Political Frenzy on Social Media and Russian-Tainted Chatbots ↗
Front page leadExamines how politicians engage voters on social media before elections and how Russian propaganda 'poisons' AI tools.
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IR
The news website IR.lv from Latvia features a prominent political focus with articles on social media campaigns, election candidates' interviews, and national security concerns, alongside pieces on social issues like drunk driving and public transport protests. Economic and cultural topics are…
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Bait and Switch ↗
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How to Respond to America? ↗
A political analysis piece discussing Latvia's response to American policy or international relations.
Prime Ministerial Candidate Interviews: Kulbergs Rejects Coalition with LPV ↗
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs discusses saving money, coalition possibilities with Šlesers, conflicts with NGOs, and continuing his daily video logs.
Passenger Carrier Massive Protest. Was It Worth It? ↗
Two weeks before the elections, passenger carriers organized a large protest that will cost nearly a million euros in fines. The article questions if it was worth it.
Prime Ministerial Candidate Interviews: Stepaņenko Prepares for Opposition and… ↗
Yulia Stepaņenko, leader of Sovereign Power, discusses her relationship with Šlesers, inherited money, the Istanbul Convention, and ending the war in Ukraine, while avoiding questions about Crimea.
Glass More Important Than Consequences. Hundreds of Drunk Drivers Still Detained ↗
Four years after the introduction of criminal liability for driving under the influence, the number of drunk drivers has decreased, but hundreds are still apprehended.
Not With Tanks ↗
The greatest threat to Latvia is a pro-Kremlin government after the elections.
Latvian 100km Running Record Holder Toms Komass ↗
An article featuring Toms Komass, the Latvian record holder in 100km running.
The Trojan Horse of Populists. Conversation on Security with Historian Una… ↗
Historian Una Bergmanis explains how the security of Latvia can be affected by election results and why Donald Trump's political recipe is harmful to Latvia and Ukraine.
Latvian Basketball Talent Benjamin Janis Berue's Dream of the NBA ↗
Benjamin Janis Berue, a leader of the Latvian U-16 basketball team that won the European Championship, has received offers from 40 US universities and aims for the NBA.
'Ula in Each of Us.' Kairišs on the Film, Latgale, and the Power of Culture in… ↗
Director Viesturs Kairišs discusses his film 'Ula,' the Latgale region, and the role of Latvian culture amidst chaos.
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