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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…

February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Ogres 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,…

“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
Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Ogres January 28, 2026

Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
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
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026

Social

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
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026

At present, a Russian military threat to NATO in the coming years is unlikely, although much will depend on developments in Ukraine this…

Weather forecast for Latvia: snow retreats, but frost intensifies to –25°C
January 28, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
January 27, 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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Parents in Europe push for limited access to social networks

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It is expected that it will soon be more difficult for European teenagers to access social media content, and the European Union institutions…

Musk announces the founding of a party

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US billionaire Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party, following his loud departure from Donald Trump, Politico reports. Musk,…

Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year

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Given the current level of funding and the need for austerity, residents will not experience improvements in the healthcare sector next year, according…

Israel strikes Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen

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Israel said it had carried out strikes on three ports and a power plant in parts of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, the…

Weather changes this week: from +25 degrees to heavy rain and wind

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On Monday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, although brief clear spells may still occur in some places during the first half of…

BNN IN FOCUS | State budget under the pressure: will bureaucracy be cut or taxes increased?

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The Ministry of Health will give up health insurance policies for employees, the Ministry of Economics plans to lay off 40 employees, and…

Macron: Lawmakers should spend two nights with the wolves

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French President Emmanuel Macron has taken advantage of the European Union’s relatively liberal provisions for the protection of predators and announced that a…

No hope yet for the oncology centre – funding for reconstruction still stalled

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The issue of funding for the reconstruction of the Latvian Oncology Centre (LOC) at Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) remains stalled, said…

Russia officially recognizes the Taliban regime

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Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban regime, which the Afghan Foreign Minister called a courageous decision, BBC reports….

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