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The Pietiek news website features a mix of domestic Latvian political and social commentary, alongside international news. Several articles focus on criticism of Latvian media and politicians, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and opinion pieces. International stories touch on…
This article, authored by Lato Lapsa, criticizes Latvia's public media for allegedly misrepresenting a letter from politician Dombrava to Spanish officials, accusing them of propaganda and manipulation.
This story details an information request made to Latvia's public media regarding their reporting on a letter from MP Dombrava, questioning the sources and accuracy of their coverage.
This article discusses the intensification of political competition and emotional rhetoric during pre-election periods, noting a particular trend in the current elections.
This piece examines the restrictions on private gambling businesses in Latvia regarding advertising, while the state continues to profit from the industry.
This article, referencing footage from Spain, discusses the influx of thousands of illegal migrants from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta.
This article reviews interviews given by Defense Minister Raivis Melnis in late July, discussing the situation within the ministry after the departure of Sprūds.
The author details receiving a court's refusal to accept a lawsuit concerning the actions of the Salaspils municipality in applying an increased property tax rate.
This opinion piece by Lato Lapsa accuses a Member of Parliament from the National Alliance, Leila Magamedova-Rasima, of corruption and greed.
This article critiques Latvia's defense policy, specifically its reliance on memoranda of understanding rather than concrete actions, in the area of drone development.
This piece discusses questions surrounding NATO's operational capacity, European security structures outside of NATO, and Ukraine's role within them.
Another article by Lato Lapsa, this one reiterates the accusations against Latvia's public television, claiming it uses anonymous sources to spread lies and manipulate viewers regarding Dombrava's letter.
This article refers to a video story by Gatis Zonbergs, a formerly well-known builder and owner of several companies, seemingly exploring past events or controversies.
The author reflects on the unique approach in Latvia to dividing historical narratives into national and non-national categories, a practice seemingly uncommon elsewhere in Europe.
This article discusses the airline airBaltic's business plans, suggesting that a previous plan was unsuccessful and a new one is being implemented.
This piece critiques the remote accessibility of positions within Latvia's government, suggesting it leads to a disconnect and potentially less effective governance.
This article questions the independence of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from state institutions in Latvia, discussing debates about their role in a democratic society.
This article discusses the "regressive" pre-election platform of the National Alliance (NA) and its potential impact, or lack thereof, on the political landscape.
The author expresses skepticism towards the perceived independence of certain institutions in Latvia, particularly in light of interviews with politicians and discussions about media bias.
This article delves into the complexities of national identity and belonging, questioning the criteria used to define who is considered part of the nation.
