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Latvian President allows Braže to publicly wear Ukrainian State award
April 2, 2026
Thousands of students across Latvia take part in Shadow Day
April 1, 2026
Sunny Wednesday, but sharp weather change expected in Latvia over the weekend
April 1, 2026

On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, but they are expected to gradually clear in many areas during the day, bringing periods of…

BNN IN FOCUS | The State creates panic but fails to manage it
March 31, 2026
Migrant pressure may increase – Latvia maintains enhanced border regime
March 30, 2026

Politics

Saeima committee yet to back 30 million euros loan to airBaltic
April 1, 2026
A court case dragging on for years – what to expect in the Lembergs case?
March 30, 2026
US and Belarus closer to dialogue – prisoners released, considering cooperation
March 30, 2026
Documentary: Orbán’s party intimidates and bribes voters
March 27, 2026
Drone explosion in Latvia without warning – opposition demands accountability
March 26, 2026
Danish Prime Minister’s party’s election results – worst since early 20th century
March 25, 2026

Business

“airBaltic” seeks short-term state loan
By Ogres   March 31, 2026

The Latvian government is set to review a request from national airline airBaltic for a short-term loan, the Ministry of Transport (SM) has…

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BNN IN FOCUS | Scandal after scandal: why million-euro IT projects in Latvia fail
By Ogres   March 27, 2026
“The biggest mistake would be austerity” – MP on Latvia’s economy and the crisis
By Ogres   March 24, 2026
Biofuel and fuel prices in Latvia: ministry explains the impact
By Ogres   March 20, 2026
Riga Airport’s dominance in the Baltics is no longer so self-evident
By Ogres   March 16, 2026

“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
Ogres April 7, 2026

The biggest problem in Latvia’s healthcare system is insufficient funding, Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3….

Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
Ogres April 2, 2026

The emergence of various election observation groups — including those formed by allies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — raises concerns about…

Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
Ogres April 2, 2026
Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
Ogres April 2, 2026
Voters of all Estonian political parties are worried about foreign workforce
Ogres April 2, 2026

“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
April 7, 2026
Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
April 2, 2026
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
April 2, 2026
Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
April 2, 2026
Voters of all Estonian political parties are worried about foreign workforce
April 2, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission – a step towards humans on the Moon
April 2, 2026

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“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
April 7, 2026
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
April 2, 2026
Electricity in Latvia becomes cheaper – prices may drop to minimum levels during the day
April 2, 2026

As summer approaches, electricity prices are expected to remain relatively low, especially during daytime when solar generation is at its highest, representatives of…

Weather to deteriorate – precipitation expected across Latvia
April 2, 2026
Lithuania’s ways to boost birth rates: financial support and discos
April 1, 2026

World

Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
Ogres April 2, 2026

The emergence of various election observation groups — including those formed by allies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — raises concerns about…

Voters of all Estonian political parties are worried about foreign workforce
Ogres April 2, 2026

A study conducted jointly by Norstat and Ühiskonnauringute Instituut concluded that more than half of Estonians believe that the influx of foreign labor…

NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission – a step towards humans on the Moon
Ogres April 2, 2026
France: NATO serves common US and European security, not opening Hormuz
Ogres April 2, 2026
Even France’s far-right has begun to criticise war in Iran
Ogres April 1, 2026

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Ukraine: Russia’s losses in the war – 115 000 troops

07.07.2022 Ogres

In the war against Ukraine up to 115 000 Russian troops have been killed or injured, according to adviser to the Ukrainian President’s…

Seniors in Latvia invite setting zero VAT rate for utility payments

07.07.2022 Ogres

According to statistical data, nearly one-fifth of Latvian residents are subjected to the risk of poverty. More then half of them are pensioners….

Fuel price policy in Latvia causes concerns for Estonian transport companies

07.07.2022 Ogres

Estonian Logistics and Freight Transport Association and Estonian Automobile Companies Association have voiced concerns about Latvia’s decisions to temporarily lift the requirement for…

Ombudsman: human trafficking remains a serious problem

07.07.2022 Ogres

Behind attractive job offers there often hides dishonest and even criminal intent. This is why the ombudsman urges residents to be vigilant when…

Teachers in Latvia expected to get raises next school year

07.07.2022 Ogres

Starting with 2022/2023 school year the lowest monthly rate of teachers in Latvia will increase by 8.4% – from EUR 830 to EUR…

BNN ASKS | Economist: markup for gas imports will exceed one billion euros for Latvia

06.07.2022 Ogres

«The rise of natural gas tariffs is natural because gas prices on the European market are very high. Currently prices fluctuate around 100…

Estonia battles crude pollution on beach of Tallinn

06.07.2022 Ogres

Estonian Rescue Board and North Tallinn district and Environment Board have commenced the cleanup of a leak of crude that was found in…

Average economic growth in Latvia expected at 4.2% a year by 2030

06.07.202206.07.2022 Ogres

Latvia’s Ministry of Economics predicts the national economy will increase by an average of 4.2% a year between 2022 and 2030. Between 2031…

Covid-19 spread returns to levels of May in Latvia

06.07.2022 Ogres

Yesterday the biggest cumulative Covid-19 index was observed in Latvia since the start of May. The number of cases increased from 2287.2 to…

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