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“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
August 26, 2026
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

The storm that hit Latvia over the weekend exposed significant problems with businesses’ ability to generate their own electricity, leaving several services vital…

Latvian president raises alarm after storm: instructions alone are not enough in a crisis
August 24, 2026
New turn in Latvia’s timber industry case – Prosecutor General turns to Constitutional Court
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
“An official of this rank wouldn’t fly to Moscow for no reason” – new theories about the mysterious CIA Director’s flight from Riga
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

Latest Posts

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…

Public transport fares in Riga to increase considerably

08.11.2022 Ogres

On Monday, 7 November, Riga City Council’s Transport Committee supported the Riga public transport ticket reform, which provides for a significant increase of…

Ukraine war: US confirms communications with Kremlin

08.11.202208.11.2022 Ogres

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed communication channels between Washington and Moscow remain open, writes BBC. Speaking in New York, Sullivan…

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