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Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
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

The audit carried out by the State Audit Office (SAO) on the state’s approach to curbing the shadow economy has been very weak…

Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026
New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026

Politics

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
Polish President: Only Trump can stop Putin
January 14, 2026
Legislation flaw could allow Estonian online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026
January 13, 2026

Business

Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
By Ogres   January 17, 2026

While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…

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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
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
By Ogres   January 7, 2026

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
Ogres January 19, 2026

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
Ogres January 19, 2026

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

Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Ogres January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Ogres January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Ogres January 19, 2026

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
January 19, 2026

Social

Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
January 19, 2026
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
January 19, 2026
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
January 19, 2026

Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026

World

Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
Ogres January 19, 2026

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

Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
Ogres January 19, 2026

A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026

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Frequent showers expected in Latvia this week

02.05.202202.05.2022 Ogres

At the beginning of the week the amount of clouds will be volatile in the skies above Latvia. Moments of clear sky are…

Riga mayor: with prices going up, residents should be allowed to pay debts without fines

02.05.2022 Ogres

In a situation when prices of public utilities are up, residents should be given the option to pay debts gradually without fines, said…

BNN summary of the week: Concentration camp in Ukraine. Latvia’s GDP. Twitter’s new owner

01.05.202201.05.2022 Ogres

This week horrors of war continued in Ukraine. The country reported, among other things, that the Russian army has apparently set up a…

Week in Lithuania: Railway company to lay off about 2,000 employees, Estonian logistics centre acquired, Ryanair investing in Kaunas

30.04.2022 Ogres

Last week, the top news in Lithuania were the announcement of a large lay-off at the railway company LTG Cargo, Lithuanian businessmen acquiring…

Head of Riga Zoological Garden leaves his post, says return to politics is possible

29.04.2022 Ogres

After leaving his post as Riga Zoological Garden’s Education and Information Office specialist, Ingmārs Līdaka says the possibility of returning to politics is…

Billionaire Elon Musk acquires Twitter

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The creator and owner of Tesla cars brand and billionaire Elon Musk has acquired Twitter shares, becoming its main owner. The billionaire wrote:…

Video: Indian capital’s massive landfill on fire

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As the South Asia region experiences a heat wave, a large waste landfill has caught fire near the Indian capital New Delhi, British…

Baltic PMs: surplus of Covid-19 vaccines creates new challenges

29.04.2022 Ogres

On Friday, 29 April, Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė sent a joint…

Day 65 of war in Ukraine: Rescue effort after Kyiv attacks, OSCE ends Ukraine mission, US to streamline support Ukraine

29.04.202229.04.2022 Ogres

On Friday, April 28, rescuers in Kyiv continued to dig through rubble left by missile attacks on Kyiv that injured at least ten…

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