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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025

On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…

“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025
“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025

Politics

Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 2025
Siliņa: Coalition remains stable despite Ābrama leaving the “Progressive” faction
June 20, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
Ogres July 1, 2025

In the year since Latvia introduced the Partnership Institute, 235 same-sex partnerships have been officially registered, according to the Latvian Council of Sworn…

Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
Ogres July 1, 2025

Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
Ogres June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
Ogres June 30, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
June 30, 2025
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
June 30, 2025

Social

Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025
“You’d think it was a famine” – mycologist criticizes mushroom pickers for damaging forests
June 30, 2025

This summer, mushroom season in Latvia has started unusually early – chanterelles have already appeared in forests as early as May and early…

A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday
June 30, 2025
Only Kleinbergs nominated for Riga mayor post
June 27, 2025

World

Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

A heat wave sweeping across western Europe has caused water levels in Germany’s largest river, the Rhine, to drop below the level that…

Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025

In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…

Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march
Ogres June 30, 2025
Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary
Ogres June 27, 2025
One in three Tuvaluans has applied for a climate change visa
Ogres June 27, 2025

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Baltic Defence Ministers: NATO and the EU are experiencing the toughest crisis in recent years

11.11.2021 Ogres

NATO and the European Union are currently experiencing the toughest security crisis in recent years, as stated in an announcement made by Baltic…

Latvian Constitution Protection Bureau’s director Jānis Maizītis has passed away

11.11.2021 Ogres

The director of Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau Jānis Maizītis has passed away at the age of sixty years, as reported by Latvia’s President…

11 November – Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia

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11 November – Lāčplēsis Day is listed on the calendar as a memorial day. It is a day when Latvia’s flag is hoisted…

Lithuania readies tough restrictions, should patients in ICUs increase

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Lithuania, which has avoided nationwide quarantine restrictions this autumn despite world-leading increase of Covid-19 cases, has drafted a plan of epidemiological restrictions for…

Covid-19 vaccination numbers in Baltic States

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75% of Latvian residents at least 18 years old have received at least one Covid-19 vaccine injection so far, according to estimates from…

Estonia does not forecast significant inflation in 2022

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The current quick pace of inflation is not expected to continue at the same tempo in 2022, Estonian Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has…

Latvia’s prosecutor general requests shutting down the New Generation religious organisation

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Latvia’s Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns has submitted to court a request to shut down the religious organisation known as New Generation. The office…

Latvian residents invited to leave candles at Riga Castle’s wall for Lāčplēsis Day

10.11.2021 Ogres

Respecting the tradition of celebrating Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia, State Real Estate (VNĪ) wants to make sure all residents are able to light…

Berlin urges Moscow to help end migration via Belarus

10.11.2021 Ogres

In a bid to keep Belarus from continued migration flow to the EU, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has spoken with Russian President Vladimir…

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