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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

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…

Europe wary of Gaza Peace Board; not everyone ready to participate
Ogres January 22, 2026

When the US managed to achieve a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Europeans were supportive and praised the success, but now few…

Latvia to significantly restrict distance learning in the first stage of primary education
Ogres January 22, 2026
Vansu Bridge to come at a high cost – Riga to borrow up to 84.5 million euros over 30 years
Ogres January 22, 2026
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

Japan shuts down world’s largest nuclear power plant hours after restart
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
Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
January 22, 2026
Frosty nights and slightly milder days in Latvia: weather forecast for the coming days
January 22, 2026

Social

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
African swine fever detected at one of Latvia’s largest farms – quarantine and culling ordered
January 21, 2026

An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a pig farm operated by SIA Vaiņodes bekons in Vaiņode parish, Dienvidkurzeme…

“There is no light at the end of the tunnel”: Latvia’s restaurant sector warns of mass closures
January 21, 2026
Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
January 20, 2026

World

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…

Trump-made Greenland crisis: allies will not forget the move
Ogres January 22, 2026

After the successful operation in Venezuela, during which the country’s leader was captured, US President Donald Trump continued the course he had taken…

an investigation reveals what belongs to Kadyrov’s children – Baltic News Network
Ogres January 21, 2026
France intercepts migrant boat on the water for first time
Ogres January 21, 2026
Davos: Europe is worried, Trump is bragging and Macron wears sunglasses
Ogres January 21, 2026

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In response to Russia’s Zapad military exercises, which are also taking place on Belarusian territory, Poland has announced that it is closing its…

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In Russia, conscripts are returning to the front after a period of time, many of whom have committed serious crimes and had a…

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The drones shot down in Poland confirm that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine directly affects us, and “appropriate measures must be taken,” Latvian President…

Wednesday still warm, but autumn weather to begin on Thursday

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On Wednesday morning, clouds will bring rain in some western districts, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Mostly, however, a light to…

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Dozens of polar explorers have warned that plans to combat climate change by manipulating the environment in the Arctic and Antarctic are dangerous,…

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The head of the Czech intelligence service, Michal Koudelka, has said that Russia would do the same in the Czech Republic as it…

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Russia is not only a threat to Europe and the United States, but a global problem, European Council President António Costa told journalists…

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A good mushroom picking season means that at least once a week the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board’s (PPA) dog unit is…

For the first time in Latvia, a unified regulation on burials and grave maintenance is planned

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On Tuesday, the Saeima’s Public Administration and Local Government Committee supported the draft Cemetery Law before its first reading. The law is intended…

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