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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

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
Ogres September 21, 2026

More than 10,000 Latvian residents have signed an initiative on the ManaBalss.lv platform calling for the number of Saeima MPs to be reduced…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
Ogres September 21, 2026
Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 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

Social

More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026
Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

The data breach at Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) was facilitated by several shortcomings in cybersecurity management, including inadequate security testing, insufficient…

“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
Pellet prices begin to fall in Latvia – producers predict what will happen next
September 18, 2026

World

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the defeat of his party, the Christian Democrats (CDU), in the state elections as catastrophic, yet remains…

Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 20th of September that he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and that the two…

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026
Estonia ready to close border in event of Russian mobilization
Ogres September 18, 2026
Elections in Russia: no surprises and no hope for change
Ogres September 18, 2026

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USA maintains moderate attitude towards Russia

30.11.202230.11.2022 Ogres

NATO is keeping a moderate attitude towards Russia thanks to the USA, despite calls from several countries to be more strict, writes Lithuanian…

Economist: Latvia’s economy will continue slowing down

30.11.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s GDP went down by 0.6% in Q3 this year, and the slowing of economic activity will continue in Q4 as well, said…

G7 member states to coordinate investigation of war crimes in Ukraine

30.11.202230.11.2022 Ogres

On Tuesday, 29 November, G7 member states agreed to form a network in order to coordinate the investigation of war crimes committed in…

Latvia’s GDP down by 0.6% in Q3 2022

30.11.2022 Ogres

Compared with the same quarter of 2021, seasonally unadjusted calendar data from the Central Statistical Bureau (CSP), Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) has…

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

30.11.202230.11.2022 Ogres

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

30.11.202230.11.2022 Ogres

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

30.11.2022 Ogres

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

30.11.202230.11.2022 Ogres

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

30.11.2022 Ogres

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

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