Text of report by Latvian newspaper Diena on 28 August [Commentary by Askolds Rodins: "Russia's fence of sticks"] On Tuesday [26 August], Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev signed decrees on the recognition of Abkhazia's and South Ossetia's independent statehood.

Text of the article by Latvian newspaper Diena on 15 August [Article by Pavils Sirovs: "During conflict Putin shows he still runs Russia"] Analysts say that the conflict in Georgia has removed any doubt as to who is the true ruler of Russia, because during the conflict, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev was forced to play a secondary role while Prime Minister Vladimir Putin became the main hero in the events.

Text of report by Latvian newspaper Dienas Bizness on 6 June [Unsigned editorial: "Europeans Say Yes To Big Bear's Energy Resources"] Regional, European or global meetings of representatives of countries at assemblies or forums often are nothing more than a symbolic discussion after which everyone's picture is taken.

Text of report by Latvian newspaper Diena [Commentary by Girts Kasparans: "Relay of Shame"] No matter how much China has tried to depict the relay of the Olympic torch as a symbol of China's international success, the fact is that the travel of the Olympic flame that is headed for the Beijing Olympic Games has been quite a slap in the face of the Chinese Communist regime.

Text of report by Latvian newspaper Diena [Report by Zaiga Dumina: "Government Less Strict in Support for Coal Plant"] One week after the government decided to continue to move forward with a project to build a gas power plant and one that would use coal and biomass, Finance Minister Atis Slakteris (TP [People's Party]) has proposed changes to the decision which speak to less strict support for the coal and biomass power plant and complete eliminate any links between the plant and the power networks of Latvia and Sweden.