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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
New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026

The new Chief Executive Officer of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic, Erno Hildén, has accumulated nearly 400,000 euros in bank savings, according to his…

Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026
Disability status in Latvia fails to work as intended – State Audit Office issues harsh conclusions
January 7, 2026

Politics

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
Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment
January 8, 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

Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
Ogres January 16, 2026

One of the men detained last year and now charged with spying for Russia worked as a manager in the construction sector, and…

Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026

Britain announced on the 15th of January that it will raise the maximum age at which former military personnel can be called up…

Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026
Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
Ogres January 15, 2026
Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
Ogres January 15, 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
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
January 15, 2026
Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
January 15, 2026
Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
January 15, 2026
Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026

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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
Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026

Arnis Paršovs, a cybersecurity researcher at the University of Tartu, has pointed out that while fraud victims are often blamed for their carelessness,…

Influenza virus still widely circulating in Latvia; COVID-19 spread also increasing
January 15, 2026
US politics and its traces – both in the hallways of governments and at airports
January 14, 2026

World

Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026

Britain announced on the 15th of January that it will raise the maximum age at which former military personnel can be called up…

Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026

Russian authorities have given British diplomat Danae Dholakia two weeks to leave the country and have accused her of espionage, reports Politico. The…

Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
Ogres January 15, 2026
Britain evacuates embassy staff and ambassador from Iran
Ogres January 15, 2026
Bulgaria on the path for snap elections
Ogres January 14, 2026

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Linas Jegelevičius The Central Bank of Lithuania states that wages have been growing faster than housing purchase and rental prices for the past…

Latvian police dismantle activities of organised group responsible for exploiting children

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On the 25th of July this year, the Organized Crime Serious and Serial Crime Bureau of the Main Criminal Police Department of Latvian…

Average gross earnings reach EUR 1 703 in Latvia; most rapid growth observed in Zemgale

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In Q3 2024 average gross wages and salaries (in full-time units) amounted to EUR 1 703. Over the year gross monthly earnings have…

EDzL: Riga Airport’s terminal can be made compatible with 1 520 mm gauge railway

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“At the moment, inaccurate information is being circulated and political narratives prevail about the alleged fact that Rail Baltica Riga Airport terminal will…

Bomb threats made against Trump’s cabinet nominees

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Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and White House staff picks have received “numerous bomb threats” and police have received hoax threat calls…

Criminal VAT syndicate dismantled in international police operation

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Criminal proceedings initiated and investigated by the Tax and Customs Police of the State Revenue Service (VID), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)…

Full-scale war estimated to have killed 60 000-100 000 Ukrainian soldiers; US urges lowering of conscription age

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According to estimates by The Economist published on the 26th of November, between 60 000 and 100 000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed…

Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital at risk of losing massive portion of EU funding

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Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) is at risk of losing EUR 90 million of the money provided by European Union (EU) Recovery…

Week’s second half to pass under calm weather conditions in Latvia

28.11.202430.11.2024 Ogres

On Thursday, the 28th of November, weather conditions in Latvia will be dictated by cyclone activity. It will rain in many parts of…

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