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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

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

The northern Italian city of Bologna is trying to keep speed limits in its city center despite a court ruling overturning them and…

Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
Ogres January 22, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
Ogres January 22, 2026
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
Ogres January 22, 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
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

Social

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
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
January 22, 2026

A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…

African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
January 21, 2026

World

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

The northern Italian city of Bologna is trying to keep speed limits in its city center despite a court ruling overturning them and…

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
France intercepts migrant boat on the water for first time
Ogres January 21, 2026

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Skype, the pioneering technology company founded in Estonia, will cease operations in May this year, marking the end of an era for one…

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On the evening of Wednesday, the 5th of March, in Riga, the director of the Latvian animated film “Flow” (“Straume”), Gints Zilbalodis, and…

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The European Commission (EC) proposed on Tuesday, the 4th of March, a new joint European Union (EU) loan of 150 billion euros to…

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New Minister of Transport must find a compromise in port reform, stevedores say

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The new Minister of Transport must prioritise port reform and railway development, emphasised Ivars Landmanis, Chairman of the Council of the Latvian Stevedoring…

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In this difficult geopolitical situation it is vital for us to have a decisive and supportive minister, said member of the board of…

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