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Rapid increase in influenza cases in Latvia: vaccines nearly depleted
December 11, 2025
Important Constitutional Court ruling for landowners in Latvia
December 10, 2025
A warm December continues – what can we expect in the coming days?
December 9, 2025

On Tuesday, the 9th of December, rain is expected at times across most of the country. During the night, fog will form in…

Freezing rain and wet snow expected on Monday – forecasters warn drivers
December 8, 2025
Babiš to be confirmed as Czech Prime Minister; conflict of interest resolved
December 5, 2025

Politics

Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
December 11, 2025
President of Latvia halts vignette price increase: law must be reconsidered
December 10, 2025
Latvia seeks stricter regulation of telecom operators to curb financial fraud
December 8, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Will the Latvian Government fall? Rajevskis outlines possible scenarios after the budget vote
December 5, 2025
Record defence funding for Latvia: Armed Forces receive the largest budget in history
December 5, 2025
Latvian Parliament approves budget changes – what will change for residents in 2026?
December 4, 2025

Business

BNN IN FOCUS | For years, Russia has seen our cargo — Latvia finally promises to stop this and move to Western solutions
By Ogres   December 9, 2025

By Ilona Bērziņa Latvian Railways (LDz) plans to completely abandon the use of the automated operational transport management system (APOVS) produced in Russia…

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LVM Timber price reduction in Latvia – support or market adjustment?
By Ogres   December 8, 2025
“Rīgas karte” has long been a source of scandals and excessive costs — liquidation proposed, Kleinbergs says
By Ogres   December 4, 2025
Ventspils Freeport begins electrification of ferry berth – the project will cost more than 4 million euros
By Ogres   December 3, 2025
Opinion: Latvia’s oil product reserves — can we really be sure they are safe?
By Ogres   November 13, 2025

Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
Ogres December 11, 2025

The chairman of the Management Board of Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz), Andris Liepiņš, and board member Reinis Ceplis have resigned from their positions, Liepiņš…

Tsikhanouskaya’s office plans to move from Vilnius to Warsaw
Ogres December 11, 2025

Several anonymous sources familiar with the matter have informed that the office of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is preparing to move its…

ECB warns of risks to EU banks and proposes significant reforms
Ogres December 11, 2025
Iceland decides not to participate in Eurovision 2026
Ogres December 11, 2025
Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
Ogres December 11, 2025

Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
December 11, 2025
Tsikhanouskaya’s office plans to move from Vilnius to Warsaw
December 11, 2025
ECB warns of risks to EU banks and proposes significant reforms
December 11, 2025
Iceland decides not to participate in Eurovision 2026
December 11, 2025
Minister presses “pause”: Latvia’s Marine Protected Areas plan to be redrafted
December 11, 2025
Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
December 11, 2025

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Liepiņš and Ceplis step down as LDz undergoes strategic transformation
December 11, 2025
Laizāns released on record-high bail in Latvia’s largest money-laundering case
December 11, 2025
Latvia signs 89 million euros contract with Škoda for new battery electric trains
December 11, 2025

The Road Transport Administration (ATD) on Thursday signed a contract with the Czech consortium “Škoda Transportation – Škoda Vagonka” (“Škoda”) for the purchase…

December in Latvia feels like spring – new warmth record set in Pāvilosta
December 10, 2025
Rain and strong gusts expected in Latvia in the middle of the week
December 10, 2025

World

Tsikhanouskaya’s office plans to move from Vilnius to Warsaw
Ogres December 11, 2025

Several anonymous sources familiar with the matter have informed that the office of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is preparing to move its…

ECB warns of risks to EU banks and proposes significant reforms
Ogres December 11, 2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday proposed simplifying requirements for banks in the European Union (EU) in order to enhance their competitiveness…

Iceland decides not to participate in Eurovision 2026
Ogres December 11, 2025
Britain calls on EU to change human rights laws to combat illegal immigration
Ogres December 10, 2025
Poland plans to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology
Ogres December 10, 2025

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Why are wages rising in Latvia while the number of jobs is decreasing? CSP data explained

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In the third quarter of this year, the average gross monthly wage in Latvia was 1,835 euros, and compared to the third quarter…

Hong Kong authorities arrest more people; search continues for missing in devastating fire

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Hong Kong authorities said they had arrested 13 more people for negligence that led to the deaths, citing the use of substandard materials…

Don’t fall for It! These schemes are used by scammers who extracted nearly half a million euros in one week

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Last week, 460,937 euros were defrauded from residents of Latvia, according to information from the State Police. From the 24th to the 30th…

EU to Trump: Putin must not be pardoned for war crimes

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The European Union has warned that US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine must not allow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…

A new trend in Latvia’s fuel market: stability, while neighbours face chaos

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Fuel prices in Latvia are currently changing evenly and steadily, the chair of the board of the Latvian Fuel Traders Association, Ieva Ligere,…

“We won’t give in to blackmail” — JV leader comments on coalition crisis and budget vote

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The political alliance New Unity (JV) “will not give in to hypothetical blackmail” regarding changing the Prime Minister to preserve the coalition, JV…

The week will begin warm and foggy: visibility will significantly deteriorate in some areas

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On Monday, the sky will be cloudy, with clearer intervals during the day in parts of Kurzeme. Some rain is expected, mainly in…

BNN IN FOCUS | The first priority is to end Russia’s ability to see everything that happens on Latvia’s railway

28.11.202528.11.2025 Ogres

When it comes to the possible dismantling of railway tracks near Latvia’s eastern border, there is also an economic dimension — including our…

Filmed an official? Be careful — in Latvia, publishing it may lead to penalties

28.11.202529.11.2025 Ogres

Visitors to public institutions are allowed to film and photograph officials for personal use; however, courtesy requires informing them beforehand of such an…

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