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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
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 2026

The largest ministerial offices in the Latvian government belong to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity),…

State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026

Politics

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
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 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

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
Ogres 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…

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…

African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
Ogres January 21, 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

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
January 22, 2026
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026
an investigation reveals what belongs to Kadyrov’s children – Baltic News Network
January 21, 2026
France intercepts migrant boat on the water for first time
January 21, 2026
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
January 21, 2026

Social

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026
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

Restaurants in Latvia are currently in a very difficult situation, said Jānis Jenzis, head of the Latvian Restaurant Association (LRA). He noted that…

Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 2026
Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties
January 20, 2026

World

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

A 5 million euros villa at the age of nine: an investigation reveals what belongs to Kadyrov’s children – Baltic News Network Home…

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
Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
Ogres January 20, 2026

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Union of Greens and Farmers opposes Strautmane’s reappointment to Board of Ventspils Port

24.02.202525.02.2025 Ogres

The Ministry of Transport has failed to appoint its representative, ministry employee Inguna Strautmane, to the Ventspils Freeport Board for the next term,…

German conservatives celebrate, far-right enjoys record result

24.02.202524.02.2025 Ogres

Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives have won the German elections with 28.6%, well ahead of rival parties but short of the expected 30%, but even…

Latvian PM’s “restart” plan: a desperate attempt to stay in office or the beginning of the political end?

24.02.202524.02.2025 Ogres

Opinion Piece / Ilona Bērziņa The Siliņa government’s “restart” plan and its execution strongly resemble the same string of absurdities that led to…

PHOTO: Latvian people gather at Freedom Monument in support of Ukraine

24.02.202525.02.2025 Ogres

On Monday the 24th of February, more than 500 people gathered in Riga, near the Freedom Monument, at the special support act “Together…

Pope Francis in critical condition in hospital: what happens when the Pope dies?

24.02.202525.02.2025 Ogres

Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in critical condition, spent a “good” night in hospital, sleeping and resting, the Vatican said on…

Uncertainty and hope: Will US negotiations change Ukraine’s future?

24.02.202525.02.2025 Ogres

A year of uncertainty awaits Ukraine, said the Director of the National Defence Academy’s Security and Strategic Research Centre Toms Rostoks in an…

New Unity to propose Mayor of Cēsis Jānis Rozenbergs to lead Latvia’s Ministry of Education

24.02.202509.03.2025 Ogres

Political party New Unity plans to propose Mayor of Cēsis Jānis Rozenbergs for the post of Minister of Education and Science, as confirmed…

Ukraine hemmed in as US support wanes three years after Russian invasion

24.02.202502.03.2025 Ogres

Ukraine enters its fourth year of full-scale war with Russia on Monday, the 24th of February, without confidence that it can rely on…

Week in Lithuania | PM says Lithuania could borrow up to three billion euros from EIB for defence infrastructure, Klaipėda opens cruise season

22.02.202522.02.2025 Ogres

Last week, Lithuania’s 241-million-euro lawsuit against France’s Veolia started; Prosecutor Office said it will seek a 10-year jail sentence for ex-MP’s sexual crimes…

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