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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…

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

When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…

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
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
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
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
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…

Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

After the successful operation in Venezuela, during which the country’s leader was captured, US President Donald Trump continued the course he had taken…

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
Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses
Ogres January 21, 2026

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Fog and wet snow in Latvia this weekend; air temperature may reach +10° C next week

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This weekend a slight cyclone will cause clouds to cover the sky. Moments of clear sky are nonetheless expected on the weekend, as…

BNN ANALYSES | Is Lithuania caught between two stools – America and Ukraine?

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Linas Jegelevičius Who – America or Ukraine – should Lithuania support in ending the Russia-led war in Ukraine without a bad outcome for…

BNN asks political analyst: Is Siliņa’s government signing its own verdict?

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Evika Siliņa’s government “restart” is not going as smoothly as expected. The dismissed ministers of transport, education, and welfare have returned to the…

Number of first-graders in Latvia estimated to go down by one-third in next six years

27.02.202528.02.2025 Ogres

Over the next six years, the number of first graders in Latvian schools will decrease by 34%, according to the Ministry of Education…

“There is nothing else to do but form a new government” – Tavars critical of Siliņa’s “restart”

27.02.202528.02.2025 Ogres

The government “restart” initiated by Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa is more like a “political paralysis”, said the leader of the Saeima faction…

Latvia may lose EUR 17.2 million of EU funding due to delays with Rail Baltica project

27.02.202501.03.2025 Ogres

Latvia will provisionally lose EUR 17.2 million in European Union (EU) funding due to overdue railway Rail Baltica design works, according to information…

Romania adopts law on shooting down drones breaching airspace

27.02.202527.02.2025 Ogres

The Romanian Parliament on Wednesday, the 26th of February, passed a bill allowing the army to shoot down drones that have illegally entered…

Ex-Minister of Education receives new post in Latvia Saeima

27.02.202527.02.2025 Ogres

Former Latvian Minister of Education and Science Anda Čakša was approved to the post of Chairperson of Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee on…

First measles death in a decade reported in the US

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Two people have died in the rapidly spreading measles outbreak in the US state of Texas, US Health Secretary and vaccine critic Robert…

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