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“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
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026

The main reason for staff shortages in the State Police (VP) is no longer salaries, but rather shortcomings in human resources management and…

Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 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

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…

Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
Ogres January 29, 2026

Estonia, citing security risks, has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits, as well as companies owned by them,…

“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
Ogres January 29, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
Ogres January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Ogres January 29, 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
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026
Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
January 29, 2026

Social

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
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026

Although brief thaws may occur at times in February, the month as a whole is expected to be several degrees colder than usual,…

SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
January 28, 2026
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026

World

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

Lithuanian officials have reportedly asked the European Union for financial assistance and called for political pressure on Belarus to reduce the volume of…

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
Estonia won’t test couriers for basic knowledge of the state language
Ogres January 28, 2026

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“IShowSpeed” event draws attention of Riga Police – administrative violation proceedings initiated

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The Riga City Municipal Police has initiated administrative violation proceedings in connection with an event that took place on the 15th of July…

Poland’s fight against migration: how border controls work

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Forty years after the establishment of the Schengen area, some European countries are re-imposing border controls to curb illegal migration; however, experts say…

Mayor of Ogre Egils Helmanis injured during shelling in Ukraine

16.07.202516.07.2025 Ogres

Last night, Egils Helmanis (National Alliance), Mayor of Ogre Municipality, was injured during shelling in Ukraine, the municipality’s Head of Communications, Patriks Grīva,…

Without pay increases, Latvia’s healthcare sector faces collapse, warns Medical Trade Union

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The Board of the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) will call on the Ministry of Health (MoH) to enter…

NEPLP loses court case over TV Rain decision

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The Administrative Regional Court has annulled the decision of Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) to revoke the broadcasting license of the…

French PM seeks holiday cuts to patch up budget

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French Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of an austerity plan for the 2026 budget, saying it…

Thunderstorms and wind – weather to become more unsettled in the latter half of the week

16.07.202516.07.2025 Ogres

On Wednesday, skies will be partly cloudy, and thunderclouds are expected to form in some areas. These will bring heavy downpours to parts…

Latvia plans to introduce gender quotas in company boards

15.07.202515.07.2025 Ogres

Today, the Latvian government has once again approved a draft law aimed at requiring gender balance in the management of certain large companies….

Kallas calls for better humanitarian aid for Gaza

15.07.202515.07.2025 Ogres

EU governments want assurances that Israel is respecting the terms of the agreement, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said that…

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