A drone reportedly entered Latvian territory from Belarus on Friday, triggering an investigation and raising fresh security concerns for the nation's airspace. This incident follows earlier reports of a foreign drone being shot down and subsequently demolished in recent days.

Delfi: Drone entered Latvian territory from Belarus

A drone reportedly entered Latvian territory from Belarus on Friday, prompting an investigation and raising security concerns.

President Edgars Rinkēvičs has been criticized by publicist Lato Lapsa for a sermon delivered in Aglona, where the President reportedly advocated against hating enemies. Lapsa argues that such a message is hypocritical given the current security situation and the need for national resolve.

Pietiek: Lapsa: When cowardly Rinkēvičs from Aglona pulpit preached not to hate enemies

Lato Lapsa criticizes President Edgars Rinkēvičs's sermon from Aglona, arguing that the president's call for unity against enemies is hypocritical given the current security situation and the need for national resolve.

Pietiek: LAT.LV: 'When the cowardly, spineless Rinkēvičs from the Aglona pulpit…

This is a continuation or related piece to the top story, featuring Lato Lapsa's commentary on President Rinkēvičs's speech in Aglona and its interpretation by the public media.

The management of the national airline airBaltic is facing criticism over its 'business plan,' which opponents argue is a thinly disguised restructuring effort aimed at writing off debts, raising significant concerns about the airline's long-term financial health and viability.

Pietiek: airBaltic management calls it a 'business plan', but it's actually a bailout

The article criticizes the management of the national airline airBaltic, stating that their 'business plan' is a disguised restructuring aimed at writing off debts, raising concerns about its financial viability.

Pietiek: The old business plan was inadequate, now 'airBaltic' will have a new business…

This article reiterates criticism of airBaltic's financial strategies, stating that the new 'business plan' is just as flawed as the previous one, and will likely lead to further financial issues.

An analysis of government declarations since 2009 reveals a consistent pattern of recurring political promises that have largely gone unfulfilled, raising questions about accountability and governmental effectiveness.

IR: Promises Unfulfilled: Politicians' Repeated Pledges Since 2009

This story analyzes recurring political promises in government declarations since 2009, suggesting a pattern of unfulfilled commitments.

Jēkabs Straume, the former Director of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), retired on August 1, 2026. His tenure and the bureau's operations have recently come under criticism, with one article detailing alleged secretive methods employed during his career.

Pietiek: Get to pension and quietly disappear

The article criticizes the career path and secretive methods of Jēkabs Straume, the head of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).

The State Revenue Service (VID) has reportedly lost multiple court cases, drawing criticism for its bureaucratic inefficiencies and a rigid application of rules that often overrides practical judgment and common sense.

Pietiek: VID loses in court again: When blind bureaucracy and grammar rules are placed…

The article reports that the State Revenue Service (VID) has lost another court case, highlighting issues of bureaucratic inefficiency and the rigid application of rules over practical judgment.

Upcoming political debates are expected to focus on energy policy, with concerns raised that new renewable energy projects could lead to increased costs for Latvian consumers, potentially serving as a tool for political manipulation.

Pietiek: Will Latvian consumers have to overpay for renewable energy projects again?

The article discusses the upcoming political debates surrounding energy policy, suggesting that renewable energy projects might lead to increased costs for consumers, serving as a tool for political manipulation.

Public sentiment regarding immigration in the capital city is being explored, with some residents expressing dissatisfaction and criticizing the current political landscape.

Delfi: 'Dislike that Latvia is becoming darker' and 'politics is useless'…

This story explores public sentiment regarding immigration in the capital city, with some expressing dissatisfaction and criticizing the political landscape.

An economic report indicates that Latvia's indicative allocation of EU funds stands at 9.3 billion euros, however, proposed projects significantly surpass this amount, reaching over 35 billion euros.

Delfi: Latvia's indicative EU fund envelope is 9.3 billion euros, but proposals…

An economic report detailing that Latvia's allocated EU funds amount to 9.3 billion euros, with proposed projects significantly exceeding this amount.

Concerns are being raised about the diminishing influence and activity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Latvia, with a significant number of registered but inactive organizations, prompting questions about their overall societal impact.

Pietiek: NGO 'victory march' is nearing its end

The article discusses the declining influence and activity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Latvia, noting a significant number of registered but inactive organizations and questioning their societal impact.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential of artificial intelligence to boost productivity in Latvia, which lags behind the EU average, and the necessity for stricter regulations on social media use, with several EU states planning age limits.

IR: Don't Be Afraid! AI for Productivity

This article explores how artificial intelligence tools can help increase productivity in Latvia, which is below the EU average, and how AI might change various professions and required skills.

IR: Screen as a Drug: Why Stricter Rules Are Needed?

Discusses the potential need for stricter regulations on social media use, noting that 10 EU member states plan to introduce age limits, and questions Latvia's stance.