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"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)

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)

"I think that right now we were talking about the economic and development direction - that is a question for Andris Kulbergs, he needs to come and show the list of work, that is all," says Linda Liepiņa, a member of the Saeima (Latvia First). #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

Every day we receive new news about destroyed buildings, injured and deceased people, as the shelling in our city becomes increasingly intense. Today it's about survival," Klychko stated in an interview published on Thursday by the AFP agency. #Kijiva #Ukraina #Krievija (translated)

Every day we receive new reports about destroyed buildings, injured and dead people, as the shelling in our city becomes increasingly intense. Today it's about survival," Klitschko said in an interview published on Thursday by the AFP agency. #Kijiva #KrievijasUzbrukums #KaršUkrainā (translated)

Every day we receive new reports about destroyed buildings, injured and dead people, as the shelling in our city becomes increasingly intense. Today it is about survival," Klitschko said in an interview published on Thursday with the AFP agency. #Kijiva #karaapšaudes #Ukraina (translated)

Katarzyna Sójka accused Donald Tusk's government of manipulating public opinion after the brutal murder of a 37-year-old woman. She claimed that the prime minister directed attention to cybersecurity and the presidential veto to divert it away from issues related to child psychiatry. As she wrote, in the nineteen-minute speech of the head of the government, there were no words concerning psychiatry, therapy, the National Health Fund, or treatment; instead, he spoke about the internet, cybercrime, and blocking content. Sójka assessed that a free support hotline cannot replace systemic care, available spots in hospitals, or pharmacotherapy. She also accused the government of educational sabotage. In her opinion, the offer for children in "100 specifics" was limited to the elimination of homework and the removal of textbooks for the History and Citizenship subject, and the lack of obligations and boundaries negatively affected the development of children. The MP wrote that the Medical Fund, in which — as she reported — 8 billion zlotys were left, was reduced to 2 billion instead of receiving the annual statutory 4 billion. She also claimed that due to the lack of limits in the National Health Fund, children's therapies were interrupted. By comparison, she stated that in 2022 and 2023 her camp allocated nearly 5 billion zlotys for school psychological care and doubled the number of specialists to nearly 43 thousand. She believed that the government was using the topic of cybersecurity to hide its own incompetence. #psychiatria #bezpieczeństwo #edukacja (translated)

Mac introduced Runa as a 27-year-old female soldier who, according to him, has served in the army since the age of 19 and has been with the 56th Mariupol unit the entire time. He wrote that she had risen from the rank of private to junior lieutenant and commanded a squad of heavy bombing drones. He also mentioned that she received the Order of Courage III degree and was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. https://t.co/mDlFMAOoOd #Runa #vojna #hrdina (translated)

Krista Paika, due to a unique case, has become the only known person to survive an unsuccessful execution with the lethal pentobarbital; she is currently conscious, speaking, and receiving medical assistance, while her lawyers demand additional information regarding the injection failures. #KristaPaika #nāvesods #izdzīvošana (translated)

Otto Ozols, after Ragozin's expulsion, asked whether people in Latvia would be named who, in his opinion, helped Ragozin gain publicity and spread Kremlin propaganda, which he presented as investigative journalism. Ozols claimed that Ragozin and his accomplices deliberately spread lies in Latvia before Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine to discredit Ukraine and diminish Western support. Ozols wrote that Ragozin had allies in Latvia connected to Sarmīte Ēlerte's so-called "Ministry of Truth." He described Ēlerte as an active backroom operative of the New Unity party and an unofficial representative of the party's propaganda efforts. Ozols asserted that there had been no doubt about Ragozin's activities from the very beginning and asked why New Unity had not noticed and acted on it for years. He also associated this question with the transit of manganese ore and Russian grain. Ozols expressed that representatives of New Unity should not be allowed to handle state foreign affairs or security issues. He also wrote that Latvian Radio News, Krustpunktā, and LTV News would likely not investigate or discuss these connections. #Latvija #KremļaPropaganda #Mediķi (translated)

"Instead of humiliating us, it makes us stronger. Instead of silencing us, it makes us speak even louder. Instead of scaring us, it makes us even more determined. We must not allow this to become the new norm. It has to stop,” said EP President Roberta Metsola, as the Parliament firmly opposes the use of deepfake pornography targeting women. #dziļviltojumi #pornogrāfija #EiropasParlaments (translated)

The society will see the tip of the iceberg – the merger of ministries, but this will only be effective in the context of reviewing functions and the entire system. There is no point in merging two ministries into one if there is another field left underneath. Perhaps the one minister who will take over two ministries will, in jargon, "rise to the top" even more than the two. President Edgars Rinkēvičs pointed out that the number of deputies in the coalition does not matter. #Latvija #koalīcija #pārmaiņas (translated)

Jānis Dombrava thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže for the decision to initiate the process to include another Russian citizen on the list of undesirable persons in Latvia. He wrote that the exchange of words in the previous week had been sharp, but in his opinion, it is sometimes necessary in matters of national security. Dombrava expressed that Latvia cannot allow a situation in which a person whose messages serve Russian interests has been freely staying and operating in the country for several months. He indicated that the persona non grata status is a tool intended for such situations and expressed hope for a quick outcome of the process. #Latvija #Drošība #Ārlietas (translated)

"Everyone is ready to talk and consult with AS and Kulbergs about the formation of the government. Therefore, we have agreed that the Prime Minister becomes the candidate for the position of Prime Minister," President Edgars Rinkēvičs announced on Tuesday, October 6, that he entrusts the formation of the next government to the current Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS). #Saeima #valdībasveidošana #ApvienotaisSaraksts (translated)

In discussions with all the parties elected to the next Saeima, I have concluded that all political forces respect the election results, that the "United List" and Mr. Kulbergs enjoy broad support from other parties, not all, but mostly, to initiate the formation of a government in accordance with the very impressive mandate given by the public. 41 votes in the Saeima is something unique. Everyone is willing to talk and consult with the "United List" and Mr. Kulbergs about the formation of the government. We have agreed that the [current] Prime Minister will also become the [next] candidate for the Prime Minister's position, will negotiate with the political forces elected to the Saeima both about the government coalition and the distribution of responsibilities and tasks, which will result in the government's declaration project," President Edgars Rinkēvičs announced on Tuesday, October 6, that he would also entrust the formation of the new Cabinet to the current Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, whose "United List" (AS) received the historically largest number of mandates in the 15th Saeima elections - 41. #Latvija #valdība #AndrisKulbergs (translated)