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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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Four Canadians executed in China this year

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Canada has confirmed that four Canadians – dual citizens whose names were not disclosed – were executed in China earlier this year for…

Agriculture Ministry’s EV charging scandal: instead of a fine, a warm seat in the State Chancellery

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The organizer of the Agriculture Ministry’s (ZM) 3.1 million euros electric vehicle charging station procurement has avoided disciplinary responsibility after leaving his job…

Finland named happiest country for eighth year, while Latvia drops in rankings

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For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been named the world’s happiest country, while Latvia has dropped down the rankings, according to the…

Trump and Zelenskyy pledge in phone call to work together to end the war in Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed in a phone call on Wednesday to work together to end Russia’s war…

Education Minister pledges to monitor availability of educational materials in schools

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More than eight million euros has been allocated to ensure the availability of educational materials in schools, with the funding redirected from other…

Fog and warmer weather on Thursday, sunny weekend with temperatures up to +15°C

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Thursday will be marked by variable cloud cover and no significant precipitation. A light to moderate west-southwest wind will blow, shifting to a…

EU extends sanctions to 2 000 individuals but lifts them for Kremlin allies?

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European Union member states have agreed to extend sanctions against more than 2 000 individuals, including Latvian citizen Pēteris Avens. At the same…

Zelenskyy to call Trump after White House’s failed attempt to stop Putin

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at a press conference in Helsinki with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, announced on Wednesday, the 19th of March,…

Trump-Putin conversation – peace or theatre? President Rinkēvičs comments

19.03.202520.03.2025 Ogres

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has taken a cautious stance regarding the impact of Tuesday’s phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian…

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