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The Pietiek news website from Latvia features a prominent article on election integrity, questioning the methods of vote manipulation rather than the possibility. Other domestic news covers alleged corruption in local government, the forestry sector's environmental impact, and immigration…
An article by Lato Lapsa highlights concerns about election integrity in Latvia, questioning the methods of potential vote manipulation rather than the possibility itself. The Central Election Commission's decisions regarding candidate eligibility are also discussed.
A European Commission report reviews tax revenue collection across the EU, with a specific focus on Latvia's performance in this area.
Latvian State Forests (LVM) is accused of actively opposing nature conservation efforts, using questionable arguments.
The article discusses ongoing political turmoil within the Ropazi municipality, with the mayor struggling to lead sessions due to opposition questions.
This story focuses on the state's relationship with the non-governmental sector, mentioning Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' statements.
The article touches upon the privatization process in Latvia, linking it to corruption within NGOs.
A new scandal unfolds in the Ropazi municipality, involving the leadership and a controversial situation concerning a church.
The article examines the recent cyberattack on Latvian State Forests (LVM) IT infrastructure, suggesting suspicious circumstances.
This story discusses the rise of right-wing politicians in European countries and its potential impact, particularly in relation to the conflict in Ukraine.
The article reports on a legal case involving Ziedonis Ločmelis, where a 'lawyer army' suffered a defeat in court.
The article highlights recent immigration statistics, noting a significant number of Indian immigrants in Latvia.
The author argues that Latvia's decline is primarily caused by a corrupt justice system, rather than solely by politicians.
This story investigates potential financial improprieties within the South Kurzeme municipality's leadership, questioning the effectiveness of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).
The article scrutinizes the Meister affair, examining who is responsible for the unfolding events and decisions made by the government.
This article explores how foreign entities attempted to secure European funding for development projects, focusing on initiatives in Groningen.
