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The Pietiek news website from Latvia features several stories focusing on government transparency, corruption, and the financial dealings of public officials. There is also coverage of international affairs, including the EU's challenges and migration issues, as well as a story about the national…
This article questions whether citizens will still be able to view public declarations of state officials, suggesting a move towards secrecy similar to Putin's Russia, where official declarations are classified.
A discussion about whether public organizations should continue to receive taxpayer funds has so far only produced one meaningful proposal from Jaunups.
This article examines the paradox of accountability within the State Police, where officers may receive bonuses despite errors leading to state costs.
Publicly available data on the declared assets of Andrejs Radzevičs, Deputy Chairman of the Dienvidkurzeme Municipality Council, suggests a significant financial increase during his tenure.
An incident where expressing a viewpoint about 'occupiers' and their 'lackeys' is deemed a crime by the police is discussed.
This article suggests that a millionaire, Ramoliņš, has unduly influenced the appointment of the Chairwoman of the Competition Council.
The article describes the European Union's crisis as a series of failures, including high energy costs, factory closures, and complex regulations.
Ahead of a crucial meeting for 'airBaltic' bondholders and government decisions, two key elements for the airline's survival have emerged.
The article discusses the issue of illegal immigration, referencing an incident at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and its potential implications for Western civilization.
This article criticizes politician Rinkēvičs for his statements regarding hatred towards perceived enemies of Latvia.
The author expresses their opinion on officials who are critical of others while seemingly overlooking their own faults, citing the Prosecutor General.
This article warns of repercussions if certain police officials, referred to as 'lackeys', are not removed from their posts.
This article suggests that a millionaire, Ramoliņš, has unduly influenced the appointment of the Chairwoman of the Competition Council.
The article describes the European Union's crisis as a series of failures, including high energy costs, factory closures, and complex regulations.
This piece discusses how President Rinkēvičs cancelled the chancellery, with details about public reactions and the government's stance.
Evidence suggests that the Public Integration Fund (SIF) will not be liquidated, contrary to initial assumptions, indicating its continued role in integration policies.
This article warns of repercussions if certain police officials, referred to as 'lackeys', are not removed from their posts.
