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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
How much does the governor of the Bank of Latvia earn? Kazāks’ latest declaration reveals the figures
June 30, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025

As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions,…

Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025
“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025

Politics

Macron speaks with Putin; stresses support for Ukraine
July 2, 2025
Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
June 30, 2025
BNN IN FOCUS | Why do voters support mayors accused of fraud or disgraced in office?
June 27, 2025
BNN Interview | Hosams Abu Meri: Why waiting times remain long and how to treat Latvia smarter
June 26, 2025
Rinkēvičs: No consensus yet on when Ukraine could be invited to join NATO
June 26, 2025

Business

The state promised but didn’t deliver – “Lux Express” considers legal action over half a million euros
By Ogres   June 27, 2025

International passenger carrier Lux Express is considering taking legal action against the state in connection with compensation for transporting passengers eligible for fare…

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Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
By Ogres   June 20, 2025
BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
“Rail Baltica” Is Becoming More Expensive, but Latvia Aims to Optimize – Švinka Promises Practical Progress
By Ogres   June 18, 2025
Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments
By Ogres   June 17, 2025

Latvia among EU countries with the highest unemployment rates
Ogres July 2, 2025

In May, Latvia recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9%, exceeding the average in both the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according to…

Trump: Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire terms
Ogres July 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, writes “Politico”. Trump wrote…

Macron speaks with Putin; stresses support for Ukraine
Ogres July 2, 2025
Temperatures to reach up to +31 degree on Wednesday and Thursday
Ogres July 2, 2025
Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Latvia among EU countries with the highest unemployment rates
July 2, 2025
Trump: Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire terms
July 2, 2025
Macron speaks with Putin; stresses support for Ukraine
July 2, 2025
Temperatures to reach up to +31 degree on Wednesday and Thursday
July 2, 2025
Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
July 1, 2025
Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025

Social

Latvia among EU countries with the highest unemployment rates
July 2, 2025
Temperatures to reach up to +31 degree on Wednesday and Thursday
July 2, 2025
Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
July 1, 2025

The Riga City Council has pledged to find solutions in cooperation with the Ministry of Economics (EM) to mitigate the rise in heating…

France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025

World

Trump: Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire terms
Ogres July 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, writes “Politico”. Trump wrote…

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania
Ogres July 1, 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that temporary border controls will be introduced on the country’s borders with Germany and Lithuania from…

Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 2025
Sabutis: Lithuania and Turkey discuss new multimodal transport links
Ogres July 1, 2025
Low water level on Germany’s largest river disrupts freight transport
Ogres June 30, 2025

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Latvian government greenlights remuneration reformation plan in state administration

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

To retain workers and improve the general work environment in state administration, Latvia’s government has greenlit the plan to increase wages, BNN was…

Cybersecurity body in Lithuania finds Chinese smartphone equipped with censorship

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

Lithuanian cybersecurity body has deemed Xiaomi smart phones unadvisable for use alleging that they contain a function able to censor phrases the Chinese…

PHOTO: students protest outside Saeima to let non-vaccinated students study alongside vaccinated students

08.10.202108.10.2021 Ogres

On 30 September a little more than 20 people gathered outside the Saeima building for «silent protest», urging the parliament to let non-vaccinated…

Finnish research: Family screentime can obstruct development of language skills

08.10.2021 Ogres

Long time spent in front of the screens of electronic devices by parents and toddlers can obstruct language learning and verbal expression, according…

Estonian «vaccinated island» has to vaccinate little more to see restrictions lifted

08.10.2021 Ogres

The government of Estonia has postponed the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in the Hiiumaa County with the highest vaccination rate until October. Although…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 1 208 in Latvia, 1 806 in Lithuania, 789 in Estonia

08.10.2021 Ogres

A total of 1 208 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 991 of the patients were…

As Vilnius heating season starts, price increase by 50-60% expected

07.10.202107.10.2021 Ogres

Vilnius municipality and the energy market regulator warn population that prices for central heating in the Lithuanian capital city are expected to surge…

Decriminalization of use of narcotics: yay or nay?

07.10.2021 Ogres

Expansion of medical and social services for persons suffering from addiction to narcotics should be one the main priorities for the near future,…

US attempts to stem migrant influx with border agents on horseback

07.10.202107.10.2021 Ogres

The US faces an influx of several thousand migrants on country’s border with Mexico. Seeking to push back the flow people border agents…

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