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Latvia to Send 42 Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
Kyiv Post
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July 1, 2025
Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of 42 “Patria 6x6” armored personnel carriers (APC) to Ukraine today. Patria is a Finnish defense company, and the APC is jointly produced by Finland, Estonia, Germany, and Latvia. The APC was...
Latvia will transfer a new batch of military aid to Ukraine. What is included?
Babel
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The Latvian government has approved the transfer of new military aid to Ukraine. It includes, in particular, 42 Latvian-made Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers. This was reported by the Minister of Defense of Latvia Andris Spruds. The defense...
Return of conscription? EU Countries Debate Bringing Back Military Service
Bulgarian News Agency
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This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, growing instability in the Middle East, and Donald Trump’s return to...
Latvia eyes public spending cuts amid budget strain and MP rings alarm bells
BNE Intellinews
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Latvia’s government ministries have begun outlining a series of proposed cost-cutting strategies aimed at easing pressure on the national budget. More than 250 suggestions have been submitted to the Ministry of Finance, potentially paving the way...
Russia’s $300B War Expenditure Pulls Country Into Recession; Is Moscow’s Economy Dancing On Dynamites?
The Eurasian Times
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July 9, 2025
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the economic cost of the conflict is becoming increasingly visible. What began in February 2022 as a so-called “special military operation” intended to last just days has transformed into a...
Lithuania, Finland pivot to landmine production, potentially supplying to Ukraine, Reuters reports
The Kyiv Independent
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July 9, 2025
Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic anti-personnel mine manufacturing in 2026, with some of the supplies potentially earmarked for Ukraine to counter the Russian threat, Reuters reported on July 9. The two NATO members will begin...
Satish Prasad joins Riga Foods as executive chef catering
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 4, 2025
Satish Prasad, executive chef (catering), Riga Foods.Riga Foods announced the appointment of Satish Prasad as its new executive chef (catering), marking a significant milestone in the brand’s pursuit of culinary innovation and excellence. With a...
No child is a stranger, minister urges ahead of Youth Song Festival
LSM
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July 4, 2025
In an interview on Latvian Television's programme Morning Panorama, the minister said that she highly values the preparedness of the organisers and services involved in the event. The festival is planned to ensure ‘a balance between the well-being...
Locarno announces the selection of its highly anticipated competition
Cineuropa
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09/07/2025 - Many European films are competing for the Golden Leopard, with debut features cohabitating with works by established directors such as Radu Jude, Ben Rivers and Abdellatif Kechiche Dracula by Radu Jude The 78th edition of the Locarno...
Latvia to supply Ukraine with 42 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles
Ukrainska Pravda
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Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carrier. Photo: Milan Jaros/Bloomberg via Getty Images On 1 July 2025, the Latvian government approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed...
Expanding Riga Airport launches tender for more than 4,000sq m of commercial space
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 3, 2025
LATVIA. Riga Airport has announced an international tender for the management of its passenger terminal commercial space. It initially incorporates floor area of more than 4,000sq m covering duty free (2,006sq m), food & beverage (1,314sq m),...
Heads of Latvian municipalities come under Security Service scrutiny – clearance checks begin
Baltic News Network
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July 4, 2025
The State Security Service (VDD) has received the first applications requesting special permits for newly elected municipal council chairpersons and their deputies to access state secrets, the agency LETA has learned from the service. To assess a...
Latvia Sets Pace For Foreign Investment Growth Among Baltic Nations, FM Says
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže praised the country's business community and innovation sector in remarks made yesterday, noting international recognition of Latvia's achievements in...
Latvia Urges Reform For Fairer Global Tax Systems At UN Summit
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Latvia took part in the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 through July 3, Trend reports. The conference brought...
Migration Debate Intensifies: Poland Imposes Temporary Checks On German, Lithuanian Borders
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration. The move followed...
Mother, grandmother may face charges over death of two-year-old
LSM
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July 9, 2025
In turn, a woman born in 1964 is proposed to be charged with disclosing information obtained during pre-trial criminal proceedings. The LETA news agency reports that they are requesting that the child's mother and grandmother be held criminally...
Russian sabotage campaigns growing more dangerous, Europe officials warn
Global News
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July 9, 2025
It was almost midnight when a truck driver resting in his cab heard the crackling of flames at a warehouse in east London storing equipment for Ukraine. He grabbed a fire extinguisher and leapt out — but realized the blaze was too big and...
What are wetlands – and why do they matter?
Landscape News
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July 9, 2025
Wetlands can be tough places for people to spend time in. Treacherous to traverse and dangerous to build on, some assault our ears and skin with the buzz and bristle of mosquitoes, and our noses with the scent of mud and decay. Low-lying by...
Special reportInside the Syrian government's hunt for Assad military loyalists
The National News
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Former warlord Ghazwan Al Salmoni carved a niche in the Syrian civil war, commanding an abduction and extortion ring that specialised in ambushing lorry cargo traffic near his home in the centre of the country. He held absolute power as a...
Sanctuary Runners athletes join initiative to promote World Expo's 'Global Solidarity Run' in Japan
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
A group of athletes has made the world their running track with a unique solidarity initiative launched this week to promote the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.Now in its second year, the purpose of the Global Solidarity Run is to enable people across...