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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…

BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
Ogres September 2, 2026

Ilona Bērziņa With one month remaining until Latvia’s 15th Saeima election, BNN is launching a series of articles introducing the political forces that,…

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
Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
Ogres September 1, 2026

Estonia elects its next president
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
Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine – 12 killed
September 1, 2026

Social

Estonia elects its next president
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

On Tuesday, the government authorised the Ministry of the Interior to expropriate around ten small plots of land for the development of infrastructure…

Sharp coalition clash over immigration in Latvia – NA demands answers from prime minister
September 1, 2026
“Ask for help!” Latvian president delivers an important message to students on Knowledge Day
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

Latvian government provides funding towards Bolderaja «battery trains» procurement

08.03.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 7th of March, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of pre-financing of EUR 74.4 million to the Ministry of…

Economist promises inflation to start going down more quickly soon

08.03.2023 Ogres

SEB Bank economist Dainis Gašpuitis offers a look at February’s inflation indexes. While he does promise inflation to go down, he also admits…

Prigozhin’s mother wins court over EU sanctions

08.03.202308.03.2023 Ogres

The mother of the owner of the Wagner Group, Yevhenii Prigozhin, has won the case regarding the legality of the sanctions imposed on…

China: Suppressing us won’t make America great

08.03.202308.03.2023 Ogres

China’s Foreign Minister has indicated that US-China relations have seriously deteriorated and warned that this could be the beginning of a conflict, writes…

Inflation in Latvia down to 20.3% in February

08.03.202308.03.2023 Ogres

Compared to February 2022, the average level of consumer prices increased by 20.3% in February 2023. Over the month, prices of food and…

Turkey’s earthquake victims weigh in on loyalty to Erdogan

08.03.202308.03.2023 Ogres

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has so far been able to count on strong voter support from the southeastern regions of the country,…

Latvian State Audit’s report shows State Real Estate is an «inefficient» institution

08.03.2023 Ogres

In the audit performed at Latvian state company State Real Estate (VNI), State Audit (VK) uncovered numerous major problem with policy-making and property…

Latvian authorities uncover numerous violations in army food procurement

08.03.202308.03.2023 Ogres

The inspection of the scandalous food procurement for the needs of Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS). This is why it was decided to…

Physician: crisis in Latvia’s healthcare sector will become even steeper this year

08.03.2023 Ogres

Despite the fact that the declaration of the government of Latvia mentions a commitment towards healthcare, specifically that «the government is committed to…

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