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“Pay for outcomes,” not a receipt for every visit — Latvia’s MoH presents hospital reform
October 24, 2025
Latvian politicians concerned about the influx of Anglicisms – call to strengthen the prestige of the language
October 23, 2025
Small provocation, big noise — Latvian NAF commander explains Russia’s tactic
October 22, 2025

Russia’s advantage as an attacker is that it can easily organise small sabotages that the West finds hard to predict, Latvian National Armed…

Medical workers’ union expresses no confidence in Latvia’s Minister of Health
October 21, 2025
Anatomy of propaganda: how Zapad 2025 exercises serve Russia’s and Belarus’s information war
October 21, 2025

Politics

Data breach in 42 Latvian municipalities: DVI imposes 300,000 euro fine on ZZ Dats
October 24, 2025
Possible new government in Latvia – Tavars names three core parties
October 17, 2025
Latvia’s 2026 state budget: how the Government allocated funds between security, families, and education
October 14, 2025
Latvian Prime Minister avoids answering whether coalition will survive after budget adoption
October 13, 2025
Istanbul Convention crisis deepens in Latvia – NA, ZZS, and United List propose a new law
October 9, 2025
Former Constitutional court chairman: A state cannot grant citizenship today and revoke it tomorrow
October 8, 2025

Business

The end of “tasty” e-cigarettes: Court confirms flavour ban
By Ogres   October 24, 2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that provisions restricting the addition of flavours to electronic smoking devices comply with the Constitution. Two companies—Pro Vape,…

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Triumph for Latvian gastronomy: 34 restaurants included in the “Michelin Guide 2026”
By Ogres   October 22, 2025
Netherlands’ Ingka Investments to become Latvia’s largest private forest owner
By Ogres   October 20, 2025
Ventspils Freeport’s sector-oriented investment strategy receives international recognition
By Ogres   October 16, 2025
Cargo volume at the Port of Ventspils increases by 15% in nine months
By Ogres   October 15, 2025

Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
Ogres October 24, 2025

Highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries reporting outbreaks in a decade, raising concerns about…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
Ogres October 24, 2025

This week was marked by theatre director Alvis Hermanis and his allies’ declared mission to “kick the hornet’s nest” — to change Latvia’s…

Law changes will allow Estonian environmental inspectors to use non-lethal weapons
Ogres October 24, 2025
Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
Ogres October 24, 2025
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over ad
Ogres October 24, 2025

Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
October 24, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
October 24, 2025
Law changes will allow Estonian environmental inspectors to use non-lethal weapons
October 24, 2025
Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
October 24, 2025
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over ad
October 24, 2025
“Pay for outcomes,” not a receipt for every visit — Latvia’s MoH presents hospital reform
October 24, 2025

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Political analyst’s view: “Without Parties” – public hope or political experiment?
October 24, 2025
Latvia’s State Revenue Service to operate with fewer resources — both staff and funding
October 24, 2025
“A stain of shame” or “sovereignty”? Parliament moves forward with withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
October 24, 2025

On Thursday, with the votes of the opposition and the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), the Saeima (Latvian Parliament) gave conceptual approval…

Friday – the warmest day, followed by cooler and rainier weather
October 24, 2025
Funding shortages threaten service continuity at Stradiņš and Eastern hospitals
October 23, 2025

World

Rapid spread of bird flu in Europe raises concerns
Ogres October 24, 2025

Highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading rapidly in Europe, with the highest number of countries reporting outbreaks in a decade, raising concerns about…

Law changes will allow Estonian environmental inspectors to use non-lethal weapons
Ogres October 24, 2025

The new law would allow environmental inspectors to carry non-lethal weapons, such as gas canisters and batons, in order to counter the growing…

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over ad
Ogres October 24, 2025
Russian plane violates Lithuanian airspace
Ogres October 24, 2025
EU pledges financial support for Ukraine; postpones plan to use frozen Russian assets
Ogres October 24, 2025

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Reminder! Clocks to be turned hour forward this Sunday

24.03.2022 Ogres

In Latvia the switch to summer time will happen at 3:00 a.m. on 27 March (the night to Sunday). Clocks will need to…

Analysts: Putin’s announcement on gas supply payments in rouble only will increase prices

24.03.2022 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to accept payments for gas supplies only in roubles will mean further increase of prices on natural gas….

BNN ANALYSES | Effort to integrate Ukrainian refugees is huge, but facing serious challenges

24.03.202224.03.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Lithuania has unleashed a huge effort aiming to integrate Ukrainian refugees here in their new home. But the…

Day 29 of war in Ukraine: Month of aggression and resistance, Russian losses’ estimate, Zelensky calls for peace rallies

24.03.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, March 24, a month has passed since Russia launched its current phase of military aggression against Ukraine. Ukrainian Armed Forces have…

Covid-19 in Baltic States. 3 324 in Latvia 4 580 in Lithuania, 1 449 in Estonia

24.03.2022 Ogres

A total of 3 324 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 21 people have died, of…

Disinformation – one of the biggest threats during a war. How to deal with it?

24.03.2022 Ogres

Unfriendly countries and organisations actively use misleading information to influence our values and behaviour. One of the objectives of this propaganda is reducing…

Latvian citizen sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Russia

24.03.2022 Ogres

On Wednesday, 23 March, Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court found Andris Birzgailis guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to five years…

25 Russian citizens blacklisted in Latvia for war propaganda

24.03.2022 Ogres

Latvia has blacklisted 25 more Russian citizens for propaganda and supporting the war in Ukraine, as confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars…

Police chief: gatherings on 9 May will be considered support of Russia’s aggression

24.03.2022 Ogres

Public gatherings on 9 May, when Russia celebrates Victory Day, will be considered support of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, said Chief of Latvian…

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