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The front page of Ir.lv features a mix of Latvian domestic news and cultural highlights. Top stories include an interview with a Latvian U-16 basketball player aspiring to the NBA, a discussion on the upcoming parliamentary elections and youth voting, an interview with the Hungarian Foreign…
Latvia's U-16 basketball team triumphed at the European Championship. Team leader Bendžamins Jānis Beruē (16) has received offers from 40 US colleges and is steadily moving towards his dream of playing in the NBA.
A call to action regarding the Latvian parliament, urging its preservation.
An interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán discussing shifts in thinking.
Director Viesturs Kairišs discusses the film Ula, Latgale, and the significance of Latvian culture during times of societal and political chaos.
National Alliance's prime ministerial candidate Ilze Indriksone discusses the coalition with Šlesers, attitudes towards the Istanbul Convention, and proposals for public media governance.
Ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, Ir discusses what concerns young people and what kind of future government they desire, engaging with supporters of popular parties and undecided voters.
A film review of 'Ula,' a beautiful cinematic portrait of basketball player Uļjana Semjonova.
The tombs of the Dukes of Courland and Semigallia in Jelgava Castle are unique in a European context. Their restoration has taken over 30 years and the work of several generations of masters.
A profile of Tony Strode, creator of 'Braucam Gleznot' (Let's Go Paint).
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis (90) humorously discussed his remaining time on earth at his jubilee evening, speaking clearly and profoundly about his experience with dementia.
Director Toms Treinis (32) staged the play 'Stiprais Dzimums' (The Strong Sex) about men and fathers, allowing for male tears, laughter, and unvarnished love.
