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Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
February 5, 2026
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026

The coalition has reached a conceptual agreement on two main approaches through which the state could provide support to residents and businesses in…

“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
January 30, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
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

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
Ogres February 6, 2026

On Thursday, the 5th of February, the Saeima adopted a statement reaffirming Latvia’s commitment to strengthening and deepening cooperation with the United States…

Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
Ogres February 6, 2026

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has once again faced accusations that he has not severed ties with his agricultural company; he promised to…

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
Ogres February 5, 2026
Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026
Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
February 6, 2026
ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
February 5, 2026
Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026

The State Police of Latvia have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the latest materials published last week in the case of convicted U.S. sex…

Anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia planned within two years
February 5, 2026
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
February 4, 2026

World

Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
Ogres February 6, 2026

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has once again faced accusations that he has not severed ties with his agricultural company; he promised to…

Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026

Police in Lithuania’s second largest city have detained a suspect after shots were fired at public transport on two consecutive evenings. The shots…

Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026
EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
Ogres February 5, 2026
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Ogres February 4, 2026

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she had handed over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during a meeting…

From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices

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The largest ministerial offices in the Latvian government belong to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity),…

Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend

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Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage

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Russian authorities have given British diplomat Danae Dholakia two weeks to leave the country and have accused her of espionage, reports Politico. The…

Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration

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Investors’ concerns are linked to the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration, Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) board member and Nasdaq Riga CEO…

Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits

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Rome has joined other European capitals in significantly reducing the speed limit in the city in an effort to reduce accidents and air…

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Arnis Paršovs, a cybersecurity researcher at the University of Tartu, has pointed out that while fraud victims are often blamed for their carelessness,…

Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again

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A majority of members of the Saeima on Thursday rejected an opposition motion calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…

Trump blames Zelensky, not Putin, for delaying peace talks

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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, rather than Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who is hindering…

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