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Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
September 16, 2026
LSA warns: unilateral grain transit restrictions will not stop Russian exports – the question is who will pay for the decision
September 14, 2026
40% of cargo, millions of euros and a thousand jobs – Liepāja SEZ warns of consequences if transit ban is adopted
September 8, 2026

If cargo traffic towards the east were completely halted, total cargo turnover at the Port of Liepāja would fall by around 40%, representatives…

Rain continues in Latvia, monthly precipitation norm already exceeded in many areas
September 7, 2026
Scammers never rest! Relatives of Latvians missing in Nepal targeted by fraudsters
September 2, 2026

Politics

BNN IN FOCS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
September 18, 2026
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
September 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
September 16, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
September 14, 2026

Business

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   September 17, 2026

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

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airBaltic owes money to thousands – up to 25,000 creditors, largest claim at 66.5 million dollars
By Ogres   September 14, 2026
Transit ban could cost hundreds of millions – stevedoring companies urge Saeima not to rush
By Ogres   September 9, 2026
Latvian ports are not refusing to accept domestic grain
By Ogres   September 8, 2026
Estonia puts Omniva up for sale – auction starting price set at 52 million euros
By Ogres   September 4, 2026

Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
Ogres September 22, 2026

An increasing number of Estonian real estate development companies are operating in the Latvian market because land in Riga is significantly cheaper and…

While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
Ogres September 22, 2026

Opinion article While the United States is looking for opportunities to buy cheaper fertilisers from Belarus and protect the interests of its farmers,…

Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
Ogres September 22, 2026
Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
Ogres September 22, 2026
Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026

Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
September 22, 2026
While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
September 22, 2026
Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
September 22, 2026
Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
September 22, 2026
Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
September 21, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS| Political party review: National Alliance – from a “core electorate” to a fight for its own niche
September 21, 2026

Social

While the US seeks economic opportunities in Belarus, Latvia risks losing its place on the transit map
September 22, 2026
Two precipitation zones approaching Latvia, bringing rain and thunderstorms
September 22, 2026
More than 10,000 signatures collected to reduce number of Saeima MPs
September 21, 2026

More than 10,000 Latvian residents have signed an initiative on the ManaBalss.lv platform calling for the number of Saeima MPs to be reduced…

Autumn weather to persist in Latvia; monthly rainfall norm already exceeded in many areas
September 21, 2026
How did data on 1.2 million people leak from CSDD? Investigation reveals multiple failures
September 18, 2026

World

Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
Ogres September 22, 2026

An increasing number of Estonian real estate development companies are operating in the Latvian market because land in Riga is significantly cheaper and…

Trump plans to purchase fertilizers from Belarus
Ogres September 22, 2026

Amid an ongoing trade war with Canada, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is working on an agreement to purchase fertilizers…

Merz acknowledges party’s defeat in state elections; will not step down
Ogres September 21, 2026
French far-right criticizes Russia
Ogres September 21, 2026
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Ogres September 21, 2026

Latest Posts

US halts ammunition supplies to Estonia until Iran conflict ends

21.04.202601.05.2026 Ogres

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced on the 20th of April that the US has halted ammunition supplies to Estonia at least until…

Israeli soldier desecrates Jesus statue; Tel Aviv’s relations with Europe soar

21.04.202621.04.2026 Ogres

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has slammed his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski for making reckless statements about the destruction of a Christian symbol…

Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes

21.04.202621.04.2026 Ogres

Due to long-standing issues that have remained unresolved for years, residents of Riga overpaid millions of euros for heating energy in the previous…

After sunny days, a cyclone is coming: rain and strong winds to reach Latvia

21.04.202621.04.2026 Ogres

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the sky will have variable cloud cover, with clearer conditions more frequent at night, according to the Latvian Environment,…

Opinion: Ban on Belarusian fertilizer transit fuels Russia’s war treasury

20.04.202620.04.2026 Ogres

Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa The European Union’s ban on the transit of Belarusian potash fertilizers through Europe is generating at least half…

Hungary’s votes counted; Magyar majority grows stronger

20.04.202620.04.2026 Ogres

After all the votes cast in Hungary’s parliamentary elections were counted, Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar’s Tisza party has gained three more seats in…

Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President

20.04.202620.04.2026 Ogres

Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…

US seizes Iranian cargo ship; world watches ceasefire with concern

20.04.202621.04.2026 Ogres

On the 20th of April, concerns grew about the fate of the US-Iran truce – the Americans seized an Iranian cargo ship that…

Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ

20.04.202621.04.2026 Ogres

Migration has become a key issue in the second half of Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas’ term, and his statements about a “critical mass”…

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