Where is Kulbergs' Solution? ↗
Front page leadThe new Saeima has convened, but the election winner Andris Kulbergs still lacks a coalition solution, with a minority government model not being ruled out.
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This front page from the Latvian news site 'Ir' focuses on domestic politics, particularly the formation of a new government and infrastructure projects. It also includes a story on the war in Ukraine, a piece on media literacy in Latvia, and a human-interest story about a Latvian jazz singer. The…
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Co-habitation Government ↗
A discussion on a potential co-habitation government.
PiS Clings On ↗
An analysis of the PiS party's political situation.
Will there be a temporary bridge during the Vanšu Bridge repair? ↗
Experts are skeptical about the construction of a new temporary bridge in Riga during the Vanšu Bridge repair, citing a lack of data-based justification.
How Gerda Timrota Unleashed Raimonds Pauls' Voice ↗
Young Latvian jazz singer Gerda Timrota, collaborating with composer Raimonds Pauls on a concert program, has achieved a remarkable feat by not only singing known songs but also unlocking the maestro's vocal potential.
'We Come From Hell' or Stories of Rescued People from Olesky ↗
Evacuees from the occupied Ukrainian town of Olesky recount their experiences.
In the Flow of Algorithms – Latest Media Literacy Indicators in Latvia ↗
Media literacy indicators are improving in Latvia, but nearly a third of residents primarily encounter news by chance on social media.
Why Did Latvia Remain Silent About World War II Children for So Long? ↗
A doctoral thesis in Latvia has been completed on children born to Latvian women and foreign soldiers during World War II. Researcher Oskars Gruziņš has introduced a new 'suppressed memory' theory to explain the long-held silence on this topic.
Dances with Kailija Minonga and 39 Films. How Chance Turned Ilga Lasmane into… ↗
The story of Ilga Lasmane's unexpected transition into a volunteer actress, involving Kailija Minonga and 39 films.
AI Opens New Opportunities, But Cannot Generate a Soul. Kristofers and the Key… ↗
Director Oskars Morozs and special effects artist Māris Lagzdiņš used artificial intelligence to create the fantasy world in the film 'Kristofers and the Key to Two Worlds,' marking a first in Latvia. The process involved hundreds of attempts and debates over details.
Maija Rudovska and the Unseen World of Kuldīga Sculptor Līvija Rezevskas ↗
Independent curator Maija Rudovska leads Studio Kuldīga, is writing a doctoral thesis on the history of curating, and is concerned about the autonomy of art.
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