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Tuukka Kuru wrote that European nations had formed from the merging of the same ancestral populations, which he believed explained their similar phenotypes and genetic relatedness. He added that 90 percent of the genes of Finns were the same as those of other Europeans, although Finns had genetic peculiarities. Kuru asked how it could be concluded, in his opinion, that nations and races that had never lived there should be deliberately settled in Europe and Finland. #Eurooppa #kansat #geneettika (translated)

"With immediate effect, an energy truce is in force in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not violate it," Trump wrote grandly on his social media platform Truth, a post that was also shared by the official Russian agency Tass. #Trump #Ucraina #Russia (translated)

The author stated that he had warned since the spring that Russia had, in his opinion, a very extensive target list. He described Russia's power politics as very personal and wrote that democracy needed not only protection but also strength. #Venäjä #demokratia #voimapolitiikka #FI #RU (translated)

Effective immediately, an energy truce is in place in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not violate it," wrote Trump grandly on his social media platform Truth, a post that was also circulated by the official Russian agency Tass. #Ucraina #Trump #TreguaEnergetica (translated)

Zelensky, naturally, being in a state of hysteria, is hardly able to take measured actions at this time. If he were able to do so, he would show the willingness to engage in peace talks. Zelensky "is currently in the grip of hysteria and incapable of taking measured actions; if he were rational, he would be open to peace talks." This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as reported by the Tass agency. #Ucraina #Zelensky #Trump (translated)

"It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." The current Minister of Finance, Māris Kučinskis (AS), pointed out: "It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

The year 2027 is essentially such that, as we have prepared the land, sown the seed, and then it grows. In this case - in 2027, we essentially need to do everything to prepare this soil, to sow the seed. And then there will be 2029, 2030, when we might feel [the result]. This is very important because the biggest problems for balancing the budget will be in 2029, 2030," confirmed the chairwoman of the Saeima's Budget and Taxation Committee, Aiva Vīksna (AS). #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (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)

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)

"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)

Ahead of the USA midterm elections, there is a tense and tight battle for the Texas Senate seat between Republicans and Democrats, with Democrats hoping to achieve victory for the first time in 40 years, while among Republicans there are concerns about their candidate, Ken Paxton, due to voter dissatisfaction. #USAvahevalimised #Texas #Vabariiklased (translated)

"The matter is serious. I am not downplaying it. I will respond on Monday. In the meantime, I am asking about Michał Kołodziejczak. Will Donald Tusk apologize?" — wrote PiS MP Bartłomiej Wróblewski, referring to the post of the head of KO from 2014 regarding the tape scandal. #DonaldTusk #zamach #Polska (translated)

Zelensky, of course, being in a state of hysteria, is hardly capable of taking measured actions at this moment. Zelensky "is currently in the throes of hysteria and unable to take measured actions; if he were rational, he would be open to peace talks." This was stated by the Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, as reported by the Tass agency. #TreguaEnergetica #RussiaUcraina #DonaldTrump (translated)