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Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026

Swedish criminals transferred to Tartu Prison have complained to Swedish media – via their relatives – about conditions at the facility, specifically citing…

Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026

Business

airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

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Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026
airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Ogres September 28, 2026

Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Ogres September 28, 2026

Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
Ogres September 28, 2026
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 2026

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 2026
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026

One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…

First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
September 25, 2026

World

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026

Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…

US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026

Latest Posts

Bank of Latvia upgrades GDP growth outlook and downgrades inflation outlook

31.03.202331.03.2023 Ogres

The Bank of Latvia has upgraded the country’s GDP growth outlook for 2023 from the previously expected 0.3% drop to growth of 0.5%,…

Immigration Law amendment opponents could win in Constitutional Court

31.03.2023 Ogres

The Constitutional Court of Latvia has commenced multiple cases over the regulations that require Russian citizens to present a certificate proving their knowledge…

VIDEO | Latvenergo says Pļaviņas HPP cannot help flooded Augšdaugava region

31.03.2023 Ogres

Pļaviņas Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) cannot in any way influence the situation in Augšdaugava, because its water reservoir does not reach that far,…

Trump faces official charges

31.03.202331.03.2023 Ogres

Former US President Donald Trump has become the first ex-president to face criminal charges after a Manhattan court formally accused him of concealing…

BNN ANALYSES | Major General: Not Lukashenko, but Putin will make the call

30.03.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius Belarus, Lithuania’s next-door neighbor, has confirmed it will host Russian tactical nuclear weapons, saying the decision was a response to Western…

Latvia needs more money – all 14 taxes to be reviewed

30.03.2023 Ogres

The volume of collected taxes in Latvia is insufficient to afford all of the outlined budget needs. This is why when working on…

First human case of bird flu detected in Chile

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The Ministry of Health of Chile has reported that it is the first time in the country that a human has been infected…

Experts call to halt training of AI

30.03.202330.03.2023 Ogres

Leading figures in the world of modern technology want to stop training of the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems, stating that there…

Survey shows people in Latvia spend less money on medicines

30.03.2023 Ogres

In an attempt to limit living expenses, Latvian residents have started spending less money on clothes, footwear, housing repairs and medicines, according to…

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