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Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
September 15, 2025
Autumn cyclone approaching: rain showers, fog and cooler air
September 12, 2025
Experts explain how it is possible to be removed from sanctions lists — and whether it could apply to Pjotrs Avens
September 11, 2025

By Ilona Bērziņa EU member states must decide by the 15th of September whether to extend existing sanctions. However, discussions are expected in…

Latvian Armed Forces to propose temporarily closing airspace in Eastern border area
September 11, 2025
Rinkēvičs: Russian drone attack on Poland also affects Latvia
September 10, 2025

Politics

Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
September 15, 2025
Norway election: Labour party keeps positions
September 9, 2025
Deputies demand answers from Braže on her past – Why are facts missing from her biography?
September 8, 2025
Orbán’s beloved Brussels think tank receives millions of euros from Budapest
September 5, 2025
Time to vote in Norway; a lot depends on geopolitical anxiety
September 5, 2025
Will Latvia again agree to remove Putin’s close associates from the sanctions list?
September 4, 2025

Business

Analysts predict a drop in oil prices this fall
By Ogres   September 12, 2025

Various analysts believe that September will bring several factors that will lower crude oil prices on the world market. Although at the end…

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Caught and fined: Competition council uncovers construction cartel and imposes half-million euro penalty
By Ogres   September 11, 2025
Ventspils entrepreneurs ready to take part in rebuilding Ukraine’s ports and railways
By Ogres   September 9, 2025
Head of “Rīgas Siltums” dismissed – board blames inaction during tariff hike
By Ogres   September 4, 2025
Will ferry traffic return to Riga? Tallink sets out conditions
By Ogres   September 2, 2025

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
Ogres September 15, 2025

On Monday in Vilnius, a 1.77 billion euro contract was signed for the design and construction of the Rail Baltica railway project’s electrification…

Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
Ogres September 15, 2025

After years of pressure from the bloc’s countries that share a border with Russia, the European Union is preparing to take a tougher…

No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Ogres September 15, 2025
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
Ogres September 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
Ogres September 12, 2025

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
Europe to restrict visas for Russian citizens
September 15, 2025
No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
September 15, 2025
Weather forecast: Rain and thunder at first, then cooler nights
September 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
September 12, 2025
EU Court deems wood burning for energy sustainable
September 12, 2025

Social

1.8 billion euros contract signed for Rail Baltica electrification
September 15, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | On public officials’ pay, the bar of responsibility, and whether one can sit on two chairs at once
September 12, 2025
Russia begins military exercises; Lithuania prepares for provocations
September 12, 2025

Russia and Belarus are starting military exercises called Zapad today, the 12th of September, and they are raising concerns in NATO about possible…

Belarus releases 52 political prisoners, including Latvian citizens
September 12, 2025
Baltic States urge the US not to leave the region without security support
September 11, 2025

World

No amendments to Estonian Criminal Code; Interior Minister changes position
Ogres September 15, 2025

Less than a week after the ministry vehemently defended a plan to amend the Criminal Code and impose penalties for viewing terrorist propaganda,…

EU Court deems wood burning for energy sustainable
Ogres September 12, 2025

The European Union’s court has ruled that burning wood for energy and making plastics from organic materials are green activities under EU law,…

NATO strengthens defenses on eastern flank
Ogres September 12, 2025
Conspiracy theories abound over conservative influencer Kirk’s murder
Ogres September 12, 2025
Estonia plans to introduce penalties for spreading terrorist propaganda
Ogres September 11, 2025

Latest Posts

Ukrainian civilian deaths at war could exceed 3 381 by thousands, UN says

10.05.2022 Ogres

The UN’s current official number of civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on February 24 could be higher by several…

In Estonia, 11 000 gather on Russia’s Victory Day

10.05.202210.05.2022 Ogres

In Estonia, the highly controversial Victory Day celebration has been attended by around 11 000 people. The majority of people arrived at the…

Police in Latvia fine man for drawing war-glorifying symbols on pavement

10.05.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Police have fined a man EUR 200 for drawing symbols glorifying the Russian war in Ukraine. As BNN found out from…

State of emergency on Latvian-Belarusian border extended until August

10.05.2022 Ogres

On 10 May Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to extend the state of emergency in Ludza, Kraslava, Augšdaugava and Daugavpils for three more…

Women in Afghanistan required to cover face in public space

10.05.2022 Ogres

The Taliban group ruling in Afghanistan since 2021 has passed a decree to require women to cover their faces in public spaces, which…

Latvia to lift mask-wearing requirement for public transports on 15 May

10.05.202214.06.2022 Ogres

From 15 May onward residents in Latvia will no longer have to wear protective masks when using public transport services, as provided by…

Inflation in Latvia reaches 13%

10.05.2022 Ogres

Compared to April 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 13.0 % in April 2022. Compared to April 2021, the average…

Latvian residents become less and less tolerant towards corruption

10.05.2022 Ogres

85% of residents and 73% of entrepreneurs in Latvia are not prepared to bribe state officials to thereby ensure resolution of different problems….

Day 76 of war in Ukraine: Search for survivors after missile strikes on Odessa, Russian troops showing low morale and discipline

10.05.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, on Tuesday, May 10, rescuers were looking for survivors in Odessa, where seven missiles landed and set buildings alight. In Izyum,…

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