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Russian president is not prepared to accept any solution other than Ukraine's capitulation - Latvian ambassador to NATO

RIGA - The Russian president is not prepared to accept any solution other than Ukraine's capitulation, said Latvian ...
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EU and India Conclude Historic Free Trade Agreement

TALLINN - The European Union and India concluded negotiations on a historic free trade agreement on Tuesday, marking the ...
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The Baltic Digital Identity Initiative: Opportunities and Risks for Citizens

For citizens, the promise is compelling: simpler services, fewer barriers, and greater mobility. For society as a whole, the ...
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Dozens of kindergartens in Riga may have to be reformed or even closed due to lack of pupils

RIGA - Due to the so-called demographic hole, the number of pupils in kindergartens in Riga has dropped significantly, which is why the possibility of reforming or even closing dozens of municipal ...
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Latvia should review its foreign policy concept, in which US is main guarantor of security - former defense minister

RIGA - Latvia should review its foreign policy concept, which is based on the US as our main security guarantor, said Artis Pabriks, former defense and foreign minister and current director of the ...
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War and economic militarization in Russia have created a circle of interested parties that hinders reduction of military spending - Constitutional Protection Bureau

RIGA - War and economic militarization in Russia have created a circle of politically and economically interested individuals who benefit from military action, and this will make it difficult to ...
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Karis: Estonia supports the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark

President Alar Karis confirmed that, similarly, the Kingdom of Denmark can always count on Estonia's support. "Estonia supports the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark. The status of ...
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Russia and its allies are very adept at exploiting sanctions loopholes - ambassador

RIGA - Russia, together with its allies, is currently very adept at exploiting loopholes between different sanctions regimes, said Latvian Ambassador to Ukraine Andrejs Pildegovics in an interview ...
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Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is generally opposed to tax increases - Zarina

The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LTRK) is generally opposed to tax increases, LTRK Board Chair Katrina Zarina said in an interview with LETA. "If politicians and civil servants are unable ...
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Port of Tallinn handled 8.3 million passengers last year

TALLINN - In 2025, a total of 8.3 million passengers passed through the harbors of the Port of Tallinn, an increase of one percent compared to the previous year. The largest growth was seen in the ...
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Poland is not against Ukraine joining the EU - Lithuanian advisor

VILNIUS - Poland is not opposed to Ukraine joining the European Union, Asta Skaisgiryte, senior advisor to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on foreign policy issues, says.
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EC approves second national defense plan group in the SAFE instrument

RIGA - Following approval of the first wave of defense funding, the European Commission (EC) has approved a second group of national defense plans under the European Security Action for Europe ...