Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Rīdzene Tapes and alleged political control
The public release of the Rīdzene Tapes renewed scrutiny of Diena’s ownership by providing recordings in which the Latvian oligarchs were heard discussing their takeover of the newspaper.
2011
Oligarchs Case ownership allegations
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau investigated the ownership of Diena and concluded that the paper was effectively controlled by Andris Šķēle, Aivars Lembergs and Ainārs Šlesers through Riga Commercial Port.
2002
Fine over articles criticizing the economy minister
The publisher was fined in connection with articles published in 1998 that criticized Economy Minister Laimonis Strujevičs. The European Court of Human Rights later ruled in 2007 that the fine violated freedom of expression.