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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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Lithuanian Rapid Reaction Force is being put on high alert after Russia announces mobilisation

21.09.202221.09.2022 Ogres

Lithuania is responding to the partial mobilisation in Russia that was announced on Wednesday, 21 September, by raising the level of alertness of…

Putin announces partial mobilisation and accuses the West of wanting to see Russia weakened

21.09.202221.09.2022 Ogres

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial mobilisation in Russia and said that the West has shown that it aims to destroy…

Latvian ambassador: mobilisation will cause more deaths and could start riots in Russia

21.09.2022 Ogres

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announced partial mobilisation will cause more deaths for the Russian army and could start riots within the country, admits…

One month of war to cost Latvia about one billion euros

21.09.2022 Ogres

The costs of implementation of the National Defence Service (VAD) are not at all small. However, a month of war would cost Latvia…

Latest events in Ukraine | World leaders strongly condemn Russia amid intentions to hold referendums in occupied territories

21.09.2022 Ogres

The proxy Russian authorities in four occupied areas of Ukraine – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia – announced on Tuesday, 20 September, their…

Ukraine’s pseudorepublics announce «referendums»; Latvia refuses to recognise legitimacy

21.09.202221.09.2022 Ogres

The self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic and Donetsk People’s Republic announced that they will be holding a referendum between 23rd and 27th of September…

Latvian PM promises stores of natural gas exceed what is necessary for heating season

21.09.202221.09.2022 Ogres

The stores of natural gas in Latvia exceed the volume necessary for the country to make it through the heating season, said Prime…

Doctors in Latvia to organise repeated warning strike

21.09.2022 Ogres

The council of Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Trade Union (LVSADA) decided on Tuesday, 20 September, to organise a repeated warning strike…

Despite the tourist visa ban, some Russian citizens try to enter Lithuania

21.09.202221.09.2022 Ogres

Lithuanian border guards barred entry to 26 Russian citizens between Monday, 19 September noon and Tuesday, 20 September, referring to the State Border…

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