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The news on Pietiek.com focuses heavily on Latvian politics and society, with several articles scrutinizing political figures and parties, particularly concerning corruption allegations, legal interpretations, and public statements. There's also coverage of international grain trade and its…

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Vienotība's Judins Does Not Deny Levrence's Story of Violence ↗

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Andrejs Judins from the 'Vienotība' party has published a lengthy justification regarding accusations made by 'progressive' Selma Levrence. It appears Judins does not deny Levrence's account of violence and abuse in his latest YouTube recording, as noted by Lato Lapsa.

Russian 'Bloody Grains': Facing the Truth ↗

A report states that, hypothetically, one million tons of grain could generate approximately 3.3 million euros in revenue for Latvia, while discussing the implications of Russian grain.

Lessons, Hard Work ↗

In Ankara, Turkey, the author was questioned about visa matters by the Latvian consulate, with suggestions that officials are being deliberately difficult.

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