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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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Rain and wet snow expected on Wednesday, but sunshine will return by the weekend

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Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing at night. The night will pass without significant precipitation, but by morning and throughout the…

US and Ukraine agree on 30-day ceasefire proposal for Russia

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The United States will immediately lift its suspension of intelligence data exchanges and resume providing military assistance to Ukraine, according to a joint…

School principals will be allowed to record student property inspections

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School principals or their authorized representatives will be permitted to document student property inspections using video and audio recording devices, provided that the…

EU plans to boost medicines production under medicines shortage bill

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The European Commission’s Critical Medicines Act, to be presented by European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera in Strasbourg on…

Security clearance to be required for all CVK members

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Today, on the 11th of March, the Saeima’s Public Administration and Local Government Committee supported a proposal to draft amendments to the Law…

Russia says Ukraine conducts largest ever drone strike on Moscow ahead of talks with US

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Ukraine carried out its largest ever drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday, the 11th of March, killing at least two people, injuring 18…

Government talks about austerity, but ministry bonuses increase

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Despite repeated statements from Latvian government politicians last year emphasizing the need for prudent use of the state budget, data on ministry bonuses…

The new minister pledges to focus on employment: Latvia faces labour shortages

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The newly appointed Minister of Welfare, Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS), intends to place greater emphasis on addressing employment challenges compared to his predecessor, Uldis…

Only seven countries met air quality standards in 2024, data show

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Data released on Tuesday, the 11th of March, by Swiss air quality monitoring company IQAir showed that only seven countries met World Health…

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