President Edgars Rinkēvičs has highlighted the critical importance of upcoming parliamentary elections, cautioning against foreign interference and urging voters to select suitable candidates. Simultaneously, publicist Lato Lapsa has expressed profound doubts about the integrity of these elections, suggesting that the focus should be on how results might be manipulated rather than if they will be. Further concerns extend to the prosecutor's office, which is accused of acting on political…

IR: The stakes are high in the storm. Interview with President Edgars Rinkēvičs.

In an interview before the parliamentary elections, the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, discusses potential Russian provocations and the importance of choosing the right candidates.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: The Question Isn't - WILL Election Results Be Stolen? The Question…

Author Lato Lapsa expresses deep skepticism about the integrity of upcoming elections, focusing not on whether results will be manipulated, but on the specific methods that might be employed.

Pietiek: Democracy from the Prosecutor's Office's Perspective

The article criticizes the prosecutor's office, led by a 'new media star', for allegedly acting on political directives from the Prime Minister to overturn previous government decisions.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Ragaiņa's Rifle, Riga Official's Service Car, and Siliņa's Support…

Investigating alleged corruption and selective justice, this article by Lato Lapsa connects a rifle, a service car, and political support for sawmill workers to question the fairness of the justice system.

Investigations are scrutinizing airBaltic's financial operations, particularly the establishment of a fully-owned subsidiary in Switzerland, and whether taxpayers are being adequately informed. Critics argue that the airline's primary challenge isn't a lack of funds, but rather inefficient time management and strategic missteps, despite recent state investments.

Pietiek: Are We Telling the Whole Truth to Taxpayers About airBaltic's Swiss Company?

An investigation questions the transparency of airBaltic's financial dealings, specifically its establishment of a fully-owned subsidiary in Switzerland, and whether taxpayers are being fully informed.

Pietiek: Stop Telling Fairy Tales: airBaltic's Biggest Problem Isn't Lack of Money, but…

This article argues that the primary issue facing airBaltic is not financial deficit but inefficient time management and strategic missteps, despite recent state investments.

The Riga region is experiencing a significant shortage of 10th-grade enrollment spots, a problem attributed to both an increase in the local population and a strong desire among students to attend top high schools. The situation highlights the need for solutions to support students who are unable to secure a place.

IR: Why are there not enough 10th-grade spots in the Riga region, and what are the…

An increase in population in the Riga region and students' desire to attend top high schools have created a surge in demand for 10th-grade places. The article discusses what can be done to support students who are not admitted.

In Kuldīga, police have uncovered 100 hidden drug stashes as part of an investigation into a woman's death. Authorities are actively pursuing the prosecution of an Indian citizen in connection with the case.

Delfi: Woman's Death in Kuldīga: Police Find 100 Drug Stashes, Seek Indian Citizen's…

In Kuldīga, police discovered 100 drug stashes in connection with a woman's death and are seeking to prosecute an Indian citizen.

Latvia's Minister of Defence, Raivis Melnis, has asserted that Russia is currently in a difficult and stalled position in its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

TVNET: Defense Minister Melnis: Russia is Stuck in Ukraine

Latvia's Defense Minister Melnis states that Russia finds itself in a difficult, stalled situation in Ukraine.

The sustainability of pension reforms is a subject of ongoing debate, with questions being raised about who will bear the financial burden of pensions in the coming decades. The current government's approach to these reforms is also facing critique.

Pietiek: Who is Paying for Our Pensions After Thirty Years?

The article delves into discussions surrounding pension reforms and sustainability, questioning who will bear the financial burden in the future and critiquing the current government's approach.

An investigation reveals that Estonians and other foreign nationals are participating in human smuggling operations along the Latvian border, with potential earnings reaching up to 5000 euros.

TVNET: Estonians and Others Become Human Smugglers on Latvian Border

The article investigates how Estonians and other foreigners are involved in human smuggling activities on the Latvian border, with potential earnings of up to 5000 euros.

A tragic incident occurred in Grundzale where a young person drowned after falling from a stand-up paddleboard into a pond.

TVNET: Youngster Drowns in Grundzale After Falling from SUP

A tragic incident occurred in Grundzale where a young person drowned after falling into a pond from a stand-up paddleboard.

An alpinist who sustained severe injuries during an expedition in Alaska has successfully returned to Latvia.

Delfi: Alpinist Injured in Alaska Returns to Latvia

An alpinist who suffered severe injuries in Alaska has returned to Latvia.