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New weather forecasts issued for Midsummer Eve and Jāņi Day
June 18, 2026
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change as warm spell approaches
June 16, 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026

Weather conditions in Latvia on Monday will be influenced by a cyclone. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, skies will…

Orange warning issued in Latvia for severe thunderstorms on Thursday
June 11, 2026
Rainfall system to cross Latvia from the west, bringing rain clouds
June 10, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Minister admits Latvia’s public IT sector has been in “disarray” for six years
June 18, 2026
New government – in Lithuania as well
June 17, 2026
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
June 16, 2026
Romania’s coalition talks stall; time is running out
June 12, 2026
Former Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa returns to parliament after losing premiership
June 12, 2026

Business

Latvenergo issues 300 million euros in Green Bonds
By Ogres   June 17, 2026

Latvia’s state-owned energy company Latvenergo issued 300 million euros worth of seven-year unsecured European Green Bonds on the 16th of June, according to…

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The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
By Ogres   June 16, 2026
Dispute over the future of Rīgas Siltums: Kleinbergs sees the company under Rīga’s control
By Ogres   June 15, 2026
Latest statistics reveal an unpleasant trend in Latvia’s labour market
By Ogres   June 1, 2026
Estonia has enough electric car charging points; car purchases are slow
By Ogres   May 27, 2026

Police ban anti-Iran protest in Paris at last minute
Ogres June 19, 2026

French police have decided to ban a demonstration in Paris by the Iranian opposition group NCRI, citing an increased risk of clashes between…

BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
Ogres June 19, 2026

Among this week’s most widely discussed developments are Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ announcement of a 30-day moratorium on major information and communication technology…

Digital television case reopened: Supreme Court overturns acquittal of Šlesers and Šķēle
Ogres June 19, 2026
BNN interview | Cinevilla turns 22: Andrejs Ēķis reveals the magic behind the facades of Latvia’s backlot
Ogres June 19, 2026
US ends naval blockade; Iranians speak of American “desperation”
Ogres June 19, 2026

Police ban anti-Iran protest in Paris at last minute
June 19, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | What can we expect from the IT procurement moratorium, the LSM logo controversy and will taxes really be raised?
June 19, 2026
Digital television case reopened: Supreme Court overturns acquittal of Šlesers and Šķēle
June 19, 2026
BNN interview | Cinevilla turns 22: Andrejs Ēķis reveals the magic behind the facades of Latvia’s backlot
June 19, 2026
US ends naval blockade; Iranians speak of American “desperation”
June 19, 2026
The new arithmetic of the European Council – what has changed?
June 18, 2026

Social

Digital television case reopened: Supreme Court overturns acquittal of Šlesers and Šķēle
June 19, 2026
BNN interview | Cinevilla turns 22: Andrejs Ēķis reveals the magic behind the facades of Latvia’s backlot
June 19, 2026
Prosecutor’s Office announces findings on former Latvian Prime Minister’s use of airport VIP lounge
June 18, 2026

Latvia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has found no evidence of unlawful use of state budget funds in connection with the payment for airport VIP…

Latvia’s government change to cost more than half a million euros as cabinet seeks budget savings
June 18, 2026
GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace remain at high levels
June 18, 2026

World

Police ban anti-Iran protest in Paris at last minute
Ogres June 19, 2026

French police have decided to ban a demonstration in Paris by the Iranian opposition group NCRI, citing an increased risk of clashes between…

US ends naval blockade; Iranians speak of American “desperation”
Ogres June 19, 2026

After the US and Iran signed a deal to end the war, the US has ended a naval blockade that was put in…

The new arithmetic of the European Council – what has changed?
Ogres June 18, 2026
Zelensky: If attacks continue, Moscow will burn
Ogres June 18, 2026
Salmonellosis outbreak detected in Estonia; source: instant noodles
Ogres June 18, 2026

Latest Posts

No major precipitation in Latvia in coming days; air temperature fluctuations expected next week

23.01.2023 Ogres

Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that the week has started without significant precipitation. Meteorologists predict moments of clear sky. In…

Municipalities in Latvia directly promote construction within areas at risk of flooding, programme reports

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

While some municipalities fight against floods, others not only permit construction within areas at risk of flooding but also fight for the right…

Germany plans to allow delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

23.01.202323.01.2023 Ogres

The German foreign minister has announced that Germany will not stand in the way of Poland if it chooses to send Leopard tanks…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Frequencies for security. Sporty bribe. Party barter

22.01.2023 Ogres

This week was accompanied by serious scandals the influence of which will remain lingering over the top heads of state in Latvia and…

Week in Lithuania: Scammers collect information on Ukrainian refugees, Teltonika signs contract with Taivan

21.01.202321.01.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania has paid special attention to defense issues, and preparations have begun for the planned NATO summit in July,…

Latvia’s border is prepared for mass border-crossing attempts by Russians, minister says

20.01.2023 Ogres

Latvia has a plan in case another mass mobilisation is declared in Russia and thousands of people attempt to cross the Russian-Latvian border…

Fuel prices on a rise in Vilnius and Tallinn; prices in Riga going down

20.01.2023 Ogres

Last week fuel prices in Vilnius and Tallinn remained stable. In Riga prices went down, according to data compiled by LETA. At the…

Skulte LNG terminal developers find strategic investor

20.01.202320.01.2023 Ogres

Developers of Skulte liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal have found a strategic investor and have submitted to the government a proposal with desired…

The scandal with land in Biķernieki may bring about even more surprises in the future

20.01.2023 Ogres

Opinion piece, Ilona Bērziņa, BNN The decision made by the government [in Latvia] to not purchase the land needed for Biķernieki track for…

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