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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

BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
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…

Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
Ogres August 26, 2026

In the middle of the week, skies will be partly cloudy and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

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
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026

BNN Interview | Cargo does not disappear — it goes to competitors. Latvia is losing millions and its place on the transit map
August 26, 2026
Enjoy the sunshine while you can – rain set to return to Latvia this weekend
August 26, 2026
Merz: Germany faces serious threat
August 25, 2026
Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
August 25, 2026
US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
August 25, 2026
Major storm damage in Latvia’s state forests could take four months to clear
August 25, 2026

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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
Storm disrupted one in five ATMs in Latvia – residents urged to keep cash on hand
August 25, 2026

During last weekend’s storm, 183 of Latvia’s 869 ATMs, or roughly one in five, experienced disruptions, including 17 of the country’s 94 critical…

Weather forecast for Latvia this week: calm conditions at first, followed by a new cyclone
August 25, 2026
“It has not been proven when, where, how much, how or for what” – former Bank of Latvia governor delivers final statement in court
August 24, 2026

World

Merz: Germany faces serious threat
Ogres August 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on the 25th of August that drones found near Leipzig airport clearly show that Germany is under threat,…

Mysterious flight from Riga: US Air Force transport plane lands in Moscow
Ogres August 25, 2026

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, flight number RCH4555, which departed from Riga, landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on…

US extends sanctions on Iran; China warns it will protect its interests
Ogres August 25, 2026
China probes use of formaldehyde in cabbage preservation
Ogres August 24, 2026
The Danube is drying up; Europe has no plan
Ogres August 24, 2026

Latest Posts

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…

Daugavpils City Council at risk of dissolution

08.11.2022 Ogres

Representatives of the so-called Daugavpils intellectuals hope the recent statements from Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš, that Crimea is now part of the Russian…

Ukraine’s forces prepare to liberate Kherson

08.11.2022 Ogres

Ukraine accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare…

Latvia’s minister warns Daugavpils mayor to respect country’s foreign policy course

08.11.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs has sent a letter to Daugavpils City Council chairman Andrejs Elksniņš. In it the minister invites…

Expert: it is getting harder and harder for Lukashenko to resist handing over control to Putin

08.11.2022 Ogres

The President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko is not entirely unwilling to be a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin and continues efforts to…

Prigozhin: we interfered, we interfere and will interfere with U.S. elections

08.11.202208.11.2022 Ogres

Using the press-service of this company, Russian oligarch and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s trusted associated Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted having interfered with with elections…

Latvians to celebrate Lāčplēsis Day in Riga with torch procession, concerts and thematic workshops

08.11.2022 Ogres

In commemoration of Latvian freedom fighters, Riga will hold events in the city centre and surrounding areas. A church service is expected, as…

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