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Russians and Belarusians banned from buying property in Latvia
Ukrainska Pravda
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The Saeima (parliament) of Latvia has adopted a law in the third reading that prohibits citizens of Russia and Belarus from buying real estate in the country. Source: Delfi, a Baltic states news website Details: Citizens of Russia and Belarus, as...
Russian military could be blocked from Schengen zone
Ukrinform
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On June 19, the Baltic, Nordic, and Polish interior ministers met in Tallinn, approving a joint decision to ban Russian citizens who had participated in the war against Ukraine from the Schengen zone. This was reported by ERR, Ukrinform saw. The...
Migrant smuggler detained in Latvian border area
LSM
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June 20, 2025
On Wednesday, 18 June, border guards stopped a Citroen Berlingo driven by a Latvian non-citizen on a forest road in the Šķaune parish of the Krāslava municipality. Upon inspecting the car, border guards found five persons of Asian origin without...
Former Italian Prime Minister calls for NATO counter-summit
Baltic News Network
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June 20, 2025
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has called for an anti-NATO meeting in The Hague just one day before a summit of alliance leaders, Politico reports. According to a letter obtained by Politico, Conte, who currently leads Italy’s Five...
Bulgarian Prime Minister Calls Eurozone Entry a Matter of National Honor
Novinite
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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized that joining the Eurozone represents a significant honor for Bulgaria during the opening of the National Discussion titled "The Effect of the Eurozone. The Experience of Member States Speaks," held at the...
Russian attacks on Odessa and Kharkiv: injuries, fires, and new sanctions from Latvia
Mezha
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June 20, 2025
As a result of Russia’s nighttime attacks on Odesa and Kharkiv, at least 16 people were injured, including three rescuers and two children. President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for Donald Trump’s support in stopping the war. Meanwhile,...
Cyprus President Makes Historic Official Visit to Latvia
Famagusta Gazette
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June 19, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus President Makes Historic Official Visit to Latvia FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday met with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs at Riga Castle during the first-ever official visit to...
Apartment debts in Latvia will now be new owners' problem
LSM
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June 20, 2025
With the introduction of this principle, the new owner of the apartment will have to pay the apartment's debts for utilities, building management expenses, contributions to the reserve fund, as well as the legal right to use the land. Debts will...
Statement by the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva L.Belskaya at the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants (June…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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20 June 2025 We welcome and thank Mr. Madi for his research and report. We share many of the assessments and conclusions of the Special Rapporteur. Irregular migration is associated with risks that are exacerbated by the unjustified militarization...
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov to Open Discussion on Eurozone Effects
Bulgarian News Agency
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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will open a discussion, titled “The Effect of the Eurozone: Lessons from Member States,” at the Council of Ministers, the government information service said. The forum is organized by the Economic and Social...
5G on the frontline in Latvia
Data Center Dynamics
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Though it has only existed as an independent nation since 1918, Latvia is no stranger to invasion. Home to just 1.8 million residents, it was occupied by Germany during both World Wars and twice by the Soviet Union on either side of World War II....
Scammers succeed in pretending to be Latvian traffic authority
LSM
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June 20, 2025
The police warn that scammers have become active, sending text messages on behalf of the CSDD about traffic violations or unpaid fines. These text messages contain a fraudulent link which, when opened, asks the recipient to authenticate themselves...
Čudars returns to ministerial post
LSM
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June 19, 2025
52 deputies expressed confidence in Čudars in the 100-member legislature, no one voted against. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) emphasized at the Saeima session that the ministry will have to think about digitalization, artificial...
Baltic Viking Enhances Support for NATO, Latvia
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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June 17, 2025
JUNE 17, 2025 — U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Michigan Army National Guard recently conducted training with soldiers from NATO Multinational Division-North (MND-N) and...
Bengaluru gears up to host international Billie Jean King Cup playoffs
Madhyamam
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June 19, 2025
Bengaluru: In a landmark moment for Indian tennis, the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) will host the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs for the first time on Indian soil. The Group G ties of the international women’s tennis...
Čudars confirmed as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development
Baltic News Network
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June 19, 2025
Today, members of the Latvian Parliament approved MP Raimonds Čudars (New Unity – Jaunā vienotība, JV) as the new Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development. Jānis Zariņš will take Čudars’ seat in the Saeima. Čudars was nominated...
Populist and Misleading Voices Gain Ground in Riga’s New Council
Re:Baltica
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June 18, 2025
Two weeks ago, Riga elected a new city council. While populist and pro-Russian parties did not win a majority and no foreign interference was detected, the results still raise concern. A notable share of seats went to parties that thrive on...
Former minister recommends buying a minority stake in airBaltic for information
ERR
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June 19, 2025
Former Minister of Infrastructure and current opposition politician Vladimir Svet (SDE) believes Estonia should consider acquiring at least a minimal stake in Latvian airline Air Baltic in order to gain access to information about the company's...
Time capsule laid as construction begins for the second 'Duck Republik' student hotel in Riga
The Baltic Times
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On Thursday, 19 June, a time capsule was ceremoniously laid at 51 Slokas Street in Riga, marking the start of construction for the second “Duck Republik” student hotel in Latvia’s capital. The new building is set to become one of the most modern...
Cramo Latvia grows into key rental player with over 2,000 units in fleet
The Baltic Times
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Cramo Latvia demonstrated significant growth in 2024, strengthening its position in the construction equipment rental market. Managing Director Dmitrijs Sazonovs shares the past year’s results and outlines future development directions. “2024 was...