Director Kairišs on 'Uļa', Latgale, and the Power of Culture in Chaos ↗
Front page leadDirector Viesturs Kairišs discusses his film 'Uļa', the Latgale region, and the significance of Latvian culture during a time of societal and political chaos.
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The news website IR from Latvia features a diverse range of stories, with a strong focus on domestic politics, culture, and societal issues. Top stories include an interview with film director Viesturs Kairišs about his film 'Uļa' and the role of culture, an interview with a prime ministerial…
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Prime Ministerial Candidate Interviews: Indriksone on NA's Goals, Coalition… ↗
National Alliance's prime ministerial candidate Ilze Indriksone discusses the party's main goals, potential coalition with Šlesers, views on the Istanbul Convention, and proposals for public media governance.
Don't Step on a Rake! Is It Easy for Young People to Vote? ↗
Ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, IR discusses what concerns young people and the kind of government they wish to see, engaging with supporters of popular parties and undecided voters.
LVRTC Representative on Zaķusala Tower Reconstruction and E-Signature Dilemma ↗
Kārlis Siliņš from LVRTC warns that a delegation agreement is still pending, which is necessary for LVRTC to ensure e-signature functionality after the end of the year.
Dog Attack in Carnikava: Lifelong Trauma and Legal Loopholes ↗
An analysis of the control of stray and aggressive dogs in Latvia and the legal consequences for dogs that attack humans.
Latvian Basketball Talent Bendžamins Jānis Beruē's Dream of the NBA ↗
The leader of the Latvian U-16 basketball team, which won the European Championship, Bendžamins Jānis Beruē (16), has received offers from 40 US universities and is pursuing his dream of playing in the NBA.
Save the Saeima! ↗
A call to save the Saeima (Latvian Parliament).
Autumn Heats Up ↗
A general topical story for the week.
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis Accurately Dated His Dementia Experience ↗
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis, celebrating his 90th birthday, humorously reflects on his experience with dementia.
Director Toms Treinis on the Role of a Father, the Stronger Sex, and the… ↗
Director Toms Treinis discusses his play 'Stiprais dzimums' (The Stronger Sex), which explores themes of fatherhood, masculinity, and demographic trends.
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