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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
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026

On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy and no precipitation is expected. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow. Night-time air temperatures…

“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 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

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

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
Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
Ogres January 26, 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
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
January 26, 2026
Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices
January 26, 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

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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

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

Millions of Americans are trying to get settled in their homes or go to help neighbors as bitter cold, snowstorms and freezing rain…

Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices
Ogres January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

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Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing an action plan for Rail Baltica

20.05.202526.05.2025 Ogres

A working group has been established by order of the Minister of Transport and Communications, Eugenijus Sabutis, to coordinate the implementation of the…

Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing an action plan for Rail Baltica

20.05.202521.05.2025 Ogres

A working group has been established by order of the Minister of Transport and Communications, Eugenijus Sabutis, to coordinate the implementation of the…

Long-debated bridge to Sicily: work could start in the coming months

20.05.202520.05.2025 Ogres

Work is expected to start in the summer on a giant bridge linking the Italian mainland with the island of Sicily, Infrastructure Minister…

WHO countries adopt landmark global pandemic treaty

20.05.202520.05.2025 Ogres

After three years of negotiations, members of the World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO) adopted a landmark agreement in Geneva…

With warmer weather, attempts to illegally cross Latvia–Belarus border are increasin

20.05.202521.05.2025 Ogres

On Monday, 84 people attempted to illegally cross the Latvia–Belarus border, bringing the total number of individuals prevented from crossing the border this…

Israel allows humanitarian aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade, UN calls it a “drop in the ocean”

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Israel announced that after an 11-week blockade it had allowed the Israeli military organisation Cogat to allow five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid,…

Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks “immediately”, Trump says, but Kremlin offers no timeframe

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Donald Trump said after talks with President Vladimir Putin on Monday, the 19th of May, that Russia and Ukraine would immediately start talks…

EU leaders relieved after centrist Dan wins Romanian presidential election

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Romania’s European allies on Sunday, the 18th of May, welcomed the victory of centrist Nicusor Dan in Romania’s presidential election over Eurosceptic and…

EC forecasts weakest economic growth in the Baltics for Latvia this year

19.05.202520.05.2025 Ogres

The European Commission (EC) forecasts that Latvia will experience the weakest economic growth among the Baltic states this year. According to the EC’s…

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