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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

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

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
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
Ogres January 21, 2026
Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses
Ogres January 21, 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
Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses
January 21, 2026
Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
January 20, 2026

Social

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
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 2026

The European Court of Auditors’ report on European Union (EU) transport infrastructure projects, including Rail Baltica, is a constructive reference point for the…

Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties
January 20, 2026
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
January 20, 2026

World

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

French authorities have intercepted a migrant boat at sea for the first time, part of a plan to reduce the flow of migrants…

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
Britain greenlights controversial Chinese embassy project
Ogres January 20, 2026

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The US and Israel are on the same page on how to resolve the situation in the Gaza Strip, and both countries are…

SAB: Russia is building up forces for a confrontation with NATO

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Russia is building up its forces and combat capabilities for a confrontation with NATO, notes the Latvian Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) in its…

Ukraine and Europe will engage in “real” peace talks, says US Secretary of State, while US assesses Putin’s motives

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, the 16th of February, that Ukraine and Europe would participate in any “real talks”…

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Last week, letter ‘Z’ spray-painted on US embassy sign in Vilnius; Lithuanian parliament outlawed DeepSeek on official devices Young Argentinian woman kidnapped, freed…

The Board of airBaltic lower their own wages by 40%

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The management board of Latvian national airBaltic airline has made a voluntary decision to temporarily lower their wages by 40%. This measure will…

Lowest birth rate in history – what is happening with Latvia’s population number?

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Last year, a total of 12 571 children were born in Latvia, which is 13.2% or 1 919 children fewer when compared to…

Latvian politicians blame bureaucracy for increase of corruption

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The bureaucratic burden could be one of the reasons why Latvia’s rating in the Corruption Perception Index (CUI) has worsened, as LETA was…

WHO calls for Europe-wide tobacco-style cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, the 14th of February, presented new findings on the “alarming” lack of awareness across Europe about…

BNN Asks a political analyst: Can Siliņa solve the “Briškens Problem” without toppling the government?

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The public statement by Ainars Latkovskis, Deputy Chair of the “New Unity” Saeima faction and Chair of the National Security Committee, expressing hopes…

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