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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

Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
Ogres January 20, 2026

Toy sales in Britain are rising for the first time in five years, but retailers are starting to prepare for the potential impact…

Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
Ogres January 20, 2026

The European Court of Auditors’ report on European Union (EU) transport infrastructure projects, including Rail Baltica, is a constructive reference point for the…

GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
Ogres January 20, 2026
Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Ogres January 20, 2026
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
Ogres January 19, 2026

Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
January 20, 2026
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 2026
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
January 20, 2026
Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
January 20, 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

Social

Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 2026
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
January 20, 2026
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
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…

Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026

World

Toy retailers watch: What social media ban could mean for the sector
Ogres January 20, 2026

Toy sales in Britain are rising for the first time in five years, but retailers are starting to prepare for the potential impact…

Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Ogres January 20, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

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Producer prices in Latvia rise against the EU-wide trend

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

Industrial producer prices in Latvia increased by 1.4% in November last year compared with November 2024, placing Latvia among the 13 European Union…

Latvia allocated approximately 0.3% of GDP to Ukraine’s military support last year

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

Latvia spent approximately 0.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on military support for Ukraine last year, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže told journalists…

Italy: Meloni’s party activists beaten; PM condemns political hatred

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

After four members of the youth wing of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party were beaten, the prime minister condemned what…

The notorious Rail Baltica bridge pillar in the Daugava will be put into conservation for several years

08.01.202609.01.2026 Ogres

The Rail Baltica bridge pillar driven into the River Daugava will be conserved this year, while its “deconservation” is most likely to take…

The US Senate confirms Trump donor without diplomatic experience as ambassador to Latvia

08.01.202608.01.2026 Ogres

The United States Senate has confirmed Melissa Argyros as the new US ambassador to Latvia, according to information published on the Senate’s website….

Talks in Paris on ending the war; meanwhile Ukraine’s southeast plunges into darkness after strikes

08.01.202608.01.2026 Ogres

Russian strikes have left the southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia almost completely without electricity, the BBC reports. Russia has recently stepped up…

Latvia’s disability system must be reformed – minister speaks of a 50 million euro investment

08.01.202608.01.2026 Ogres

Latvia needs a comprehensive overhaul of its disability system, Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks (Union of Greens and Farmers) said in an interview on…

Meteorologists warn in Latvia: drifting snow, poor visibility and slippery roads

08.01.202610.01.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, the 8th of January, and Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, but no significant precipitation is expected, according to the…

French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference

07.01.202607.01.2026 Ogres

The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…

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