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The news website 'Ir' from Latvia features a mix of domestic political analysis, economic discussions, and cultural highlights. Top stories include the intricacies of coalition formation after elections, with a focus on the potential involvement of Ainars Šlesers, and a debate surrounding Latvia's…
Governing parties aim to continue their work as a quartet after the elections. If a majority cannot be formed, the difficult question of whether to include Ainars Šlesers in the government will arise.
When Saeima opposition parties, along with the ruling ZZS, voted last autumn to withdraw Latvia from the Istanbul Convention, the decision angered many voters, leading to a large protest.
How did an expensive tractor end up on Armands Krauzes' farm, purchased by a 'friend'? Is this related to the timber industry scandal?
Before the elections, 'Ir' posed seven crucial questions to the prime ministerial candidates from seven lists that, according to the latest SKDS poll, have more than 4% support and are projected to enter the Saeima.
Director Roberts Dauburs has staged the play 'Principled Stance' at the National Theater. It centers on Alfrēds Rubiks and his role in the tragic events of the barricades period, investigated by Rita Aksenoka.
In Una Rozenale's workshop in the heart of Talsi, beautiful wool shawls are created that travel far. They exquisitely depict Latvia, but are also appreciated by people of many other nations and cultures.
Economist Pēteris Strautiņš explains how the economy has suffered from a 'pepper seller' mentality in Latvia's business environment and what reforms should be demanded from the government.
This story likely profiles Aleksandrs Juška, a medalist in the sport of raundnet at a world championship.
Writer Lelde Kovaļova's new crime novel 'Maksas Sērotāja' is breaking records, and her produced series 'Nelūgtie Viesi' and 'Ķīlnieki' will soon be available on the streaming platform HBO Max.
An inquiry into the identity and role of an individual named Kulbergs.
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