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Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 2026
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026

On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy and no precipitation is expected. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow. Night-time air temperatures…

“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 2026

Politics

Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026
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

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

Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
Ogres January 26, 2026

Minister of Transport Atis Švinka (P) will propose supplementing and clarifying the report submitted by Latvia’s national implementer of the Rail Baltica railway…

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
Ogres January 26, 2026

Security risks posed by Russia in Europe are increasing significantly, the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) concludes in its 2025 activity report published on…

Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
Ogres January 23, 2026

Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026
Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
January 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026

Social

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
January 23, 2026

Latvia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate (ATD), Transport Minister Atis Švinka (Progressives) announced on X…

Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
January 23, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026

World

Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 25th of January that the US security guarantee document is fully prepared and Kyiv is waiting…

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “man in a desperate position,” Reuters reports. Orbán also…

Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
Ogres January 23, 2026
Belgian football fans sent to prison in Kazakhstan for Borat appearance
Ogres January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

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Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts

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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

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On Friday, the Riga Regional Court found former Saeima (parliament) deputy Jānis Ādamsons guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to eight…

Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator

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Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…

Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia

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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

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

Venezuelan opposition leader hands over Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she had handed over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during a meeting…

From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices

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The largest ministerial offices in the Latvian government belong to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity),…

Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend

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Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage

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

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