Policeman in Jail, Teacher in Grave: The Price of Intoxication in Priekule ↗
Front page leadA brawl in Priekule resulted in a new policeman being jailed and a respected teacher dying, highlighting the tragic consequences of severe intoxication.
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The news website IR from Latvia features a mix of domestic and international stories. Top domestic news includes an analysis of a political party's advertising campaign, a potential default for airBaltic, and the establishment of a missile factory in Latvia. Other domestic stories cover a tragic…
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Dinosaur Trick ↗
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How Šleseris' Party Avoided Penalty for a 340,000 Ad Campaign ↗
Ainārs Šlesers' party exploited a loophole to run an advertising campaign exceeding legal limits just before the official campaign start, with the Corruption Prevention Bureau finding no violations.
Will airBaltic Avoid Default? ↗
airBaltic faces liquidity problems, prompting a request for help from bondholders. A lack of quorum prevented a decision, raising concerns about a potential default if interest payments due in mid-August cannot be met.
Mysterious Missile Factory in Latvia: Who is Behind the Ambitious Election… ↗
The Economy Minister has signed a memorandum to build an artillery missile factory in Latvia, despite the US investor lacking prior experience in arms manufacturing and Latvian armed forces not planning such capabilities.
Solar Eclipse Hunter Vitalijs Kuzmovs ↗
Astronomer Vitalijs Kuzmovs will observe the total solar eclipse on August 12th in Mallorca and will later give a lecture in Riga on the Perseids meteor shower.
From Swamp to Paradise – Aglona's King's Hill and Its Creators ↗
Over 20 years, Aglona's King's Hill has transformed from a site with initial sculptures into a place of peace with over 450 sculptures and thousands of plants.
How 18-year-old Martins Bergšteins Became the Face of the Weather News ↗
Despite his young age, Martins Bergšteins, who is about to start geography studies, has gained the trust of thousands of weather news viewers in Latvia due to years of diligent work and support.
How to Combine a Large Family and Career? Kristīne Tida Knows How! ↗
An article discussing how Kristīne Tida successfully balances a large family with a career, indicating it is less challenging than raising a single child.
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