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235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
July 1, 2025
The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
June 30, 2025
Riga has a new mayor – Viesturs Kleinbergs
June 27, 2025

On Friday, the 27 of June, Viesturs Kleinbergs, a representative of the Progressive party, was elected as the new Chairman of the Riga…

“A state cannot be secure if society is weakened” – LBAS letter to the government
June 26, 2025
“Riga’s residents gave us a second chance – if we betray them, there won’t be a third,” Kleinbergs warns
June 26, 2025

Politics

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
Russia carried out one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine
June 25, 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

Temperatures to reach up to +31 degree on Wednesday and Thursday
Ogres July 2, 2025

Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be the warmest days of the week, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. On…

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…

Heating bills to rise in Riga – city council criticises “Latvenergo” and seeks to take control
Ogres July 1, 2025
Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
Ogres July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Ogres July 1, 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
Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
July 1, 2025
Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
July 1, 2025
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025

Social

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
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
July 1, 2025

Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is reaching out to scientists who could be affected by the reforms of the US President Donald Trump administration and…

Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
July 1, 2025
Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
June 30, 2025

World

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

Four employees of a satirical magazine have been detained in Turkey for allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a cartoon, the British broadcaster…

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
Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers
Ogres June 30, 2025

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Opinions on compulsory Covid-19 vaccination divide in Latvia’s parliament

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40.36% of Latvia’s residents have completed their vaccination course. The goal is much higher than that and politicians are looking for solutions. One…

Ukraine and US outline defence partnership in strategic deal

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Ukrainian and American defence ministers have signed a bilateral framework agreement committing to develop a close partnership in the area of defence as…

Estonia’s President-elect believes society is divided, but education can help

08.09.202108.09.2021 Ogres

Alar Karis, the Estonian President-elect, has voiced his views about the state of unity of the Estonian nation and its prospects in the…

Moscow reports losing Emergencies Minister in tragic accident

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In Russian Arctic, the country’s Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev, has died during training, Russian state news agency TASS reports. The Russian Emergencies Ministry…

Estonia seeks Janssen vaccine from other countries as little proportion delivered

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Estonia plans to ask other EU countries for the single-dose Covid-19 vaccine as it has received a little proportion of the 300 000…

Pulp mill planners in Estonia willing to pay small municipality EUR 125 000 per year

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In north-east Estonia, a small local government has been pledged EUR 125 000 per year so that a pulp mill would be built…

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

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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…

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