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Head of the Central Election Commission: The electoral process in Latvia can be trusted
June 4, 2025
Latvia’s Foreign Minister explains why pressure on Russia is the path to peace
June 3, 2025
Farmers demand state of emergency – floods devastate crops in Vidzeme and Latgale
June 2, 2025

The Council of Cooperation between Agricultural Organizations (LOSP), responding to an appeal by the Latvian Farmers’ Federation (LZF) and other members, will call…

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

Politics

OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
June 3, 2025
Municipal elections in Latvia: Early voting begins today at 948 polling stations
June 2, 2025
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

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

World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them
Ogres June 4, 2025

After three unexploded World War II bombs were found in the Deutz neighbourhood of Cologne on Monday, around 20 500 people were evacuated…

Pornhub owner to suspend services in France in protest against new age verification law
Ogres June 4, 2025

Aylo Freesites, the owner of Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn, plans to stop offering adult content to French users on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th…

Head of the Central Election Commission: The electoral process in Latvia can be trusted
Ogres June 4, 2025
Latvia elected to the UN Security Council – A historic step in global politics
Ogres June 3, 2025
VIDEO | Russia’s Crimean bridge blown up, Ukrainian SBU claims responsibility
Ogres June 3, 2025

World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them
June 4, 2025
Pornhub owner to suspend services in France in protest against new age verification law
June 4, 2025
Head of the Central Election Commission: The electoral process in Latvia can be trusted
June 4, 2025
Latvia elected to the UN Security Council – A historic step in global politics
June 3, 2025
VIDEO | Russia’s Crimean bridge blown up, Ukrainian SBU claims responsibility
June 3, 2025
OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
June 3, 2025

Social

World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them
June 4, 2025
Latvia elected to the UN Security Council – A historic step in global politics
June 3, 2025
OECD forecasts weakest economic growth for Latvia among Baltic States this year
June 3, 2025

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in a report published on Tuesday forecasts that Latvia will experience the weakest economic growth…

Following pressure from regulatory authorities, TikTok blocks “unhealthy” hashtag SkinnyTok
June 3, 2025
Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
June 2, 2025

World

Pornhub owner to suspend services in France in protest against new age verification law
Ogres June 4, 2025

Aylo Freesites, the owner of Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn, plans to stop offering adult content to French users on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th…

VIDEO | Russia’s Crimean bridge blown up, Ukrainian SBU claims responsibility
Ogres June 3, 2025

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) carried out its third attack on the Crimean bridge since the start of Russia’s full-scale war in 2022,…

Dutch government on brink of collapse after Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
Ogres June 3, 2025
Trump amplifies another conspiracy theory: Biden was “executed” in 2020
Ogres June 2, 2025
Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
Ogres June 2, 2025

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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

11.10.2021 Ogres

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…

Baltic, Polish defence and foreign ministers meet during Russian-Belarusian military drills

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

Baltic and Polish foreign and defence ministers met on their first joint meeting in Riga on Monday, September 13. On the background of…

Estonia proposes lifting restrictions on «vaccinated island»

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In Estonia, a suggestion has been voiced by the Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to lift epidemiological restrictions in one of the country’s 15…

VK: people are easily swayed by disinformation about Covid-19 because they distrust state administration

08.10.2021 Ogres

The reason why some people in Latvia are easily swayed by disinformation about Covid-19 is the low level of of trust for the…

Thinking about people left in Afghanistan, US soldier ties ribbons around trees

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

A yellow ribbon around neighbourhood trees – that is the way a US war veteran has chosen to commemorate Americans and others left…

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