2026
Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
Ogres September 17, 2026
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
Ogres September 16, 2026

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VIDEO | Latvia’s president requests “political decision” for the merge of public media

20.06.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 20th of June, during his meeting with the Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP), President of Latvia Egils Levits stressed…

President of Ireland urged “not to be like Lithuania and Latvia”

20.06.2023 Ogres

Irish President Michael Higgins, emphasizing the neutrality of his country, compared Ireland with the Baltic states, and indicated that dangerous political turns should…

Estonia legalises same-sex marriage

20.06.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 20th of June, Estonian parliament supported the legalisation of same-sex marriage. The passed law states that from the 1st January…

Latvian citizen involved in hiding Russian oligarch’s assets

20.06.2023 Ogres

Some Latvian woman is reportedly involved in efforts to hide the property owned by Russian oligarch brothers Rotenbergs, who are under international sanctions….

Latvian government agrees to provide additional 140 million to support healthcare

20.06.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 20th of June Latvia’s government supported the decision to allocate an additional EUR 140 million towards the healthcare sector. The…

Tourist submarine lost on the way to Titanic wreck; rescuers race against the time

20.06.2023 Ogres

Rescue teams from the US and Canada are intensively searching for a tourist submarine that lost contact and disappeared while diving to see…

Moldova bans pro-Russian party

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Moldova’s Constitutional Court has banned a pro-Kremlin party a few weeks after the party’s leader was placed on the European Union (EU) sanctions…

Russia rejects UN aid for flood victims

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Moscow has rejected the UN’s offer of help to the population affected by the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP dam…

Latvian doctors generally satisfied with government’s decision to provide additional funding

20.06.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers (LVSADA) and Latvian Hospital Society (LSB) are satisfied with the decision from the government…

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