Inside a Traditional Latvian Summer Solstice Celebration
The celebration of Midsummer’s Eve, known locally as Jāņi or Līgo svētki, is a significant…
Month: June 2026
How ZZS “puts on a coat” on the Istanbul Convention question
On June 18, 2026, the Saeima passed legislation that both ratified the Istanbul Convention and…
Zelenska’s “Israeli passport” is a forgery
Fact-checkers have debunked circulating claims suggesting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky possesses an Israeli passport.…
Latvian Films at the Cannes Film Festival
The animated film Flow premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2024. Following…
After joining the EU and NATO, Latvia has not become poorer
An economic assessment has addressed a circulating claim suggesting that Latvia has experienced economic decline…
Does Latvia have a drone contract with Ukraine?
Discussions regarding defense cooperation between Baltic states and Ukraine have recently focused on agreements concerning…
CVK promises – you can participate in the Saeima elections with an eID card
Discussions surrounding the procedures for the upcoming Saeima elections have highlighted varying perspectives regarding voter…
The United States has not been suppressing the rains in Iran for years
A recent discussion concerning weather patterns in Iran has highlighted conflicting narratives regarding potential external…
Latvia has not decided on a three euro customs duty for Chinese goods
Reports have circulated regarding the implementation of a three-euro customs duty on goods imported into…
In Latvia, no criminal third-country nationals no groups do not form
A dispute has arisen regarding the alleged presence of organized criminal elements within Latvia. Austris…