The State Police, led by Armands Ruks, are facing intense scrutiny and re-evaluation after warning signs were allegedly ignored, leading to deaths, with the recent death of Normunds Vamžs serving as a catalyst. A lawyer also discusses recurring instances where law enforcement agencies are accused of disregarding proportionality and fundamental rights.

Pietiek: Two Corpses, Two Ministers and Ruks

This story investigates the head of the State Police, Armands Ruks, and the system he leads, suggesting that warning signs were ignored until deaths occurred, with the recent death of Normunds Vamžs serving as a catalyst for re-evaluation.

Pietiek: When State Police Overstep Boundaries

A lawyer discusses recurring situations in Latvia where law enforcement agencies disregard proportionality and fundamental rights, referencing a recent Administrative Court case.

Riga and its surrounding region are experiencing a shortage of places in 10th grade, attributed to a growing population and students' desire to attend top high schools, raising concerns about those who are not admitted.

IR: Why are there not enough places in 10th grade in Riga and what are the…

The growing population in the Riga region and students' desire to attend top high schools have created a large crowding at the doors of 10th grades. What can be done to ensure that those not admitted to high school do not feel left out?

Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens stated that airBaltic's new business plan does not automatically guarantee new state funding. Questions are being raised about the transparency and financial dealings of the airline's Swiss subsidiary, with some suggesting that the primary issue is misallocation of time rather than lack of funds.

Delfi: Ašeradens: "airBaltic" New Business Plan Does Not Automatically Mean New State…

Minister Ašeradens states that the new business plan for "airBaltic" does not automatically guarantee new state funding.

Pietiek: Have Taxpayers Been Told the Whole Truth About airBaltic's Swiss Company?

airBaltic's first-quarter report for 2026 indicates the company's decision to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, raising questions about the transparency and financial dealings related to its Swiss operations.

Pietiek: Stop Telling Fairy Tales: airBaltic's Biggest Problem Right Now Isn't Lack of…

Recent discussions about airBaltic's future and state investments suggest that the airline's primary issue is not financial but rather the misallocation and waste of time, despite the substantial funds injected.

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has ordered the recall of sausage products, including those from Lithuanian company 'Biovela', after detecting E. coli bacteria contamination.

Delfi: Food Safety Authority Orders Recall of E. coli Contaminated Sausage

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has mandated the recall of sausage found to be contaminated with E. coli.

TVNET: E. coli bacteria found in sausage produced by Lithuanian company Biovela

Latvia's Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has detected E. coli bacteria in sausage produced by the Lithuanian company 'Biovela'.

President Edgars Rinkēvičs addressed the nation in an interview, discussing the threats of Russian provocation that Latvia should be prepared for and offering insights on how citizens should approach their vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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

What threats of Russian provocation should be prepared for, and how to decide whom to give your vote – State President Edgars Rinkēvičs discusses these issues in an interview before the parliamentary elections.

News reports detail a tragic incident in Priekule involving a teacher, with new information emerging about efforts to save their life. Separately, a disturbing case involves a mother's close acquaintance accused of repeatedly sexually abusing her child, raising fears for a younger sibling.

Delfi: 'Daughter Feared He Would Harm Younger Sister Too.' Mother's Close…

A mother's close acquaintance is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing her child, with the daughter expressing fear for her younger sibling.

TVNET: Video: They fought for the teacher's life for half an hour; the broadcast…

A video report detailing a tragic incident in Priekule involving a teacher, with new information about the efforts to save their life.

An environmental report from Jelgava confirms oil products have entered the Daugava River. Separately, the state-owned company 'Latvijas Valsts meži' (LVM) is accused of openly opposing nature conservation efforts, using questionable justifications for its actions.

TVNET: Jelgava: Oil products have entered the Daugava River

An environmental report from Jelgava concerning an incident where oil products were found to have entered the Daugava River.

Pietiek: 'Latvian State Forests' Declares Open War on Nature Conservation

The state-owned company 'Latvijas Valsts meži' (LVM) is accused of acting against nature conservation efforts, using questionable arguments to justify its actions.

An investigation is underway into significant discrepancies between the promised rental prices for municipal apartments, which were stated to be between 15-80 euros, and the higher amounts appearing on actual bills.

TVNET: Rental prices in municipal apartments were promised to be within 15-80 euros…

An investigation into discrepancies between promised rental prices for municipal apartments in Latvia and the actual amounts on the bills.

Allegations suggest that the Prime Minister instructed the Prosecutor's Office to overturn a previous government decision, implying undue influence over the judicial system by a 'new media star' prosecutor.

Pietiek: Democracy from the Prosecutor's Office Point of View

The Prime Minister allegedly instructed the Prosecutor's Office to overturn a previous government decision, implying undue influence over the judicial system by a 'new media star' prosecutor.

A notable demographic trend in Latvia reveals that seven children were born to mothers over the age of 50 in the past year, with insights from a midwife shedding light on this phenomenon.

TVNET: In Latvia, 7 children were born to women over 50 last year. What a midwife…

This story highlights a demographic trend in Latvia where seven children were born to mothers over the age of 50 in the past year, with insights from a midwife.

All eleven horses that were confiscated in connection with a zoophilia criminal case have been sold, including a young foal.

Delfi: All 11 Horses Seized in Zoophilia Criminal Case Sold – Including a Foal

All eleven horses that were confiscated in connection with a zoophilia criminal case have been sold, including a young foal.

Jewelry artist Anna Fanigina shares her unique approach to 'talking jewelry,' blending Latvian and Italian influences with mathematics and art. Sculptor Gļebs Panteļejevs (61) discusses monumental personalities, endangered freedom, and the ongoing nature of history in his new exhibition and interview.

IR: Artist Anna Fanigina's talking jewelry

Jewelry artist Anna Fanigina lives between different worlds – Latvia and Italy, mathematics and art, ancient culture and today. She believes that everything in life has its time.

IR: Sculptor Gļebs Panteļejevs: Prosperity is not freedom

In his new exhibition and interview, sculptor Gļebs Panteļejevs (61) talks about monumental personalities, endangered freedom, and history that does not end.