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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…

BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
Ogres January 23, 2026

A large part of society was shocked this week by news about an “RB Rail” procurement for liability insurance for officials against various…

Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
Ogres January 23, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
Ogres January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
January 23, 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
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
January 23, 2026
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
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 to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026

On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…

Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
January 22, 2026
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
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…

France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

The French navy on the 22nd of January intercepted a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, believed to be part of a shadow…

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026
Bologna fights to keep speed limit
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

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In Latvia, there is no shortage of bureaucrats and ministers, but there is a catastrophic shortage of young mothers, said opposition MP Linda…

VIDEO | Putin visits Kursk region in military uniform for the first time since Ukraine attacked it

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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region in western Russia for the first time since Ukrainian forces seized part of the region….

Harsh criticism in the Saeima – Siliņa’s government called the weakest in Latvian history

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Edgars Tavars, the leader of the “Apvienotā saraksta” faction in the Saeima, said during the parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s (JV)…

Polish president calls on Trump to move nuclear weapons to Poland

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Polish President Andrzej Duda, in an interview with the Financial Times on Thursday, the 13th of March, called on US President Donald Trump…

Health Minister Abu Meri: Not all patients should be sent to Riga – seeking solutions to hospital overload

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Health Minister Hosam Abu Meri (JV) stated in an interview with the Latvian Television programme “Rīta panorāma” that improving the management of patient…

Experts criticize Siliņa’s “restart”: it will do nothing for the economy

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From an economic perspective, there is nothing in Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s (JV) proposed government “restart” plan that could provide any additional boost,…

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine; Putin orders expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk region

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Russia has submitted a list of demands to the US to conclude an agreement to end the war against Ukraine and restore relations…

Rapid weather change: wet snow, frost, and strong wind gusts

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On Thursday, the weather will be overcast, with precipitation expected overnight in some areas, mainly in the western and central regions. During the…

30-day ceasefire – peace or trap? Experts warn about Russia’s plans

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Russia could use a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine as an opportunity to continue its military actions with political means, according to Armands Astukevičs,…

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