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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
Experts explain how it is possible to be removed from sanctions lists — and whether it could apply to Pjotrs Avens
September 11, 2025

By Ilona Bērziņa EU member states must decide by the 15th of September whether to extend existing sanctions. However, discussions are expected in…

Latvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area
September 11, 2025
Rinkēvičs: Russian drone attack on Poland also affects Latvia
September 10, 2025

Politics

Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
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
Will Latvia again agree to remove Putin’s close associates from the sanctions list?
September 4, 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

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
Ogres September 15, 2025

On Monday in Vilnius, a 1.77 billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification…

Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
Ogres September 15, 2025

After years of pressure from the bloc’s countries that share a border with Russia, the European Union is preparing to take a tougher…

No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Ogres September 15, 2025
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
Ogres September 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
Ogres September 12, 2025

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
September 15, 2025
No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
September 15, 2025
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
September 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
September 12, 2025
EU Court deems wood burning for energy sustainable
September 12, 2025

Social

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
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

Russia and Belarus are starting military exercises called Zapad today, the 12th of September, and they are raising concerns in NATO about possible…

Belarus releases 52 political prisoners, including Latvian citizens
September 12, 2025
Baltic States urge the US not to leave the region without security support
September 11, 2025

World

No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Ogres September 15, 2025

Less than a week after the ministry vehemently defended a plan to amend the Criminal Code and impose penalties for viewing terrorist propaganda,…

EU Court deems wood burning for energy sustainable
Ogres September 12, 2025

The European Union’s court has ruled that burning wood for energy and making plastics from organic materials are green activities under EU law,…

NATO strengthens defenses on eastern flank
Ogres September 12, 2025
Conspiracy theories abound over conservative influencer Kirk’s murder
Ogres September 12, 2025
Estonia plans to introduce penalties for spreading terrorist propaganda
Ogres September 11, 2025

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Latvian Saeima submits legislative amendments to limit gambling

17.05.202217.05.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 17 May, the Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually passed amendments to the Law on Gambling and Lotteries. These amendments provide…

Day 82 of war in Ukraine: Part of Azovstal defenders evacuated, missiles hit Lviv Region, evidence of new mass grave

17.05.202217.05.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine on Tuesday, May 17, the exchange of Ukrainian solders is awaited after a part of the long-besieged defenders of the Azovstal…

Latvia’s GDP growth reportedly more rapid than the average in Europe

17.05.2022 Ogres

Compared to the same period of 2021, Latvia’s GDP in Q1 2022 turned out more rapid that the average in the European Union,…

Procession to be held to demand demolishing of Soviet monument in Pārdaugava

17.05.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 20 May, a procession will be organised in Riga to demand the immediate demolishing of the Soviet monument in Victory Park….

Number of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia close to 29 000

17.05.2022 Ogres

Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a total of 28 920 Ukrainian civilians have been registered in Latvia as refugees. 23…

Latvian PM counters National Alliance’s blackmail with minister’s dismissal

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In response to «blackmail attempt» by the National Alliance, Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš has decided to request dismissal for Minister of Economics…

Tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia report growing numbers of guests

17.05.2022 Ogres

In March 2022 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 108.8 thousand, which is 2.3 times more than in March 2021 and…

Sweden decides to take the NATO course

17.05.2022 Ogres

Sweden will request NATO membership, as announced by Sweden’s PM Magdalena Andersson, adding that this step is intended to deter Russia from aggression….

Estonian unemployed number down by 9,200 on year

16.05.2022 Ogres

In the first quarter of 2022, the Estonian labour force participation rate was 73.1%, the employment rate was 69%, and the unemployment rate…

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