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Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: Sovereign Power/Young Latvians – big promises and high-profile scandals
September 24, 2026
Swedish prisoners dissatisfied with conditions in Estonian prison
September 24, 2026

Swedish criminals transferred to Tartu Prison have complained to Swedish media – via their relatives – about conditions at the facility, specifically citing…

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

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father added to Latvia’s list of undesirable persons
September 25, 2026
Stepaņenko’s father and his company supported Russia’s war in Ukraine for years
September 24, 2026
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
September 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026

Business

airBaltic has accumulated 503 million euros in debt and 856 million euros in lease liabilities
By Ogres   September 24, 2026

On the 14th of September this year, when Latvia’s national airline airBaltic filed for restructuring under Chapter 11, its funded debt stood at…

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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
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

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
Ogres September 28, 2026

Author: Ilona Bērziņa The Progressives (PRO) define themselves as a social democratic and green political force, advocating broader public services, more progressive taxation,…

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
Ogres September 28, 2026

Riga City Court on Monday sentenced a nurse at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to two and a half years in prison…

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
Ogres September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
Ogres September 28, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: The Progressives – attractive promises, an expensive programme and experience in power
September 28, 2026
Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
September 28, 2026
Auction to raise funds for families of Latvians missing in Nepal
September 28, 2026
Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
September 28, 2026

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
September 28, 2026
Lithuania refuses to accept extended Rail Baltica deadline – 2030 target remains
September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
September 28, 2026

Monday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026
First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026

World

Legislative changes in Estonia to allow domestic mobile roaming during crises
Ogres September 28, 2026

Starting the 1st of October, mobile network users will be able to connect to another operator’s cell tower during emergencies if their own…

Switzerland rejects proposal to tighten neutrality rules
Ogres September 28, 2026

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal by right-wing forces to introduce stricter neutrality rules that would prevent the country from imposing economic sanctions…

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026
US efforts to supply gas to Balkan nations have alarmed Brussels
Ogres September 25, 2026
Xi’s US visit: red carpet rolled out, but desired outcome not achieved
Ogres September 25, 2026

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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,…

Enefit: we don’t need to raise tariff – we need to change the strategy

06.12.2022 Ogres

Looking closely at the tariff projects submitted by Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) and Sadales tīkls (ST) it becomes clear that the main cause behind…

Russians to answer questions about the war to obtain visa in Lithuania

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

Citizens of Russia and Belarus, who wish to obtain a visa to stay in Lithuania, will have to answer the questionnaire about their…

Future Cabinet of Ministers slowly taking shape in Latvia

06.12.2022 Ogres

The names of nearly all candidates for minister posts in Latvia are known. This inspires hope that the Saeima may vote on the…

Ministry of Finance downgrades Latvia’s economic growth outlook

06.12.202206.12.2022 Ogres

With the schedule for the preparation of the state budget for 2023 pushed back, the Ministry of Finance reports it has «updated» the…

Emergency power outages in Ukraine after missile strikes

06.12.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine, emergency blackouts are carried out to stabilize the energy grid after the missile strikes on the 5th of December, the BBC…

Ukraine and the Baltic states rebunk Macron’s statements

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements that the West should consider what security guarantees they can offer to Russia have caused a wave of…

Latvian authorities dismantle criminal group engaged in VAT fraud

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

In November 2022 Latvia’s State Revenue Service (VID) Customs and Tax Police officers apprehended members of a criminal group that was engaged in…

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