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No confidence in Saturday’s municipal elections in Latvia – Commission Chair’s warning raises concerns
June 6, 2025
MP Rosļikovs at the Saeima podium: “Russian is our language!” – MP expelled from the session
June 5, 2025
Head of the Central Election Commission: The electoral process in Latvia can be trusted
June 4, 2025

There is no reason to believe that any illegalities could occur during the electoral process in Latvia, said Kristīne Saulīte, Chairwoman of the…

Latvia’s Foreign Minister explains why pressure on Russia is the path to peace
June 3, 2025
Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
June 2, 2025

Politics

Over 16% of eligible voters in Latvia cast ballots during early municipal elections voting
June 6, 2025
Latvian PM remains in office – Saeima rejects resignation request for the second time
June 5, 2025
Latvia begins its path in the UN Security Council – President Rinkēvičs outlines priorities
June 4, 2025
OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
June 3, 2025
Municipal elections in Latvia: Early voting begins today at 948 polling stations
June 2, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
May 30, 2025

Business

Foreign investors warn: Without procurement reform, Latvia will fall behind
By Ogres   June 6, 2025

The Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) is calling for a reform of the public procurement system to attract investment and foster Latvia’s…

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Latvia’s road transport crisis continues – dozens of bus routes cancelled due to driver shortage
By Ogres   May 30, 2025
Auditors: Like a “wallet to dip into” – the state invested 545 million in airBaltic with no clear plan or oversight
By Ogres   May 29, 2025
“Funding still unclear, but the vision is there” – Transport Minister Švinka on the future of Rail Baltica
By Ogres   May 28, 2025
Competition for “airBaltic” leadership – applications from 30 countries!
By Ogres   May 26, 2025

Over 16% of eligible voters in Latvia cast ballots during early municipal elections voting
Ogres June 6, 2025

During five days of early voting in Latvia’s municipal elections, a preliminary total of 16.1% of eligible voters have cast their ballots, according…

Russia is ready to grant asylum to Musk if necessary after disagreements with Trump
Ogres June 6, 2025

Russia is ready to offer political asylum to tech billionaire Elon Musk after his public dispute with US President Donald Trump, Dmitry Novikov,…

Foreign investors warn: Without procurement reform, Latvia will fall behind
Ogres June 6, 2025
Lithuanian Transport Minister: We must ensure the best conditions for air passengers
Ogres June 6, 2025
NATO allies agree to boost arms stockpiles ahead of summit
Ogres June 6, 2025

Over 16% of eligible voters in Latvia cast ballots during early municipal elections voting
June 6, 2025
Russia is ready to grant asylum to Musk if necessary after disagreements with Trump
June 6, 2025
Foreign investors warn: Without procurement reform, Latvia will fall behind
June 6, 2025
Lithuanian Transport Minister: We must ensure the best conditions for air passengers
June 6, 2025
NATO allies agree to boost arms stockpiles ahead of summit
June 6, 2025
Dangerous or not? Sharp increase in GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace
June 6, 2025

Social

Russia is ready to grant asylum to Musk if necessary after disagreements with Trump
June 6, 2025
Lithuanian Transport Minister: We must ensure the best conditions for air passengers
June 6, 2025
Dangerous or not? Sharp increase in GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace
June 6, 2025

GPS disruptions in Latvian airspace were recorded 497 times during the first five months of this year, which is a 52% increase compared…

Surge in new opioids and synthetic drugs threatens Europe, EU drugs agency warns
June 5, 2025
Construction of shelters to become mandatory for many buildings in Latvia after two years
June 5, 2025

World

NATO allies agree to boost arms stockpiles ahead of summit
Ogres June 6, 2025

NATO defence ministers agreed on Thursday, the 5th of June to significantly increase air defence and ground forces to deter Russia, which is…

Russian opposition talks with Ukraine behind the scenes, claims Kara-Murza
Ogres June 6, 2025

The Russian opposition in exile is quietly talking to Ukrainian officials, Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian-British journalist and one of the…

Trump-Musk relationship implodes with threats and insults
Ogres June 6, 2025
Criminal gang steals 47 million pounds from the UK tax office
Ogres June 5, 2025
Trump bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the US
Ogres June 5, 2025

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Covid-19 in Baltic States. 5 253 in Latvia 6 104 in Lithuania, 1 752 in Estonia

17.03.2022 Ogres

A total of 5 253 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 14 people have died, of…

BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania braces for triple loss of markets – in China, Belarus, now in Russia

17.03.202217.03.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Things did not look very good before scathing sanctions against Russia, but now, coupled with war in Ukraine,…

Veteran: in Ukraine Russia has committed the same mistakes it did in Afghanistan

17.03.2022 Ogres

Russia has not learned anything from the bitter experience gained in Afghanistan and it has committed the same mistakes in Ukraine, says Latvian…

Ieva Akuratere successfully becomes member of 13th Saeima

17.03.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 17 March, Latvia’s Saeima approved parliament member status and duties for Conservative party member Ieva Akuratere, as confirmed by the parliament’s…

This winter in Latvia turns out one of the most humid in history

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The total volume of precipitation observed in Latvia in winter 2021/2022 was 197.2 mm, which is 36% more than the norm (144.6 mm)….

Day 22 of war in Ukraine: Hopes for survivors after Mariupol theatre attack

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In Ukraine, in the morning of Thursday, March 17, the number of victims and survivors in the Mariupol theatre attack was unknown as…

Infectologist says major flu outbreak is unlikely in Latvia this spring

17.03.202217.03.2022 Ogres

A major outbreak this spring is unlikely in Latvia, said P.Stradins Clinical University Hospital infectologist and University of Latvia Professor Uga Dumpis, commenting…

Banks in Latvia freeze approximately EUR 11.5 million due to anti-Russian sanctions

17.03.2022 Ogres

In the context of the sanctions imposed by the EU and US Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), banks…

Estonia bans access to Russian state media online

16.03.2022 Ogres

In Estonia, the online regulatory body has decided to required Estonian internet providers to restrict access to several Russian media websites, which, according…

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