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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
Weekend frost in Latvia to reach –25°C, sharp weather changes expected next week
January 23, 2026

On Friday, mostly cloudy weather is expected across Latvia, but without precipitation. A light to moderate easterly wind will blow, with gusts reaching…

Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026
“Rich” and “poor” in Latvia’s public administration: why salaries differ so sharply between ministries
January 21, 2026

Politics

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
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

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

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
Ogres January 28, 2026

At present, a Russian military threat to NATO in the coming years is unlikely, although much will depend on developments in Ukraine this…

Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Ogres January 28, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters that he will not back down from his criticism of the world’s unchallenged superpowers during…

Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
Ogres January 27, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
Ogres January 27, 2026
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
Ogres January 27, 2026

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
January 28, 2026
Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
January 27, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
January 27, 2026
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
January 27, 2026
Meta to test paid versions of its social networks
January 27, 2026

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Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
January 28, 2026
Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly
January 27, 2026
The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators
January 27, 2026

The current geopolitical situation is creating the most favourable conditions for a possible act of aggression by Russia and Belarus against the Baltic…

Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills
January 27, 2026
Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
January 26, 2026

World

Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Ogres January 28, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters that he will not back down from his criticism of the world’s unchallenged superpowers during…

Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well
Ogres January 27, 2026

A woman in Estonia has learned firsthand that not all popular social media “challenges” should be tried at home, writes ERR News. Videos…

Meta to test paid versions of its social networks
Ogres January 27, 2026
NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
Ogres January 27, 2026
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Ogres January 26, 2026

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Britain announced on the 15th of January that it will raise the maximum age at which former military personnel can be called up…

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Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

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Russian authorities have given British diplomat Danae Dholakia two weeks to leave the country and have accused her of espionage, reports Politico. The…

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Arnis Paršovs, a cybersecurity researcher at the University of Tartu, has pointed out that while fraud victims are often blamed for their carelessness,…

Latvia’s Prime Minister faces fifth no-confidence vote – Siliņa survives again

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A majority of members of the Saeima on Thursday rejected an opposition motion calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…

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