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The Pietiek news website features a prominent story about Lato Lapsa's commentary on Andrejs Judins and the political party "Vienotība," discussing karma and the legal system. Other top stories include commentary on Latvian politics, letters concerning the EU and political parties, and an analysis…
Columnist Lato Lapsa discusses how "Vienotība" deputy Andrejs Judins, known for his views on prosecutors seeing crimes where they don't exist, is now experiencing his own system's consequences. This is based on his latest YouTube recording.
When Šlesers and his team visited the president after the elections, they brought a book as a gift, the title of which is not fully revealed here.
Referencing the Book of Revelation, Jānis Vaivads addresses the 'lukewarm' nature of the EU and its representatives, suggesting they will be expelled.
With the Saeima elections concluded and government formation talks underway, concerns are raised about Russia's attempts to influence elections.
Andrejs Judins of "Vienotība" has published an extensive text justifying himself regarding Selma Levrence's story about violence.
Government representatives proudly announced at a press conference that the NGO fund has become the basis of their new economy.
The outgoing Saeima's State Administration and Local Government Committee once again rejected a collective petition from Latvian citizens regarding open salaries in public administration.
Selma Levrence's account of events on December 16, 2025, published on October 15, is incomplete and creates a misleading impression.
The article questions why millionaire Andris Ramoliņš failed to disclose his 'diesel salary instead of salary' schemes during a Delfi interview and why the interviewer did not ask about them.
The article suggests that Judin's comment indicates an unwillingness to objectively examine his own behavior and accept responsibility for it.
The article discusses ongoing disputes over money, referencing a video by Mārtiņš Krusts who is described as a supporter.
Sixty-nine Saeima deputies granted Latvian citizenship to individuals without much deliberation, offering it for a nominal fee.
Jānis Vaivads expresses doubt about the "United List's" victory, stating he sees no winner and that voters have gained nothing.
Lato Lapsa has not missed an opportunity to mock the author's previous statement about a perceived hypocrisy in addressing the issue of rape.
The article suggests a need to monitor the grain situation related to Russia, implying potential implications.
Andrejs Judins of "Vienotība" has published a lengthy text attempting to justify himself concerning Selma Levrence's narrative of violence.
The prosecutor's office dropped charges against the defendant and accomplices, who were suspected of fraud involving EUR 1,197,090 in municipal donations. The case was dropped due to lack of evidence.
The article discusses recent events concerning "airBaltic," focusing on potential business dealings and the company's situation.
The article discusses lessons learned during a visit to Turkey, including interactions with the Latvian consulate and personal reflections on the experience.
The article discusses the challenges and realities of political parties seeking to enter the Saeima, focusing on the McCann Riga campaign and the difficulties of political engagement.
The article examines how people live in the public eye, discussing the actions of politicians and the public's perception of them.
The article investigates alleged complicity in violence involving the "Progressives" party, focusing on supermodel Karena Mulder's past statements and actions.
