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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

Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
Ogres June 2, 2025

The Supreme Court (SC) plenary, after evaluating the results of an internal inquiry, has found no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Juris Stukāns,…

Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
Ogres June 2, 2025

On Sunday, the 1st of June, Egypt announced plans to build a desert city, which will divert about 7% of the Nile’s water…

German army needs up to 260 000 active soldiers to meet growing military needs
Ogres May 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | “Every decision has a name and a surname” – Who should be held accountable for the airBaltic funds?
Ogres May 30, 2025
Revised data shows Estonia’s economic growth yet to be seen
Ogres May 30, 2025

Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
June 2, 2025
Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
June 2, 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

Social

Supreme Court plenary finds no grounds to dismiss Prosecutor General Stukāns
June 2, 2025
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

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3% compared with the same period…

Ministers’ salaries in Latvia increase by nearly 92 000 euros over the year
May 30, 2025
Wave of complaints over school catering procurement in Riga – municipality relies on lottery and transparency claims
May 30, 2025

World

Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
Ogres June 2, 2025

On Sunday, the 1st of June, Egypt announced plans to build a desert city, which will divert about 7% of the Nile’s water…

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
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

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After Russian parliamentary election, United Russia claims another majority

08.10.2021 Ogres

The Russian State Duma election took place over the weekend, after which the United Russia party, which is a supported of Russian President…

Price rise for app cabs noticed in Estonia

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

In Estonia, a considerable rise in the costs of smartphone app-based taxi rides has been noticed by passengers. Bolt, a leading ride-sharing app…

Companies: Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is safe to use on children aged 5 to 11 years

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech released a statement on Monday, 20 September, that the Covid-19 vaccine developed by them is safe to be…

Viewing of digital criminal case involving notorious Latvian politicians continues

08.10.2021 Ogres

The Court of Economic Affairs continues interviewing witnesses in the second digital criminal case. Ex-politicians Andris Šķēle and Ainārs Šlesers, former SIA Tet…

Latvian MP says banks are presuming potential clients guilty after watchdog reform

08.10.2021 Ogres

In Latvia, every citizen and permanent resident has to have the right to open a bank account, otherwise one of a person’s democratic…

Compulsory vaccination for select professions and other changes announced by Latvia’s government

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

On Tuesday, 28 September, Latvia’s government passed new regulations for Covid-19 containment. These new regulations will replace the existing epidemiological rules and regulations….

India sets one-day vaccination record with 20 million doses administered

08.10.2021 Ogres

In India, where the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus was first registered and where 33 million people have been infected with Covid-19…

Notorious Latvian politician Šlesers’ debt before Latvia measured in hundreds of thousands

08.10.2021 Ogres

Notorious politician and businessman Ainārs Šlesers is making his return to politics. However, it seems he has unpaid debts worth more than EUR…

Latvia had most vacant jobs among Baltic states in Q2

08.10.2021 Ogres

In Latvia, in the end of the second quarter of 2021, there were 25.5 thousand vacancies, or 2.6%, compared to 1.9% in Lithuania…

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