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Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026

Construction of the first phase of the Rail Baltica railway project could be delayed by three to five years, Māris Dzelme, Chairman of…

Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026
Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026

Politics

Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
January 22, 2026

Business

Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026

A compromise with trade unions on amendments to the Labour Law must be found, and negotiations should not be suspended once again, Latvian…

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The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026
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

Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
Ogres January 30, 2026

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned amendments to the Education Law to the Saeima for reconsideration, which would significantly restrict access to…

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
Ogres January 30, 2026
Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026
Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
Ogres January 29, 2026

Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
January 29, 2026
Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
January 29, 2026
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026

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Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
January 29, 2026
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026

Latvia is currently not considering a scenario of raising taxes, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said on Thursday in an interview with…

February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
January 28, 2026

World

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Europe had found self-respect in standing up for a world based on rules and called…

Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
Ogres January 29, 2026
US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
Ogres January 29, 2026
Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Ogres January 28, 2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that critics say will weaken the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies, prompting protests in…

Downpours, thunderstorms, and fog – a week of changing weather continues in Latvia

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On Wednesday, the skies will be mostly cloudy, with only occasional glimpses of sunshine. The day will be rainy—heavy downpours and thunderstorms are…

New rules for driving school instructors in Latvia – stricter requirements and consequences

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On Tuesday, the Latvian Government approved a draft regulation prepared by the Ministry of Transport that would suspend the licenses of driving instructors…

Pro-Russian parties unite in Moldova

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Four pro-Russian parties in Moldova have announced a merger in a bid to win parliamentary elections and defeat the current pro-European government, Reuters…

Latvia will withhold funding from IShowSpeed if he visits Russia

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Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis announced on the platform “X” that Latvia will not pay 30,000 euros to the popular streamer “IShowSpeed” if…

EU battles with France over packaging labeling

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Brussels bureaucrats are known for their tough stance on single market issues, and even a progressive approach to environmentally friendly waste sorting does…

The arbitrary nature of EU sanctions: when the rule of law falls victim to political expediency

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The article was written by Thierry Marembert and Aaron Bass, lawyers In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the 11th of September,…

President of the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia: The Government is imitating action, but not saving

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Latvian politicians and society as a whole must understand that one can only live within the means of what is earned, and therefore…

Person detained in Ukraine over bomb threat emails sent to educational institutions in Latvia

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Last week, a person was detained in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine, in connection with terrorism threats and the mass distribution of false…

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