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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 FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
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

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

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
Ogres September 21, 2026

Paradoxically, the National Alliance’s (NA) biggest problem at the moment is that many of the issues the party has championed in Latvian politics…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
Ogres September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026

Social

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
September 18, 2026

World

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026

The attitude of French far-right forces toward Russia has not been uniform; however, on the 19th of September, the National Rally (RN) issued…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Ogres September 18, 2026

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Italy mourns and wonders who will continue Berlusconi’s work

16.06.202316.06.2023 Ogres

Italy is commemorating the late businessman and politician Silvio Berlusconi with a grandeur befitting his soap opera-worthy life, writes the BBC. Berlusconi once…

Saeima wants energy producers to invest their excess revenues in green processes

16.06.202316.06.2023 Ogres

Electricity producers will have to invest the extra profit from December and the first half of this year in their own or an…

Current informal coalition will retain the majority in EP elections

16.06.2023 Ogres

A year before the European Parliament (EP) elections, public opinion polls show that the informal coalition of the center-right European People’s Party (EPP),…

Initiative Fur Free Europe in a record time collects approximately 1.7 million signatures

16.06.2023 Ogres

1,502,319 European Union (EU) citizens signed the initiative Fur Free Europe submitted to the European Commission (EC), NGO’s Animal Freedom representatives inform. The…

BNN ANALYSES | More favourable sickness and care benefits adopted, but they are “a drop” for most

16.06.202316.06.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius After the Lithuanian Parliament, the Seimas, has overwhelmingly supported this week respective amendments to the Sickness and Maternity Social Insurance Law,…

Latvia is close to declaring an emergency situation in farming

16.06.2023 Ogres

Latvia is close to declaring an emergency situation in farming, Minister of Agriculture Didzis Šmits (Combined List) said in an interview with Latvijas…

airBaltic dominates Riga Airport with 57% market share

16.06.2023 Ogres

Latvian national airline airBaltic reports that it increased its market share at the airline’s home base – Riga International Airport – to 57%….

Coalition politicians promise not to support demand for Kariņš’ resignation

14.06.202314.06.2023 Ogres

The politicians of the coalition promise not to support the opposition’s demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) and…

Stricter requirements for the electric scooters to come this summer

13.06.2023 Ogres

Aļona Zander, the advisor to the Minister of Transport, informed that Jānis Vitenbergs (National Alliance) announced on Tuesday, the 13th of June, the…

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