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October 21, 2026

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Work on the Rail Baltica main track was interrupted after the discovery of several large-caliber shells from the second world war. It is an old problem for new infrastructure; the project must now wait for the era it is meant to connect to stop emerging from the ground. The Constitutional Court has declared Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters either incompetent or intentionally disregarding the law. The ruling suggests a choice between a prosecutor who does not know the rules and one who does not care for them. Meanwhile, 69 deputies in the Saeima reportedly granted citizenship to a group of applicants with little deliberation, an act critics are characterizing as an overly efficient distribution of national identity. Publicist Lato Lapsa has accused Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of duplicity regarding the transformation of Russian grain. Elsewhere, the national conversation has turned to the end of life; a social anthropologist is urging politicians to consider the elderly as more than a demographic burden, while reporters visiting care homes have investigated the costs and living conditions associated with elderly care.

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Construction work on the Rail Baltica main track in Latvia has led to the discovery of several large-caliber munitions dating back to the World War II era, prompting an interruption in the project.

TVNET: WWII Shells Found During Rail Baltica Construction in Latvia

During construction work on the Rail Baltica main track, several large-caliber munitions from the war era were discovered.

The Constitutional Court has unequivocally stated that Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters is either incompetent or deliberately disregarding the law, reinforcing previous judicial concerns about his performance.

Pietiek: Constitutional Court unequivocally announces: Prosecutor General Meisters is…

The Constitutional Court has clearly stated that Prosecutor General Meisters is either incompetent or intentionally disregarding the law.

Publicist Lato Lapsa has accused Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of duplicity and cynicism regarding his alleged abandonment of 'convictions,' particularly concerning the transformation of Russian grain.

Pietiek: Lato Lapsa: the duplicitous and cynical scoundrel Kulbergs and the miraculous…

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has apparently abandoned his 'convictions', which Lato Lapsa describes as a duplicitous and cynical act, particularly in relation to the purported transformation of Russian grain.

New reports suggest that 69 Saeima deputies granted Latvian citizenship without extensive deliberation, implying it was offered cheaply to certain individuals, reigniting debate on citizenship policy.

TVNET: Commentary on Distributing Latvian Citizenship

A commentary piece discusses the implications of easily distributing Latvian citizenship.

Pietiek: Vishvanathis want Latvian citizenship, and the 'siles Valainis' are ready to…

The article reports that 69 Saeima deputies granted Latvian citizenship without much deliberation, implying it was offered cheaply, possibly to individuals with names like Vishvanathis and associated with 'siles Valaiņi'.

Social media is abuzz with allegations of animal abuse against the 'Mežavairogi' animal shelter, prompting an investigation into the veracity of these claims.

Delfi: Social media accusations of animal cruelty against 'Mežavairogi'; what's the…

Allegations of animal abuse are circulating on social media regarding the 'Mežavairogi' animal shelter, prompting an investigation into the claims.

Delfi journalists have undertaken an investigation into care homes, visiting three facilities to report on the living conditions and associated costs for elderly care in Latvia.

Delfi: Life in a care home: What it's like and how much it costs? Delfi visits three…

Delfi journalists visited three care homes to investigate the living conditions and costs associated with elderly care.

Artificial intelligence is undergoing training in Riga to enhance capabilities in combating hybrid threats, aiming to stay ahead of malicious actors.

TVNET: AI in Riga Trains to Combat Hybrid Threats

Artificial intelligence is being trained in Riga to enhance capabilities in fighting hybrid threats.

Amendments to a law, set for a Saeima vote, are perceived by some as attempts to obstruct the desired operations of Latvian Television and Latvian Radio.

Pietiek: Someone again wants to hinder us from acting with Latvian Television and…

Amendments to the law, scheduled for a Saeima vote on October 15th, are seen by some as attempts to obstruct the desired operations of Latvian Television and Latvian Radio.

A press release from the prosecutor's office suggests a troubling trend of prosecuting lawyers and defendants rather than the actual perpetrators of crimes, raising questions about legal processes.

Pietiek: Prosecutor's office press release states lawyers, not offenders, are being…

The prosecutor's office is prosecuting lawyers and defendants, not the perpetrators of crimes, according to a press release about a case involving a suspect and an advocate.

The 'Mēs mainām noteikumus' (We are changing the rules) party is grappling with internal errors, corruption, and intrigues, following the departure of Alvis Hermanis from its leadership.

Pietiek: Mistakes, corruption, and intrigues in 'Hermanis' party', whose leadership…

The article discusses the split within the 'Mēs mainām noteikumus' (We are changing the rules) party, highlighting errors, corruption, and intrigues, and noting that Hermanis has stepped down from leadership.

Latvian students' literacy rates have seen a significant decline, reportedly the highest among OECD countries, prompting an in-depth examination of the underlying causes and potential solutions.

IR: Latvia's Literacy Crisis: How Serious is the Situation and What are the…

Latvian students' literacy rates have fallen significantly, showing the highest decline among OECD countries, prompting an examination of causes and solutions.

Proactive women with inherited dangerous gene mutations are advocating for genetic testing to enable early cancer detection and awareness of individual risk.

IR: 'No One Told Me': How Genetic Testing Helps Anticipate Cancer

Proactive women who know they have inherited a dangerous gene mutation are encouraging others to get tested to be aware of their risk of developing cancer early.

Social anthropologist Anna Žabicka explores the fears associated with aging in Latvia, the significance of friendship, and the need for politicians to consider the elderly alongside future generations.

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 need to consider not only future generations but also the elderly.

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