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Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026
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

On Thursday, skies will be partly cloudy and no precipitation is expected. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow. Night-time air temperatures…

“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 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

Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Millions of Americans are trying to get settled in their homes or go to help neighbors as bitter cold, snowstorms and freezing rain…

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

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
Ogres January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026

Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
January 26, 2026
Unfinished pillar in the Daugava and unclear costs: Švinka points to shortcomings in the Rail Baltica implementer’s report
January 26, 2026
Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 2026
Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
January 26, 2026
Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
January 23, 2026

Social

Russia-generated security risks to Europe and Latvia are significantly increasing, SAB concludes
January 26, 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

Latvia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched enhanced oversight of the Road Transport Directorate (ATD), Transport Minister Atis Švinka (Progressives) announced on X…

Latvia’s Red Book updated: some species recover, others remain threatened
January 23, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026

World

Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Millions of Americans are trying to get settled in their homes or go to help neighbors as bitter cold, snowstorms and freezing rain…

Zelensky: Security guarantees are fully developed
Ogres January 26, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on the 25th of January that the US security guarantee document is fully prepared and Kyiv is waiting…

Orbán slams Zelensky; faces tough election at home
Ogres January 23, 2026
Skyscrapers and glamour: America’s plan to rebuild Gaza
Ogres January 23, 2026
Belgian football fans sent to prison in Kazakhstan for Borat appearance
Ogres January 23, 2026

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Greenland talks at the White House: constructive but without result

15.01.202617.01.2026 Ogres

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has said after meeting with the White House that there are “fundamental differences” in positions on Greenland,…

State Audit Office Criticizes Shadow Economy Plan; Latvia’s Finance Minister Disagrees

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

Cold weather persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures to drop to –20°C in some areas

15.01.202617.01.2026 Ogres

Cold weather will continue across Latvia, with forecasters predicting frost that may reach as low as –20 degrees Celsius at night in some…

Bulgaria on the path for snap elections

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Bulgaria’s second-largest parliamentary group, the PP-DB, has rejected the president’s call to form a new government, raising the possibility of snap elections, Reuters…

US politics and its traces – both in the hallways of governments and at airports

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Tourism in the US is facing a emptier period due to the domestic political situation, and now some travelers are also carefully considering…

Russia speaks of Antichrist in Lithuania; Lithuanian Archdiocese dissociates from insults to Patriarch of Constantinople

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The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated in a statement on social media that Lithuania has been targeted by the Antichrist, however, such information…

Latvian Ministry warns of growing risks of Russian interference in upcoming parliamentary elections

14.01.202615.01.2026 Ogres

The risks of external interference by Russia in Latvia’s parliamentary (Saeima) elections scheduled for this autumn are increasing, said Viktors Makarovs, Special Envoy…

Le Pen’s appeal trial begins; politician claims she did nothing wrong

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The hearing of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen’s appeal began on Tuesday, the 13th of January, and its outcome will determine whether…

Staff shortages lead to mass infant deaths in a Russian maternity hospital

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One of the most tragic incidents in recent years at a Russian maternity hospital has occurred in Kuzbass, in the Kemerovo Oblast. During…

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