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Latvia: Party leader proposes its own dissolution — FrontPages.eu, October 13, 2026

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Jānis Urbanovičs has convened a congress for his party, Saskaņa, with a proposal to dissolve the political force entirely. The move follows a parliamentary election that rearranged the benches in the Saeima, sending several veterans into retirement while voters backed a new prime minister. The aftermath of those elections is still being parsed by the capital's press. Journalist Aidis Tomsons noted that the scale of the victory has left politicians with little room to avoid difficult decisions, while Lato Lapsa has turned his attention to the public broadcaster, accusing the program De Facto of running propaganda regarding an alleged offense by a Riga city council member. Away from the capital, the rock band Līvi has begun a tour to mark its 50th year. The lineup includes Henrijs Mucenieks, who currently manages the double feat of playing for a legendary legacy act while his other band, Muud, sits at the top of the modern charts.

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Jānis Urbanovičs, a board member of the "Saskaņa" party, has convened a party congress to propose the self-liquidation of the political party. He expressed his desire to conclude the party's activities, acknowledging its declining public demand following poor results in the 15th Saeima elections.

Delfi: 'I will suggest self-liquidation' - Urbanovičs convenes 'Saskaņa' congress

Politician Urbanovičs has called a congress for the 'Saskaņa' party, reportedly suggesting a path towards self-liquidation for the party.

Pietiek: Urbanovičs to propose "Saskaņa" self-liquidation at congress

Partijas "Saskaņa" valdes loceklis Jānis Urbanovičs rosinās lemt par politiskā spēka pašlikvidēšanos, to viņš atklājis laikrakstam "Diena".

LSM: Urbanovičs admits inability to 'awaken' 'Saskaņa' and will leave its leadership

Sliktie rezultāti 15. Saeimas vēlēšanām ir saistīti ar apātiju un līdera nespēju pamodināt partiju, aģentūrai LETA atzina apvienības "Saskaņas centrs" valdes loceklis Jānis Urbanovičs.

Investigative journalist Lato Lapsa has voiced strong criticism against the Latvian public media program 'De Facto' and its reporter Laine Skvorcova. The criticism centers on their report concerning Riga City Council member Mārtiņš Eņģelis and allegations of a sexual offense.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Victims of 'DeFacto' Propaganda

Lato Lapsa criticizes the Latvian public media's program 'De Facto' and reporter Laine Skvorcova for their report concerning Riga City Council member Mārtiņš Eņģelis and the alleged sexual offense.

Following recent parliamentary elections, journalist Aidis Tomsons has offered insights into the surprising outcomes and the implications for politicians facing difficult decisions. The elections also saw a shift in voter trust towards Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, leading to the retirement of political veterans from the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) party.

IR: Changes in Voting: Kulbergs' Popularity Sends ZZS Political Veterans to…

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

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

Journalist Aidis Tomsons explains why one party won the elections by a huge margin and why politicians no longer have the option to back down from making difficult decisions.

Legendary rock band Līvi has commenced its 50th-anniversary concert tour across Latvia in October, featuring Henrijs Mucenieks, who is also a member of the chart-topping band Muud.

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

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

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