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Half a million euros to preserve the unfinished: conservation of Rail Baltica structures in Latvia to cost 551,000 euros
February 6, 2026
Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
February 5, 2026
Haze, frost and still no thaw – the latest weather forecast for Latvia
February 4, 2026

On Wednesday, the sky will be partly cloudy, but clouds will disperse during the day and conditions will remain dry, according to the…

Heating bills rise in Latvia – the government promises support
February 3, 2026
“This is essentially genocide” – Latvia’s President on Russia’s actions in Ukraine
February 2, 2026

Politics

Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
February 4, 2026
A new US ambassador to arrive in Riga soon, strengthening bilateral cooperation
February 2, 2026
Latvian politicians in foreign policy debates: “Expectations are collapsing,” but “not everything is bad”
January 29, 2026
Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
January 28, 2026
Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin
January 28, 2026
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
January 27, 2026

Business

43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
By Ogres   February 5, 2026

The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…

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Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
By Ogres   February 4, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
By Ogres   January 28, 2026
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
By Ogres   January 20, 2026

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Ogres February 6, 2026

Today, the 6th of February, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games open, with Italy set to host the world’s largest sports event, writes the…

Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
Ogres February 6, 2026

Latvia, Estonia and Belgium have received the first Blaze interceptor drones produced by Latvian defence technology company Origin Robotics, Latvia’s Minister of Defence…

Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Ogres February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
Ogres February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
Ogres February 6, 2026

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
February 6, 2026
Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
February 6, 2026
Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
February 6, 2026
Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
February 6, 2026

Social

Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
February 6, 2026
BNN IN FOCUS | Awkward maneuver over Trump’s Nobel Prize makes Latvia look ridiculous, says political scientist
February 6, 2026
Rīga to close kindergarten buildings but promises to retain teachers: “No one will be left without a job”
February 6, 2026

Given the shortage of teachers in Riga, educators who wish to continue working will not lose their jobs following the planned changes to…

ECB makes key decision on interest rates
February 5, 2026
Latvian police open criminal proceedings over latest Epstein case materials
February 5, 2026

World

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Ogres February 6, 2026

Today, the 6th of February, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games open, with Italy set to host the world’s largest sports event, writes the…

Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Ogres February 6, 2026

Norway’s Internal Security Service (PST) has warned of a risk of sabotage and said it expects Russia to expand its intelligence operations in…

Czech Prime Minister’s conflict of interest resolution draws criticism
Ogres February 6, 2026
Shots fired at trolleybuses in Kaunas on two evenings; culprit detained
Ogres February 5, 2026
Latvia and Estonia fight cross-border crime
Ogres February 5, 2026

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Social media challenges proves harmful for Estonians as well

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

Latvia establishes a new unit within the Prosecutor General’s Office – state security to be viewed much more broadly

27.01.202627.01.2026 Ogres

In January, a new structural unit was established within Latvia’s Prosecutor General’s Office – the State Security Protection Department, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters…

The best time for Russia to attack the Baltics: experts warn, naming key indicators

27.01.202628.01.2026 Ogres

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

Meta to test paid versions of its social networks

27.01.202628.01.2026 Ogres

Technology giant Meta is considering introducing new paid services, and plans to test paid versions of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp in the coming…

By day an electrician in Latvia, secretly an informant for Russian military intelligence, VDD reveals

27.01.202601.02.2026 Ogres

One of the men detained last year and now charged with spying for Russia worked as an electrician. The Prosecutor’s Office said that…

Dozens of complaints registered in Lithuania about foreigners’ language skills

27.01.202627.01.2026 Ogres

Since the beginning of the year, foreigners working in the service sector in Lithuania have been required to have basic knowledge of the…

NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army

27.01.202627.01.2026 Ogres

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the 26th of January rejected calls from some leading European politicians to create a separate European army,…

Illusions are dangerous for a small state – former minister on Latvia’s security

27.01.202601.02.2026 Ogres

Latvia should reconsider its foreign policy concept, whose cornerstone has been the United States as the country’s main security guarantor, former foreign and…

Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas

27.01.202627.01.2026 Ogres

The foreign ministers of Hungary and Slovakia have said their countries have decided to sue the European Union over a plan to completely…

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