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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

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Ogres September 18, 2026

Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
Ogres September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
Ogres 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
Ogres September 17, 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
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
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
Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
September 17, 2026

Social

How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026
“Possible casualties” – Sārts warns of escalation of Russia’s hybrid war in Europe
September 18, 2026
From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case
September 17, 2026

The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…

Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia
September 17, 2026
Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week
September 17, 2026

World

Social Democrats to form new government in Sweden
Ogres September 18, 2026

An alliance of left-wing forces has won a fierce contest in Sweden’s parliamentary elections, and Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson will form the…

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots
Ogres September 17, 2026

Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…

Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred
Ogres September 17, 2026
Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”
Ogres September 17, 2026
US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group
Ogres September 16, 2026

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Kremlin: We would agree to Vatican as mediator

28.11.2022 Ogres

Moscow announced it would welcome the Vatican to mediate peace talks, but, given the Ukrainian stance, it is impossible, writes Reuters. The Vatican…

Water supply tariffs in Jurmala increased by one-third

28.11.2022 Ogres

Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), meanwhile, reports that the tariff project submitted by Jūrmalas ūdens LLC water company as justified. It was announced in…

Warning for businesses – number of fraudulent accounts is on a rise

28.11.2022 Ogres

Scammers have started forging accounts of partners of different companies in an attempt to scam Latvian businesses of their money, reports Swedbank, warning…

Record Covid-19 numbers and mass protests in China

28.11.2022 Ogres

Despite the strict rules to curb the Covid-19 infection, numbers of infected are hitting new records, and protests spread, reports Reuters. Protests started…

Proportion of Latvians in the country up to 62.7% since start of 2022

28.11.202228.11.2022 Ogres

This is the estimate from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSP) based on results of the population and housing census of 2021….

Mayor of Jurmala removed from office and city council

28.11.2022 Ogres

Friday, 25 November, marked the coming into force of the guilty verdict for Jurmala City Council chairman Gatis Truksnis. This means he will…

When December comes, air temperatures expected to go down sharply in Latvia

28.11.2022 Ogres

This week weather will be mostly cloudy. At times it will snow and the layer of snow will increase by a couple of…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Officially nominated PM; New posts; No changes in Russia

27.11.202227.11.2022 Ogres

This week, three weeks after the 14th Saeima officially started performing duties, Latvia’s President Egils Levits decided to officially nominate Krišjānis Kariņš for…

Week in Lithuania | Lithuania bans very thin transparent plastic bags, Seimas adopts 2023 state budget

26.11.202226.11.2022 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius The Interior Ministry says it will blacklist Ukrainian singer Loboda, Transportation Ministry’s plans on the Vilnius-Warsaw train service unveiled. Ignitis Renewables…

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