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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025

On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…

“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025
“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025

Politics

Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that temporary border controls will be introduced on the country’s borders with Germany and Lithuania from…

Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
Ogres July 1, 2025

The Riga City Council has pledged to find solutions in cooperation with the Ministry of Economics (EM) to mitigate the rise in heating…

Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
Ogres July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
Ogres July 1, 2025

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
July 1, 2025
Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025
Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025
235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025

Social

Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025

Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025

World

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that temporary border controls will be introduced on the country’s borders with Germany and Lithuania from…

Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 2025

Four employees of a satirical magazine have been detained in Turkey for allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a cartoon, the British broadcaster…

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025
Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Ogres June 30, 2025

Latest Posts

Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says

10.05.2022 Ogres

The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…

In Estonia, 11 000 gather on Russia’s Victory Day

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In Estonia, the highly controversial Victory Day celebration has been attended by around 11 000 people. The majority of people arrived at the…

Police in Latvia fine man for drawing war-glorifying symbols on pavement

10.05.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police have fined a man EUR 200 for drawing symbols glorifying the Russian war in Ukraine. As BNN found out from…

State of emergency on Latvian-Belarusian border extended until August

10.05.2022 Ogres

On 10 May Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to extend the state of emergency in Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava and Daugavpils for three more…

Women in Afghanistan required to cover face in public space

10.05.2022 Ogres

The Taliban group ruling in Afghanistan since 2021 has passed a decree to require women to cover their faces in public spaces, which…

Latvia to lift mask-wearing requirement for public transports on 15 May

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From 15 May onward residents in Latvia will no longer have to wear protective masks when using public transport services, as provided by…

Inflation in Latvia reaches 13%

10.05.2022 Ogres

Compared to April 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 13.0 % in April 2022. Compared to April 2021, the average…

Latvian residents become less and less tolerant towards corruption

10.05.2022 Ogres

85% of residents and 73% of entrepreneurs in Latvia are not prepared to bribe state officials to thereby ensure resolution of different problems….

Day 76 of war in Ukraine: Search for survivors after missile strikes on Odessa, Russian troops showing low morale and discipline

10.05.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, on Tuesday, May 10, rescuers were looking for survivors in Odessa, where seven missiles landed and set buildings alight. In Izyum,…

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