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Half a million euros to preserve the unfinished: conservation of Rail Baltica structures in Latvia to cost 551,000 euros
February 6, 2026
State Security Service: Terrorists may turn to drones as a new trend in Europe
February 6, 2026
Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
February 5, 2026

Several Russian and Belarusian citizens have also been dismissed from municipal companies owned by the Riga City Council, the municipality reported. In compliance…

Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026
Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Ogres February 6, 2026

Today, the 6th of February, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games open, with Italy set to host the world’s largest sports event, writes the…

Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
Ogres February 6, 2026

Latvia, Estonia and Belgium have received the first Blaze interceptor drones produced by Latvian defence technology company Origin Robotics, Latvia’s Minister of Defence…

Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Ogres February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
Ogres February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
Ogres February 6, 2026

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
February 6, 2026
Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
February 6, 2026
Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
February 6, 2026
Estonia to close border checkpoints with Russia at night; Russians behaving irrationally
February 6, 2026

Social

Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
February 6, 2026

Given the shortage of teachers in Riga, educators who wish to continue working will not lose their jobs following the planned changes to…

Snow expected in parts of Latvia over the weekend, with frost intensifying again next week
February 6, 2026
ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026

World

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Ogres February 6, 2026

Today, the 6th of February, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games open, with Italy set to host the world’s largest sports event, writes the…

Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Ogres February 6, 2026

Norway’s Internal Security Service (PST) has warned of a risk of sabotage and said it expects Russia to expand its intelligence operations in…

Estonia to close border checkpoints with Russia at night; Russians behaving irrationally
Ogres February 6, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
Ogres February 6, 2026
US Vice President: Europe won’t admit what it gave up in Greenland
Ogres February 6, 2026

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“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts

30.01.202631.01.2026 Ogres

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

New Dutch government wants to save NATO

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The new Dutch government, led by liberal Rob Jetten, has given hope to the region’s centrist forces, writes Politico. The government-forming process in…

Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force

30.01.202631.01.2026 Ogres

Despite the apparent decline in illegal migration pressure during the winter months, Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior (MoI) does not currently plan to…

Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school

30.01.202630.01.2026 Ogres

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned amendments to the Education Law to the Saeima for reconsideration, which would significantly restrict access to…

Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia

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On the 30th of January, the Chinese rocket ZQ-3 R/B, launched on the 3rd of December, will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere, and current…

Baltic Sea ice cover reach 90,000 square kilometers

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Clear skies on the 29th of January allowed NASA satellites to obtain clear images of Estonia and the surrounding area, and it is…

Lavrov: Russia calls on the UN to equate Donbas and Crimea with Greenland

30.01.202631.01.2026 Ogres

Russia has asked the United Nations to recognise the right to self-determination of the residents of Donbas, Novorossiya and Crimea, Russia’s Foreign Minister…

Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation

30.01.202631.01.2026 Ogres

The New Conservative Party (JKP), which is not represented in the Saeima, is calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to postpone the…

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington

30.01.202630.01.2026 Ogres

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

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