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The State Audit Office reports that over 545 million euros of taxpayer money invested in airBaltic may have already been written off. This discovery arrived just as the Saeima approved a budget deficit that long-time members described as a great surprise. Publicist Lato Lapsa has turned his attention to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, criticizing his stance on Russian grain as a move that could harm the national interest. Mr Kulbergs is currently attempting to lead the formation of a new government, a task that rarely benefits from public comparisons to selling the rope that will hang the country. Law enforcement has requested the public's help to find Nauris Kvēpiņš, a boy born in 2013 who has been reported missing.

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Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' statements concerning Russian grain have drawn strong criticism from publicist Lato Lapsa, who suggested that Kulbergs' actions would be harmful to Latvia. This comes as Kulbergs, leader of the United List party, continues negotiations to form a new government after being tasked by President Edgars Rinkēvičs.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: Kulberg's species sells rope for 300% profit, which will hang not…

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' statements about Russian grain are criticized, with Lato Lapsa suggesting that his actions will harm all of Latvia.

Reports indicate that the State Audit Office's 2025 findings suggest that taxpayer money, exceeding 545 million euros, invested in the national airline "airBaltic" may have already been written off since 2023, raising concerns about the financial implications for taxpayers.

Pietiek: "airBaltic" – have the taxpayers' investment of over 545 million euros already…

The State Audit Office's 2025 findings indicate a significant fact: since 2023, the State Audit Office has identified that the taxpayer money invested in "airBaltic" might have already been written off.

Latvian police are actively seeking public assistance in locating Nauris Kvēpiņš, a boy born in 2013, who has been reported missing.

TVNET: Latvian Police Search for Missing 2013-Born Nauris Kvēpiņš

The Latvian police are actively searching for Nauris Kvēpiņš, who was born in 2013 and has been reported missing.

Delfi: Police seek help in search for boy born in 2013

Law enforcement is requesting public assistance in locating a boy who was born in 2013.

A significant national budget deficit has reportedly surprised long-time members of the Saeima, who approved the budget yesterday, prompting discussions about the "great surprise" regarding the budget catastrophe.

Pietiek: The "great surprise" about the budget catastrophe

The article discusses the budget deficit, noting that for those who have been working in the Saeima for years, the size of the deficit is a great surprise.

Experts remain skeptical about the proposal for a new temporary bridge in Riga during the renovation of the Vansu Bridge, citing a lack of data-based justification for its construction.

IR: Will There Be a Temporary Bridge During Vansu Bridge Renovation?

Will a new temporary bridge be built in Riga during the renovation of the Vansu Bridge? Experts are skeptical, as they see no data-based justification.

President Edgars Rinkēvičs has advised the political party 'United List' to maintain a "grounded approach" and not lose touch with public concerns, as the party's former Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš stated their intention to lead five committees in the 15th Saeima.

Delfi: President urges 'United List' to maintain 'grounded approach'

The President has advised the political party 'United List' not to lose touch with the public's concerns.

TVNET: Kučinskis: "United List" Wants to Lead Five Committees in 15th Saeima

Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš, leader of the "United List" party, has stated their intention to lead five committees in the upcoming 15th Saeima (parliament).

A doctoral thesis by researcher Oskars Gruziņš has been completed in Latvia, focusing on children born to Latvian women and foreign soldiers during World War II. Gruziņš introduces a new theory of 'oppressive memory' to explain the prolonged silence surrounding this historical topic.

IR: Why Did Latvia Remain Silent About WWII Children for So Long?

A doctoral thesis has been completed in Latvia on infants born to Latvian women and foreign soldiers during World War II. Researcher Oskars Gruziņš has introduced a new theory of 'oppressive memory' to explain the long silence on this topic.

Laila Atiķe successfully transformed her family doctor's office in Liepāja into one of Kurzeme's largest private healthcare companies over 25 years, now with branches in Riga and Ādaži, while she continues to work as a family doctor, narcologist, and occupational disease doctor.

IR: How Laila Atiķe Built a Huge Enterprise in Kurzeme from a Family Doctor's…

Laila Atiķe's practice began as a family doctor's office in Liepāja and grew over 25 years into one of the largest private healthcare companies in Kurzeme, with branches in Riga and Ādaži.

Svetlana has shared her personal story regarding euthanasia in Latvia, making the poignant statement, 'Those who needed to have already died.'

Delfi: 'Those who needed to have already died.' Svetlana's story about euthanasia in…

Svetlana shares her personal account regarding euthanasia in Latvia, with the poignant statement, 'Those who needed to have already died.'

An article investigates Indrāne's father, raising concerns about his potential impact on Latvian forests and the ecosystem, questioning his professional qualifications.

Pietiek: Who is Indrāne's father and why is he a threat to Latvian forests and the…

The article investigates Indrāne's father, raising concerns about his potential impact on Latvian forests and the ecosystem, questioning his professional qualifications.

An article criticizes ministers for not defending their positions, suggesting they should not resign from their roles as deputy ministers.

Pietiek: Ministers must defend their positions, not resign from the position of…

The article criticizes ministers for not defending their positions, suggesting they should not resign from their roles as deputy ministers.

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