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Umbrellas are a must: very heavy rain possible in Latvia on Knowledge Day
September 1, 2026
Bank of Latvia Governor on lending: The target has not yet been reached
August 28, 2026
Latvian President Comments on Risk of Russian Invasion
August 27, 2026

The level and assessment of the military threat have not changed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stressed. Speaking on behalf of Rinkēvičs, presidential adviser…

“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026
Three days after the storm, eleven thousand customers in Latvia are still without electricity
August 26, 2026

Politics

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
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
August 19, 2026
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
August 19, 2026
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
August 18, 2026
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
August 13, 2026

Business

Is it safe to buy airBaltic tickets? Tallinn Airport representative gives his assessment
By Ogres   August 27, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic needs to make changes in order to survive, but there is no reason to fear that flights will be…

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BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
By Ogres   August 26, 2026
Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
By Ogres   July 28, 2026

Estonia elects its next president
Ogres September 2, 2026

The Estonian parliament on Wednesday elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the country’s next president. In the secret ballot, Madise, who was…

Latvian court releases pro-Kremlin activist Gushchin after nine months in custody
Ogres September 2, 2026

Riga City Court on Wednesday released from custody Viktor Gushchin, a long-time activist involved in Russia’s “compatriot policy”, who is accused of violating…

BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
Ogres September 2, 2026
Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
Ogres September 2, 2026
Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
Ogres September 1, 2026

Estonia elects its next president
September 2, 2026
Latvian court releases pro-Kremlin activist Gushchin after nine months in custody
September 2, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
September 2, 2026
Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
September 2, 2026
Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 2026
Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
September 1, 2026

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Estonia elects its next president
September 2, 2026
Latvian court releases pro-Kremlin activist Gushchin after nine months in custody
September 2, 2026
Russian mobilisation and sabotage – NAF commander explains what Latvia is preparing for
September 2, 2026

Russia is using intimidation in an attempt to force Latvia and the West as a whole to end their support for Ukraine, Commander…

Private land to be expropriated to strengthen Latvia–Belarus border
September 1, 2026
Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
September 1, 2026

World

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
Ogres September 1, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed 12 people, including one foreign national, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. “A total of 12…

Seventh day after Nepal disaster: death toll surpasses 1,000
Ogres September 1, 2026

The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 1,000, according…

Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
Ogres August 31, 2026
Belgium summons US ambassador for mocking health minister
Ogres August 28, 2026
Scale of Nepal disaster continues to grow: 552 dead, more than 1,400 missing
Ogres August 28, 2026

Latest Posts

«Nihilistic» VNI charges excessive rent to interior services and State Revenue Service

13.03.2023 Ogres

TV3 programme Nekā personīga has dug deeper into the report composed by the State Audit, specifically the section regarding how the Ministry of…

Baltic countries plan cooperation in the space sector

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Representatives of the Baltic states met in Tallinn to discuss possible cooperation in the field of space both among themselves and with the…

Poland builds anti-tank barricades; Lithuania considers strengthening the border

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Poland has placed anti-tank barriers on the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region, as well as on the border with Belarus, while Lithuania is…

Ombudsman: there is no reason not to exhibit provocative art pieces

13.03.2023 Ogres

According to Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons, there is no reason «to prohibit exhibition of controversial art pieces» at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre….

Moldova thwarts anti-government protest plan

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Moldovan police have arrested several men linked to Russia and accused of planning anti-government protests, writes Politico. The arrests were made on Sunday,…

Eight people, including famous musician, accused in RTAB fictive workers criminal case

13.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian prosecution office has officially presented charges to eight people, including musician Ainars Mielavs, in the criminal case regarding fictive employment at Riga…

Latvia forced to pay enormous fines for non-recycled plastic

13.03.2023 Ogres

It turns out that for two years now Latvia has been paying the European Union enormous amounts for non-recycled plastic, as reported by…

Battles rage around Bakhmut; Ukrainians won’t surrender

13.03.202313.03.2023 Ogres

Ukrainian forces have faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut, and both sides are reporting an ever-increasing number of casualties in the fighting around…

Latvia’s defence budget reaches 2.25% of GDP

13.03.2023 Ogres

The Ministry of Defence reports that the state budget for 2023, which the Saeima approved in the final reading on Thursday, the 9th…

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