Precisely one year ago, Neatkarīgā noted the fact that under the leadership of Egils Levits, the institution of the President was able to double the rating (from 3.5 to 6.5 points) within six months. At that time, there were people who had great enthusiasm, trust, and hopes for the President. It was thought that it would continue and that the institution of the President would continue to rise with even greater confidence.
Pirmie saistībā ar jauno koronavīrusu Covid-19 mirušie bija jau 2019. gada rudenī un gada nogalē. Tagad pasaulē kovida upuru skaits tuvojas 1,8 miljoniem, Latvijā – sešiem simtiem.
20. septembra naktī Langstiņos tika noslepkavots zvērināts advokāts Pāvels Rebenoks. Viņš nogalināts īpaši vardarbīgi, sperot, sitot ar rokām un turpat netālu atrastajiem terases apdares dēļiem.
The restrictions from the Covid pandemic have hit the music industry hard, with no concerts and no profits. Understandably, the Ministry of Culture is trying to figure out how to help musicians, but at least one of the plans designed for the benefit of the music creators sounds rather dubious.