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The front page of IR, a Latvian news website, features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include the aftermath of a severe summer storm in Latvia, an interview with an Estonian playwright about a play touching on the "Danske Bank" scandal, an analysis of a cyberattack on CSDD…
The strongest summer storm in 60 years left a third of households without electricity, with some facing outages for days. The article discusses potential solutions to prevent such extensive damage in the future.
A brief mention of an article titled 'Let's Educate!' by Nellija Ločmele.
An article by Aivars Ozolins, titled 'Useful Storm'.
Dailes Theatre is staging Estonian playwright Mehise Pihla's play 'Pure Business,' which explores whether a small nation's only strength is moral superiority, touching upon the 'Danske Bank' scandal.
The CSDD data theft highlights a persistent problem: cybersecurity must be a top priority for institution management, not just IT administrators, as warned by CERT.LV.
A commentary piece suggesting tariffs are being considered instead of military action, referencing America's stance on Quebec's cultural preservation.
Lawyers for former Latvian Railways president Uģis Magons and Estonian millionaire Oļegs Osinovs have filed cassation appeals against the Riga Court of Appeal's verdict that found them guilty of bribery, questioning the first instance court's original acquittal.
Russian missiles, drones, and mines are not only killing Ukrainians but also leaving toxic residues, devastating the environment and posing future threats. The article questions how to estimate ecological losses and hold Russia accountable.
A cartoon related to Kulbergs' economic growth plan.
Sabīne Moore shares insights into how electrical activity in plants can be transformed into music.
Kaspars Holms, an award-winning angler, is one of Latvia's first to offer guided fly-fishing trips, attracting experienced anglers looking to learn new techniques and explore modern technology.
Aigars Stonis walked to Vinnytsia, Ukraine, to raise funds for a mobile dental clinic for soldiers, reminding Latvians that Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom as well. The journey covered nearly 1400 km over 52 days.
