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Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
January 30, 2026
“Focus on construction, not talk” – Latvia’s Transport Minister pushes back against Rail Baltica delay forecasts
January 29, 2026
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
January 28, 2026

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

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

Politics

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
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

Business

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
By Ogres   January 30, 2026

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

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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
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

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
Ogres January 30, 2026

Last week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) called for an extraordinary meeting of the National Energy Crisis Centre due to rising heating…

“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
Ogres January 30, 2026

The beverage producer AS Amber Latvijas balzams has submitted an application to the Riga City Court seeking the initiation of a legal protection…

New Dutch government wants to save NATO
Ogres January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
Ogres January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
Ogres January 30, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026
“Amber Latvijas balzams” seeks legal protection – State Revenue Service freezes accounts
January 30, 2026
New Dutch government wants to save NATO
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026
Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
January 30, 2026

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BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is facing a payment crisis, not an energy crisis – political scientist says
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
January 30, 2026
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
January 30, 2026

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned amendments to the Education Law to the Saeima for reconsideration, which would significantly restrict access to…

Estonia to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residence permits from buying property
January 29, 2026
“No tax hikes?” Latvia’s Finance Minister explains the state debt situation
January 29, 2026

World

New Dutch government wants to save NATO
Ogres January 30, 2026

The new Dutch government, led by liberal Rob Jetten, has given hope to the region’s centrist forces, writes Politico. The government-forming process in…

Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
Ogres January 30, 2026

On the 30th of January, the Chinese rocket ZQ-3 R/B, launched on the 3rd of December, will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere, and current…

Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
Ogres January 30, 2026
Merz: Europe has found self-respect in defending a world based on rules
Ogres January 29, 2026
Lithuania seeks EU help in fight against smuggler balloons
Ogres January 29, 2026

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Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties

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Few more than 10,000 children were born in Estonia last year, and young people are increasingly postponing the idea of ​​starting a family,…

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Last year, disruptions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Latvian airspace were recorded 1,276 times, representing an increase of 55.6% compared with…

Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash

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

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In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…

The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings

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The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…

Bulgarian President resigns; rumors of new party launch arise

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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on the 19th of January, sparking speculation that he plans to launch a new party to…

Severe frost persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures down to –25°C, no thaw expected

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Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar

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The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Finance Minister Arvils…

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania

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The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…

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