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The Pietiek news website features a mix of domestic Latvian political commentary, investigations into corruption, and social issues, alongside some international news analysis. Top stories include an exposé on the tactics of the show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens', a critique of political parties'…
Last week, the show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' (AP) broadcast an interview with a drunk driver, Reinis Uzulnieks, allegedly violating journalistic ethics and legality to sway public opinion about a former minister and influence court decisions. Uzulnieks faces up to a year in prison.
The author describes participating in a 'lynch trial' and feeling that the verdict was predetermined before they could speak.
A commentary on the urgency of passing legislation by the Green and Zemnieku party in the 14th Saeima.
This opinion piece by multiple authors not affiliated with the political sphere discusses strategies for a party's downfall and failure to get into parliament.
The work style of the Ropaži municipal leadership increasingly resembles Soviet-era governance, where uncomfortable questions were not treated as legitimate inquiry.
The article questions whether French high school students protesting education quality are the same as or related to migrants causing societal issues.
A video surfaced on social media showing two masked individuals, prompting questions about their identity and intent.
When Šlesers and his team visited the President after the election, they brought a book as a gift, whose title is mentioned.
The letter references the Book of Revelation, using a quote about being neither hot nor cold to describe a situation.
With the Saeima elections concluded and government formation talks underway, the article expresses concern about Russian interference in elections.
Andrejs Judins of 'Vienotība' has published a lengthy justification regarding accusations, which is being discussed.
Government representatives proudly announced at a press conference that the NGO fund has become a cornerstone of their new economy.
The outgoing Saeima's State Administration and Local Government Committee rejected a collective petition from Latvian citizens regarding open salaries in state administration.
Selma Levrence's account of events from December 16, 2025, published on October 15, is incomplete and misleading.
The article questions why a millionaire did not disclose his alleged financial schemes in a prominent interview.
The article discusses whether Latvians should trust or distrust modern Europe and its values, considering differing cultural and value systems.
The article criticizes state administration for alleged corruption and mismanagement, particularly concerning the construction of a highway and related tenders.
The article critiques the current Saeima's performance and legislative priorities, suggesting a lack of progress and potentially harmful decisions.
The article questions the current judicial system in Latvia, citing a specific case involving the prosecutor's office and a lawyer's defense.
The article alleges that prosecutors are failing to initiate cases against advocates, citing a significant number of alleged violations that go unpunished.
The author recounts a negative experience involving a flight with 'airBaltic' and issues with a travel firm, possibly related to a scam.
A report from Ankara (Turkey) indicates that Latvia's visa application process for educational purposes is failing, with visa appointments being rejected.
