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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
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
Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
January 19, 2026

Business

The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…

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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
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
Ogres January 28, 2026

The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday supported, at first reading in parliament, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved…

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
Ogres 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…

Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
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

Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
January 28, 2026
Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
January 27, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
January 27, 2026

Social

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
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
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
January 27, 2026

The current geopolitical situation is creating the most favourable conditions for a possible act of aggression by Russia and Belarus against the Baltic…

Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills
January 27, 2026
Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
January 26, 2026

World

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

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters that he will not back down from his criticism of the world’s unchallenged superpowers during…

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

A woman in Estonia has learned firsthand that not all popular social media “challenges” should be tried at home, writes ERR News. Videos…

Meta to test paid versions of its social networks
Ogres January 27, 2026
NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
Ogres January 27, 2026
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026

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“VATS” Ltd. invites bidders to participate in an electronic auction

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“VATS” Ltd. is organizing an electronic auction of its fixed assets, offering a bundle of items that includes the company’s movable property, such…

“Not even capable of defeating Ukraine” – Orbán questions Russia’s ability to attack NATO

10.06.202513.06.2025 Ogres

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has questioned Russia’s ability to attack NATO countries because it “is not even capable of defeating Ukraine,” he…

Latest data from State Employment Agency: what’s changing in Latvia’s labour market right now?

10.06.202512.06.2025 Ogres

At the end of May 2025, the registered unemployment rate in Latvia stood at 4.9% of the economically active population, which is a…

Warm weather set to return! Temperatures to rise to +24°C over the weekend

10.06.202510.06.2025 Ogres

On Tuesday, expect variable cloud cover, with cloudier skies overnight in Vidzeme. In Vidzeme, there will be occasional showers overnight, while the rest…

Latvian researcher criticizes vote counting in municipal elections, warns of errors, urges CVK to recount results

09.06.202509.06.2025 Ogres

The way “for” and “against” markings on ballots were counted during the 2025 municipal elections was deeply flawed and unacceptable, and errors cannot…

NATO needs a 400% increase in air and missile defence, Rutte to urge

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will say in London on Monday, the 9th of June, that the military alliance needs a 400% increase…

Latvia’s 2025 municipal election results have been officially confirmed

09.06.202509.06.2025 Ogres

All municipal election commissions have notified the Central Election Commission (CVK) that the results of the 2025 municipal elections have been confirmed, CVK…

Municipal election failure: no inquiry yet launched into system collapse – “Still gathering information”

09.06.202510.06.2025 Ogres

An internal inquiry into the vote-counting mishap has not yet been launched, as all necessary and available information about the incident must first…

Riga mayoral candidate: The only red line is against corruption

09.06.202510.06.2025 Ogres

Among the four political parties representing the Latvian electorate that have entered the Riga City Council — Progressives, National Alliance (NA), New Unity…

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