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We need to review both the existing relief measures and program for many institutions whose functions overlap to be considered and merged in the next year. As explained by Finance Minister Māris Kučinskis ("United List") this morning in the program "Good Morning," the reform plan that the government should implement next year should also be included in the state budget for the next year. #budžets #ekonomika #reformas (translated)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have received all orders. We support all partner steps that can help us. We are waiting for clear details about the US dialogue with Russia and that [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin will fulfill what President Trump spoke about," Zelensky later stated. #Ukraina #ASV #Bruņojums (translated)

If President D. Trump agreed on this with V. Putin, please tell us when the ceasefire begins. We are ready and will agree to that. Speaking with the publication "Axios," V. Zelensky acknowledged that D. Trump's statement about energy ceasefires was unexpected for him. #Ukraina #JAV #energetinėsPaliaubos (translated)

I don't know how ready society is to give up the benefits for children, for dependents. These are definitely the questions they will raise. As well as support for "Latvenergo". I'm not saying that they are planning to take that away right now, but those are the benefits we have - for large families, for people with disabilities. These will be very tough discussions. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

The statement about the ceasefire was news to me. But if the Russians agree to energy ceasefires, Ukraine will agree. If President Trump negotiated this with Putin – tell us when the ceasefires will start – we are ready and will accept them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday to the news portal Axios that he was surprised by U.S. leader Donald Trump's announcement about Ukraine and Russia's "energy ceasefires," but added that he would agree to them as soon as they start. #Zelenskis #Trumpas #Ukraina (translated)

Please tell Putin: give us two months, 60 days of complete ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections. Of course, we will be ready for any choice of our people - the Ukrainian people. Zelensky said: "Please tell Putin: give us two months, 60 days of complete ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections. Of course, we will be ready for any choice of our people - the Ukrainian people." #Ukraina #Zelenskis #vēlēšanas (translated)

Artūrs Zvejsalnieks wrote that in Latvia it might seem that there is no one to vote for in the elections, although in his view there were about 14 options to choose from, of which seven were real. He urged to imagine the situation of an adequate US citizen, where the choice is essentially only between the Protest Youth and Bremen. #vēlēšanas #politika #Baltija (translated)

We do not need it. And we do not want it. With these measures, transactions with the court based in The Hague will be banned and its access to resources will be limited in order to "paralyze" its activities if a solution cannot be found, stated U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the statement. #TBT #JAV #sankcijos (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)

Leena Pihanurmi wrote that cleaners, firefighters, paramedics, nursing assistants, sports instructors, butchers, garbage truck drivers, lumberjacks, and bricklayers should take care of their health so that they can work until the age of 70. She sarcastically added that at the age of 60 one could retrain if their current job became too heavy, and claimed that employers want to hire worn-out elderly workers. #työelämä #ura #terveys (translated)

The article by Bülent Mumay criticizes the government's "century of Turkey" policy, which, under the pretense of protecting the family, suppresses the LGBT+ community and critical voices in society through a series of repressive measures, while at the same time a massive financial scandal has exacerbated the country's economic problems. #TürkiyeYüzyılı #LGBTQhakları #DijitalSansür (translated)

Russia is bombing Ukrainian ports and preventing Ukrainian grains from reaching the world market, but at the same time wants to profit from transporting its grains through the EU. Our infrastructure must not help Russia finance its war. We must increase pressure on the aggressor and help Ukraine deliver its goods to the world market. Mihals plans to raise this issue at the European Council meeting next week in Brussels. #Ukraina #KrievijasAgresija #Tirdzniecība (translated)

Russia is bombing Ukrainian ports and preventing Ukrainian grain from reaching the world market, while at the same time wanting to profit by transporting its own grain through the EU. Our infrastructure must not help Russia finance its war. We must increase pressure on the aggressor and help Ukraine deliver its goods to the world market. #KrievijasGrauduTranzīts #UkrainasAtbalsts #ESSolidaritāte (translated)

"Harmony Link" is undoubtedly a strategically important connection for Lithuania, Poland, and the entire Baltic region. With the rapid growth of electricity generation from renewable energy sources in Lithuania, we need more opportunities to trade this electricity. The new connection will allow for more efficient use of electricity produced in Lithuania and will provide more opportunities to secure electricity from our neighboring market during moments when we are short of it. Energy Minister Lukas Savickas emphasized that the new connection will allow for more efficient realization of electricity generated within the country. #HarmonyLink #elektrinė #energetika (translated)