Economics Minister Viktors Valainis has signed a memorandum for the construction of an artillery rocket factory in Latvia. However, the deal is drawing scrutiny due to the US investor's lack of experience in artillery manufacturing and the Latvian armed forces' stated disinterest in acquiring such capabilities, leading some to view it as a pre-election promise.

IR: Mysterious Rocket Factory in Latvia: Who is Behind the Ambitious Election…

The Economics Minister has signed a memorandum to build an artillery rocket factory in Latvia, but the US investor lacks artillery manufacturing experience, and the Latvian armed forces do not plan to acquire such capabilities.

New allegations of financial impropriety have emerged, including how Aivars Šlesers' party reportedly avoided penalties for a significant advertising campaign. Separately, journalist Lato Lapsa has accused Latvian public television of spreading misinformation regarding a letter from Dombrava and has highlighted alleged property deceptions by Member of Parliament Leila Magamedova-Rasima from the 'Progressives'.

IR: How Šleseris' Party Avoided Punishment for a 340,000 Ad Campaign

An investigation into how the political party led by Aivars Šlesers managed to evade penalties for a substantial advertising campaign valued at 340,000.

Pietiek: Dombrava's Letter: Information Request to Latvian "Public" Media

This article concerns an information request made by Lato Lapsa to Latvian public media regarding a letter from Interior Minister Dombrava concerning migration, questioning the media's sources and potential manipulation.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Dombrava's 'Painful Letter' - 'Public' Television Lies to You…

This piece by Lato Lapsa criticizes Latvian public television, alleging that anonymous sources spread misinformation and manipulate the public regarding Minister Dombrava's letter.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Another Greedy Saeima Thief - This Time from the National Alliance

The article points to Leila Magamedova-Rasima, a Member of Parliament from the "Progressives," suggesting she is not the only MP involved in questionable dealings, hinting at financial improprieties.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Progressive Leila's Property Deceptions - When Lies Have…

This article by Lato Lapsa exposes alleged property deceptions by 'Progressive' politician Leila, suggesting a pattern of deceit.

The prosecution has revealed new details regarding a double murder attempt in Mārupe, with the criminal case now officially sent to court for trial. The incident involved an attempted murder of a husband and his young son.

TVNET: Double Murder Attempt in Mārupe: Prosecution Reveals New Facts

The prosecution has uncovered new facts regarding a double murder attempt in Mārupe, Latvia, with the story providing updated details on the investigation.

Delfi: Court Case for Murder Attempt in Mārupe Sent to Trial

A criminal case concerning an attempted murder of a husband and his young son in Mārupe is being sent to court.

A violent brawl at a festival in Priekule resulted in a young policeman being imprisoned and a respected teacher losing his life, serving as a stark reminder of the tragic consequences of severe intoxication.

IR: Policeman in Prison, Teacher in Graves: The Price of Intoxication in Priekule

Following a brawl at a Priekule festival, a young policeman ended up in prison, while a respected teacher died. The tragic cost of severe intoxication is highlighted.

Proposed changes in education are drawing criticism, with concerns that they could lead to the elimination of state language and math exams for basic education, potentially impacting non-Latvian children.

Pietiek: NA and Kulbergs' Government Proposals: Elimination of State Language and Math…

This story criticizes proposed changes in education, suggesting they would lead to the elimination of state language and math exams for basic education, potentially affecting non-Latvian children.

Latvian basketball star Artūrs Žagars will not be joining the national team, according to recent sports news. Žagars recently signed with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

Delfi: Artūrs Žagars Will Not Join Latvian Basketball Team

Latvian basketball player Artūrs Žagars will not be joining the national team, according to the latest sports news.

Following a Skoda Enyaq fire in Riga, concerns about electric car safety have emerged. An expert weighs in, explaining why this particular incident is unusual and outlining real dangers to be aware of.

IR: Fear the 'Frankenstein Creation'!

Following the fire of a Skoda Enyaq in Riga, concerns about electric car safety have emerged. An expert explains why this case is unusual and what real dangers to watch out for.

The reappearance of fast credit advertisements coincides with a report highlighting low financial literacy levels among Latvian youth, raising concerns about their ability to manage such financial products responsibly.

Delfi: Fast Credit Ads Return, Youth Financial Literacy is Low

Fast credit advertisements are reappearing, coinciding with a report indicating low financial literacy among Latvian youth.

A recent poll indicates that 46.9% of respondents are against Latvia's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, suggesting significant public support for remaining a signatory to the international treaty.

Delfi: Poll: 46.9% Oppose Latvia's Withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

A recent poll indicates that 46.9% of respondents are against Latvia's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.

Former Latvian National Armed Forces commander-in-chief, Raimonds Sargs, believes that Russia currently lacks the military capacity to initiate a second front against NATO, offering an assessment of the current geopolitical landscape.

Delfi: Russia Currently Lacks Military Capability to Open a Second Front with NATO…

Former Latvian National Armed Forces commander-in-chief, Raimonds Sargs, believes Russia currently does not possess the military capacity to initiate a second front against NATO.

A troubling story details how Alisi Vaivari was taken to a sect led by Visarion in Russia at the tender age of three, raising serious concerns about the child's upbringing and circumstances.

TVNET: Latvian Child Taken to Russian Sect at Three Years Old

A story details how Alisi Vaivari was taken to a sect led by Visarion in Russia at the age of three, raising concerns about the child's upbringing and circumstances.

An article questions the political alignment of the 'Progresīvie' party, suggesting they might pose a greater threat than pro-Kremlin parties, implying concerns about their influence or ideology within the political landscape.

Pietiek: 'The Progressives' Could Become a Bigger Problem Than Pro-Kremlin Parties

The article questions the political alignment of the party 'Progresīvie,' suggesting they might pose a greater threat than pro-Kremlin parties, implying a concern about their influence or ideology.