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Opec+ and oil executives deliver optimism from Vienna
The National News
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The Opec International Seminar, held biennially, has brought together oil ministers and industry heavyweights from Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation to the chief executives of Shell, British Petroleum (BP) and TotalEnergies. This...
Latvia faces risk of budget collapse – government incapable of action, Kulbergs warns
Baltic News Network
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June 30, 2025
Saeima deputy and President of the Auto Association, Andris Kulbergs, expressed grave concerns during the TV24 program “Ziņu TOP”, warning that the Latvian government is no longer functioning effectively and that the state budget may be on the...
Latvia participates in Global Summit on funding Sustainable Development Goals
AzerNews
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June 30, 2025
Artjoms Uršuļskis, Parliamentary Secretary at Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will represent Latvia at the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, scheduled from June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain,...
Latvia's hospitality sector concerned about shadow economy
LSM
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June 30, 2025
When you open the Booking.com website, you can see information about more than 100 hotels in Rīga, which have to compete with 1,183 rental apartments. Andris Kalniņš, president of the Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association, said that most...
Latvian Economics Ministry to sack 40 employees
LSM
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June 30, 2025
The minister said that, in seeking savings, the EM is focusing on reducing the size of the central administration. The EM is looking at opportunities not only within its own department, but also in other ministries. "What the Ministry of Economics...
Czech and Latvian foreign ministers reaffirm unity on Ukraine, defense spending
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and his Latvian counterpart, Baiba Braže, reaffirmed their countries' commitment to European security and pledged continued support for Ukraine during talks held in Prague on Thursday. A key focus of the meeting...
Minister Lipavský Will Host Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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30.06.2025 / 09:49 Date: 03.07.2025 , Venue: Prague, Czernin Palace On Thursday, 3 July 2025, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže will visit Prague. She will meet with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský to discuss current security developments...
Rīga Pride march gathers several thousand participants
LSM
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June 30, 2025
The march was organised by the LGBTQ and their friends association ‘Mozaīka’. Participants use this day as an opportunity to remind people of their rights and to speak out against prejudice. There were also some protesters present. The march, as...
Fantasia International Film Festival announces final wave of titles for 29th edition!
JoBlo
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July 3, 2025
The 29th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival is set to run from from July 16th (one day earlier than previously announced) through August 3rd at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas in Montreal, with additional screenings...
Kindergarten teacher quits after publicly disparaging Latvian language
LSM
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July 3, 2025
Comments directed against the state language and its use are incompatible with the teaching profession, Rīga City Council emphasised in response to comments made publicly by a teacher at Riga's 252nd preschool on the TikTok platform. In the...
Hotel robber wanted in Latvia
LSM
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July 3, 2025
Criminal proceedings for robbery were initiated on 1 July. The State Police have obtained a photograph of the suspected perpetrator and established his identity. Law enforcement officers are asking anyone who recognises the man or knows his...
This is how international the future tastes: Anuga Drinks and Anuga Hot Beverages 2025 with clear growth dynamics and global reach headline
Food Business Gulf & Middle East
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July 3, 2025
Traditional breweries like Krombacher International celebrating comeback +++ Brand presence at record level +++ High level of internationality +++ Strong impulses for global beverage trends +++ Beauty drinks, organic coffee, plant-based diversity...
Former occupation "mayor" blown up in Luhansk
Ukrainska Pravda
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Manolis Pilavov. Photo: TASS Manolis Pilavov, former head of the occupation Russian administration, has been killed in an explosion in temporarily occupied Luhansk. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agencies RIA Novosti and TASS; Latvia-based...
Estonian government will not purchase airBaltic shares
Baltic News Network
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July 3, 2025
The Estonian government decided on Thursday not to purchase shares of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic, Estonian Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis told journalists after a government meeting. He explained that the decision not to buy...
Estonia rejects Latvia's proposal to buy 10% stake in airBaltic
ERR
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July 3, 2025
Estonia's government on Thursday rejected an offer from the Latvian Ministry of Transport to purchase a €14 million stake in Latvian airline airBaltic, Minister of Regional Affairs and Infrastructure Kuldar Leis (Reform) said. "We received an...
U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation Visits Latvia To Boost Strategic Defense, Economic Ties
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. A delegation of U.S. Congressional staff visited Latvia from July 1 through 3, 2025, as part of a broader tour of the Baltic States and held talks to strengthen the strategic partnership...
Hotel Planned Across from Ādaži Military Base in Kadaga
Baltic News Network
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July 3, 2025
A new hotel is planned for construction directly across from the central entrance of Latvia’s Ādaži military base, in Kadaga, according to information from Ādaži Municipality. The development has been proposed by the company Kadaga Park Estate,...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Traffic restrictions in Rīga during Youth Song Festival
LSM
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July 3, 2025
The municipality has created a digital map showing traffic changes in Riga during the festival. The information on the map will be updated as the festival progresses. The local government urges residents and visitors to familiarise themselves with...
Israeli FM Sets Foot In Latvia On Heels Of Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar begins his official visit to the Baltic region today with a stop in Latvia, marking his first foreign trip since the ceasefire agreement with Iran on June...