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Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
June 4, 2026
Rail Baltica reaches critical juncture as Latvia’s new government faces urgent multi-billion-euro decisions
June 3, 2026
“The biggest problem is yet to begin” – farmers warn of a price shock
June 2, 2026

The impact of the Middle East crisis on Latvian agriculture will be significantly more severe next year than it is this year, Guntis…

Riga mayor warns of potential heat price increase as Latvenergo plans tariff changes
June 1, 2026
Kulbergs Government begins work in Latvia as President warns of challenges ahead
May 29, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
June 4, 2026
Frederiksen to lead Danish government for third term
June 2, 2026
Norway’s Foreign Minister: EU should join peace talks, but not as mediator
May 29, 2026
Trump: I can wait longer than Iran
May 28, 2026
Kulbergs’ government will have a convincing majority in parliament
May 27, 2026

Business

Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026

Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.5% in April, exceeding the average levels recorded both in the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according…

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Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026
Easy Jet boss: Fuel will be sufficient for summer flights
By Ogres   May 22, 2026
Fuel prices rise – European demand for electric cars too
By Ogres   May 20, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Big ambitions, few results — how Latvia’s Progressives lost public trust
By Ogres   May 15, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
Ogres June 5, 2026

Latvia’s new government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has completed its first week in office. Under normal circumstances, such a short period…

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
Ogres June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s new government operating in “firefighter mode” – political analyst reviews its first week
June 5, 2026
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
June 5, 2026
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
June 4, 2026
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
June 4, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026

Social

Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
June 5, 2026
“Today I do not have reassuring news” – President warns about Latvia’s security situation
June 4, 2026
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
June 4, 2026

Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…

“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
June 4, 2026
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
June 3, 2026

World

EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Ogres June 5, 2026

The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…

While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Ogres June 4, 2026

Opinion article The debate over global fertiliser supply chains is growing louder. Governments and international organisations increasingly recognise that maintaining stable fertiliser exports…

US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
Ogres June 4, 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Ogres June 4, 2026
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Ogres June 3, 2026

Latest Posts

Cert.lv reports the biggest number of cyber-related attacks in institution’s history

11.01.202311.01.2023 Ogres

The year 2022 is considered the most challenging cyber threat-wise and most intensive in the history of Cert.lv IT security incident prevention institution,…

War in Ukraine: situation in Soledar is dangerous and unclear

11.01.202311.01.2023 Ogres

A Russian mercenary group has announced that it has captured the salt mining town of Soledar, which has been the scene of heavy…

Trade with aggressor countries will continue going down, Latvia’s CSP reports

11.01.2023 Ogres

In November 2022 Latvia’s foreign trade turnover reached EUR 4.2 billion, which was 27.2% larger in current prices than a year ago. Exports…

Latvia’s PM says changing taxes this year would be completely unfair

11.01.2023 Ogres

Changing taxes this year would be completely unfair, said Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in an interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma. The…

Latvia’s president gives coalition homework; wishes to correct parties’ finances

11.01.2023 Ogres

During his meeting with representatives of parties forming the government, Latvia’s President Egils Levits outlined, among other things, the need to enhance open…

EU and the US condemn the actions of the Bosnian Serb leader

11.01.202311.01.2023 Ogres

The European Commission has warned that all leaders of Bosnia-Herzegovina must carefully follow the principles of the rule of law if it wants…

Priorities of Latvia’s Minister of Transport. Perhaps this time Latvia will end up the winner?

10.01.2023 Ogres

Ilona Bērziņa, BNN Latvia’s new Minister of Transport Jānis Vitenbergs inherited from his predecessor Tālis Linkaits a pile of problems that demand immediate…

A campaign to prepare society for crisis situations is starting in Lithuania

10.01.202310.01.2023 Ogres

The Interior Ministry of Lithuania has announced a basketball-themed campaign that calls on the public to prepare for various crises – war, nuclear…

Passenger numbers double at Riga International Airport

10.01.2023 Ogres

Riga International Airport reports having serviced 5.38 million passengers in 2022. This is nearly 2.3 times more when compared with the year prior,…

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