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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
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026

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

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

Politics

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
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

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

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
Ogres January 19, 2026

The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Finance Minister Arvils…

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Ogres January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Ogres January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Ogres January 19, 2026

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
January 19, 2026

Social

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026

Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…

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

World

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026

A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026

Latest Posts

Meteorologists warn: rain, wind and temperatures dropping to +4°C at the start of the week

13.10.202513.10.2025 Ogres

Monday will be mostly cloudy with occasional rain, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A moderate northwesterly to northerly wind…

Russian strikes leave Kyiv without electricity; Zelensky calls for decisive action

10.10.202510.10.2025 Ogres

Russian missile and drone strikes knocked out power to much of the Ukrainian capital overnight, injuring nine people, the BBC reported. Eastern parts…

Ministry acknowledges potential rise in fuel prices

10.10.202510.10.2025 Ogres

Due to the amendments to the Law on Pollution, prices of fossil fuels are expected to rise — however, this increase will occur…

BNN IN FOCUS | The opposition could influence Latvia’s budget process. The question is – why isn’t it doing so?

10.10.202511.10.2025 Ogres

This week, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) finally acknowledged the obvious – the coalition is unstable. Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa (Union of…

Fourth Estonian-Latvian power grid connection planned; Saaremaa municipality has objections

10.10.202511.10.2025 Ogres

The Estonian government has decided that the fourth power grid connection with Latvia will be an overhead line, but the Saaremaa municipality wants…

Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO

10.10.202510.10.2025 Ogres

US President Donald Trump has suggested that NATO countries consider expelling Spain from the alliance if it does not increase its defense budget,…

Former tax authority officials charged with embezzling secret funds

10.10.202511.10.2025 Ogres

The Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against two former officials of the State Revenue Service’s (VID) Tax and Customs Police Department for embezzling…

Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance

10.10.202511.10.2025 Ogres

The first cases of bluetongue disease (also known as infectious catarrhal fever) have been confirmed in five dairy cattle farms in southwestern Lithuania,…

Baltic states make plans for mass evacuation

10.10.202511.10.2025 Ogres

Russia’s massive military spending since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has prompted the Baltic states to start making plans in case…

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