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Minority government – that is: Kulbergs calls on ministers, not parties. In such a case, LPV would not request ministers, but would like to see some conditions met: public administration reform, support for demographics, and a government of professionals, claims Šlesers. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (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)

"Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. 'Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. And, of course, everyone is ready to speak and consult with the AS and Mr. Kulbergs about forming the government,' said President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with all 15 parties elected to the Saeima, confirming that Kulbergs can begin forming the new government." #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 Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Russian diesel fuel supplies sends a contradictory signal, despite the fact that the large volume is not significant, and emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine and strengthen sanctions against Russia. #Трамп #Путин #санкции (translated)

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that it continues to support Ukraine's efforts to achieve peace and calls on the US to strengthen sanctions against Russia in response to the agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which has raised concerns about Russia's oil being exported to global markets. #Latvija #Ukraina #sankcijas (translated)

Minsk claims that the EU neighboring countries falsely accuse Belarus of using migration for political purposes, but the representative of Latvia's permanent mission to the UN emphasizes that Belarus is indeed using migrants as a weapon in hybrid attacks against neighboring countries. #Baltkrievija #migrācija #hibrīdkara (translated)

The Ministry of Defence informed that Defence Minister Raivis Melnis met with Turkish Air Force pilots at the military base "Lielvārde" and thanked them for their contribution to the security of Latvian airspace. The ministry noted that Turkish F-16 fighter jets were in Latvia temporarily to support NATO integrated air and missile defense activities. #WeAreNATO #Latvija #Turcija (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)

Baiba Braže wrote that Latvia is part of the international legal system, where the International Criminal Court plays an important role. She emphasized that a rules-based international order is important for Latvia, and she described the establishment of the court as a crucial step in the fight against impunity. #Latvija #starptautiskāsattiecības #tiesiskums (translated)