Following recent parliamentary elections, President Edgars Rinkēvičs has formally invited Andris Kulbergs to form a new government. Kulbergs, who has served as Prime Minister since May 2026, will now lead the process of establishing a post-election administration, with his four-party coalition having emerged with 35% of the vote in the recent elections.

Delfi: Rinkevics officially invites Kulbergs to form a government

Latvian President Rinkevics has formally invited Krišjānis Kariņš to form a new government.

TVNET: President Entrusts Government Formation to Kulbergs

The President has assigned the task of forming the government to Kulbergs.

Baiba Braže, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, is facing allegations of facilitating the allocation of over 412,000 euros in taxpayer money to the "Riga TechGirls" association for projects in Africa.

Pietiek: How Baiba Braže squanders taxpayer money

Baiba Braže, a scholarship recipient from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has allegedly facilitated the allocation of over 412,000 euros to the "Riga TechGirls" association for projects in Africa, led by Anna Andersone.

New details have emerged regarding the operations of a funeral services cartel. The Competition Council has revealed how these companies colluded on prices in state procurements to ensure predetermined winners.

IR: How Did the Undertaker Cartel Operate?

The Competition Council has revealed that funeral companies colluded on prices in state procurements to ensure a predetermined winner. The article investigates how this cartel operated and who organized it.

An analysis of the recent parliamentary elections has been published, identifying the biggest losers among the political lists that surpassed the 5% threshold to enter the Saeima.

Pietiek: Biggest losers of the parliamentary elections revealed

An analysis of the parliamentary elections reveals who were the biggest losers among the lists that surpassed the 5% threshold, excluding those who did not get into parliament.

Investigations continue into "golden visa" schemes, with new information revealing over a million euros in shares and an unbuilt nursing home within Džeralds Hopštēdters's business network, alongside companies with no turnover.

Pietiek: Million in shares, unbuilt nursing home, and 'golden visas'. What is actually…

The article investigates companies with no turnover, residency permits offered to foreigners, and over a million euros in shares within Džeralds Hopštēdters's business network.

An investigation into a care center at Riga's 1st Hospital has confirmed various violations, and despite these acknowledgments, complaints regarding its operations continue to persist.

Delfi: Violations acknowledged, but complaints continue at Riga 1st Hospital care…

An investigation into a care center at Riga's 1st Hospital has confirmed violations, yet complaints persist regarding its operations.

Latvia has a unique opportunity this month to guide the international political agenda, indicating an active role on the global stage, possibly building on its UN Security Council presidency.

TVNET: Latvia to Lead International Political Agenda This Month

Latvia has a unique opportunity this month to guide the international political agenda.

Professor Andris Ambainis of the University of Latvia has raised concerns about Europe's potential backwardness in the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning that this lag could be dangerous and questioning the future role of humans in mathematics.

IR: Professor Ambainis on AI: Europe's Lag Could Be Dangerous

Latvian University professor Andris Ambainis raises concerns about Europe's potential backwardness in the rapid development of artificial intelligence, questioning the future role of humans in mathematics and deeming Europe's lag in this technology dangerous.

A discussion has emerged advocating for professional leadership within ministries, arguing that Saeima deputies should not be appointed as ministers without relevant expertise.

Pietiek: Ministries must have professional leadership, Saeima deputies do not need to…

It is argued that ministries require professional leadership and that Saeima deputies should not be appointed as ministers without relevant expertise.

A warning has been issued that Latvia faces the risk of losing its businesses and investments without sufficient capital dedicated to repairs and maintenance within its internal systems.

Pietiek: Without capital for repairs, Latvia risks losing its businesses

The article warns that without sufficient capital for repairs and maintenance, Latvia is at risk of losing its businesses.