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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
Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
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…

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

Politics

Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
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
Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
January 19, 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

Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Ogres January 28, 2026

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on the 28th of January that there are red lines that should not be crossed in talks…

Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
Ogres January 28, 2026

The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday supported, at first reading in parliament, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved…

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
Ogres January 28, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
Ogres January 28, 2026
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Ogres January 28, 2026

Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
January 28, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
January 28, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
January 28, 2026

Social

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
January 27, 2026
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
January 27, 2026

The current geopolitical situation is creating the most favourable conditions for a possible act of aggression by Russia and Belarus against the Baltic…

Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills
January 27, 2026
Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
January 26, 2026

World

Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Ogres January 28, 2026

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on the 28th of January that there are red lines that should not be crossed in talks…

Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Ogres January 28, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters that he will not back down from his criticism of the world’s unchallenged superpowers during…

Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
Ogres January 27, 2026
Meta to test paid versions of its social networks
Ogres January 27, 2026
NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
Ogres January 27, 2026

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Lithuania prepares for Christmas: Fewer Christmas lights, more tourists

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Vilnius and Kaunas are ready to light up their Christmas trees, and despite the austerity measures and fewer lights, hopes for a cheerful…

SAB: change of power in Russia due to Putin’s failing health or coup is unlikely

24.11.2022 Ogres

Since February 2022 different mass media outlets have been reporting more and more claims and assumptions regarding possible political changes within Russia’s power…

Saeima Legal Affairs Committee objects to creation of vice-minister posts and new ministry

24.11.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 24 November, the majority of Latvian Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee voted against amendments to the State Administration Structure Law and Cabinet…

BNN ANALYSES: Lithuanian Seimas rolls over midway mark

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Linas Jegelevičius This week, the 13th Lithuanian Parliament, the Seimas, has passed the midway mark. It is nearly unanimously agreed that it has…

European Parliament suggests rejecting Russian passports issued in occupied territories

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The European Parliament has approved the decision to reject passports and other travel documents issued by Russia in the regions it has occupied…

Court of law rejects compensation request from ex-mayor of Ventspils

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On Wednesday, 23 November, the Administrative District Court in Riga rejected the request for compensation worth EUR 100 000 submitted by ex-mayor of…

Colonel: Ukraine holds tactical and operational initiative in war against Russia

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At the moment, the tactical and operational initiative on land is in the hands of Ukraine in the war Russian started, said the…

Zelensky: Ukraine is unbreakable

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In his address to the UN, President of Ukraine Volodimir Zelensky asked Security Council to take action against Russia for its crimes that…

Pīlēns: government declaration contains nearly 400 articles, with priorities mixed in with unimportant tasks

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There is still a lot of work left before the coalition is able to compose the government declaration, said one of the founders…

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