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“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
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
January 27, 2026

The main reason for staff shortages in the State Police (VP) is no longer salaries, but rather shortcomings in human resources management and…

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

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

Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026

A compromise with trade unions on amendments to the Labour Law must be found, and negotiations should not be suspended once again, Latvian…

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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
Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Europe had found self-respect in standing up for a world based on rules and called…

Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
Ogres January 29, 2026

Estonia, citing security risks, has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits, as well as companies owned by them,…

“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
Ogres January 29, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
Ogres January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Ogres January 29, 2026

Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
January 29, 2026
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
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026
Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
January 29, 2026

Social

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
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
January 29, 2026

Although brief thaws may occur at times in February, the month as a whole is expected to be several degrees colder than usual,…

SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
January 28, 2026
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026

World

Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Europe had found self-respect in standing up for a world based on rules and called…

Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
Ogres January 29, 2026

Lithuanian officials have reportedly asked the European Union for financial assistance and called for political pressure on Belarus to reduce the volume of…

US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
Ogres January 29, 2026
Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Ogres January 28, 2026
Estonia won’t test couriers for basic knowledge of the state language
Ogres January 28, 2026

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Two ruling coalition parties at Riga City Council go their separate ways

13.12.202213.12.2022 Ogres

Riga City Council faction of Par!/Progressive (PP) political parties has announced the decision to cease cooperation with For Latvia’s Development (LA) political party…

Putin cancels annual press conference

13.12.2022 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin has canceled the traditional year-end press conference, and his speech in Parliament is in question as well, the BBC…

Latvian authorities shut down Baltic International Bank; police unit breaks into bank’s headquarters

13.12.2022 Ogres

In order to ensure the stability of Latvia’s financial sector and to protect the interests of the bank’s clients, the Finance and Capital…

Latvian residents – active supporters of charity initiatives

13.12.2022 Ogres

80% of Latvian residents donate or provide support to other people at least once a year. Most often donations go to support of…

US: Russia is running out of ammunition

13.12.202213.12.2022 Ogres

Russia is running out of ammunition after the nearly ten-month invasion, and has resorted to decades-old stockpiles with low accuracy, writes Reuters. A…

Latvian army receives two of four Black Hawk helicopters

13.12.2022 Ogres

On Sunday, the 11th of December, US air force C17 landed at Latvia’s air force base in Lielvarde. The transport aircraft delivered the…

Officials of the European Parliament arrested on suspicion of corruption

13.12.202213.12.2022 Ogres

Josep Borrell, foreign policy chief, has stated that the accusations of corruption brought against the members of the European Parliament are very worrying,…

Russian neo-Nazi group gathers intelligence information in Baltic States

13.12.2022 Ogres

British The Guardian reports that the neo-Nazi paramilitary group Rusich, which is believed to have ties to the Kremlin, has asked their followers…

Unrest puts talks between Serbia and Kosovo on hold

12.12.2022 Ogres

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has convened a national security council to discuss growing tensions between the Kosovo authorities and the ethnic Serb minority,…

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