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Rīga hopes for 60 million euros boost from European Basketball championship
September 15, 2025
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
September 15, 2025
Autumn cyclone approaching: rain showers, fog and cooler air
September 12, 2025

On Friday, skies will be mostly cloudy, though in places in the west they will clear. A band of precipitation will continue moving…

Experts explain how it is possible to be removed from sanctions lists — and whether it could apply to Pjotrs Avens
September 11, 2025
Latvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area
September 11, 2025

Politics

Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
September 15, 2025
Two years in power — LDDK gives Siliņa’s government only a “Three”
September 15, 2025
Norway election: Labour party keeps positions
September 9, 2025
Deputies demand answers from Braže on her past – Why are facts missing from her biography?
September 8, 2025
Orbán’s beloved Brussels think tank receives millions of euros from Budapest
September 5, 2025
Time to vote in Norway; a lot depends on geopolitical anxiety
September 5, 2025

Business

Analysts predict a drop in oil prices this fall
By Ogres   September 12, 2025

Various analysts believe that September will bring several factors that will lower crude oil prices on the world market. Although at the end…

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Caught and fined: Competition council uncovers construction cartel and imposes half-million euro penalty
By Ogres   September 11, 2025
Ventspils entrepreneurs ready to take part in rebuilding Ukraine’s ports and railways
By Ogres   September 9, 2025
Head of “Rīgas Siltums” dismissed – board blames inaction during tariff hike
By Ogres   September 4, 2025
Will ferry traffic return to Riga? Tallink sets out conditions
By Ogres   September 2, 2025

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from international sporting events
Ogres September 16, 2025

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel’s athletes to be banned from international sporting events over the dramatic situation in Gaza,…

Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
Ogres September 15, 2025

Latvia’s responsible agencies are prepared to immediately close the country’s eastern border if necessary, officials confirmed to the Saeima National Security Committee on…

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
Ogres September 15, 2025
US military officials arrive in Belarus to observe military exercises
Ogres September 15, 2025
Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
Ogres September 15, 2025

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from international sporting events
September 16, 2025
Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
September 15, 2025
1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
US military officials arrive in Belarus to observe military exercises
September 15, 2025
Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
September 15, 2025
Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal
September 15, 2025

Social

Latvian authorities ready to close Eastern border if needed
September 15, 2025
1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
Latvia will not support the 90% emissions reduction proposal
September 15, 2025

On Thursday, the 18th of September, Latvia plans to oppose the amendments to the European Climate Law (ECL) — proposed by the European…

BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
September 12, 2025
Russia begins military exercises; Lithuania prepares for provocations
September 12, 2025

World

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from international sporting events
Ogres September 16, 2025

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel’s athletes to be banned from international sporting events over the dramatic situation in Gaza,…

US military officials arrive in Belarus to observe military exercises
Ogres September 15, 2025

US military officers have observed the Zapad military exercises, and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has told them they can watch anything that…

No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Ogres September 15, 2025
Romania reports Russian drones; Ukraine plans to reduce mobile phone service
Ogres September 15, 2025
EU Court deems wood burning for energy sustainable
Ogres September 12, 2025

Latest Posts

BNN summary of the week: Big price rise. TV Rain in Riga. Ukrainian grain export

12.06.2022 Ogres

This week the topic of rising prices was on most residents’ minds in Latvia. The price of electricity in May 2022 increased by…

Week in Lithuania: Opposition MPs quarrel with ruling parties; Finance Ministry calls for suspension of Russia’s World Bank membership

11.06.202211.06.2022 Ogres

Last week, the top news in Lithuania were Opposition MPs quarrelling with the ruling coalition, the Finance Ministry calling for suspension of Russia’s…

Corruption watchdog in Latvia to look into scandalous politician’s pre-election promotion

10.06.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced two administrative violation procedures over possible violations of pre-election campaigning rules by Ainārs Šlesers’…

NVA: worrying trends observed on Latvia’s labour market

10.06.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Employment Agency (NVA) has received notification from multiple companies regarding plans for mass lay-offs. Most of those notifications are from transport…

Day 107 of war in Ukraine: Russia’s aim is «a desert», foreign prisoners of war sentenced to death, artillery system ratio 1:20

10.06.2022 Ogres

On Friday, June 10, the Luhansk Region Military Administration reported on Russia not trying to repair power supply in occupied towns and on…

Bank of Latvia upgrades country’s GDP growth to 2.9% for 2022

10.06.2022 Ogres

The Bank of Latvia has upgraded the country’s GDP growth outlook for 2022 from the previous 1.8% to 2.9%, according to the bank’s…

Latvian minister says there’s no reason to worry about Russia’s military drills in Baltic Sea

10.06.2022 Ogres

Latvian residents have no cause for alarm over the military drills the Russian war fleet has commenced in the Baltic Sea this week,…

Russian independent channel TV Rain permitted to continue operating from Riga

10.06.202210.06.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 6 June, Latvian National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) decided to issue a broadcasting permit for so-called Russian independent television Дождь…

23 million tonnes of grain and oil seeds stuck at Ukrainian sea ports

10.06.2022 Ogres

More than 23 million tonnes of grain and oil seeds are stuck at Ukrainian sea ports because ships cannot leave due to the…

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