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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

Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has instructed the national implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), to submit…

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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
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026

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

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

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
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
Ogres January 16, 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
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
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
Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
January 15, 2026

Investors’ concerns are linked to the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration, Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) board member and Nasdaq Riga CEO…

Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026
Influenza virus still widely circulating in Latvia; COVID-19 spread also increasing
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
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026
Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
Ogres January 15, 2026

Latest Posts

Don’t fall for It! These schemes are used by scammers who extracted nearly half a million euros in one week

01.12.202502.12.2025 Ogres

Last week, 460,937 euros were defrauded from residents of Latvia, according to information from the State Police. From the 24th to the 30th…

EU to Trump: Putin must not be pardoned for war crimes

01.12.202502.12.2025 Ogres

The European Union has warned that US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine must not allow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…

A new trend in Latvia’s fuel market: stability, while neighbours face chaos

01.12.202501.12.2025 Ogres

Fuel prices in Latvia are currently changing evenly and steadily, the chair of the board of the Latvian Fuel Traders Association, Ieva Ligere,…

“We won’t give in to blackmail” — JV leader comments on coalition crisis and budget vote

01.12.202502.12.2025 Ogres

The political alliance New Unity (JV) “will not give in to hypothetical blackmail” regarding changing the Prime Minister to preserve the coalition, JV…

The week will begin warm and foggy: visibility will significantly deteriorate in some areas

01.12.202506.12.2025 Ogres

On Monday, the sky will be cloudy, with clearer intervals during the day in parts of Kurzeme. Some rain is expected, mainly in…

BNN IN FOCUS | The first priority is to end Russia’s ability to see everything that happens on Latvia’s railway

28.11.202528.11.2025 Ogres

When it comes to the possible dismantling of railway tracks near Latvia’s eastern border, there is also an economic dimension — including our…

Filmed an official? Be careful — in Latvia, publishing it may lead to penalties

28.11.202529.11.2025 Ogres

Visitors to public institutions are allowed to film and photograph officials for personal use; however, courtesy requires informing them beforehand of such an…

Hydrogen fuel in Estonia: cars are available, suitable fueling station waits for permit

28.11.202529.11.2025 Ogres

Estonia has purchased 30 state-funded light taxis with hydrogen engines, but only a third of them are being used – the planned opening…

European Space Agency to play a bigger role in defense

28.11.202528.11.2025 Ogres

Members of the European Space Agency (ESA) have approved a three-year budget of 22.1 billion euros, including security and defense, a major new…

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