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Rain to subside for the weekend, but broad precipitation zone to cross Latvia again next week
May 30, 2025
Migration pressure on the rise in Latvia – over 4 000 people have already attempted to cross the border illegally
May 29, 2025
Thunderstorms in the East and fog – weather forecast for the coming days
May 29, 2025

Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy across Latvia, with widespread rain. In the eastern part of the country, heavy thunderstorms are forecast…

Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
May 28, 2025
Latvia plans to strengthen its defence – aiming for 38 000 active personnel
May 27, 2025

Politics

BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
May 30, 2025
BNN INTERVIEW | The fight for a seat at the top of global diplomacy – Pildegovičs on Latvia’s candidacy for the UN Security Council
May 28, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
May 23, 2025
Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
May 23, 2025
Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections
May 22, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Will ministries be merged or fizzle out again? Political analyst weights in.
May 16, 2025

Business

Latvia’s road transport crisis continues – dozens of bus routes cancelled due to driver shortage
By Ogres   May 30, 2025

Due to a shortage of drivers, passenger carriers cancelled a total of 19 bus routes on Friday, according to the website of the…

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Auditors: Like a “wallet to dip into” – the state invested 545 million in airBaltic with no clear plan or oversight
By Ogres   May 29, 2025
“Funding still unclear, but the vision is there” – Transport Minister Švinka on the future of Rail Baltica
By Ogres   May 28, 2025
Competition for “airBaltic” leadership – applications from 30 countries!
By Ogres   May 26, 2025
Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers
By Ogres   May 23, 2025

German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
Ogres May 30, 2025

The head of Germany’s military union has warned that Germany will need 260 000 active-duty troops to meet NATO’s growing defence needs, significantly…

BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
Ogres May 30, 2025

The state has failed to monitor the recovery of public funds invested in the airline airBaltic during the Covid-19 period and has largely…

Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
Ogres May 30, 2025
Ministers’ salaries in Latvia increase by nearly 92 000 euros over the year
Ogres May 30, 2025
International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
Ogres May 30, 2025

German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
May 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
May 30, 2025
Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
May 30, 2025
Ministers’ salaries in Latvia increase by nearly 92 000 euros over the year
May 30, 2025
International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
May 30, 2025
Latvia’s road transport crisis continues – dozens of bus routes cancelled due to driver shortage
May 30, 2025

Social

German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
May 30, 2025
Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
May 30, 2025
Ministers’ salaries in Latvia increase by nearly 92 000 euros over the year
May 30, 2025

Compared to 2023, the actual pre-tax remuneration paid to Latvian government ministers rose by 91 700 euros last year, according to data provided…

Wave of complaints over school catering procurement in Riga – municipality relies on lottery and transparency claims
May 30, 2025
Latvian citizens continue travelling to Russia, ending up in constant trouble
May 29, 2025

World

International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
Ogres May 30, 2025

International tourist spending in Europe is expected to grow by 11% this year to 838 billion US dollars, with France and Spain also…

Trump envoy: Russia’s concerns about NATO enlargement are fair; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “another deception”
Ogres May 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said on Thursday, the 29th of May, that Russia’s concerns about NATO’s eastward expansion…

France to ban smoking on beaches, in parks and near schools
Ogres May 30, 2025
Germany drafts bill to tax digital platforms
Ogres May 29, 2025
Scientists warn: heatwaves and extreme weather set to intensify globally
Ogres May 29, 2025

Latest Posts

Lidl in Latvia to remain open to all people regardless of their vaccination status

11.10.202111.10.2021 Ogres

As outlined in the new epidemiological rules presented by the Latvian government this week, 70% of the goods sold in Lidl stores are…

World’s first malaria vaccine recommended to young children, by WHO

11.10.2021 Ogres

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended for the first time a vaccine against the malaria disease, which in Africa, takes around 260…

Estonian e-election begins local government polls

11.10.2021 Ogres

In Estonia, the launch of electronic voting on Monday, October 11, has opened the election week to select councilwomen and councilmen for Estonian…

Latvian authorities adopt a new reporting system for suspicious transactions and threshold declarations

11.10.202111.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian Office for Prevention of Laundering of Proceeds Derived from Criminal Activity (FID) has commenced the adoption an internationally recognized goAML software, which…

Reduction of Covid-19 patients depends on people’s behaviour and respect of restrictions, says NMPD director

11.10.202111.10.2021 Ogres

If the restrictions imposed by the government work and society becomes more responsible, we may see a reduction of hospitalized Covid-19 patients by…

After Czech election, President Zeman taken to hospital

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In the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, opposition political block has won unexpectedly. After the vote, Czech President Miloš Zeman has been taken to…

State of emergency declared in Latvia; major restrictions for non-vaccinated people

11.10.2021 Ogres

Latvian government has declared a state of emergency for three months. This means multiple epidemiological restrictions come to force in the country. It…

BNN summary of the week: expensive electricity. Unpleasant pandemic development. Living conditions at migrant camps

10.10.2021 Ogres

Half of the population refuses Covid-19 vaccination, hospitals endure increasing influx of patients, ambulances to use selective response to emergency calls, and all…

Week in Lithuania: Pažaislis Monastery wins European reward, Lithuania U-turns on mandatory vaccination for some professions

09.10.202109.10.2021 Ogres

Last week, the the top news in Lithuania were Pažaislis monastery being awarded a prestigious European reward, Lithuania rejecting mandatory vaccination for some…

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