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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
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 2026

On Friday, mostly cloudy weather is expected across Latvia, but without precipitation. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow, with gusts reaching…

Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026
“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026

Politics

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
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again
January 15, 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

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…

Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills
Ogres January 27, 2026

Since the beginning of the year, foreigners working in the service sector in Lithuania have been required to have basic knowledge of the…

NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
Ogres January 27, 2026
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
Ogres January 27, 2026
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
January 27, 2026
Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills
January 27, 2026
NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
January 27, 2026
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
January 26, 2026
Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices
January 26, 2026

Social

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
Latvia’s Prime Minister to attend the Milan Winter Olympics with three accompanying staff members
January 26, 2026

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) plans to attend the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games together with three accompanying staff members from her…

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026

World

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…

NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
Ogres January 27, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the 26th of January rejected calls from some leading European politicians to create a separate European army,…

Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026
Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices
Ogres January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026

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Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers

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Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has fined telecommunications company Tet 14 000 euros for failing to provide mandatory contract summaries to customers before…

Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence

23.05.202523.05.2025 Ogres

The Latvian Parliament is seeking clarity regarding the situation at the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly the repeated and unexplained absences of Ombudsman Juris Jansons….

Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

23.05.202524.05.2025 Ogres

Denmark will have the highest retirement age in Europe after the Danish Parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 by…

Russia closes Moscow airports for third night in a row due to Ukrainian drone strikes

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Russian authorities have been forced to close airports in Moscow due to a series of drone strikes carried out by Ukraine overnight, Russian…

Thunderstorms and +17°C – late May brings continued weather fluctuations

23.05.202524.05.2025 Ogres

Friday will bring cloudy skies across Latvia, with some clearing expected in the west during the day. Rain is forecast for most of…

Nike to raise prices for sports shoes and clothing in the US

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Nike is set to raise prices on its athletic footwear and apparel in the US from the 1st of June, a few weeks…

Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections

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On Thursday, the Saeima approved amendments to the Saeima Election Law in the second reading. Among other changes, the amendments stipulate that from…

Lithuanian minister Sabutis puts forward a Ukraine transport support fund

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Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis, at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany, emphasized the need to enhance…

“Kālija Parks” prepares for auction – Russian cargo has blocked Ventspils terminal for four years

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More than 18 000 tonnes of potassium fertilizer belonging to the Russian company Uralkali have been abandoned at the Ventspils port for four…

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