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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

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
Bulgarian President resigns; rumors of new party launch arise
January 20, 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,…

February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Ogres January 29, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
Ogres January 29, 2026
US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
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
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
January 29, 2026
Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
January 28, 2026

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

At present, no special additional security measures are necessary in the country, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists on Wednesday. Commenting on…

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Weather forecast for Latvia: snow retreats, but frost intensifies to –25°C
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…

US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
Ogres January 29, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that active work is underway to resolve the issue of the territorial ownership of the…

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
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Ogres January 28, 2026

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Chatbot’s antisemitic remarks prompt EU to consider tougher rules

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Antisemitic remarks made by Grok, a chatbot from billionaire Elon Musk’s startup xAI, are prompting European lawmakers to take a tougher approach to…

Significant growth in Ventspils Port – oil product transshipment increases by 66.5%

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The volume of oil products handled at the Port of Ventspils has increased by 66.5%. Half of all cargo and the largest year-on-year…

Nearly 900 million euros – Latvia’s total support for Ukraine so far

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Latvia has provided more than €890 million in various forms of support to Ukraine to date, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (Union of…

Russia launched another heavy attack on Kyiv

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The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been hit by drones again, killing two people and wounding 13, and the entire city is in flames,…

Opinion | Ķirsis urges a culture of learning from mistakes in public administration — but where is the accountability for costly failures?

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Opinion article Riga’s Deputy Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis stated in the TV program “Preses klubs” that fear of making mistakes dominates Latvia’s public administration,…

Rainy and windy – weekend weather forecast for Latvia

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On Thursday, the weather will be mostly cloudy. Rain is expected across much of the country, with heavy downpours likely in the eastern…

Initiative to reduce VAT on food gains broad support in Estonia

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More than 50,000 citizens have already signed a public initiative calling for a reduction in value-added tax on food products to 10 percent,…

Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now

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President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) have agreed not to comment on the state budget drafting process until mid-August,…

Chatbot from Musk’s company spreads antisemitic messages

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US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s startup xAI has said it is working to remove antisemitic posts posted by its chatbot Grok, the BBC…

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