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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 President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
Ogres January 30, 2026
Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
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 President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
January 30, 2026
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
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 President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
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
January 29, 2026
February in Latvia could be one of the coldest in recent years
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…

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026

The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…

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
US Secretary of State: Work underway to resolve territorial issue
Ogres January 29, 2026

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Four Latvian State Revenue Service workers may be involved in bribe extortion case

19.09.2022 Ogres

Four workers of Latvian State Revenue Service (VID) may be involved in the criminal case regarding extortion of a bribe from Stiga RM…

Border crossing in Baltic states remains calm ahead of Russian tourist visa ban

19.09.2022 Ogres

Entry restrictions for Russian citizens with tourist visas for the Schengen area come into force in the Baltic states and Poland, starting from…

Association: prices of cheeses and grain products have more than doubled in Latvian

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Prices of cheese and grain products have more than doubled over the course of the year, according to data from Latvian Traders Association…

Russia moves missiles from St Petersburg to Ukraine

19.09.202219.09.2022 Ogres

Russia has been moving a large number of missiles toward Ukraine, including from as far away as St. Petersburg, one of the most…

Latvian minister proposes diverting Bayraktar donations towards Ukrainian army’s other needs

19.09.2022 Ogres

Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks proposes diverting the money donated by Latvian residents for the purchase of Bayraktar drone so far towards…

Britain and world prepare to say the last farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

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Britain will bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, 19 September with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send–off reflective…

BNN summary of the week: Teachers’ strike is off. Energy resources. War in Ukraine

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Last week the Minister of Education and Science, the Prime Minister and parties of the ruling coalition met with the council of Latvian…

BNN summary of the week: Teachers on strike. Energy resources. War in Ukraine

18.09.202218.09.2022 Ogres

Last week the Minister of Education and Science, the Prime Minister and parties of the ruling coalition met with the council of Latvian…

Week in Lithuania: Brussels Airlines to halt Vilnius–Brussels flights, non–governmental organisation receives European Citizen’s Prize

17.09.202217.09.2022 Ogres

Last week, Tripartite Council failed to hammer out an accord on minimum wage, the state of emergency to be prolonged until mid–December, and…

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