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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

Latvia in First Place party decides to vote for Uldis Pīlēns at upcoming elections

30.05.2023 Ogres

The Saeima faction of the political party Latvia in First Place (LPV) has decided to give all of its nine votes to Combined…

Latvian ministers hope to “defeat grey businesses” using different means

30.05.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 30th of May, a conference dedicated to the problem of grey economy happened in Latvia. Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens…

Estonians and Lithuanians spend more money than Latvians on day-to-day expenses

30.05.2023 Ogres

Unlike residents in Estonia and Lithuania, who spend more than 0 to 40 euros on various everyday needs, residents in Latvia usually spend…

Latvia’s Union of Greens and Farmers to decide who to vote for on Election Day

30.05.2023 Ogres

The Saeima faction of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) will make its decision on which presidential candidate to support on Wednesday,…

Drones attack Moscow; air raid alert blares in Kyiv

30.05.202330.05.2023 Ogres

Moscow expierenced drone attacks, and a Russian politician has already called them the worst attacks since the World War Two, while in Kyiv,…

LIZDA: ministry’s proposed criteria for school network’s optimisation lacks analysis

30.05.2023 Ogres

The criteria presented by Latvia’s Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) on Monday, the 29th of May, are more quantitative, lacking in-depth analysis,…

BNN INTERVIEW | Politologist Rajevskis: when only one candidate is left, it becomes a coalition stability issue

30.05.202330.05.2023 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Which presidential candidate – Edgars Rinkēvičs or Uldis Pīlēns – will receive the majority of support in the Saeima on…

NATO soldiers injured in clashes with Serbian protesters

30.05.202330.05.2023 Ogres

In clashes with Serbian protesters in northern Kosovo, 25 NATO soldiers guarding municipal buildings were injured, while the Serbian president has declared the…

Week in Lithuania: Vilnius hosts Vilnius Russia Forum; civil union bill passes second reading

29.05.202329.05.2023 Ogres

In Lithuania, the government is still shaky, but it continues to work and tries to solve both migration issues and take a step…

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