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Nearly 10,000 people have attempted to cross Latvia’s border illegally since the start of the year
August 17, 2026
Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
August 14, 2026
Anticyclone approaches Latvia, bringing a change in weather conditions
August 13, 2026

During the first half of this week, Latvia experienced more changeable weather conditions, with the synoptic situation determined by a large cyclone over…

Only brief showers in some areas during the day as winds ease
August 12, 2026
Details emerge of Latvian Interior Minister’s criticism of Spain in controversial letter
August 11, 2026

Politics

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
British PM takes social media to battle populists
August 6, 2026
Political scientist: Latvian Interior Minister’s activism has “gone a little over the top”
August 6, 2026
Latvian Prime Minister criticises Interior Minister over uncoordinated letter to Spain
August 5, 2026
BNN Interview | Honorary Consul of Latvia in Australia: “You cannot live in fear all the time”
August 3, 2026

Business

Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
By Ogres   August 10, 2026

The Latvian Traders Association (LTA) reports that, according to the latest available data, the value of Latvian businesses’ frozen funds and goods tied…

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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
While Baltic ports empty, Russian ports grow richer. Was this really the goal of sanctions?
By Ogres   July 21, 2026

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
Ogres August 17, 2026

The Progressives oppose amendments to forest logging regulations that are due to be considered by the government on Tuesday, the 18th of August,…

Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
Ogres August 17, 2026

Poland will cut the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and introduce fuel price caps from Monday until the end of the school summer…

Nearly 10,000 people have attempted to cross Latvia’s border illegally since the start of the year
Ogres August 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
Ogres August 14, 2026
Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
Ogres August 14, 2026

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
August 17, 2026
Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
August 17, 2026
Nearly 10,000 people have attempted to cross Latvia’s border illegally since the start of the year
August 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
August 14, 2026
Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
August 14, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
August 14, 2026

Social

Will Latvia allow younger forests to be logged? Controversial amendments head to the government
August 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic’s dilemmas and the difficult decisions facing the state
August 14, 2026
Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
August 14, 2026

The decision to shoot down the drone was made to prevent it from posing a threat to people in Latvia, Defence Minister Raivis…

“Russians are trying to scare Latvians ahead of Aglona celebrations!” – drone shot down in Latgale overnight
August 14, 2026
Life in Latvia is getting more expensive – study reveals what costs more than elsewhere in Europe
August 13, 2026

World

Poland slashes fuel tax as government also caps prices
Ogres August 17, 2026

Poland will cut the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and introduce fuel price caps from Monday until the end of the school summer…

Britain defends decision to seize shadow fleet ship; Putin threatens
Ogres August 14, 2026

After Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate, the British government has defended its decision to seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker in…

Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected
Ogres August 14, 2026
Drought on the Danube continues – Romania closes NPP
Ogres August 14, 2026
Scorching summer to cost France 10-15 billion euros
Ogres August 13, 2026

Latest Posts

Belarusian oppositionists sabotage a Russian plane near Minsk

27.02.202327.02.2023 Ogres

A Russian surveillance plane was damaged in a drone attack at a military airfield near Minsk, and it is reported that the Belarusian…

Latvian authorities report having received 6 384 reports of suspicious deals in 2022

27.02.202327.02.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s Office for Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds Derived from Criminal Activity (FID) reports having received a total of 6 384 reports of…

Expert says Latvia should’ve worried about birth rates decades ago

27.02.2023 Ogres

The problem of low birth rates should’ve been put on the government’s table 25 years ago, says Latvian Employers’ Confederation’s Social Affairs and…

Latvian Minister of Finance says Russia’s war has directly affected budget formation

27.02.2023 Ogres

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused a new crisis that has directly affected budget creation in Latvia, said Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens…

Latvia records lowest birth rates in past 100 years

27.02.2023 Ogres

Birth rates in Latvia continue going down: 15 535 children were born in 2022, which is the lowest number recorded in the past…

Europe has won the first battle of the energy war

27.02.202327.02.2023 Ogres

The countries of the European Union will pass this winter without emptying their gas storages, which means a defeat for Russian President Vladimir…

Teachers in Latvian municipalities with «non-reformed school network» will have lower wages

27.02.2023 Ogres

With municipalities slow to reform their school networks, teachers employed there will have to deal with lower wages, said Minister of Environment Protection…

Minister promises the fence on Latvian-Russian border will be of high quality

27.02.2023 Ogres

The fence along Latvia’s eastern border is under construction and will be no worse than the ones constructed by our neighbours, said Minister…

Latvia will not have its own medium-range anti-air defence in coming years

27.02.2023 Ogres

Considering the capacity of the military industry, Latvia may receive medium-range anti-air defence systems sometime in the coming years, according to Commander of…

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