
Riga Castle Meeting: Liepāja Prison Ready to Welcome Not New Inmates, but Historic Justice
The President and Justice Minister discuss Soviet-era psychiatric repressions and new prison plans. Liepāja in the spotlight again — this time with prisons.
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The President and Justice Minister discuss Soviet-era psychiatric repressions and new prison plans. Liepāja in the spotlight again — this time with prisons.

The new Dutch Prime Minister with his coalition reminds us of our tram #5 on Monday morning - not many people, but all with high hopes.

Nine local institutions and one company have asked VDD to allow Russian and Belarusian citizens access to critical infrastructure. So far, none have been permitted, but decisions are still being weighed.

While in Liepāja we've known for years how free economic zones work — you simply don't pay extra for the tram.

European Union farmers might finally get some peace from pointless audits. Liepāja farmers are already preparing celebrations.

While Liepāja municipality shows how to properly manage money, the state budget feels like a tourist at Grobiņa market - everything looks expensive and there's not enough money.

European diplomats continue their sanctions marathon while Liepāja has long known how to solve all the world's problems.

The Ministry proposes allowing apartment owners to also get a plot of land, so they don't have to live in the air like in Karosta on stilts.

Europe is trying to explain to Trump that agreements aren't like bargaining at Liepāja market - if you agreed, you have to follow through.

Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia just like Karosta guards once blocked entry without a pass. Only this time it's about oil, not military discipline.

Some American diplomat claims the Ukraine war could be resolved in three weeks, which is faster than Riga makes decisions about anything.

The opposition party proposes giving tax breaks to families with two or more children. Liepāja residents are already calculating how much they'll save on tram tickets.