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An internal inquiry has been initiated by Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava against State Police Chief Armands Ruks following a drunk officer incident and concerns over police leadership. This development comes as former Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis indicated he sees no grounds for Ruks' resignation, while Ruks himself has proposed revoking early retirement pensions for police officers who commit intentional crimes.

Adding to domestic concerns, the Consumer Protection Centre has clarified that a Calvin Harris concert does not negate the right to a refund, highlighting potential issues in event organization. Meanwhile, Latvia has actively participated in an international operation targeting migrant smuggling and 'shock calls,' addressing cross-border crime.

In the education sector, a significant number of ninth-grade students, approximately one in twenty, failed to meet the basic school exam threshold this year, prompting a review of the underlying issues within schools and families.

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Police Chief Faces Internal Inquiry Amid Ongoing Scrutiny

Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava has initiated an inquiry against State Police Chief Armands Ruks, intensifying the scrutiny on police leadership. This follows previous incidents, including a drunk officer's actions. While Rihards Kozlovskis, now Minister for Transport, stated he sees no basis for Ruks' resignation, Ruks has proposed that police officers who commit intentional crimes should lose their right to an early retirement pension.

Concerns Over Election Integrity and State Firm Transparency

Commentary from analyst Lato Lapsa suggests potential manipulation of election results, focusing on the methods by which such actions might occur. This builds on prior concerns regarding election integrity and transparency, including questions raised about state investments in AirBaltic.

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Significant Failure Rate in Basic School Exams for Ninth Graders

More than 800 ninth-grade students, representing one in twenty, failed to complete basic school this year due to not meeting the 15% exam threshold. This significant failure rate has prompted an examination into the contributing factors within both educational institutions and families.

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Consumer Protection Centre Addresses Calvin Harris Concert Refunds

The Consumer Protection Centre (PTAC) has clarified that the presence of a Calvin Harris concert does not supersede the public's right to a refund, indicating potential issues with ticket sales or event organization that require consumer protection measures.

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Latvia Participates in International Operation Against Migrant Smuggling

Latvia has been involved in an international operation aimed at dismantling a criminal network responsible for migrant smuggling and 'shock calls.' This highlights the country's efforts in combating cross-border crime.

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