FRONTPAGES.EU
What's happening in Europe?
|
Latvia
|
|
Monday, October 26, 2026
|
|
|
|
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has reportedly held secret meetings with US deputies and newly elected Members of Parliament from the United List. This development indicates ongoing political discussions and strategic alignments following the recent parliamentary elections.
Meanwhile, a local TV show, 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens,' is under scrutiny for allegedly violating journalistic ethics and legality by broadcasting an interview with Reinis Uzulnieks, a drunk driver and former Welfare Minister, in a manner that critics claim aimed to sway public opinion and influence court decisions. Concurrently, a Riga school has released its first-quarter findings on the implementation of mixed-gender toilets, a novel initiative in the city.
Separately, a 'Rights for Nature' initiative is gaining traction in the country, with Jānis Nicmanis, founder of the NGO Puse Latvijas, advocating for its importance in protecting Latvian forests, waters, and bogs through a Europe-wide signature collection.
|
Top Stories
|
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is reportedly conducting secret meetings with US deputies and newly elected Members of Parliament from the United List. One report indicates a meeting with US deputies will be secret, while another specifies Kulbergs plans to meet with newly elected 'United List' deputies at an undisclosed location outside Riga.
Delfi:
Kulberga's meeting with US deputies will be secret
A meeting between Latvian official Kulberga and US deputies is reported to be secret.
TVNET:
Kulbergs to Meet Newly Elected MPs in Secret Location Outside Riga
Kulbergs plans to convene with newly elected 'United List' deputies at a location outside Riga that will not be publicly disclosed.
|
|
The TV show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' (AP) is facing criticism for an interview it broadcast with Reinis Uzulnieks, a drunk driver and former Welfare Minister. Allegations suggest the show violated journalistic ethics and legality in an attempt to manipulate public opinion concerning Uzulnieks and influence court decisions. Uzulnieks faces a potential prison sentence.
Pietiek:
Corrupt 'Forbidden Method's' Dirty Tricks
Last week, the show 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' (AP) broadcast an interview with a drunk driver, Reinis Uzulnieks, allegedly violating journalistic ethics and legality to sway public opinion about a former minister and influence court decisions. Uzulnieks faces up to a year in prison.
|
|
A Riga school has released its initial findings after implementing shared toilets for boys and girls during the first academic quarter.
TVNET:
Riga School Introduces Mixed-Gender Toilets: First Quarter Findings
A Riga school's implementation of shared toilets for boys and girls is examined, revealing findings from the first academic quarter.
|
|
A signature collection has begun in Europe for the 'Rights for Nature' initiative, which aims to strengthen the protection of forests, waters, and bogs. Jānis Nicmanis, founder of the NGO Puse Latvijas, is highlighting its significance for Latvia's natural environment.
IR:
Jānis Nicmanis: How 'Rights for Nature' Can Save Latvian Forests?
To strengthen the protection of forests, waters, and bogs, a signature collection has begun in Europe for the 'Rights for Nature' initiative. Jānis Nicmanis, founder of the NGO Puse Latvijas, explains its importance.
|
|
Andrejs Judins, a Member of the Saeima and Chair of the Saeima Legal Affairs Committee, has published a lengthy justification in response to ongoing accusations regarding alleged abuse.
Pietiek:
Apparently, 'Vienotība's' Cancer Judins Does Not Even Try to Deny the…
Andrejs Judins of 'Vienotība' has published a lengthy justification regarding accusations, which is being discussed.
|
|
The outgoing Saeima's State Administration and Local Government Committee has rejected a collective petition from Latvian citizens advocating for open salaries in state administration.
Pietiek:
Saeima Deputies Vote for the State's Embezzlement
The outgoing Saeima's State Administration and Local Government Committee rejected a collective petition from Latvian citizens regarding open salaries in state administration.
|
|
Jānis Sārts, Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, highlighted a unique 'digital twin' of society developed in Riga, which is being utilized for training NATO capabilities.
IR:
Jānis Sārts: Riga-Created 'Digital Twin' of Society Trains NATO Capabilities
Jānis Sārts discusses a unique 'digital twin' of society created in Riga, which is used to train NATO capabilities.
|
|
Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits, who serves as Chairman of the National Culture Council, has been recognized with the Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature for his work 'Livonian Ballads'. He also represents Latvia as a permanent member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
IR:
From Livonian Poetry to the UN – Valts Ernštreits's Fight for Small Nation…
Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits, who became chairman of the National Culture Council, received the Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature for his collection 'Livonian Ballads'.
|
|
A tribute has been published for the late world traveler Karlis Bardelis, reflecting on his positive approach to life as his journey led him to hospice care. Bardelis passed away in November 2025.
TVNET:
Remembering Karlis Bardelis: A Traveler's Journey to Hospice Care
A tribute to the world traveler Karlis Bardelis, who approached life with ease and positivity, as his journey led him to hospice care.
|
|
|
|
|
Daily news summaries from Latvia
Part of the frontpages.eu European news digest
Follow us on
Instagram · Facebook
frontpages.eu
·
View Latvia
·
Unsubscribe
|
|