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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
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 2026

In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…

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

Politics

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
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

Business

The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…

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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
The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years
By Ogres   January 8, 2026

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “man in a desperate position,” Reuters reports. Orbán also…

BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
Ogres January 23, 2026

A large part of society was shocked this week by news about an “RB Rail” procurement for liability insurance for officials against various…

Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
Ogres January 23, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
Ogres January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
January 23, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
January 23, 2026
Estonian government decides on stricter border crossing rules for Russian diplomats
January 23, 2026
France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
January 23, 2026
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 2026

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BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity on paper, bonuses in reality – political scientist on Latvia’s State double standards
January 23, 2026
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport launches enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate
January 23, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026

On Thursday, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Education Law that provide for a significant restriction of distance learning in the first stage…

Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
January 22, 2026
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
January 22, 2026

World

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “man in a desperate position,” Reuters reports. Orbán also…

France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

The French navy on the 22nd of January intercepted a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, believed to be part of a shadow…

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026
Bologna fights to keep speed limit
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

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BNN summary of the week: NATO decisions. List of monuments. Tragedy in Sigulda

03.07.202203.07.2022 Ogres

This week all attention was on the NATO summit in Madrid. Member states agreed on numerous changes to the alliance’s doctrine and other…

Week in Lithuania: Lithuania hit with intense cyber-attack, President meets with Spanish King Felipe VI

03.07.202203.07.2022 Ogres

Last week, Revolut Bank got green light to raise capital, 460 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported on Wednesday Bankrupt bank Snoras to…

Experts evaluate about 300 objects glorifying Soviet regime

02.07.2022 Ogres

Experts in Latvia have evaluated about 300 objects glorifying the Soviet regime to be dismantled, said Museum of the Occupation of Latvia director…

Experts present Latvian government list of 69 Soviet monuments to tear down

02.07.2022 Ogres

Experts have presented Latvian government with a list of 69 objects that glorify the Soviet Union and should be removed, as journalists were…

Latvia and Estonia sign letter of intent on procurement of anti-air defence systems

02.07.202202.07.2022 Ogres

During the NATO summit in Madrid on Thursday, 30 June, Latvian Minister of Defence Artis Pabriks and his Estonian colleague Kalle Laanet signed…

Weekend in Latvia to be accompanied by intense heat

02.07.2022 Ogres

Weather in Latvia will remain hot in the first days of July, according to Latvian State Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Friday, 1…

Minister of Healthcare says there is no reason to panic over increasing Covid-19 infection cases

02.07.2022 Ogres

Currently there is no reason to be alarmed over the growing number of Covid-19 infection cases, said Latvian Minister of Health Daniels Pavļuts….

Constitutional Court to review minister’s decision to halt Riga’s development plan

02.07.2022 Ogres

The Constitutional Court (ST) of Latvia has commenced review of a case in which Riga City Council challenges the decision made by Minister…

TV3 refuses to broadcast boxer Mairis Briedis’ match for his views on war in Ukraine

02.07.2022 Ogres

GO3 platform and TV3 Group refused to broadcast Latvian boxer Mairis Briedis’ match in Australia, as sportacentrs.com was told by TV3 sports department…

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