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Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026

Construction of the first phase of the Rail Baltica railway project could be delayed by three to five years, Māris Dzelme, Chairman of…

Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026
Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026

Politics

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
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

Business

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

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

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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
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

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
Ogres January 30, 2026

Last week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) called for an extraordinary meeting of the National Energy Crisis Centre due to rising heating…

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
Ogres January 30, 2026

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
Ogres January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
Ogres January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
Ogres January 30, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
January 30, 2026
New Dutch government wants to save NATO
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
January 30, 2026

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BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026

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

Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
January 29, 2026
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026

World

New Dutch government wants to save NATO
Ogres January 30, 2026

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…

Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
Ogres January 30, 2026

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…

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026
Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026
Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
Ogres January 29, 2026

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Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years

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The Riga City Council has decided to borrow up to 84.46 million euros for the renovation of the Vanšu Bridge. Of this amount,…

Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence

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A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…

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After the successful operation in Venezuela, during which the country’s leader was captured, US President Donald Trump continued the course he had taken…

Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days

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

Norwegian Defense Minister: NATO situation is difficult; attention should be paid to Russia

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Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik has said that the current situation in the alliance is difficult because of Greenland, but allies should remember…

African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered

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An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a pig farm operated by SIA Vaiņodes bekons in Vaiņode parish, Dienvidkurzeme…

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said in Davos that Denmark is irrelevant and that he is not concerned about Europe’s possible withdrawal…

France intercepts migrant boat on the water for first time

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French authorities have intercepted a migrant boat at sea for the first time, part of a plan to reduce the flow of migrants…

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