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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
Rain to subside for the weekend, but broad precipitation zone to cross Latvia again next week
May 30, 2025

Over the weekend, the sky will be partly cloudy. On Saturday, precipitation is expected mainly in the southern part of the country –…

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

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

Latvia elected to the UN Security Council – A historic step in global politics
Ogres June 3, 2025

Latvia has been elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2026–2027, receiving 178 votes. To become a non-permanent member…

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,…

OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
Ogres June 3, 2025
Dutch government on brink of collapse after Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
Ogres June 3, 2025
OECD forecasts weakest economic growth for Latvia among Baltic States this year
Ogres June 3, 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
Dutch government on brink of collapse after Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
June 3, 2025
OECD forecasts weakest economic growth for Latvia among Baltic States this year
June 3, 2025
Following pressure from regulatory authorities, TikTok blocks “unhealthy” hashtag SkinnyTok
June 3, 2025

Social

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
Following pressure from regulatory authorities, TikTok blocks “unhealthy” hashtag SkinnyTok
June 3, 2025

On Monday, the 2nd of June, social media platform TikTok announced that, following a thorough review by lawmakers in Brussels and Paris, it…

Billion-euro questions without answers: politicians call to suspend “Rail Baltica” design works
June 2, 2025
Are municipal elections in Latvia safe? Security service provides its assessment
June 2, 2025

World

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

The Freedom Party (PVV) of Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew from the ruling coalition on Tuesday, the 3rd of June, which will…

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
Eurosceptic Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, election commission says
Ogres June 2, 2025

Latest Posts

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 340 in Latvia, 807 in Lithuania, 474 in Estonia

08.09.202108.09.2021 Ogres

A total of 340 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 280 of the patients were either…

Ireland’s population grows rapidly over 70 years, reaching five million

08.09.202108.09.2021 Ogres

In Ireland, its population is estimated to have surpassed the mark of five million, although 70 years ago there were 2.19 million less…

Latvian army commander: troops deserve bigger wages

08.09.2021 Ogres

Wages of troops of Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) should be increased 10%, because currently the average pay is EUR 950, said NBD…

Wednesday’s Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 459 in Latvia, 854 in Lithuania and 488 in Estonia

08.09.2021 Ogres

A total of 459 new Covid-19 infection cases were registered in Latvia in the last 24 hours, to the morning of Wednesday, September…

NVA: Covid-19 pandemic has not left lasting consequences for Latvia’s labour market

08.09.2021 Ogres

The Covid-19 pandemic has not left any lasting consequences for Latvia’s labour market so far, because the employees that had lost their jobs…

Media: Riga «builders’ case» to see entrepreneur in defendant’s dock

08.09.202108.09.2021 Ogres

In the so-called Riga «builders’ case», where suspicions about fake transactions aimed at reducing tax payments, there has been a new turn. Programme…

WHO establishes Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin

08.09.2021 Ogres

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has opened its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin aimed at improving how Covid-19 strains are…

BNN ANALYSES | Tensions grip Lithuania, but will they trigger rise of nationalists?

08.09.2021 Ogres

Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN Tensions are simmering in Lithuania. The migrant crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, divisions stemming from the rejection for a…

Lithuania to require Covid-19 certificate for intercity train travel

08.09.202108.09.2021 Ogres

In Lithuania, where the novel coronavirus spreads rapidly again, will from next week require the country’s national opportunity pass or the pan-EU Covid-19…

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