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Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau lacks staff to investigate complex cases – problem has been building for years
August 25, 2026
Storm exposes serious problem in Latvia – some towns left without a single working petrol station
August 24, 2026
Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026

During a crisis, instructions often cannot be followed, which is why initiative and common sense are also needed, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said…

New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
August 21, 2026
Another secret tunnel from Belarus discovered near Latvia’s border
August 21, 2026

Politics

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
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia’s next Parliament could see a dramatic shift in the balance of power
August 7, 2026

Business

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

Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…

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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
Latvia’s central bank reveals what’s happening with loans and deposits as lending continues to grow
By Ogres   July 27, 2026

BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
Ogres August 26, 2026

Ilona Bērziņa Latvia’s ports are still financing themselves, while the railway is already being supported by taxpayers. A shortage of funding is not…

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
Ogres August 26, 2026

In the middle of the week, skies will be partly cloudy and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026

BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
August 26, 2026
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
August 25, 2026
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
August 25, 2026
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
August 25, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026

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Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
August 25, 2026

During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…

Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
August 25, 2026
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
August 24, 2026

World

Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the 25th of August that drones found near Leipzig airport clearly show that Germany is under threat,…

Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, flight number RCH4555, which departed from Riga, landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on…

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Ogres August 24, 2026
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
Ogres August 24, 2026

Latest Posts

Latvia’s State Security Service suggests blacklisting TV Rain’s ex-host Korostelev

07.12.2022 Ogres

Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has assessed the footage from TV Rain programme Šeit un tagad [Here and now] featured on the channel…

Russia starts criminal proceedings over laws in Latvia on removal of Soviet monuments

07.12.2022 Ogres

Russian law enforcers have commenced criminal proceedings and investigations over the execution of the Law on the Prohibition of The Display of Objects…

Hungary blocks European Union financial aid to Ukraine

07.12.2022 Ogres

Hungary has used the right of veto and blocked an 18 billion euro aid loan to Ukraine after the European Union (EU) delayed…

Blinken: We haven’t encouraged strikes on Russia’s territory

07.12.202207.12.2022 Ogres

The United States has neither supplied Ukraine with long-range weapons nor encouraged strikes on targets on Russian territory, the BBC reports. US Secretary…

Nearly half of Latvian residents to look for ways to secure additional income this winter

07.12.2022 Ogres

Nearly half of Latvia’s residents have plans to look for ways to secure additional income this winter. Most often residents plan to do…

Company indirectly owned by son of convicted ex-mayor of Ventspils undergoes liquidation

07.12.2022 Ogres

Information from Firmas.lv indicates that LSF Trans LLC is liquidated. This company was indirectly owned by Anrijs Lembergs. This man is the son…

Latvia annuls TV Rain’s broadcasting licence due to threats to national security

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to annul the broadcasting licence of Latvia-based Russian independent TV Rain channel. NEPLP chairman…

Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee throws away initiative for legal protection of all families

06.12.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, the 6th of December, Latvian Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee decided to discontinue the Civil Union legislative draft originally composed by the…

Explosions in military airfields expose Russian air defences

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

After two explosions yesterday, another explosion happened today, the 6th of December, this time at the Russian military airfield in the Kursk region,…

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