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I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

"There are no disagreements, and we are waiting for the negotiations to begin. 'There are no disagreements, and we are waiting for the negotiations to begin. And I don't think that a week in either direction will significantly change anything,' says the current deputy head of the NA Saeima faction, Artūrs Butāns, optimistically." #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

So far, all known individuals are safe, as the Nepali authorities had timely issued a warning. As tweeted by Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (JV), the employees of the foreign service have been identifying Latvian citizens registered in the consular register who are currently in Nepal since early morning, including the travel group from the travel agency "Impro." #Nepāla #plūdi #katastrofa (translated)

Since early morning, the colleagues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have identified known Latvian citizens in the Consular Register, including the Impro travel group. Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže writes on the platform "X": "Since early morning, the colleagues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have identified known Latvian citizens in the Consular Register, including the Impro travel group. For now, all known individuals are safe, as the Nepali authorities had sent out a warning in time." #Nepāla #plūdi #Impro (translated)

The New York Times reports that Vitkof and Kushner have proposed that Russia unlock assets and finalize a deal regarding Lukoil, offering three economic incentives to achieve a limited ceasefire, while Ukrainian officials express caution regarding these proposals. #Ukraina #Krievija #ASV (translated)

VitalSever reported that Israeli soldiers entered an extensive Hezbollah underground complex beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after years of gathering intelligence and preparations. According to him, they found command centers, warehouses with rockets, projectiles, drones, and anti-tank weapons, as well as living quarters, kitchens, showers, generators, and a network of underground passages. He claimed that Hezbollah had built the complex over several years with Iranian support and that it was intended to support the war against Israel. He added that Israeli soldiers attempted to secure the site and clear its passages to facilitate its destruction. #IDF #Hezbollah #Vojna (translated)

The Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, plans to propose at the European Council meeting next week to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, emphasizing the need to strengthen security and counter the threats posed by Russia. #Somija #KrievijasPilsoņi #VīzuIerobežojumi (translated)

These are additional resources for the war. Thus, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has described U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to import diesel fuel produced in Russia in an attempt to lower fuel prices before his crucial midterm Congressional elections. #Ukraina #Tramps #Putins (translated)

Kaspars Gorkšs wrote that after his professional sports career ended, for nine years his interests, education, and work have been related to administrative work and public administration. He indicated that he obtained a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in political science, but gained experience in the non-governmental sector in realpolitik and regulatory development. Gorkšs also mentioned that he established a new municipal educational institution in Jūrmala and led the Jūrmala football school and LDDK's operational activities. He stated that in recent years he has participated in Saeima committee meetings and collaborated with ministries, state institutions, and political parties. Gorkšs pointed out that his experience with projects that have stalled in public administration was one of the reasons he applied for the announced competition. He wrote that he planned to advocate for the efficiency of public administration, combining passion with practical experience. #ValstsPārvalde #Politika #Administrācija (translated)

In Dirki in Lombardy, where Primož Roglič might perform for the last time, he faced competition from new favorites, among whom Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro stand out, while the last season of the famous cyclist has called his future into question. #DirkaPoLombardiji #PrimožRoglič #Kolesarstvo (translated)

"This is a mistaken conclusion. If we were to stop supporting Ukraine, we would be even more vulnerable to Russian blackmail. Because then we would become what Russia is trying to make of us: a weak, extortion target." In an interview with the German Focus, he said: "This is a mistaken conclusion. If we were to stop supporting Ukraine, we would be even more vulnerable to Russian blackmail. Because then we would become what Russia is trying to make of us: a weak, extortion target." "Russia never responds to weakness. Weakness is not perceived as Russia's success, but as a condition for further progress." The key question is what conclusions Moscow draws from Germany's behavior: "Russia never responds to weakness. Weakness is not perceived as Russia's success, but as a condition for further progress." Moscow fails to push Merz out in the domestic arena – in fact, Russia is actively working towards that goal, says Masala. "The key is whether Moscow believes it can avoid (referring to the avoidance of invoking Article 5, ed.) because NATO will not reach an agreement," Masala added. "The key is whether Moscow believes it can avoid (referring to the avoidance of invoking Article 5, ed.) because NATO will not reach an agreement," Masala added. #Rusija #Ukrajina #Nemčija (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)

Artūrs Zvejsalnieks wrote that he had not formed a particular opinion about Kaspars Gorkšs until now and had not personally encountered him. However, observing which people have made claims against Gorkšs in recent days, Zvejsalnieks concluded that Andris Kulbergs made a very correct choice and found a good candidate for the position. #politika #vēlēšanas #Latvija (translated)

The trump administration applies sanctions to the International Criminal Court, which examines war crimes and crimes against humanity, eliciting the European Union's regret and the recognition of the Prime Minister of Israel. #StarptautiskāKrimināltiesa #cilvēktiesības #politiskāizpratne (translated)

We will use them to attack targets at a distance of about 1500 kilometers en masse, and we will be able to overload the enemy's air defense systems. Froidings explained that mass deployment is necessary to overstress the enemy's air defense systems, and "high-value weapons are needed for strategically important targets". #Vācija #spārnotāsraķetes #izsargāšanās (translated)

Germany plans to acquire cheap cruise missiles for mass use in order to more effectively strike targets up to 1500 kilometers away and overload the enemy's air defense systems, announced the Chief of the German Army, Christian Freuding. #Vācija #spārnotāsraķetes #izsargāšanās (translated)