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Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 2026
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026

The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…

Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026
New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026

Politics

Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
January 19, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again
January 15, 2026
Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result
January 15, 2026
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026

Business

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026
Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026

GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
Ogres January 20, 2026

Last year, disruptions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Latvian airspace were recorded 1,276 times, representing an increase of 55.6% compared with…

Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Ogres January 20, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
Ogres January 19, 2026
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Ogres January 19, 2026

GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
January 20, 2026
Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
January 20, 2026
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026

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GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
January 20, 2026
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026

Last year, the Children’s Protection Centre (BAC) reviewed 1,741 submissions from individuals and legal entities regarding possible violations of children’s rights, which is…

Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026

World

Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Ogres January 20, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026

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Ancient dinosaur fossil discovered in China

22.12.2021 Ogres

In China, there has been found an ancient dinosaur egg with a bird-like dinosaur embryo in a very good condition, British public broadcaster…

Expert: it would be a good idea for Latvia’s half-empty sea ports to take over Belaruskali freight

22.12.202122.12.2021 Ogres

Opinion piece. It would be very economically beneficial for Latvia’s half-empty sea ports to take over Belaruskali freight from Lithuania. It would prove…

European Commission permits Latvia to invest in airBaltic’s base capital

22.12.2021 Ogres

On 21 December the European Commission permitted Latvia’s government to invest EUR 45 million into the country’s national airBaltic airline’s capital, as confirmed…

Latest Covid-19 cases in Baltics. 748 in Latvia, 1 655 in Lithuania, 725 in Estonia

22.12.2021 Ogres

A total of 748 new Covid-19 infection cases were found in Latvia in the last 24 hours. 389 of the patients were either…

Latvia’s president unhappy with government’s decision to lift restrictions for the holiday

22.12.2021 Ogres

Latvia’s President Egils Levits is unhappy with the government’s decision to lift certain Covid-19 restrictions for the upcoming holiday, letting residents to gather…

Latvian government permits bars and entertainment venues to work on New Year’s night

22.12.202122.12.2021 Ogres

Latvia, like Estonia, will lift the restrictions imposed on open hours for service providers and events for New Year’s night, as confirmed by…

Epidemiologist says Omicron could cause an unprecedented workload for hospitals in Latvia

22.12.2021 Ogres

Even if Latvia adopts restrictions akin to a severe quarantine, ensures a 40% drop in contacts between non-vaccinated residents and a 30% drop…

Travel in EU: Nine-month acceptance period adopted for digital Covid certificate

22.12.202122.12.2021 Ogres

The European Commission has adopted rules relating to the EU digital Covid certificate, establishing a binding acceptance period of 9 months (precisely 270…

Lithuania sets seven-month deadline for its Covid opportunity pass

22.12.202122.12.2021 Ogres

Unless a person is both vaccinated and has recovered from Covid-19, his or her Covid-19 certificate – opportunity pass – in Lithuania will…

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