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Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026
Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
August 21, 2026

On Thursday, Latvian border guards in Krāslava intercepted 28 people who had illegally crossed the state border through an underground tunnel dug from…

Latvia wants to legalise “ethical hackers’” access to information systems
August 20, 2026
What will happen to the goods left in Mere stores? Latvia comes up with a solution
August 19, 2026

Politics

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
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

Bite warns of changes in Latvia’s telecommunications market – customers could also feel the impact
By Ogres   August 17, 2026

The biggest challenge currently facing the telecommunications industry is unfair competition, Mindaugas Rakauskas, CEO of mobile operator Bite Latvija, told the news agency….

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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
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026
Latvia plans full-cycle artillery rocket manufacturing plant with up to 90 million euro US investment
By Ogres   July 24, 2026

Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
Ogres August 24, 2026

During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…

Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
Ogres August 24, 2026

On Monday, the effects of the departing cyclone will still be felt, with brief rain expected in many areas and thunderstorms developing locally…

BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
Ogres August 23, 2026
Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
Ogres August 22, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
Ogres August 21, 2026

Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
August 24, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
August 23, 2026
Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
August 22, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
August 21, 2026
Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
August 21, 2026

Social

Storm retreats, but meteorologists have new updates – another cyclone to approach Latvia over the weekend
August 24, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Storm becomes Latvia’s stress test – what would happen if the power stayed out for several days?
August 23, 2026
Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
August 22, 2026

On Saturday evening, 22 August, Latvia was hit by its most destructive storm since January 2005, according to meteorological data. According to electricity…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
August 21, 2026
Lithuania in no rush to rescue airBaltic – Nausėda sets a key condition
August 21, 2026

World

Germany’s new tool for advertising the army – kebab wrappers
Ogres August 21, 2026

Germany has decided to use all possible methods to attract new soldiers, and citizens will now be able to apply for service in…

Russia open to new ideas; peace will come with rules
Ogres August 21, 2026

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow is open to new proposals to end the war in Ukraine, but any offers must…

Several countries condemn Israeli West Bank settlement project
Ogres August 21, 2026
Serbia asks Russia for help in fighting wildfires
Ogres August 21, 2026
“We are in control”: US secretly establishes oil corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Ogres August 20, 2026

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Signature collection commences on ManaBalss to remove excise tax from coffee

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A signature collection campaign has commenced on ManaBalss platform in favour of removal of excise tax from coffee. So far the campaign has…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Ten days. 2% of optimism. Loyalty guaranteed

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Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority has commenced an investigation of the situation with disruption of internet banking services provided by Luminor Bank….

Council of Latvian State Forests steps down amid massive scandal

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On Thursday, the 2nd of March, LTV programme Panorāma reported all of the members of the council of Latvian State Forests (LVM) made…

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On average, corruption causes every Latvian resident to lose approximately 160 euros, said acting chief of Office for Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds…

Ukrainians build new trenches around Bakhmut

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Ukrainian forces are building new trenches around Bakhmut to disrupt enemy movement, while the US and Germany will discuss new military aid to…

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  • Latvia hit by most destructive storm since 2005 – more than 100,000 households without electricity
  • BNN IN FOCUS | “Arrogant officials don’t understand” – CSDD data leak also poses a threat to democracy
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