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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

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
Ogres August 27, 2026

On Thursday and Friday, skies will be partly cloudy, with only some light rain expected locally in northern parts of the country on…

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
Ogres August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
August 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
August 26, 2026
British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
August 26, 2026
Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
August 26, 2026

Social

New cyclone approaching Latvia – broad area of rain to cross the country on Saturday
August 27, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | “We are not prepared” – former NAF Commander reveals major shortcomings in Latvia’s crisis management
August 26, 2026
Fourth Latvian volunteer soldier killed in Ukraine
August 26, 2026

Latvian volunteer soldier Vitālijs Šampiņš, whose call sign was “Vilks” (“Wolf”), has been killed on the Kharkiv front in Ukraine, Latvian Television reported…

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

World

Lithuanians buys up generators and essentials after storm
Ogres August 26, 2026

After a weekend storm left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity in Lithuania as well, traders have reported a sharp increase in…

Study: Wind turbine noise reduces herring schools’ density
Ogres August 26, 2026

A master’s thesis defended this spring found that the noise generated by offshore wind farms can cause herring schools to disperse, but the…

British populists want to abandon data protection regulation
Ogres August 26, 2026
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

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Republican chance to get House majority remains uncertain

09.11.2022 Ogres

The Republican Party’s hopes to win the majority in midterm elections are dimming, but it’s too early to say it’s a loss. Some…

Latvian Employers’ Confederation invites president not to proclaim law on increase of minimal wages

09.11.2022 Ogres

Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) has invited President Egils Levits to not proclaim Saeima’s approved legislative draft to the Labour Law that would provide…

Zelenskyy: we will not relinquish even a square centimetre of our land

09.11.2022 Ogres

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s army will not relinquish even a square centimetre of their land in fights in Donetsk. Russian…

Latvian VDD actively monitors information space; Grevcova’s TikTok under increased observation

09.11.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) actively monitors the online activity of 14th Saeima deputy Glorija Grevcova, including on the video sharing network TikTok,…

Expert: Scholz’ Beijing visit splits Europe

09.11.2022 Ogres

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s one-day visit to Beijing yielded nothing, as no trade agreements were signed or major international deals cut, writes ERR…

Demand for Turkish steel is increasing in the Baltic countries

09.11.202209.11.2022 Ogres

Last week from 24th to 26th October a delegation from the Turkish Steel Exporters’ Association was on a visit to the Baltic States….

Harmony party’s leader distances party from rebellious Daugavpils mayor

09.11.2022 Ogres

Latvian political party Harmony leader Jānis Urbanovičs has taken notice of Daugavpils mayor Andrejs Elksniņš’s recent statements and has invited him to consider…

Alyosha’s demolition starts in Rezekne; mayor calls destruction of Soviet monuments «barbarism»

09.11.2022 Ogres

The morning on 9 November saw the start of demolition of the Soviet monument dedicated to the liberators of Rezekne, which is known…

Annual inflation reaches 21.8% in Latvia

09.11.2022 Ogres

In October 2022, compared to October 2021, the average level of consumer prices increased by 21.8%, according to the latest data from the…

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