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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
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026

Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…

From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 2026
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026

Politics

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
Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result
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

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…

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
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
Ogres January 22, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
January 23, 2026
Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
January 22, 2026
Bologna fights to keep speed limit
January 22, 2026
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
January 22, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 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 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

The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…

Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
January 22, 2026
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026

World

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

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

Bologna fights to keep speed limit
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026
an investigation reveals what belongs to Kadyrov’s children – Baltic News Network
Ogres January 21, 2026

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How many soldiers does Latvia need? President Rinkēvičs sets a target for the coming years

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The numerical strength of Latvia’s armed forces must reach 31 000 in the coming years, President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated during a press conference…

Lukashenko invites Trump, Zelenskyy and Putin to hold talks on ending the war in Minsk

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Minsk is ready to host US, Ukrainian and Russian leaders for talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko said…

Dynamics of U.S.-Europe relations should not be perceived as dramatic, says Latvian Defense Minister

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The dynamics of U.S.-Europe relations should not be perceived as dramatic, according to Defense Minister Andris Sprūds (P). In an interview on Morning…

Government changes to continue – Prime Minister promises further steps after ministerial appointments

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Following the approval of new ministers, further changes will take place, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) revealed in an interview on TV3’s program…

Trump in speech to US Congress: We are just getting started

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Six weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump addressed the Republican-controlled US Capitol to talk about his first successes. He claimed that “many” believe…

Government plans to reach 4% of GDP for defense sooner as expected

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Government ministries are already working on a project to accelerate Latvia’s defense sector spending to 4% of GDP, potentially achieving this goal as…

Trump says Ukraine willing to negotiate, Russia “is ready for peace”

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US President Donald Trump announced in a speech to Congress on Tuesday, the 4th of March, that he had received a letter from…

Zelenskyy ready to cooperate under Trump’s “strong leadership” for lasting peace

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday, the 4th of March, that he seeks to improve relations with U.S. President Donald Trump and…

Spring is approaching! Temperatures may reach +15°C by the end of the week

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On Wednesday, the sky across Latvia will be covered with clouds bringing precipitation. Overnight, rain is expected in the eastern regions, with occasional…

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