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The Constitutional Court has rejected a request by Prosecutor General Janis Meister to review rulings in the wood industry case, indicating that the court will not re-examine these specific rulings. The decision signals the court's unwillingness to reconsider the established verdicts in the matter. The foreign ministry is defending its record on two fronts as minister Baiba Braže faces allegations regarding her past ties to a Kremlin-linked figure, while the government explains why Russian grain is not passing through. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told reporters the grain is not in transit through the country because strategic partners bought it first, a distinction the transport minister has publicly questioned. Amendments to the Archive Law have come into force, granting easier access to state records for thousands of amateur genealogists. While the change simplifies the search for ancestors, experts note that a more accessible archive does not necessarily make the family history any less complicated.

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The Constitutional Court has declined Prosecutor General Janis Meister's request to review previous decisions in the "wood industry case," indicating that the court will not re-examine these rulings.

Delfi: Constitutional Court Refuses to Review Prosecutor General Meister's Decisions…

The Constitutional Court has rejected Prosecutor General Janis Meister's request to review decisions made in the "wood industry case," indicating the court will not re-examine these rulings.

Investigative journalist Lato Lapsa has detailed alleged special relations between Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže and Kremlin propagandist Leonid Ragozin in a YouTube recording.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Baiba Braže's special relationship with Kremlin propagandist…

Lato Lapsa details the alleged special relationship between "Vienotība" member Baiba Braže and Kremlin propagandist Leonid Ragozin in a YouTube recording.

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that Russian grain is not being transported through the country because Latvian strategic partners have purchased it. This explanation comes amidst critical analysis by journalist Aidis Tomsons on election outcomes and budgetary challenges, and further criticism regarding the interpretation of legal norms, involving Minister of Transport Rihards Kozlovskis.

IR: Vote for Change: Kulbergs' Popularity Sends ZZS Political Veterans into…

The distribution of votes in the Saeima has radically changed: voters trust the new prime minister, while ZZS sends its political veterans into retirement.

Delfi: Russian Grain Not Passing Through Latvia; Partners Bought It, Says Kulbergs

According to Kulbergs, Russian grain is not being transported through Latvia because Latvian strategic partners have purchased it.

Pietiek: Bloody grains: is Kulbergs calling to disregard and violate normative acts if…

Quote from "Diena" publication: "Minister of Transport Rihards Kozlovskis...

IR: Aidis Tomsons on Election Surprises, Journalism Backstage, and Faith

Journalist Aidis Tomsons explains why one party won the election by a huge margin and why politicians no longer have the opportunity to retreat from making difficult decisions.

The financial director of public media is under scrutiny following a negative assessment from auditors. Concurrently, there is criticism regarding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs financing NGOs whose objectives may not align with the ministry's functions, and an investigation into Russian propaganda by "De Facto" is being criticized for its quality.

Pietiek: Shadow on LSM's financial director

A publication by the leading Estonian business and finance media Äripäev on October 1st discusses the negative assessment of Civitta auditors.

Pietiek: Ministry of Foreign Affairs finances NGOs whose goals do not align with…

Information published by the Ministry of Finance on state budget financing of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) over the last two and a half years indicates...

Pietiek: Latvian investigation into Russian propaganda is of poor quality

The investigation by the association "De Facto" into Russian propaganda is characterized as a disinformation campaign, with the authors of the material allegedly acting as propagandists themselves.

Pietiek: Is it possible to 'win' with 'sabiedriskā' media and 'De Facto'?

The publication of the media association "De Facto" on the "sabiedriskā" media is being critically assessed by Rihards Kozlovskis.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: why propagandists like VID's Jaunzeme, Citskovskis, and Kronbergs…

"Why do propagandists like VID's Jaunzeme, Citskovskis, and Kronbergs, but they...

Pietiek: An institution subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Science rents an…

The Latvian Council of Science (LZP), supervised by the Minister of Education and Science, has rented an office on the prestigious Smilšu Street from...

The company "Amber Latvijas balzams" has provided an explanation for the State Revenue Service's decision to freeze its bank accounts. In cultural news, celebrated writer Māra Svīre marked her 90th birthday, while the band Muud and legendary rock band Līvi are also in the spotlight. Additionally, amendments to the Archive Law are set to significantly benefit genealogy researchers.

Delfi: "Amber Latvijas balzams" Explains Blocking of Accounts by Tax Authorities

The company "Amber Latvijas balzams" provides an explanation for the State Revenue Service's decision to freeze its bank accounts.

IR: Māra Svīre at 90: An Endless Story of Life, Literature, and 'Limuzīns'

Māra Svīre, the author of the screenplay for the film 'Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā,' included in the Latvian Cultural Canon and a writer of 36 books, will celebrate her 90th birthday on October 13th by singing with guests all evening.

IR: 'Muud' Success and 'Līvi' Anniversary: Henrijs Mucenieks Emphasizes Strength…

Henrijs Mucenieks, a member of the band Muud that has topped Latvian music charts, also plays in the legendary rock band Līvi, which begins its 50th anniversary concert tour in Latvia in October.

IR: Archive Law Amendments Open New Opportunities for Thousands of Genealogy…

Egils Turss, creator of Ciltskoki.lv, explains what the new Archive Law amendments will offer to ancestry seekers and why a prepared family tree does not necessarily mean research has been completed.

A severely injured cow with broken hind legs was found in the forest near Kalngale, raising questions about animal welfare and the responsibility of "Latvijas Dzelzceļš" management.

Pietiek: Does the management of "Latvijas Dzelzceļš" not care?

At the end of September, a severely injured cow was found in the forest near Kalngale. It had both hind legs broken and had partially lost...

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