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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
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…

LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 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
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
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
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
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 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

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Cryto-currency boom continues and Bitcoin shows signs of «NFT boom»

02.03.2023 Ogres

In February the value of the two biggest crypto-currencies Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) continued going up – BTC had an increase of…

Prosecutor General: Zolitude tragedy case partially failed because the state had left construction sector «unattended»

02.03.2023 Ogres

The reason why the prosecution office failed to secure a guilty verdict in the so-called Zolitude tragedy case in the court of appeal…

Dozens of schoolgirls suffer in gas attacks in Iran

02.03.202302.03.2023 Ogres

Dozens of schoolgirls from 26 schools in Iran are treated in hospitals after another attack with poisonous gases and more than 1,000 schoolgirls…

Latvian medical workers say reform will not solve chronic funding shortage in healthcare

02.03.2023 Ogres

Latvia’s healthcare suffers from chronic shortage of funding and human resources. No reform can resolve it, said representatives of Latvian Medical Association (LĀB),…

Latvia’s GDP grows by 2.0% in 2022

02.03.2023 Ogres

Compared with 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.0 % in 2022. Last year, GDP at current prices amounted to EUR…

Orban hesitates to approve Finland and Sweden’s bid to NATO

02.03.202302.03.2023 Ogres

Hungary’s problematic reputation in Europe will once again be confirmed when discussing the admission of Finland and Sweden to NATO, reports Politico. Like…

Financing from Recovery Fund to be used to create a participatory budget information system

02.03.2023 Ogres

Money from the Recovery Fund will be used to create a participatory budget information system, according to the ordered issued on Tuesday, the…

Latvian government mulls over finances

01.03.2023 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 28th of February, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers rejected the proposals submitted by opposition in the Saeima for the distribution of…

Two ex-officials of Riga Central Market sentenced to prison for abuse of power

01.03.2023 Ogres

Riga City Latgale Suburb Court sentenced several former officials of Riga Central Market JSC and workers for embezzlement and abuse of office to…

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