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Monday, October 19, 2026
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The Competition Council has fined a group of funeral directors more than €47,000 for operating as a cartel. It is a rare instance of the state intervening to ensure that even the final market remains a competitive one.
The Constitutional Court has issued a blunt assessment of Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters, suggesting he is either incompetent or simply choosing to disregard the law. Elsewhere in the legal system, a hunter has been charged for shooting a man he suspected of being a car thief.
A new list of Latvian companies still trading with Russia and Belarus has been published, while the watchdog Delna has been accused of holding a monopoly over investigations into the country's philanthropic organisations.
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An article suggests that Selma Levrence's account of events from December 16, 2025, is incomplete and misleading, calling for a full exposition of the sequence of events.
Pietiek:
Self-Imitation Attempt: Maybe it Will Succeed...
Selma Levrence's account of December 16, 2025, events is incomplete and misleading, necessitating a full exposition of the sequence of events starting from the Legal Committee meeting and continuing with the subsequent discussion.
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Liepāja is actively preparing to become the European Capital of Culture in January 2027, with artistic director Baiba Bartkeviča highlighting a program of diverse cultural events.
IR:
Ocean of Events! Liepāja Prepares for European Capital of Culture Title
In January, Liepāja will become the European Capital of Culture. The program includes events for both culture connoisseurs and traditional value adherents, according to Baiba Bartkeviča, the artistic director of the Liepāja 2027 foundation.
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A new consultation platform, Drosmesgeni.lv, has launched during Breast Health Month to encourage entrepreneurial women with dangerous gene mutations to get tested for early cancer detection.
IR:
Genetic Test Helps Detect Cancer Early
Entrepreneurial women who know they have inherited a dangerous gene mutation are encouraged to get tested to be aware of their risk of developing cancer. A consultation platform Drosmesgeni.lv has launched in October, Breast Health Month.
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The organization 'Delna' is being accused of monopolizing investigations into philanthropic organizations in Latvia, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.
Pietiek:
'Delna' Accused of Monopoly in Investigating Philanthropic Organizations in…
The article alleges that Delna is monopolizing investigations into philanthropic organizations in Latvia, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.
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An article highlights the difficulties faced by families raising children with special needs and clarifies the available support for parents.
Delfi:
Difficulties for Families with Children with Special Needs
The article explains the challenges faced by families raising children with special needs and clarifies what support is available to parents.
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