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

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
September 11, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
September 8, 2026

Business

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

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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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
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Ogres September 18, 2026

Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
Ogres September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
Ogres September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
Ogres September 17, 2026

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
September 18, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
September 17, 2026

Social

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
September 17, 2026

The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…

Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
September 17, 2026
Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
September 17, 2026

World

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Ogres September 17, 2026

Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…

Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
Ogres September 17, 2026
Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
Ogres September 17, 2026
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
Ogres September 16, 2026

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Buschmann: Germany’s push for gas pipeline contributed to war in Ukraine

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On the G7 justice ministers’ meeting on the 29th of November Marco Buschmann, the German Justice minister admitted that Germany has to take…

Medvedev: NATO risks becoming a target

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On the 29th of November, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev warned NATO that providing air defense to Ukraine can lead to a serious…

Latvian PM suggests separating Sadales tīkls from Latvenergo

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In his interview to LTV programme Rīta panorāma on Wednesday, 30 November, Latvia’s Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš mentioned it may be necessary to…

War in Ukraine: hotline for surrendering gives Russians a hope to live

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In September Ukrainian army started the project «I want to live» and its hotline receives up to 100 surrendering requests per day, writes…

National Alliance member says Saeima may approve Latvia’s new government in December

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There are no insurmountable disagreements left among members of the forming coalition in Latvia, said member of the National Alliance and Chairman of…

Riots in Brussels – from football in Qatar to violence in the streets

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Sunday, the 27th of November, was the day when Morocco won the match against Belgium’s football team, and it led to riots in…

Ear, nose and throat doctors want wages reaching EUR 7 500 from Riga Eastern Clinical Hospital

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The public relations office of Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) has published an unusually emotional announcement in response to a report from…

AST: without new tariffs the company would lose six million euros every month

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Latvian electricity transmission system operator Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) has calculated that without new tariffs it would suffer approximately six million euros worth of…

Estonian parties to start election campaigns

29.11.202229.11.2022 Ogres

The general election will happen on the 5th of March, 2023, as the president of Estonia Alar Karis signed the resolution, and Estonian…

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