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This is the front page of IR, a Latvian news website. The top stories focus on domestic issues such as the high failure rate in basic school exams and the progress of the municipal reform. There are also articles on cultural figures, historical buildings, and a feature on a unique rural property…
More than 800 ninth graders failed to complete basic school this year due to not meeting the 15% exam threshold, prompting an examination of reasons within both schools and families.
A piece by Pauls Raudseps, the content of which is not fully described in the provided text.
An interview with Nobel Prize winner Morten Meldal, discussing molecular clicks.
An exploration of public opinion five years after Latvia's municipal reform, featuring contrasting experiences of local government leaders.
After decades of decay, the historic Kaucminde Palace is being restored by new owners with a commitment to its renewal.
A story about Ilze and Kristaps Čabļi, who transformed a neglected rural house into a unique farmstead, Bumbiermuiža, featuring a rustic, candle-lit atmosphere.
Introducing the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mykhailo Drapatyj, and assessing his potential to reform the Ukrainian army.
A profile of Inta Skujeniece, a renowned gardener, dendrologist, and agronomist, celebrating her 90th birthday and her significant contributions to Latvia's landscape.
A piece focusing on Valdis Kalniņš, a rising talent in handball.
An article about actor Mātišs Ozols, who left the New Riga Theatre, traveled the world, and has returned to Latvia to share his experiences of a quarter-life crisis.
An article about jewelry artist Anna Fanigina, who navigates between Latvia and Italy, and between mathematics and art.
