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“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
Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026

The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…

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

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

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

Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…

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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
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
Ogres August 27, 2026

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has withdrawn the draft order submitted for inter-agency approval on Wednesday, the 26th of August, which…

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026

The French Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, warned on the 26th of August that the country is not yet ready…

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
Ogres August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
Ogres August 26, 2026

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
August 26, 2026

Social

Following widespread public reaction, ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia’s border region
August 27, 2026
New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026

The storm of the 22nd of August raises the question of whether Latvia is prepared for crises of this kind — and even…

Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
August 26, 2026
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026

World

France is also not ready for the threat posed by cheap drones
Ogres August 27, 2026

The French Chief of the Defense Staff, General Fabien Mandon, warned on the 26th of August that the country is not yet ready…

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

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12.5 million euros to be allocated towards reconstruction of Jekabpils dam

06.03.2023 Ogres

Jekabpils County Council chairman Raivis Ragainis claims the government parties have agreed to allocate EUR 12.5 million towards the reconstruction of Jekabpils dam….

US officials: China interferes with determining the origin of Covid-19

06.03.202306.03.2023 Ogres

US lawmakers have indicated that it is impossible to determine the true origin of Covid-19 because the Chinese government continues to put obstacles…

Tet accuses Balticom of damaging and using company’s infrastructure

06.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian company Tet LLC has decided to turn to the State Police, accusing competitor Balticom JSC of various business violations. Last month Tet…

Russian positions near Bakhmut in peril

06.03.202306.03.2023 Ogres

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the mercenary group, has warned that the Russian positions around Bakhmut are in danger unless his soldiers receive…

Latvian power distributor to install solar panels on 700 transformer sub-stations

06.03.2023 Ogres

Latvian power distribution system operator Sadales tīkls JSC has plans to install solar panels on up to 700 transformer sub-stations of various businesses…

First stage of reconstruction at Victory Park in Riga may cost five to six million euros

06.03.2023 Ogres

The first stage of reconstruction and clearing of the debris left from the demolition of the Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia…

Signature collection commences on ManaBalss to remove excise tax from coffee

06.03.202306.03.2023 Ogres

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

05.03.2023 Ogres

The passing week was notable in Latvia’s information space with various direct and harsh announcements to residents. The people announcing them either tried…

Week in Lithuania: Lithuanian Post to buy electric cars; tank will remain in place

04.03.202304.03.2023 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius This week, Lithuania felt the approach of spring – new plans are being forged and the previous ones continued, and Lithuania’s…

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