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Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
January 16, 2026
State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees
January 15, 2026

The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…

Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026
New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026

Politics

Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
January 19, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again
January 15, 2026
Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result
January 15, 2026
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026

Business

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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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
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
Ogres January 19, 2026

The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Finance Minister Arvils…

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Ogres January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Ogres January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
January 19, 2026
Danish Prime Minister: Europe will not succumb to blackmail
January 19, 2026

Social

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026

The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…

Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026
Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend
January 16, 2026

World

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026

A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026

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The Belarusian opposition in Vilnius has announced a transitional cabinet headed by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the former frontrunner against Alexander Lukashenko during the August…

Opposition party proposes EUR 200 one–time allowance for pensioners due to increase in energy prices

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To mitigate the negative impact of rising energy prices, the Greens and Farmers Union (ZZS), which is in opposition, is proposing a one–time…

UN Chief Calls for Access to Ukraine Nuclear Plant

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U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said that International inspectors should be given access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, after Ukraine and Russia have exchanged…

Pfizer starts a late-stage clinical trial to test Lyme disease vaccine

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If the trial succeeds, the vaccine could be the first human immunization for Lyme disease in the U.S. in two decades, reports American…

State support ending more companies in Lithuania go bankrupt

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The number of companies going bankrupt in Lithuania is growing and is set to increase even further, as the pandemic business support measures…

Student Union of Latvia (LSA): students and graduates should not be recruited in National Defence Service

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Student Union stresses that the National Defence Service (NDS) should primarily exclude from recruiting students and graduates, informs Student Union of Latvia (LSA)….

Support on firewood, pellets or briquettes purchase still to be available without a receipt

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Support in the conditions of of the increase in the prices of energy resources will also be applied retroactively to households that use…

Apartment prices in Latvia are rising; increase by 30% in new projects

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Since the middle of last year, apartment prices in new projects have increased by about 20–30%, while in other apartment segments the price…

Prime Minister: investment in wind farms to reach one billion euros

08.08.202208.08.2022 Ogres

The investments planned by JSC Latvenergo and JSC Latvia’s State Forests joint venture SIA Latvijas Vēja parki will be one of the largest…

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