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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
“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026

The wealthiest institutions in Latvia’s public administration are the Ministries of Health, Economics, Agriculture and Finance, while the least well-funded are the Ministries…

Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 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

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
Ogres January 26, 2026

Security risks posed by Russia in Europe are increasing significantly, the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) concludes in its 2025 activity report published on…

Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 25th of January that the US security guarantee document is fully prepared and Kyiv is waiting…

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
Ogres January 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
Ogres January 23, 2026

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
January 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026
Belgian football fans sent to prison in Kazakhstan for Borat appearance
January 23, 2026

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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
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
January 23, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate (ATD), Transport Minister Atis Švinka (Progressives) announced on X…

Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
January 23, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026

World

Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 25th of January that the US security guarantee document is fully prepared and Kyiv is waiting…

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “man in a desperate position,” Reuters reports. Orbán also…

Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
Ogres January 23, 2026
Belgian football fans sent to prison in Kazakhstan for Borat appearance
Ogres January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

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Shortly after US President Donald Trump repeatedly advised children to lay off dolls and imposed tariffs on toys made in China and elsewhere,…

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet had decided on an “intensive operation” to destroy Hamas and rescue remaining hostages, and that Gaza’s…

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In March, the state-owned company Latvijas dzelzceļš (Latvian Railways) warned the Ministry of Transport that, due to safety concerns, electric train operations may…

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