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Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
January 20, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026

Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…

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

Politics

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
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

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

France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

The French navy on the 22nd of January intercepted a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, believed to be part of a shadow…

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

Bologna fights to keep speed limit
Ogres January 22, 2026
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
Ogres January 22, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
Ogres January 22, 2026

France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
January 23, 2026
Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
January 22, 2026
Bologna fights to keep speed limit
January 22, 2026
Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
January 22, 2026
Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
January 22, 2026

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Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
January 22, 2026
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
January 22, 2026
Estonian security guard cooperated with Russian services; receives prison sentence
January 22, 2026

A 48-year-old man who works as a security guard at an Estonian border checkpoint has been sentenced to three years in prison for…

African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026
“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
January 21, 2026

World

France intercepts suspected shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
Ogres January 23, 2026

The French navy on the 22nd of January intercepted a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, believed to be part of a shadow…

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
Ogres January 22, 2026

The world’s largest nuclear power plant has been shut down just hours after it was due to start up after an alarm sounded…

Bologna fights to keep speed limit
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026
an investigation reveals what belongs to Kadyrov’s children – Baltic News Network
Ogres January 21, 2026

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Finland announces intention to join NATO

12.05.202212.05.2022 Ogres

The top political leaders of Finland have released a joint statement calling for a quick path of the country to join the NATO…

Latvian residents donate nearly EUR 100 000 for initiative to demolish «Occupation Monument»

12.05.202212.05.2022 Ogres

«In a short period of time Latvia’s society made it clear – there is no place for aggression and provocations in Latvia! Nearly…

Latvian parliament cancels legal obstacles, opening the way for Victory Monument’s demolition

12.05.2022 Ogres

On Thursday, 12 May, Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments proposed by the Foreign Affairs Committee, lifting legal obstacles and opening…

Day 78 of war in Ukraine: Zelenskyy determined to continue fighting until Ukraine gets everything back

12.05.2022 Ogres

In Ukraine on Thursday, May 12, rescuers worked at the scene of air strikes in the Chernihiv region, from where Russian occupation forces…

Nearly every fourth woman in Baltic States is financially dependent on their partner

12.05.2022 Ogres

Up to 26% of women in Baltic States are financially dependent on their partner or spouse. This means they lack the freedom of…

National Alliance threatens to leave Latvia’s ruling coalition if minister Marija Golubeva is not dismissed

12.05.2022 Ogres

The Saeima faction of the National Alliance and the party’s board have decided to request dismissal of Latvia’s Minister of the Interior Marija…

Riga City Council deputy: Maskavas Street should be renamed along its entire route

12.05.202212.05.2022 Ogres

One of the first reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was that the section of Antonijas Street near the embassy of the Russian…

Activists collect donations to demolish «Occupation Monument» in Riga

12.05.2022 Ogres

Ziedot.lv portal has started collecting donations to pay for the demolishing of the «Occupation Monument» in Pārdaugava, Riga. More than EUR 3 600…

Riga vice-mayor: monument in Victory Park must be demolished quickly

12.05.202214.06.2022 Ogres

Quick demolishing of the Soviet monument in Pārdaugava would require a special law that would allow circumventing certain requirements of construction regulations, said…

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