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The front page of Pietiek.com features a range of domestic Latvian news, with a particular focus on critical analyses of government actions, media portrayals, and societal issues. Several articles delve into potential corruption, election integrity concerns, and critiques of public institutions…
This article criticizes the Latvian public broadcaster LSM for presenting 'experts' who downplay Russian military threats, contrasting their views with Western intelligence reports and promising to reveal what these 'experts' omit.
An investigation questions the transparency of airBaltic's financial dealings, specifically its establishment of a fully-owned subsidiary in Switzerland, and whether taxpayers are being fully informed.
This article argues that the primary issue facing airBaltic is not financial deficit but inefficient time management and strategic missteps, despite recent state investments.
Author Lato Lapsa expresses deep skepticism about the integrity of upcoming elections, focusing not on whether results will be manipulated, but on the specific methods that might be employed.
A legal professional discusses recurring situations where law enforcement agencies in Latvia allegedly disregard proportionality and fundamental human rights, citing a recent administrative case.
The article highlights a concerning issue where a transport and launch container for a Soviet-era anti-tank missile, used in Ukraine, is being publicly sold in Latvia, questioning its legality and implications.
The first part of a series examines the concept of Latvian national identity and heritage, using a traditional costume procession as a starting point to discuss 'colonization' and its impact.
This piece uses a Swedish case of an Eritrean immigrant committing rape to draw parallels and warn about internal societal threats, suggesting that problems are already present within society.
The article criticizes the prosecutor's office, led by a 'new media star', for allegedly acting on political directives from the Prime Minister to overturn previous government decisions.
The article delves into discussions surrounding pension reforms and sustainability, questioning who will bear the financial burden in the future and critiquing the current government's approach.
This piece scrutinizes the allocation and potential misuse of state funds by NGOs, questioning the effectiveness and accountability of organizations receiving public money, specifically mentioning the "NVO jumta darbu salīdzina ar jaunlatviešu".
The article discusses Latvia's tax collection efficiency and performance, referencing reports or assessments from the European Commission.
This article examines the Prosecutor General's initiative to revoke previous decisions supporting sawmill workers, questioning the legal and ethical grounds for this action.
This article explores the significance of civil society in Latvia, questioning what the country would look like without it and emphasizing its role as a foundation for modern Latvian identity.
A legal professional discusses recurring situations where law enforcement agencies in Latvia allegedly disregard proportionality and fundamental human rights, citing a recent administrative case.
Author Lato Lapsa expresses deep skepticism about the integrity of upcoming elections, focusing not on whether results will be manipulated, but on the specific methods that might be employed.
An investigation questions the transparency of airBaltic's financial dealings, specifically its establishment of a fully-owned subsidiary in Switzerland, and whether taxpayers are being fully informed.
This article argues that the primary issue facing airBaltic is not financial deficit but inefficient time management and strategic missteps, despite recent state investments.
This piece uses a Swedish case of an Eritrean immigrant committing rape to draw parallels and warn about internal societal threats, suggesting that problems are already present within society.
The article criticizes the prosecutor's office, led by a 'new media star', for allegedly acting on political directives from the Prime Minister to overturn previous government decisions.
Investigating alleged corruption and selective justice, this article by Lato Lapsa connects a rifle, a service car, and political support for sawmill workers to question the fairness of the justice system.
This article criticizes the Latvian public broadcaster LSM for presenting 'experts' who downplay Russian military threats, contrasting their views with Western intelligence reports and promising to reveal what these 'experts' omit.
This article explores the significance of civil society in Latvia, questioning what the country would look like without it and emphasizing its role as a foundation for modern Latvian identity.
The first part of a series examines the concept of Latvian national identity and heritage, using a traditional costume procession as a starting point to discuss 'colonization' and its impact.
Author Lato Lapsa expresses deep skepticism about the integrity of upcoming elections, focusing not on whether results will be manipulated, but on the specific methods that might be employed.
A legal professional discusses recurring situations where law enforcement agencies in Latvia allegedly disregard proportionality and fundamental human rights, citing a recent administrative case.
The article highlights a concerning issue where a transport and launch container for a Soviet-era anti-tank missile, used in Ukraine, is being publicly sold in Latvia, questioning its legality and implications.
This article criticizes the National Alliance's Minister of Culture, Nauris Puntulis, and the financial implications of the 'Palace of Light' project, suggesting that citizens will face further costs.
A critical commentary by Lato Lapsa questioning the reliability of promises made by law enforcement and local figures, using a provocative anecdote to illustrate his point.
The article discusses Latvia's tax collection efficiency and performance, referencing reports or assessments from the European Commission.
This article examines the Prosecutor General's initiative to revoke previous decisions supporting sawmill workers, questioning the legal and ethical grounds for this action.
