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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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Trump promises more weapons to Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine will receive more weapons, mainly for defense, to help it defend itself from Russian attacks, Reuters…

Opinion | Venta Port – costly silence and a failure without accountability

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Opinion article One of the perhaps least meaningful projects of the Ministry of Transport is coming to an end – Venta Port is…

Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained on Lithuanian-Polish border

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On the 7th of July, Poland temporarily reintroduced border controls and immediately detained an Estonian citizen who was trying to smuggle migrants from…

Rail Baltica – Estonia builds faster and cheaper; Latvia pays more and delays. Why?

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In Estonia, each kilometer of Rail Baltica railway costs less than in Latvia and even below the European average, and construction is progressing…

Dismissed Russian Transport Minister found dead

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Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced that former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead, and it is reported that he committed suicide…

Cooler weather ahead: heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in several regions

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On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas. During the day, precipitation will be less…

Putin dismisses Russian transport minister

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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired Transport Minister Roman Starovoit after the weekend of air traffic disruptions, Politico reports. The Kremlin has not…

Avens requests criminal proceedings against Foreign Minister Braže for defamation

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Russian-Latvian dual citizen and billionaire Pjotrs Avens has requested that the State Police initiate criminal proceedings against Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (New Unity)…

Local buses start operating between Latvia and Estonia

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After several years of bureaucratic coordination between the two countries, cross-border bus routes have started running between the cities of southern Estonia and…

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