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The news website IR from Latvia features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on politics and culture. Top stories include an interview with a prime ministerial candidate about coalition options, an analysis of airBaltic's financial situation, and a profile of writer…
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis, on his 90th birthday, shared precise details about his experience with dementia. The interview, lasting a few hours, was described as a beautiful, clear, and substantial conversation.
An article discussing the current government, highlighting its internal contradictions and political dynamics.
A piece that explores an alternative political or social option that is presented as undesirable or unappealing.
Latvia's national airline has agreed to a very costly interloan, which is the first step in its recapitalization process. The article questions the future ownership structure of airBaltic following this move.
Prime ministerial candidate Andris Šuvajevs believes that after the elections, there will be only two possible coalition scenarios: either with the Progressive party or with Šlesers.
The Renda vineyard, Vini Curlandia, has been managed by entrepreneur Agris Zvirbulis for three years. It was originally planted by Canadian-Latvian Mārtiņš Vāgners with a historical connection to the era of Duke Jacob.
The creators of the youth-produced newspaper Krējums are encouraging Latvians to move beyond victimhood and collaboratively build a better future, as their generation begins to tire of social media.
The article suggests that writing poetry can be a therapeutic tool, helping individuals to recognize and process their emotions by articulating their inner thoughts and feelings.
Director Toms Treinis (32) has staged a play titled 'The Stronger Sex' about men and fathers, allowing for the expression of male tears, laughter, and unembellished love.
Lotte Tisenkopfa-Iltnere, co-founder of Madara Cosmetics, discusses 20 years in business, financial discipline, the ability to write off failures, and the importance of a company giving back to its owners.
