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The front page of Pietiek, a Latvian news website, features a mix of domestic political commentary, investigative journalism, and social issues. A prominent story criticizes Latvian public television's reporting on the Interior Minister's letter regarding migration. Other stories delve into…
A commentary by Lato Lapsa criticizes Latvia's public television for allegedly lying and manipulating viewers regarding Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava's letter on migration, citing anonymous sources.
As autumn approaches and elections loom, citizens are given a formal, albeit illusory, opportunity to decide their future, which may bring significant changes.
This article suggests that public media outlets are omitting information about the business acumen of Leila Magamedova-Rasima.
The author is inspired to write about bears, possibly stemming from a fabricated story about a mother bear and cubs.
Following Jēkabs Straume's announcement of his departure from his position, this article investigates the extent of Juraš's network involving various state institutions.
While state medical institutions teeter on the brink of bankruptcy and patients face limited hope, this piece examines how corruption and illicit schemes are draining millions from the Latvian healthcare sector.
During election campaigns, a consistent trend emerges where political science in Latvia is perceived differently by various participants.
It is currently unclear whether the ongoing events surrounding 'airBaltic' are part of a political pre-election spectacle or something more substantial.
The capital city of Latvia, Riga, is becoming less appealing to both tourists and its own residents.
This piece discusses the fine line in criminal law, where a single word, intention, or moment can have significant legal consequences.
Publicly available information suggests that "Latvijas valsts meži" (Latvian State Forests) developed an addition to the Electronic Online Voter Register (ETVR).
A meeting with the Council of Agricultural Organizations of Latvia revealed surprising information about the Latvian Bank's involvement with farmers' livestock management.
The public has the right to question the necessity of environmental impact assessments, particularly when they seem to be overlooked in protected areas like biosphere reserves.
This article may offer insights or lessons on combating corruption, potentially drawing from the experiences of a former Ukrainian minister.
An article discussing a tragic event and the system's apparent inaction or response to death, possibly related to education or societal issues.
An article questioning the transparency and fairness of the selection process for the new head of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).
An article exploring the reasons behind the declining appeal of Riga for both tourists and residents.
The political party 'Kustiba Par!' has nominated candidates for the elections and expresses criticism towards the 'Progressive' movement, highlighting concerns about social responsibility and integration funds.
This article discusses the issue of illegal migrants and the challenges associated with their eviction, potentially highlighting human rights and legal complexities.
A piece questioning whether the rule of law is being disregarded, perhaps in the context of law enforcement or judicial processes.
