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40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026
Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Latvian State Police have received reports of cases in which fraudsters have attempted to scam money from relatives of Latvians reported missing in…

airBaltic to significantly reduce routes from Riga – destinations being dropped revealed
September 2, 2026
September brings autumn weather – rain zones to cross Latvia as temperatures drop
September 2, 2026

Politics

Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
September 7, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
September 5, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
August 20, 2026

Business

Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026

In connection with the draft Saeima decision “On the immediate suspension and future prevention of imports into Latvia, including transit through Latvia, of…

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Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
airBaltic agrees on financing of up to 257 million euros – interest rate set at 25% per year
By Ogres   September 4, 2026
Latvian company whose glass is used even at the Louvre sold for 62.5 million euros
By Ogres   September 3, 2026

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
Ogres September 13, 2026

Latvian Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) may have been caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 3.09‰, LETA has learned. The State…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026
Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
September 13, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
September 11, 2026
German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
September 11, 2026
Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
September 11, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026

Social

Suspected of driving with 3.09‰ blood alcohol level – Latvia’s welfare minister loses his post
September 13, 2026
One in four people in Latvia has seen their financial situation worsen
September 11, 2026
After record-breaking warmth, Latvia to turn significantly cooler again
September 11, 2026

On Friday, the 11th of September, skies will be cloudy overnight, gradually clearing from the west. Rain is expected at times in many…

Don’t forget your umbrella! Rainy weather expected in Latvia
September 10, 2026
Likely location of missing Latvians at time of Himalayan disaster identified
September 9, 2026

World

BNN IN FOCUS | “We need to know the cost of the decision” – Rajevskis warns of consequences of grain transit ban
Ogres September 11, 2026

One of the hottest issues this week is the plan by certain political forces to ban the transit of grain originating from Russia…

German far-right accuses Merz of defamation
Ogres September 11, 2026

Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has announced that it has filed a defamation complaint against Friedrich Merz, Politico reports. In a…

Large-scale data centers in Finland could drive up electricity costs in Estonia
Ogres September 11, 2026
9/11 – spies, strategy, missed opportunities and lessons learned
Ogres September 11, 2026
Polish Prime Minister warns of potential Russian attacks
Ogres September 11, 2026

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Ryanair calls on EU to intervene in French strikes

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

Ryanair wants the European Union (EU) to force France to allow flights in its airspace even when air traffic controllers are on strike,…

US police on alert in case of Trump’s arrest

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

Police in major US cities are preparing for possible riots if former US President Donald Trump is arrested on charges of paying hush…

Foundation assumes suspects in Bunkus’ murder may try to interfere with trial

21.03.2023 Ogres

What Chief of Latvian State Police Armands Ruks mentioned in a recent media about the criminal case regarding the murder of insolvency administrator…

War continues to rage in Ukraine; Putin meets with Xi

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

Washington condemned the meeting of the Chinese president with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of war crimes, and has indicated that…

Latvian State Revenue Service requests criminal prosecution for «envelope wage» payments

21.03.202321.03.2023 Ogres

In March 2023 Latvian State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police submitted to the Tax and Customs Affairs Prosecution Office a request…

Latvian teachers’ trade union suspects foul play with government’s proposed wage increase

21.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers (LIZDA) sees an attempt by Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) to push a new…

NBS commander predicts Latvia will need to decide on purchase of high-power combat vehicles

21.03.2023 Ogres

In seven years Latvia will need to make a decision to purchase high-power combat vehicles for the needs of the country’s armed forces,…

Latvian parties and individuals fined by KNAB; ordered to replay EUR 220 159

21.03.2023 Ogres

In 2022 Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) fined political parties and private persons a total of EUR 25 120 and ordered…

VDD: currently there are no indications Wagner Group could cause threats for Latvia

21.03.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) reports that the information currently available does not indicate that Russian mercenary company Wagner Group could cause any…

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