Sports, Politics and Children's Literature: Highlights from the Latest 'Ir' Issue
The magazine 'Ir' has published several significant articles, including Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislav Heraskevych's criticism of the IOC decision to allow Russian athletes in the 2028 Olympics, the Istanbul Convention as a pre-election issue, and poet Ivars Šteinbergs' poetry collection sparking debates.
In its latest issue dated July 16, 2026, the magazine 'Ir' covers several topical subjects. Ukrainian skeletonist Vladislav Heraskevych sharply criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing Russian athletes to participate in the 2028 Games, stating that the IOC is increasingly playing along with Kremlin propaganda.
The issue also highlights the Istanbul Convention as an important pre-election issue. This convention, aimed at combating violence against women, has long been at the center of political debate in Latvia.
Another article discusses poet Ivars Šteinbergs' poetry collection, which has sparked heated discussions on social media about taboo topics in children's literature. The poet reported receiving threats, including calls to burn his book and even death threats.
Additionally, a feature on Ivans Dvoreckis reveals that he is not an alcohol producer but is interested in creating a product that, when opened, would deliver scents and tastes characteristic of Latvia.
