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EU EASTERN BORDERS: NGO report highlights ‘systematic’ pushbacks at EU borders ― European court hears landmark pushback cases against Poland, Latvia and Lithuania ― NGO denounces deadly effects of ‘militarisation’ on Poland-Belarus border; urges parlia…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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February 20, 2025
A recent NGO report has revealed that over 120,000 pushbacks were recorded at the EU’s borders in 2024, including almost 20,000 at the eastern borders. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has begun a landmark series of hearings against...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard’s speech for the diplomatic corps
Government Offices of Sweden
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November 12, 2024
SWEDEN, November 12 - Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m happy to see the diplomatic community gathered here today in Stockholm. I’ve met some of you before as Minister for Migration, but now I’m looking forward to engaging with...
Baltic states withdraw from Ottawa Convention
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel...
Ilham Aliyev met with Latvian President in Davos
President of Azerbaijan
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January 21, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, January 21 - On January 21, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia, at the latter’s request in Davos. Edgars Rinkēvičs fondly recalled his previous meetings...
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at Folk och Försvar in Sälen 2025
Government Offices of Sweden
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January 20, 2025
SWEDEN, January 20 - Your Majesty, Ladies and gentlemen, Right now – as we gather here at Folk och Försvar in Sälen – a mechanised battalion from the South Skåne Regiment P7 is making its way across the Baltic Sea to Latvia. 600 women and men....
ECRI highlights rise in hate speech against Russian
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s...
Speech by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the Folk och Försvar National Conference 2025
Government Offices of Sweden
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January 14, 2025
SWEDEN, January 14 - Your Majesty, Ladies and Gentlemen, We live in serious times. The war in Ukraine is more intense than ever. This unprovoked and illegal war has now claimed more than one million casualties. Russia continues its brutal...
Russia Condemns Hosting Nuclear-Capable NATO Jets
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia regards Estonia’s readiness to host NATO aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons as a direct menace to its national security, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday. In reaction to recent comments from Estonian...
CSR Europe Welcomes New Board and Reaffirms its Commitment to Turning Sustainability into Value at 2025 General Assembly
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
A new leadership cycle begins as members, policymakers, and partners align on the path from compliance to competitiveness. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the face of regulatory complexity, shifting global ESG...
Latvia’s Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds will visit Sweden
Government Offices of Sweden
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September 30, 2024
SWEDEN, September 30 - Published 30 September 2024 On Friday 4 October, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard will receive Latvia’s Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds at the South Skåne Regiment...
EU Eastern Borders: New EC Communication on ‘Instrumentalisation’ ― Poland accused of pushbacks into Belarus ― EC refuses to release frozen funding for Hungary ― NGOs in Finland urge government to reopen crossing points on border with Russia
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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December 19, 2024
The European Commission (EC) is planning to increase the support it provides to EU member states to counter the instrumentalisation of people trying to cross the EU’s eastern border irregularly. An NGO report has revealed that Polish authorities...
South Carolina Company expands into Australian, Indonesian and Latvian markets
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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December 30, 2024
Dust Solutions, Inc. designs and manufactures equipment to address dust issues for a global clientele. Their solutions for prevention, suppression, and wind protection serve industries like mining, power generation, biomass, aggregate, pulp and...
Minister Fajon in Toronto: Promotion of gender equality must become a global principle
Government of Slovenia
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September 20, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 20 - On the margins of the Women Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada and Jamaica in Toronto, Minister Tanja Fajon took part in a panel discussion on women's participation and role in leadership, governance and...
2025 LIT Advertising Awards Announces Season 1 Winners — Recognizing Bold Ideas and Breakthrough Advertising Worldwide
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
The LIT Advertising Awards, a global awards program recognize excellence in advertising and brand communications, announces its Season 1 winners. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The spotlight is officially on. The...
Swedish Prime Minister attends Joint Expeditionary Force Summit
Government Offices of Sweden
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December 16, 2024
SWEDEN, December 16 - The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is a regional defence partnership between ten northern European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom,...
Euronet Signs Agreement with Swedbank to Acquire ATM Assets and Provide ATM Outsourcing Services in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 12, 2024
LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today an agreement with Swedbank to acquire the bank’s ATM assets and provide ATM outsourcing...
Statement by Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Sweden
Government Offices of Sweden
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December 13, 2024
SWEDEN, December 13 - About one in five children are victims of some form of sexual violence. This includes sexual touching, rape, sexual harassment, grooming, exhibitionism, exploitation in prostitution and pornography, online sexual extortion,...
Riga Global Travel & Limousine Service Ready to Meet Rising NYC Tourism Demand
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2024
Experience NYC like never before with Riga Global's Fall discount, offering luxurious limo rides to iconic landmarks and hidden gems beyond the city. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, August 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New York City’s tourism...
Latvian National Extradited for Scheme to Illegally Export Advanced U.S.-Origin Aircraft Technology to Russia
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 21, 2024
Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, 55, of Latvia, made his initial appearance in a federal court in Kansas City, Kansas, today after being extradited from Latvia. Chistyakov is the third defendant in this case to face charges in...
Joint statement by the Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden
Government Offices of Sweden
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November 27, 2024
SWEDEN, November 27 - We, the Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden met today in Harpsund, Sweden, at a pivotal time for our security. As a result of this Summit, all the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic...