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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
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to –20°C in the coming days
January 14, 2026

On Wednesday skies will partly clear at times and sunshine will break through in some areas. No significant precipitation is expected overnight, but…

New airBaltic CEO Erno Hildén: bank savings, liabilities and investments
January 9, 2026
Snow, gusty winds and cold: Latvia’s weekend weather forecast
January 9, 2026

Politics

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
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
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
January 12, 2026
Proposal to express no confidence in Latvia’s Prime Minister over Russian-language content in public media
January 9, 2026

Business

Ministry of Transport requests urgent cost estimates for conservation of Rail Baltica bridge pillar
By Ogres   January 15, 2026

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has instructed the national implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL), to submit…

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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
“Rīgas meži”: The forestry sector will continue to be affected by geopolitical and economic challenges
By Ogres   January 2, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
Ogres January 16, 2026

The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…

In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
Ogres January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
Ogres January 16, 2026

BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
January 16, 2026
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
January 16, 2026
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
January 16, 2026
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
January 16, 2026
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
January 16, 2026
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
January 16, 2026

Social

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
Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend
January 16, 2026

Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…

Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
January 15, 2026
Cybersecurity expert: Estonian banks fail to implement security measures against Smart-ID phishing
January 15, 2026

World

Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
Ogres January 16, 2026

The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…

Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Ogres January 16, 2026

Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…

Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Ogres January 16, 2026
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Ogres January 15, 2026
Rome follows other cities in lowering speed limits
Ogres January 15, 2026

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Participants, masks and distancing. Standing rules for weddings during Covid-19 pandemic

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Latvian Ministry of Justice reports rules for weddings during the state of emergency from 25 January until 28 February 2022. If all participants…

IDB: corruption will remain in Latvia as long as officials abuse their power

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Prevention of corruption is the combined task of many state institutions and although the results of the Corruption Perception Index published on 25…

Lithuanian PM under police radar over compliance with respirator rule in events

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Police in Lithuania is looking into, weather the mandatory rule of wearing respirators at indoor events has been complied with during an indoor…

Heavy snow in eastern Mediterranean forces closure of Europe’s busiest aviation hub

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Rare and heavy snow in the eastern Mediterranean region has seriously affected local and international transport flows, power supply and the operation of…

Prosecutor protests not guilty verdict in digital television criminal case

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On 11 January 2022 the prosecutor of the Office of the Prosecutor General’s Criminal Affairs Department Corruption Prevention Coordination Office submitted a protest…

43% of Estonians counted in online part of national census

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Estonia has held the online questionnaire part of the national census and 568 891 persons, or 43% of the population of the Baltic…

Ukraine considers US diplomat family return call rightful, but excessive caution

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Following the decision by the US to order the return of the diplomat families of the American Embassy in Kyiv pointing to a…

Riga’s ex-mayor presented with charges in illegal video surveillance device case

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The office of the prosecutor in Latvia has presented Latvian MEP and former mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs with official charges in the…

Reminder! Only medical masks or FFP2 respirators allowed in public places in Latvia

24.01.202224.01.2022 Ogres

To ensure better protection, Latvia’s government decided that from 25 January 2022 onward only medical masks or FFP2 respirators will be allowed in…

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