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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

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
Bulgarian President resigns; rumors of new party launch arise
January 20, 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
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
Ogres January 29, 2026
Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
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
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
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
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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Latvia’s foreign trade turnover in October 22.2% higher than a year ago

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In October 2022 Latvia’s foreign trade turnover accounted for EUR 4.2 billion. In actual prices it was 22.2% higher when compared with the…

War in Ukraine: an attack on the headquarters of the Wagner group

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Ukrainian forces have struck the meeting place of Wagner’s group, which was located in Kadyivka, Luhansk region, writes BBC. The exiled governor of…

Erdoğan: Turkish missiles can reach Athens

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued his controversial rhetoric and warned Greece that Turkish missiles could reach Athens if the Greeks do not…

Baltic Sea region receives another 480 million towards «green» investments

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On Monday, the 12th of December, the European Commission and the Nordic Investment Bank signed the InvestEU guarantee agreement. The value of this…

Nearly half of Latvian households experience financial problems in 2022

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As a result of rapidly increasing living expenses, the financial situation of nearly half (46%) of Latvian households has worsened this year. Income…

Russian mineral fertilizers released following request from Guterres

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres has requested permission from Latvia to take over sanctioned mineral fertilizers owned by a…

Klitschko: Russia needs Ukraine without Ukrainians

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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that Russia’s attacks on the energy infrastructure show that Russia’s goal is to destroy as many Ukrainians as…

Overcast with frequent snowing in Latvia this week

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According to current weather forecasts, the third day of Advent will come with 20 cm of snow in Latvia. In the country’s eastern…

BNN SUMMARY OF THE WEEK: Government approved. Unmarried couples shoved aside. Imperialists’ coup

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Krišjānis Kariņš finally composed the framework of his new government in Latvia this week. The ruling coalition promises the Saeima will vote on…

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