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

On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…

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

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
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026
From +3°C at night to nearly +20°C during the day – what weather will the new week bring in Latvia?
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
Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
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
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026

Social

Medication mix-up led to child’s death – Latvian nurse sentenced to two and a half years in prison
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
BNN focus | Political scientist’s view: What is really behind Stepaņenko’s financial gifts from Russia?
September 25, 2026

One of the biggest scandals of the week involved gifts received by Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereign Power party, from her father…

First flu cases confirmed in Latvia
September 25, 2026
Rain clouds and gusty winds to persist in Latvia towards the end of the week
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…

Five people arrested in counter-terrorism operation near British air force base
Ogres September 28, 2026

Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the Royal Air Force…

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
Delays in Rail Baltica construction in Estonia frustrate locals
Ogres September 25, 2026

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Real estate market is cooling down in Estonia

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

The cooling of the Estonian rental market has also reached Tallinn, and landlords have to expect a longer time to find new tenants…

Do MEPs who vote against majority «earn» Kremlin’s money?

05.12.2022 Ogres

Last week the European Parliament (EP) declared Russia a state sponsoring terrorism. Approximately one hundred MEPs who voted against this initiative marked themselves…

14th Saeima deputies submit requests to access official secrets

05.12.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) has received requests for access to official secrets to be provided to members of the Saeima Praesidium and…

Meteorologists promise overcast weather, snowfall and wet snow in Latvia this week

05.12.2022 Ogres

This week the sky will be covered with a thick layer of clouds in Latvia, as reported by Latvian State Environment, Geology and…

Zelensky: The price cap is insufficient

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has criticized the oil price cap for Russian oil set by Western allies, calling it insufficient, the BBC writes….

Truksnis to remain as Jurmala vice-mayor’s advisor; hopes to «continue working on promises given to voters»

05.12.202205.12.2022 Ogres

After losing his Jurmala City Council deputy’s mandate and mayoral seat, member of the Latvian Green Party (LZP) Gatis Truksnis intends to remain…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Government novelties. CVK under investigation. Protests in China

04.12.2022 Ogres

Overcoming protests from the opposition on Thursday, the 1st of December, the majority in the Saeima voted in favour of creating the new…

Week in Lithuania | Customs nab shipment of fake toys from China. President signs 2023 budget package into law

03.12.202203.12.2022 Ogres

Last week, Lithuania submitted an EC request for a 565-million-euro EC payout, and Vilnius started removing Soviet sculptures from the cemetery. Lithuania’s Maxima-controlled…

State Border Guard: cross-border migrant flow organised by Belarus is on a rise in Latvia

03.12.2022 Ogres

In recent weeks there has been an increase of the flow of migrants believed to be organised by the regime in Belarus in…

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