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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
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 2026

In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…

Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 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

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

The US has unveiled plans to rebuild the devastated Gaza Strip at the World Economic Forum in Davos, showcasing a series of impressive…

BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
Ogres January 23, 2026
Belgian football fans sent to prison in Kazakhstan for Borat appearance
Ogres January 23, 2026
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
Ogres January 23, 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
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
January 23, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026

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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 Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
January 23, 2026

The new edition of Latvia’s Red Book includes 75% of the species that were already listed as protected in the second edition, published…

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
January 22, 2026

World

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

The US has unveiled plans to rebuild the devastated Gaza Strip at the World Economic Forum in Davos, showcasing a series of impressive…

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
Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026

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We are not ready for X Hour – capital’s shelters still inadequate

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Despite ongoing mobilization efforts, the civil protection plans for the capital are still insufficiently prepared – at this point, “we are more unprepared…

600 million? Unofficial LMT and Tet buyout price revealed – government remains silent

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The estimated value of the buyout deal for the telecommunications companies Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) and Tet may reach approximately 550–600 million euros,…

Top US officials in group chat reveal military plans to journalist

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Top Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, revealed secret military plans…

Trump complains about a portrait of him but gets a new one from Putin

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US President Donald Trump has received a new portrait from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, which has not been publicly displayed, while Trump…

Rain expected until Thursday, but the weekend promises spring-like warmth

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On Tuesday, cloud cover over Latvia will increase, and rain is expected in parts of Kurzeme and Vidzeme. A light to moderate southwesterly…

“We must start working today” – President Rinkēvičs on Latvia’s energy future

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The implementation of Latvia’s energy strategy must be aligned with the shared vision of the Baltic states regarding the future of the energy…

VIDEO | More than 1 000 protesters detained in Turkey after Istanbul mayor’s arrest

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Turkish authorities have detained 1 133 people across Turkey since protests began five days ago against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu,…

Riga plans to restrict gambling

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Today, the Riga City Council’s Committee on Security, Order and Corruption Prevention supported a draft of binding regulations titled “On Restrictions for Organizing…

VIDEO | Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after five weeks in hospital

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Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday, the 23rd of March, after a five-week battle in hospital with double-sided pneumonia, the most…

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