Hi, is there a way to make a custom link to the latest article of a category?
Like a permanent button in a position that always links to the latest item page (so it is not a link to a certain article)

That's a good idea! i ll give it a try and come back to report.

ok so this definitely did it! i got it to the point where i am showing it as a side menu item exactly like my normal menu items. Only thing i couldn't manage yet is give it the "active" menu style when it is clicked. (and with this one i guess this topic goes to "solved")
unless anyone has a quick solution, i may manage this myself actually. See i could n't find much time yet, since i am struggling with this problem that is haunting my nights...! (trying to show an icon in the menu when an article is written TODAY)
really sorry for posting it here as a link. i need all the help i can get. if it breaks forums rules do say so and i will delete it.
Nevertheless if a solution is found i would need to implement this as well to my K2 Content module.

ok got that. i will return with results, i hope...!

thank you once more for your help Fotis