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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

Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
January 22, 2026
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

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

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
Ogres January 22, 2026

When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
Ogres January 21, 2026

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
January 22, 2026
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
January 22, 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

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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

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

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
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

Latest Posts

State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees

15.01.202616.01.2026 Ogres

The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…

Cold weather persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures to drop to –20°C in some areas

15.01.202617.01.2026 Ogres

Cold weather will continue across Latvia, with forecasters predicting frost that may reach as low as –20 degrees Celsius at night in some…

Bulgaria on the path for snap elections

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

Bulgaria’s second-largest parliamentary group, the PP-DB, has rejected the president’s call to form a new government, raising the possibility of snap elections, Reuters…

US politics and its traces – both in the hallways of governments and at airports

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

Tourism in the US is facing a emptier period due to the domestic political situation, and now some travelers are also carefully considering…

Russia speaks of Antichrist in Lithuania; Lithuanian Archdiocese dissociates from insults to Patriarch of Constantinople

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated in a statement on social media that Lithuania has been targeted by the Antichrist, however, such information…

Latvian Ministry warns of growing risks of Russian interference in upcoming parliamentary elections

14.01.202615.01.2026 Ogres

The risks of external interference by Russia in Latvia’s parliamentary (Saeima) elections scheduled for this autumn are increasing, said Viktors Makarovs, Special Envoy…

Le Pen’s appeal trial begins; politician claims she did nothing wrong

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

The hearing of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen’s appeal began on Tuesday, the 13th of January, and its outcome will determine whether…

Staff shortages lead to mass infant deaths in a Russian maternity hospital

14.01.202615.01.2026 Ogres

One of the most tragic incidents in recent years at a Russian maternity hospital has occurred in Kuzbass, in the Kemerovo Oblast. During…

Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin

14.01.202614.01.2026 Ogres

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has said that US President Donald Trump is the only one who can stop Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the…

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