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Minister Lipavský Welcomed Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in Prague
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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On Thursday, 3 July 2025, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže visited Prague for the first time on a working visit. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský discussed with her the current security developments in Europe, the involvement of Czech...
Latvian FM To Debate EU Issues On Visit To Czech Republic
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. On July 3–4, 2025, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže will visit the Czech Republic to meet with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák, Trend...
Estonia’s road to comprehensive security
New Eastern Europe
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July 8, 2025
Since regaining independence in 1991, Estonia has undergone a rapid and determined transformation, embracing modernization, democracy and western integration. Yet its path to NATO membership and security reform was anything but straightforward, as...
Latvia’s Ministry of Finance plans major staff reductions
Baltic News Network
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July 3, 2025
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is preparing for a significant reduction in staff across its administrative sector next year, with the planned downsizing expected to exceed the 40 positions announced by the Ministry of Economics (MoE), Finance...
Latvia offers Estonia stake in airBaltic matching terms offered to Lufthansa
ERR
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July 3, 2025
The Estonian government will on Thursday begin discussions on a proposal from Latvia's Ministry of Transport to acquire a stake in the airline airBaltic. Both Estonia and Lithuania are expected to contribute under the same conditions as the...
RIX Riga Airport launches an International Tender for Commercial Area Management
Travel Daily News
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July 4, 2025
Riga Airport launches international tender for commercial space operators to enhance passenger experience and boost non-aviation revenue in terminal expansion. Riga Airport is announcing an international tender for the management of commercial...
Kyrgyzstan: NGOs Urge President to Return Draft Laws that Threaten Human Rights
International Partnership for Human Rights
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President Sadyr Japarov - Photo by Latvian Foreign Ministry/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/latvianmfa/51941897880/ Together with several other human rights organisations, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) has issued...
ETC | +3.3% international arrivals in Europe in Q2, +13% spending in 2025
Tornos News
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July 4, 2025
European tourism recorded a resilient and stable course in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC) entitled “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects”. Despite ongoing economic pressures and...
EU countries debate bringing back military service
ANSA
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July 4, 2025
Since the end of the Cold War many European countries ditched conscription, but with a major shift in geopolitics and increasing instability, could young Europeans soon expect to face a call up to the military? Russia's full-scale invasion of...
What will Latvia do with new EC funding for Rail Baltica?
LSM
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July 4, 2025
Representatives of the Latvian Ministry of Transport explained that the funding will allow the construction of the main line from Lithuania to Salaspils to continue and will increase the total length of the main line embankment. This also includes...
Latvia among EU countries with the highest unemployment rates
Baltic News Network
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July 2, 2025
In May, Latvia recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9%, exceeding the average in both the European Union (EU) and the eurozone, according to data published on Wednesday by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. Among EU member states, only Spain...
Greece: Political and social timeline from 2015 to 2025 (Part 12)
CADTM
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July 4, 2025
2015: From Hope in Syriza to Surrender • 25 January 2015: Electoral victory of the radical left coalition (Syriza). • 27 January 2015: start of the Syriza-Anel government • 30 January 2015: the press conference given by Yanis Varoufakis (Minister...
'Suffering' Russia Can Continue War For A While: Latvian Foreign Minister
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 4, 2025
The Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze told RFE/RL in an exclusive interview on July 4 that “Russian can go on for a while” in its war against Ukraine as it is “cannibalizing all the civilian economy and prioritizing everything around the...
Latvian Prime minister seeks further budget cuts but hesitates to reduce party funding
Baltic News Network
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July 2, 2025
To implement the ruling coalition’s priorities, additional austerity measures may be necessary, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3. The Prime Minister explained that ministries have fulfilled their task and...
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...
Latvian, Israeli foreign ministers meet in Rīga
LSM
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July 2, 2025
The Israeli Foreign Minister arrived in Latvia and Lithuania on Tuesday for a working visit. Sa'ar discussed bilateral cooperation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East with his counterparts. At a press conference...
Latvia to send 42 Patria vehicles to Ukraine
Ukrinform
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July 1, 2025
On July 1, Latvia’s Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military materiel to the Ukrainian armed forces to support Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression. That’s according to LSM,...
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...
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...
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...