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Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
June 2, 2025
Rain to subside for the weekend, but broad precipitation zone to cross Latvia again next week
May 30, 2025
Migration pressure on the rise in Latvia – over 4 000 people have already attempted to cross the border illegally
May 29, 2025

On Wednesday, the 28th of May, 62 people attempted to illegally cross the Latvian-Belarusian border, bringing the total number of such attempts this…

Thunderstorms in the East and fog – weather forecast for the coming days
May 29, 2025
Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
May 28, 2025

Politics

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
BNN INTERVIEW | The fight for a seat at the top of global diplomacy – Pildegovičs on Latvia’s candidacy for the UN Security Council
May 28, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
May 23, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
May 23, 2025
Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections
May 22, 2025

Business

Latvia’s road transport crisis continues – dozens of bus routes cancelled due to driver shortage
By Ogres   May 30, 2025

Due to a shortage of drivers, passenger carriers cancelled a total of 19 bus routes on Friday, according to the website of the…

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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
Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers
By Ogres   May 23, 2025

Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
Ogres June 2, 2025

The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling for the suspension of design work on the “Rail Baltica” railway…

Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Biden was “executed” in 2020
Ogres June 2, 2025

On Saturday evening, the 31st of May, President Donald Trump reposted unfounded information on social media platform Truth Social that former President Joe…

Are municipal elections in Latvia safe? Security service provides its assessment
Ogres June 2, 2025
Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
Ogres June 2, 2025
Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
Ogres June 2, 2025

Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
June 2, 2025
Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Biden was “executed” in 2020
June 2, 2025
Are municipal elections in Latvia safe? Security service provides its assessment
June 2, 2025
Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
June 2, 2025
Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
June 2, 2025
Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
June 2, 2025

Social

Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
June 2, 2025
Are municipal elections in Latvia safe? Security service provides its assessment
June 2, 2025
Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
June 2, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) plenary, after evaluating the results of an internal inquiry, has found no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns,…

German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
May 30, 2025
Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
May 30, 2025

World

Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Biden was “executed” in 2020
Ogres June 2, 2025

On Saturday evening, the 31st of May, President Donald Trump reposted unfounded information on social media platform Truth Social that former President Joe…

Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
Ogres June 2, 2025

On Sunday, the 1st of June, Egypt announced plans to build a desert city, which will divert about 7% of the Nile’s water…

Eurosceptic Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, election commission says
Ogres June 2, 2025
International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
Ogres May 30, 2025
Trump envoy: Russia’s concerns about NATO enlargement are fair; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “another deception”
Ogres May 30, 2025

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Day 13 of war in Ukraine: Russia’s attacks become slower, civilians continue to suffer, infrastructure damages at USD 10 bln

08.03.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, Tuesday, March 8, has begun with Russia’s attempts to continue the offensive operation in its neighbouring country. Battles continued in a…

Petrol price in Estonia nears two euros

07.03.202207.03.2022 Ogres

As motor fuel prices continue to increase, the price of petrol 95 has reached 1.949 euros per litre, Estonian public broadcaster ERR. On…

One million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Poland since start of war

07.03.202207.03.2022 Ogres

Poland has allowed 1.06 million people to enter the country from war-torn Ukraine since Russian occupation forces attacked it, according to the Polish…

Latest Baltic daily virus infections

07.03.2022 Ogres

In 24 hours to Monday, March 7, Latvia registered 2,594 new coronavirus infections, while Estonia confirmed 1,394 and Lithuania registered 2,569, marking a…

Lithuania to US: Aggression has to be stopped in Ukraine

07.03.202207.03.2022 Ogres

In Lithuania, on Monday, March 7, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, began his tour of visiting the Baltic states. Lithuanian President Gitanas…

Supermarkets in Russia to limit food sales

07.03.2022 Ogres

Russian government has announced that retailers would limit the sale of essential foods and put a cap on the markup they place on…

Ukraine after 11th night of war: Mayor killed, towns taken, Moscow promises civilian corridors to Russia

07.03.202207.03.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, the morning of Monday, March 7, has come with news of the killing of the mayor of Hostomel, near Kyiv. In…

Week in Lithuania: PM urges to remain friendly with Russian-speakers, cabinet backs aid to Ukraine, German President visits

05.03.2022 Ogres

Last week, the top news in Lithuania were prime minister Ingrida Šimonytė calling for continued friendly relationship with Russian-speakers, government decided to provide…

Daily Covid cases continue to drop across Baltics

04.03.2022 Ogres

In 24 hours to Friday, March 4, Latvia registered 7,676 new coronavirus infections, while Estonia registered 3,311 and Lithuania confirmed 5,986, marking a…

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