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Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
February 9, 2026
Half a million euros to preserve the unfinished: conservation of Rail Baltica structures in Latvia to cost 551,000 euros
February 6, 2026
State Security Service: Terrorists may turn to drones as a new trend in Europe
February 6, 2026

In 2024, 16 terrorist attacks took place in Europe, and in the future terrorists may increasingly use unmanned aerial vehicles, Latvia’s State Security…

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

Politics

Latvia must start acting like a mature state – political scientist on mistakes, US cooperation and security challenges
February 9, 2026
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

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

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules
Ogres February 9, 2026

Sweden’s center-right government has announced that the rules for obtaining citizenship will be stricter in the future – requiring at least eight years…

Sea frozen over – Estonia decides to open ice road
Ogres February 9, 2026

With frozen seas hampering ferry traffic to the Estonian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the country has decided to create an official ice…

Latvia must start acting like a mature state – political scientist on mistakes, US cooperation and security challenges
Ogres February 9, 2026
Alleged Chinese spies arrested in quiet French village
Ogres February 9, 2026
Stabilitātei! could become the first party dissolved since Latvia restored independence
Ogres February 9, 2026

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules
February 9, 2026
Sea frozen over – Estonia decides to open ice road
February 9, 2026
Latvia must start acting like a mature state – political scientist on mistakes, US cooperation and security challenges
February 9, 2026
Alleged Chinese spies arrested in quiet French village
February 9, 2026
Stabilitātei! could become the first party dissolved since Latvia restored independence
February 9, 2026
Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
February 9, 2026

Social

Sea frozen over – Estonia decides to open ice road
February 9, 2026
Stabilitātei! could become the first party dissolved since Latvia restored independence
February 9, 2026
Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
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…

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

World

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules
Ogres February 9, 2026

Sweden’s center-right government has announced that the rules for obtaining citizenship will be stricter in the future – requiring at least eight years…

Alleged Chinese spies arrested in quiet French village
Ogres February 9, 2026

Two Chinese men have been arrested in France on suspicion of espionage after they used a quiet village in the south-west of the…

Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Ogres February 6, 2026
Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Ogres February 6, 2026
Estonia to close border checkpoints with Russia at night; Russians behaving irrationally
Ogres February 6, 2026

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Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region

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Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on the 28th of January that there are red lines that should not be crossed in talks…

Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection

28.01.202628.01.2026 Ogres

The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday supported, at first reading in parliament, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved…

SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia

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At present, no special additional security measures are necessary in the country, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists on Wednesday. Commenting on…

Estonia won’t test couriers for basic knowledge of the state language

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Estonia does not plan to require couriers to prove their knowledge of the state language, as there are no tests corresponding to the…

Le Pen’s party in France – with a dual stance against the Kremlin

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The French far-right National Alliance (RN) party is poised to win next year’s presidential election, but the party’s attitude towards the Kremlin remains…

Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer

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

Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years

28.01.202628.01.2026 Ogres

Construction of the first phase of the Rail Baltica railway project could be delayed by three to five years, Māris Dzelme, Chairman of…

Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks

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

Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy

28.01.202628.01.2026 Ogres

A compromise with trade unions on amendments to the Labour Law must be found, and negotiations should not be suspended once again, Latvian…

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