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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

Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
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

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

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

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
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
Ogres January 29, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
Ogres January 29, 2026

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
January 30, 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
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026

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Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
January 29, 2026
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
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,…

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

World

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

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…

Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
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

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Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

Latvia allocated approximately 0.3% of GDP to Ukraine’s military support last year

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

Latvia spent approximately 0.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on military support for Ukraine last year, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže told journalists…

Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

After four members of the youth wing of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party were beaten, the prime minister condemned what…

The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

The Rail Baltica bridge pillar driven into the River Daugava will be conserved this year, while its “deconservation” is most likely to take…

The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia

08.01.202608.01.2026 Ogres

The United States Senate has confirmed Melissa Argyros as the new US ambassador to Latvia, according to information published on the Senate’s website….

Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes

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Russian strikes have left the southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia almost completely without electricity, the BBC reports. Russia has recently stepped up…

Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment

08.01.202608.01.2026 Ogres

Latvia needs a comprehensive overhaul of its disability system, Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (Union of Greens and Farmers) said in an interview on…

Meteorologists warn in Latvia: drifting snow, poor visibility and slippery roads

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On Thursday, the 8th of January, and Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the…

French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference

07.01.202607.01.2026 Ogres

The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…

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