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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
Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026

Minister of Transport Atis Švinka (P) will propose supplementing and clarifying the report submitted by Latvia’s national implementer of the Rail Baltica railway…

Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 2026
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 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

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,…

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
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
Ogres January 28, 2026
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
Ogres January 28, 2026

February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
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
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
January 28, 2026
Estonia won’t test couriers for basic knowledge of the state language
January 28, 2026

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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

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

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on the 28th of January that there are red lines that should not be crossed in talks…

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
Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
Ogres January 27, 2026

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Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers

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In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for…

Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns

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Saeima deputy and President of the Auto Association, Andris Kulbergs, expressed grave concerns during the TV24 program “Ziņu TOP”, warning that the Latvian…

How much does the governor of the Bank of Latvia earn? Kazāks’ latest declaration reveals the figures

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Last year, the Governor of the Bank of Latvia, Mārtiņš Kazāks, earned a total income of 221,943 euros, according to his official declaration…

Orbán accuses EU of organizing “repulsive” Pride march

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called the Pride march “repulsive and shameful” and accused the European Union (EU) of helping to organize…

The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions

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As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions,…

Iran: Peace must be guaranteed before new talks

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the US must first rule out the possibility of a new strike, and only then…

Excessive heating prices threaten Riga residents – Minister demands revisions

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The Ministry of Economics (MoE) has requested that AS Rīgas siltums review its planned increase in the district heating tariff, Minister of Economics…

A heatwave approaches Latvia – temperatures to reach up to +30 degrees on Thursday

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On Monday, Latvia’s weather will still be influenced by a cyclone, meaning that during the night, and only in the far eastern regions…

Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary

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Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has said that European Union member states should put more pressure on Hungary over Moldova and Ukraine’s accession…

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