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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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The Constitutional Court has left the Prosecutor General, Armīns Meisters, with two possible labels: either he is incompetent or he chooses to disregard the law. It is a blunt assessment of the state’s top prosecutor that arrives just as the political class begins its latest round of musical chairs.
While the United List party surveys its newly elected deputies to see which coalition partners they can tolerate, President Edgars Rinkēvičs has been reminding the country that the Latvian language remains the state’s only foundation. He may be right to worry; recent data shows Latvia’s student literacy rates are falling faster than those in any other OECD country.
The nation’s athletes are having a mixed week. Tennis player Jelena Ostapenko is pushing for a quarterfinal spot in Wuhan, but the basketball season will start without Kristaps Porziņģis. On the business side, the annual TOP101 list of the country’s most valuable companies has been released, providing a brief distraction from a recent data leak at the Road Traffic Safety Directorate.
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The Constitutional Court has made an unequivocal statement, suggesting that Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters is either incompetent or disregards legal principles. This comes after the court previously refused a review request from the Prosecutor General.
Pietiek:
Constitutional Court's Unambiguous Statement: Prosecutor General Meister is…
The Constitutional Court has stated that Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters is either incompetent or disregards the law, as reported by Lato Lapsa.
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As Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' action plan is being drafted and government negotiations are yet to formally begin, the United List deputies are being surveyed to ascertain their preferred coalition partners.
IR:
What Coalition Does the 'United List' Deputies Want?
While Andris Kulbergs' action plan is still being drafted and negotiations for the next government have not yet begun, IR surveyed all newly elected United List deputies to understand their preferred coalition.
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President Edgars Rinkēvičs has underscored the significance of the Latvian language, stating that it forms the fundamental basis of the Latvian state.
Delfi:
Rinkēvičs Emphasizes Latvian Language as Foundation of the State
President Rinkēvičs underscores the importance of the Latvian language as the fundamental basis of the Latvian state.
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Latvia is grappling with a significant literacy crisis, with the decline in literacy rates among its students being the highest among OECD countries. An article explores the causes and potential solutions to this pressing educational issue.
IR:
Latvia's Literacy Crisis – How Serious Is the Situation and What Are the…
The decline in literacy rates among Latvian students is the highest among OECD countries. The article explores the causes and potential solutions to this issue.
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Social anthropologist Anna Žabicka has discussed the fears associated with aging in Latvia, the strength of friendship, and the need for politicians to consider the elderly alongside unborn children.
IR:
What Remains? Social Anthropologist Anna Žabicka on Aging in Latvia
Social anthropologist Anna Žabicka discusses fears of aging, the power of friendship, and why politicians should think not only about unborn children but also about the elderly.
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The latest TOP101 list of Latvia's most valuable companies has been released, highlighting the key sectors and businesses that are driving the national economy.
Delfi:
Latvia's Most Valuable Companies: Identifying Economic Drivers
The latest TOP101 list of Latvia's most valuable companies has been published, identifying key sectors and businesses driving the national economy.
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An article provides additional arguments and outlines further actions for protecting rights in the aftermath of a data leak from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD).
Pietiek:
CSDD Data Leak: Further Arguments and Next Steps for Your Rights Protection
This article provides additional arguments and outlines further actions for protecting rights following a data leak from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD).
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Latvian NBA player Kristaps Porziņģis will miss the start of the new NBA season due to a health issue. Meanwhile, tennis player Jelena Ostapenko is competing for a spot in the quarterfinals of the WTA tournament in Wuhan, and ice hockey player Deniss Smirnovs continues to perform exceptionally well in the Swiss league.
Delfi:
Latvian Ice Hockey Player Smirnovs Continues to Shine in Swiss League
Smirnovs, a sensation from the Latvian national ice hockey team, is performing exceptionally well in the Swiss league.
Delfi:
Kristaps Porziņģis to Miss Start of New NBA Season
Latvian NBA player Kristaps Porziņģis will be absent for the beginning of the new NBA season.
Delfi:
Ostapenko Competes for Uhan WTA Tournament Quarterfinals
Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko is competing for a spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious WTA tournament in Wuhan, with live text updates available.
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