Latvian alpinist Juris Ulmanis recalls the tragic day in Nepal when a massive avalanche and monsoon rains led to more than 1400 victims and 33 missing Latvian citizens. #Nepāla #Alpīnists #JurisUlmanis (translated)
Of course, it evokes various, including negative emotions. The ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump in the energy sector is viewed very cautiously, as Ukraine has very limited information about what it means, says Latvia's extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Ukraine Andrejs Pildegovičs in an interview on Latvia Radio's "Labrīt" program. #Ukraina #Tramps #Zelenskis (translated)
Latvia's ambassador to Ukraine, Andrejs Pildegovičs, emphasized that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to statements from US President Donald Trump with calm and resilience, despite the ongoing Russian attacks and uncertainty regarding the ceasefire terms in the energy sector. #Ukraina #Tramps #Zelenskis (translated)
Experts predict that the United List minority government could be a scenario for forming the next government, which would allow avoiding some disagreements with coalition partners, but would require agreeing on support in the Saeima and clearly justifying the intended decisions. #mazākumvaldība #politika #Latvija (translated)
Winter is near, and in Latvia, we expect that heating and fuel prices will be high, influenced by events in the world, including fluctuations in oil prices and political judgments. #Ekonomika #Dīzeļdegviela #Vēlēšanas (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)
"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)
Šlesers is using Kulbergs' pause in talks with other parties to promote minority government ideas, while the AS has not yet started official consultations on the next 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)
Heavy floods have struck Nepal, but registered Latvian citizens are safe, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. #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)
Severe floods broke out in central Nepal on Sunday, destroying dozens of homes and causing damage to infrastructure, but the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the Impro travel group is safe. #Nepāla #plūdi #Impro (translated)
The situation is serious. The spokesperson for the Polish government, Adam Łapka, announced that information about a possible attack on Tusk was received on Sunday around 7:00 AM (8:00 AM Latvian time). #Polija #atentāts #drošība (translated)
Operation Vilkatis has improved migration control at the Latvian border, but significant risks and challenges remain, including a high number of illegal carriers and increasing aggressiveness of migrants. #migrācija #robežsardze #patvērums (translated)
Mr. Friedrich wrote that Russian hunters in Latvia had caught illegal immigrants and that they were all detained. He praised the hunters. https://t.co/dxGQYHDvrr #latvija #imigrācija #medības (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)
"This is definitely not fair, it is definitely disrespectful on our partners' part, and I think it is a weak decision," Zelensky said to reporters. #Latvija #Ukraina #sankcijas (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)
Ainārs Šlesers wrote that on that day he received a video from Latgale and emphasized that Latvia must fight against illegal migration. https://t.co/bBRMPc3QIu #Latvija #Migrācija #Drošība (translated)
