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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
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
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
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026

An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a pig farm operated by SIA Vaiņodes bekons in Vaiņode parish, Dienvidkurzeme…

“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
January 21, 2026
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 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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Precipitation and strong wind expected in Latvia; air temperature may reach +14° C this weekend

04.03.202504.03.2025 Ogres

In the first half of the week the sky in Latvia will be covered in clouds. Precipitation is expected – on Tuesday, the…

Young people lose interest in donating blood – why and how can this be changed?

03.03.202503.03.2025 Ogres

The average age of blood donors in Latvia continues going up. This is why the State Blood Donors Centre (VADC) wants to attract…

Lithuanian minister Sabutis to discuss bilateral cooperation with his Estonian counterpart

03.03.202504.03.2025 Ogres

Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis will visit Estonia on Tuesday, the 4th of March. Sabutis and his Estonian counterpart Vladimir…

Austria’s new government sworn in, ending five months political crisis

03.03.202503.03.2025 Ogres

Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen swore in a new three-party government on Monday, the 3rd of March, ending five months of political…

From eggs to chocolate: rapid price surge observed in different product categories

03.03.202510.03.2025 Ogres

In the first nine months of 2024, retailer LLC Maxima Latvija received requests from 74 suppliers regarding the raising of prices for several…

Latvian President says sustainable peace in Ukraine is unreachable without US

03.03.202504.03.2025 Ogres

No sustainable peace in Ukraine is possible without US, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview to TV24 programme “Dienas personība”, commenting…

Britain and France propose a month-long partial ceasefire in Ukraine

03.03.202504.03.2025 Ogres

In a flurry of European diplomacy aimed at bolstering Western support for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump’s acrimonious…

Politician on government’s “restart”: the boat should sail on, we cannot allow it to capsize

03.03.202503.03.2025 Ogres

There are deputies in the Saeima that are “shaking the boat”, but they don’t want to work themselves, said New Unity board member…

Latvian minister comments on fight between Trump and Zelenskyy: what does this mean for Europe?

03.03.202503.03.2025 Ogres

We shouldn’t dramatise the controversial statements spoken in the US White House in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, said Latvian…

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