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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
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026

On Wednesday skies will partly clear at times and sunshine will break through in some areas. No significant precipitation is expected overnight, but…

New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026

Politics

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
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
January 12, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026

Business

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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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
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
Ogres January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
Ogres January 16, 2026

The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
January 17, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
January 16, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026

Social

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026
Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend
January 16, 2026

Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
January 15, 2026
Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026

World

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…

Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026

Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…

Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader hands over Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Ogres January 16, 2026
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026

Latest Posts

Single-lane solution for Rail Baltica track would help save EUR 1.2 billion

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In Latvia, a single-track solution on a double-track embankment base track in the first round of the Rail Baltica railway project would help…

Wrecked oil tankers show the risks of Russia’s ageing “shadow fleet”

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Russian authorities on Monday, the 16th of December, sought to limit the damage caused by the oil spill in the Kerch Strait from…

Pringles Christmas Tree “robbed naked” at Akropole Shopping Mall in Riga

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On Sunday, on the 15th of December, in the shopping and entertainment centre “Akropole Riga” several dozen visitors of the shopping mall stole…

VIDEO | Ukraine reports North Korean losses on the Kursk front

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Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on Monday, the 16th of December, that North Korean units fighting on the Russian side suffered casualties over…

ABC News to pay 15 million US dollars to Trump for defamation

16.12.202416.12.2024 Ogres

ABC News has agreed to pay 15 million US dollars to President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after TV host George…

Top 50 biggest Baltic companies rating includes only eight Latvian companies

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The Top 50 list the largest Baltic companies published by the international risk management company “Coface” this year includes 26 companies from Lithuania,…

Estonia and Lithuania sanction Georgian PM over violence against protesters

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Estonia, in cooperation with Lithuania, on Sunday, the 15th of December, imposed an entry ban on Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several…

Programme: Chinese embassy has attempted to influence Dailes Theatre in Latvia

16.12.202417.12.2024 Ogres

The Chinese embassy has attempted to influence events hosted at Dailes Theatre, as reported by TV3 programme “Nekā personīga”. Falun Gong religious organisation’s…

VIDEO | Hundreds may have died in cyclone in Mayotte

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Several hundred and possibly thousands of people may have been killed when the strongest cyclone in nearly a century, Chido, hit the French…

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