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An internal inquiry has been initiated by Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava against State Police Chief Armands Ruks following a drunk officer incident and concerns over police leadership. This development comes as former Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis indicated he sees no grounds for Ruks' resignation, while Ruks himself has proposed revoking early retirement pensions for police officers who commit intentional crimes. Adding to domestic concerns, the Consumer Protection Centre has clarified that a Calvin Harris concert does not negate the right to a refund, highlighting potential issues in event organization. Meanwhile, Latvia has actively participated in an international operation targeting migrant smuggling and 'shock calls,' addressing cross-border crime. In the education sector, a significant number of ninth-grade students, approximately one in twenty, failed to meet the basic school exam threshold this year, prompting a review of the underlying issues within schools and families.

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Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava has initiated an inquiry against State Police Chief Armands Ruks, intensifying the scrutiny on police leadership. This follows previous incidents, including a drunk officer's actions. While Rihards Kozlovskis, now Minister for Transport, stated he sees no basis for Ruks' resignation, Ruks has proposed that police officers who commit intentional crimes should lose their right to an early retirement pension.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: We'll See Who Controls Whom - Interior Minister or the Police Chief?

Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava has initiated an inquiry against the State Police Chief Armands Ruks, who claims to have acted impeccably. Analyst Lato Lapsa comments on the potential power struggle.

Delfi: Service Investigation Against Ruks: Kozlovskis Sees No Basis for Resignation

Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis stated that he sees no grounds to demand the resignation of official Ruks, despite an ongoing service investigation.

TVNET: Police Should Lose Pension for Intentional Crimes, Says Ruks

Ruks suggests that police officers who commit intentional crimes should have their right to an early retirement pension revoked.

Pietiek: Tragedy in Priekule: When the System Was Stronger Than Death

A tragedy in Priekule, where a 24-year-old police cadet died. The story questions the system and highlights the potential misconduct of the State Police Chief, Armands Ruks.

Pietiek: The Ministry's Minister, the Police Chief, and the Investigation

This article is likely a continuation or related piece to the main story, focusing on the interplay between the ministry, the police chief, and an ongoing investigation.

Commentary from analyst Lato Lapsa suggests potential manipulation of election results, focusing on the methods by which such actions might occur. This builds on prior concerns regarding election integrity and transparency, including questions raised about state investments in AirBaltic.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: The Question Isn't IF Election Results Will Be Stolen, But HOW

A commentary by Lato Lapsa suggesting that election results might be manipulated, focusing on the method rather than the possibility.

More than 800 ninth-grade students, representing one in twenty, failed to complete basic school this year due to not meeting the 15% exam threshold. This significant failure rate has prompted an examination into the contributing factors within both educational institutions and families.

IR: Basic School Exams: 1 in 20 Ninth Graders Fail. What to Do?

More than 800 ninth graders failed to complete basic school this year due to not meeting the 15% exam threshold, prompting an examination of reasons within both schools and families.

The Consumer Protection Centre (PTAC) has clarified that the presence of a Calvin Harris concert does not supersede the public's right to a refund, indicating potential issues with ticket sales or event organization that require consumer protection measures.

Delfi: PTAC: Calvin Harris Concert Does Not Replace Right to Refund

The Consumer Protection Centre (PTAC) states that the Calvin Harris concert does not negate the public's right to a refund, indicating a potential issue with ticket sales or event organization.

Latvia has been involved in an international operation aimed at dismantling a criminal network responsible for migrant smuggling and 'shock calls.' This highlights the country's efforts in combating cross-border crime.

Delfi: Migrant Smuggling and 'Shock Calls': Latvia Participates in International…

Latvia has been involved in an international operation to dismantle a criminal network involved in migrant smuggling and 'shock calls', highlighting cross-border crime.

Five years after Latvia's municipal reform, an analysis explores public opinion and the contrasting experiences of local government leaders regarding the changes implemented.

IR: Five Years After Municipal Reform: Have Critics Changed Their Minds?

An exploration of public opinion five years after Latvia's municipal reform, featuring contrasting experiences of local government leaders.

A detailed weather forecast has been prepared for the upcoming days across Latvia.

TVNET: Latvia Weather Forecast Issued

A weather forecast for the upcoming days in Latvia has been prepared.

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