The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has reported increased security measures at numerous critical infrastructure sites throughout Latvia, a direct consequence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

TVNET: Latvia: Increased Security at Critical Infrastructure Sites Since Ukraine…

Latvian State Security Service (VDD) reports enhanced security measures at numerous critical infrastructure sites across Latvia since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Fresh fraud claims have emerged, including Ainārs Šlesers' party exploiting a loophole for a substantial ad campaign without penalty, and National Alliance MP Edmunds Teirumnieks allegedly claiming housing compensation despite owning a Riga residence. 'Progressive' politician Leila Magamedova-Rasima also faces new allegations of property fraud. The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched a new investigation into the appointment procedures for public officials, while…

IR: Šleseris' Party Unpunished for 340,000 Ad Campaign

Ainārs Šleseris' party exploited a loophole to spend over a third of the legal campaign limit on advertising just before the official campaign started, with KNAB finding no violations.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Another greedy MP - this time from the National Alliance

Investigative journalist Lato Lapsa exposes National Alliance MP Edmunds Teirumnieks for allegedly claiming housing compensation in Riga despite owning a residence there, mirroring accusations against another MP.

Pietiek: System anatomy: how schemers and corruption shadows devour millions in Latvian…

The article details alleged corruption and financial mismanagement within Latvia's medical sector, highlighting the struggles of public healthcare institutions and patients.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Progressive Leila's property fraud - when lies have short legs

This article by Lato Lapsa discusses alleged property dealings and 'fraud' by 'Progressive' politician Leila Magamedova-Rasima, suggesting deception in her business dealings.

Pietiek: New KNAB investigation into the appointment process of officials

The article reports on a new investigation by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) concerning the appointment procedures for public officials, suggesting potential irregularities.

Pietiek: KNAB, ENAP, VID, and prosecutor's office: how far does Juraš's network extend?

Following Jēkabs Straume's resignation, this article investigates the alleged extensive network of corruption involving various state institutions and an individual named Juraš.

The ruling coalition is currently facing internal disagreements regarding proposed hospital reforms, indicating potential challenges in the health sector.

Delfi: Coalition Disagrees on Hospital Reform, WHO Publishes Alarming Cancer…

The ruling coalition is experiencing disagreements over hospital reform, while the World Health Organization has released concerning cancer predictions, indicating key health sector issues.

A policeman has been jailed and a teacher is dead following a drunken altercation at a summer party in Priekule, highlighting tragic consequences of intoxication. Separately, a driver in Riga was captured on video ramming a railway barrier and fleeing the scene, raising road safety concerns. A deceased individual was also recovered from a quarry in the Līvāni municipality.

Delfi: Video: Driver in Riga Rams Railway Barrier and Flees

A video shows a driver in Riga crashing into a railway barrier before fleeing the scene, raising concerns about traffic violations and road safety.

IR: Policeman Jailed, Teacher Dead: The Price of Drunkenness in Priekule

Following a fight at a summer party in Priekule, a young policeman is in jail and a respected teacher is dead, illustrating the tragic consequences of intoxication.

TVNET: Dead Person Recovered from Quarry in Līvāni Municipality

A deceased individual has been recovered from a quarry in the Līvāni municipality.

Delfi: Deceased Person Found in Quarry in Līvāni Municipality

A deceased individual has been discovered in a quarry located in the Līvāni municipality, prompting an investigation.

The media outlet "Pietiek" is facing accusations of spreading disinformation and propaganda, leading to questions about public manipulation.

Pietiek: Disinformation and propaganda by "Pietiek" on the air, are you being…

This article accuses the media outlet "Pietiek" of spreading disinformation and propaganda, questioning whether the public is being manipulated.

Pietiek: When a communist's mouth moves, they either swallow or lie: what the "public"…

The article criticizes Latvian public media (LSM Panorāma) for allegedly omitting details about the business acumen of 'Progressive' politician Leila Magamedova-Rasima.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the financial stability of the national airline, airBaltic, and its efforts to avoid default, alongside scrutiny of its new business plan.

IR: Will airBaltic Avoid Default?

An article discussing the financial stability of the national airline airBaltic and its prospects of avoiding a default.

Pietiek: "airBaltic" new business plan and August 3rd

This story examines the new business plan of the Latvian national airline, airBaltic, questioning whether current events are part of a political pre-election spectacle or have more substantial implications.

The Latvian live music industry is experiencing significant disruptions, with five instances of concert cancellations highlighted in a recent report.

Delfi: Cancelled Last Minute - Troubles in Latvia's Concert Scene: Five Cases

The article details five instances of concert cancellations in Latvia, highlighting the challenges and disruptions within the country's live music industry.

A court trial concerning the shooting of three dogs in the Bauska region is ongoing.

TVNET: Court Continues Trial Over Three Dogs Shot in Bauska Region

The court will continue to hear the case involving the shooting of three dogs in the Bauska region.

Liene Reine-Miteva, a council member of the "Movement For!" party, is set to run as a candidate for the "Progressives" party in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Pietiek: Why do they dislike? "Movement For!" council member to run for Progressives

Liene Reine-Miteva, a council member of the "Movement For!" party, will be a candidate in the parliamentary elections representing the "Progressives" party.