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Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026
Frost down to –15°C expected in Latvia
January 7, 2026

On Wednesday, the sun will appear more frequently between the clouds. Snow is still expected in many places overnight, but during the day…

Sabotage, border fence and migration — Latvia’s minister on key security challenges
January 6, 2026
A cold week ahead in Latvia: snowfall and falling temperatures
January 5, 2026

Politics

Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Pre-election fairy tales and post-election taxes? A political scientist’s view
January 5, 2026
Starmer: Britain must build closer ties with EU single market
January 5, 2026
Right action or unwanted precedent: what will the US action in Venezuela bring for the world?
January 5, 2026
Managed conflict, not collapse: What’s happening inside Latvia’s governmen
January 2, 2026
Trump talks about Greenland again; Danes are seething with anger
December 23, 2025

Business

Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

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The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026
Agricultural conditions in Latvia are becoming increasingly challenging each year, expert says
By Ogres   December 19, 2025

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026

The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…

BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
Ogres January 9, 2026

Migration has become an increasingly serious issue in Western Europe, and sooner or later Latvia will also have to face it head-on. What…

Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
Ogres January 9, 2026
Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
Ogres January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
Ogres January 9, 2026

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
January 9, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
January 9, 2026
Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Military ammunition plant under construction in Latvia’s Iecava forests, to produce up to 50,000 charges annually
January 8, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Migration, security and sovereignty: Filips Rajevskis on what Latvia should not repeat
January 9, 2026
Latvia’s electronic queue at the borders with Russia and Belarus: what the first months reveal
January 9, 2026
Military ammunition plant under construction in Latvia’s Iecava forests, to produce up to 50,000 charges annually
January 8, 2026

A new military manufacturing facility being built in the forests of Iecava parish is expected to employ around 20 people and produce approximately…

Latvia allocated approximately 0.3% of GDP to Ukraine’s military support last year
January 8, 2026
The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia
January 8, 2026

World

Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
Ogres January 9, 2026

The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…

Estonian animal rights activists: Institutions and breeders should know who should not be entrusted with animals
Ogres January 9, 2026

The Estonian Animal Protection Association has proposed creating a list of people who should not own animals and making it available to both…

US withdraws from major international entities, saying membership is no longer in national interest
Ogres January 8, 2026
Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred
Ogres January 8, 2026
Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes
Ogres January 8, 2026

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Inflation in Estonia reaches 22.4% in October

01.11.2022 Ogres

In October 2022 inflation in Estonia reached 22.4%, which is a slight drop when compared to the previous month, as reported by Estonian…

Politologist: EU is in crisis due to plans for future anti-Russian sanctions

01.11.2022 Ogres

The European Union is in a state of a crisis of sorts when it comes to plans for future anti-Russian sanctions, says politologist…

Latvia’s 14th Saeima gathers for its first meeting today

01.11.202201.11.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 1 November, the 14th Saeima will gather for its first meeting. Saeima’s press-service reminds that the first meeting of the parliament…

Latvian State Security Service detain pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils

01.11.202201.11.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) detained a pro-Kremlin activist in Daugavpils. This person is accused of voicing support of Russia’s aggressive war in…

Workers in Riga at risk of burnout from work more than in other regions

31.10.2022 Ogres

The year 2022 was not simple for residents in Latvia, to say the least. Many people are on the crossroads between the need…

Opinion | will a certain case of public deception and state security threat remain unpunished?

31.10.2022 Ogres

Ex-Ventspils City Council deputy Aivis Landmanis offers his opinion to BNN. Wonderful! Riga Eastern Prosecution Office has submitted the criminal case on 14th…

Daugavpils residents shout obscenities at construction workers removing Soviet monument; police detain 37

31.10.2022 Ogres

Demolition of the monument dedicated to Soviet troops at Slava Square in Daugavpils commenced on the night to Monday, 31 October. Prior to…

What is the wage youngsters in Latvia want to have to afford a «normal life»?

31.10.2022 Ogres

91% of Latvian residents aged 18 to 39 years say that for a decent life in Latvia they need more than EUR 1…

Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain export deal

31.10.2022 Ogres

Russia has announced its decision to halt participation in the international deal that allows Ukraine to export grain from its sea ports in…

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