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The news website IR.lv features several domestic stories, primarily focusing on Latvian society, politics, and culture. Top stories include concerns about a literacy crisis among Latvian students, an analysis of coalition preferences among newly elected deputies, and scientific findings from…
Latvian students' reading literacy has seen the steepest decline among OECD countries. This article investigates the reasons behind this trend and explores potential solutions.
Latvian University geologists spent a month studying glaciers in Greenland, an expedition that required armed protection. Their findings revealed unexpected details about the state of the glaciers.
A reservist has developed a mobile application designed to identify drones, aiming to contribute to Latvia's security.
While Andris Kulbergs' action plan is still being developed and negotiations for the next government have not yet begun, IR surveyed all newly elected United List deputies about their preferred coalition.
Indra Briķe (1957-2026) was one of Latvia's all-time greatest actresses, whose talent bordered on something sublime.
Social anthropologist Anna Žabicka discusses the fear of aging, the power of friendship, and why politicians should consider not only unborn children but also the elderly.
The author of the screenplay for the film 'Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā', included in the Latvian Cultural Canon, and author of 36 books, Māra Svīre, will celebrate her 90th birthday on October 13th.
This is a review of artistic works related to life's experiences.
This seems to be a political commentary piece, possibly related to a recent political event or negotiation.
