The Saeima election campaign is intensifying with Prime Ministerial candidate interviews, revealing their stances on coalitions and national issues. A significant scandal has emerged involving candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko, whose father's company is reported to have produced military equipment for the Russian army. Concerns about foreign interference are also rising, with allegations of a Kremlin group attempting to manipulate chatbots and Russian media actively engaging in election agitation…

IR: Political Fever on Social Media and Russian-Tainted Chatbots

Examines how politicians engage voters on social media before elections and how Russian propaganda influences AI tools.

IR: Prime Ministerial Candidate Interviews: Kulbergs Rejects Coalition with LPV

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs discusses saving money, coalition with Šlesers, conflict with NGOs, and continuing his daily video recordings.

IR: Prime Ministerial Candidate Interviews: Stepaņenko Prepares for Opposition and…

Jūlija Stepaņenko, leader of the Sovereignty movement, discusses her relationship with Šlesers, inherited money, the Istanbul Convention, and ending the war in Ukraine. The question of Crimea's ownership remains unanswered.

IR: Populists' Trojan Horse: A Conversation About Security with Historian Una…

Historian Una Bergmane explains how the results of the Saeima elections can affect Latvia's security and why Donald Trump's political recipe is harmful to us and Ukraine.

TVNET: Stepanenko's Father's Company Produced Dragon Teeth for Russian Army

A domestic report reveals that the company owned by the father of an individual named Stepanenko manufactured military 'dragon teeth' for the Russian army.

IR: Not With Tanks

The greatest threat to Latvia is a pro-Kremlin government after the elections.

Delfi: Russian Media Actively Engaged in Agitation

A portion of Russian-language media is actively involved in election agitation, with three political forces highlighted.

Delfi: Chatbot Poisoning Attempt Linked to Kremlin Group During Elections

A Kremlin group allegedly attempted to poison chatbots in the context of Latvian elections, according to Sārts magazine.

TVNET: Pre-election Debates: 'Occupied!', 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing', and the Green…

A commentary piece on TVNET's pre-election debates, using evocative phrases like 'occupied!', 'wolf in sheep's clothing,' and 'green dragon' to describe the political discourse.

TVNET: Probation Supervision Applied for Voter Bribery in Jēkabpils Municipality

A domestic crime news report stating that probation supervision has been imposed for voter bribery in the Jēkabpils municipality.

Recent incidents include acknowledged medical errors during a birth in Daugavpils that resulted in the child requiring palliative care. In Ventspils Port, a woman tragically died after being struck by a front loader. Additionally, questions are being raised about the lack of progress in finding the culprit for a murder that occurred a year ago.

Delfi: Four Minutes Too Late: Medical Errors in Daugavpils Birth Lead to Palliative…

VI acknowledges medical errors during a birth in Daugavpils, where the child ended up in palliative care.

Delfi: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Front Loader in Ventspils Port

A woman died in the Ventspils trade port after being struck by a front loader.

TVNET: Semitis Murdered a Year Ago: Why Hasn't the Culprit Been Found?

A domestic crime report questioning the lack of progress in finding the perpetrator for the murder of Semitis, which occurred a year prior.

Singer Māra Upmane-Holšteine held her inaugural major concert under the stage name MAARMAAR. Director Viesturs Kairišs discussed his film 'Ula', the Latgale region, and the significant role of culture in society. Separately, a new campaign by Delfi and Ziedot.lv aims to support individuals in need and prevent burnout.

TVNET: Singer Mara Upmane-Holsteine's First Major Concert as MAARMAAR

Singer Māra Upmane-Holšteine held her first major concert under the stage name MAARMAAR, with the headline suggesting she is experiencing a mid-life crisis.

IR: 'Ula in Each of Us.' Kairišs on the film, Latgale, and the Power of Culture in…

Director Viesturs Kairišs discusses his film 'Ula', the region of Latgale, and the cultural sector in Latvia.

Delfi: "Delfi" and "Ziedot.lv" Call to Support the Strong

For the seventh time, "Delfi" and "Ziedot.lv" are launching a campaign to support those in need and prevent burnout.

Two weeks before the upcoming elections, passenger carriers staged a large protest, which has now resulted in a substantial fine of almost a million euros, raising questions about the efficacy and cost of such demonstrations.

IR: Massive Passenger Carrier Protest: Was it Worth It?

Two weeks before elections, passenger carriers organized a large protest, incurring a fine of almost a million euros. The article questions if it was worthwhile.