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'Encountering Latvia': A beautiful cultural bridge at BFSU
CGTN
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02:49 Art, poetry and cross-cultural connections took center stage at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). The "Encountering Latvia" pop-up exhibition, co-hosted by the Latvian Embassy and BFSU, showcased stunning marker sketches of Riga by...
Latvia Reaffirms Defense Spending Pledge In Talks With US Envoy
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. On Friday, June 20, Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds met with the Ambassador of the United States to Latvia, Christopher Robinson, to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague...
Latvia ramps up crackdown on Russians with real estate purchase ban
Politico Europe
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June 20, 2025
The newly passed law forbids Russian and Belarusian citizens, as well as companies that are at least 25 percent owned by them, from acquiring property in Latvia — but provides exceptions for EU and Latvian permanent residence holders from Russia...
Latvia has banned the purchase of real estate by citizens of Russia and Belarus
The Odessa Journal
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The Latvian Saeima has passed a law prohibiting citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate in the country. The bill was supported by 69 deputies, with eight opposing it, as reported by LSM. It will also apply to legal entities in...
Latvia And India Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. On Thursday, June 19, Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds met with Her Excellency Ms. Namrata Satdeve Kumar, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Latvia, Trend reports. During the meeting,...
Latvia's foreign minister criticises WHO Europe chief's visit to Russia
Ukrainska Pravda
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Baiba Braže. Photo: Laura Celmiņa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has criticised Hans Kluge, World Health Organisation Regional Director for Europe, for visiting Russia and his statement on the trip....
Latvia prohibits Russian, Belarusian citizens from purchasing real estate
The Kyiv Independent
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June 20, 2025
Latvia's parliament adopted a bill on June 19 that prohibits citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate in the country, Latvian media reported. The bill — which carves out exceptions for EU and Latvian permanent residence holders,...
Latvia Joins EU Future Talks In Taormina
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. The historic city of Taormina hosted a high-level event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Messina Conference, with a strong focus on the future of the European Union, essential...
Rīga's heating costs could rise by 22% in autumn
LSM
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June 20, 2025
The company has calculated a new heating tariff project and submitted it to the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) for review. The heat energy tariff submitted in the draft is EUR 88.10 per megawatt hour (MWh) excluding value added tax, to which a...
Latvia adopts new regulations for district cooling services
The Malaysian Star
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June 19, 2025
RIGA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Latvian lawmakers on Thursday passed amendments to the energy law, introducing regulations for district cooling and the supply of cold energy used for refrigeration and air conditioning. The adopted amendments added a new...
Latvia Bans Russian and Belarusian Citizens from Buying New Real Estate
Mezha
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June 19, 2025
This is reported by the Latvian public broadcaster LSM The Latvian Saeima has passed a new law titled “On Restricting Transactions That Threaten National Security.” This law prohibits citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate...
Citizens of Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, US and Japan among prisoners released in Belarus
Ukrainska Pravda
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Released prisoners. Photo: Tsikhanouska's office Among the 14 prisoners released in Belarus with the assistance of the United States are three Polish citizens, one Estonian citizen, two Latvian citizens, one Swedish citizen, one US citizen and two...
Latvia elects new head of Central Election Commission
LSM
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June 19, 2025
Zviedris was supported by 78 members of parliament, with six members of the For Stability! faction voting against him. On Thursday, Zviedris acknowledged on Latvian Television's programme Morning Panorama that he is aware of the high level of...
Latvia Voices Support for Cyprus’ Schengen Accession During Presidential Visit
Famagusta Gazette
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June 19, 2025
Home Cyprus Latvia Voices Support for Cyprus’ Schengen Accession During Presidential Visit Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa reaffirmed her country’s support for the Republic of Cyprus’ full accession to the Schengen Zone during a working lunch...
LCCI: We must not be the weak link on the EU’s external border
Baltic News Network
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June 25, 2025
The state budget for next year must increase defense funding to 5% of GDP, stated the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The LCCI notes that, given the rising tensions at Latvia’s border, the government has a duty to act decisively....
Latvia thinks about increasing its cattle numbers
LSM
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June 19, 2025
Cattle grazing is the best and most environmentally friendly way to maintain grasslands and biodiversity. This is according to the Beef Cattle Breeders' Association, which has called for the wider development of beef cattle breeding in Latvia....
Azerbaijan discusses bilateral cooperation in taxation with Latvia and Montenegro
Azertag
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June 21, 2025
Baku, June 21, AZERTAC Orkhan Nazarli, Head of the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Baiba Šmite-Roķe, Director General of the State Revenue Service (SRS) of Latvia, on the sidelines of the...
Rīga plants more trees in centre
LSM
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June 19, 2025
On the side of Stabu Street, machinery is rumbling and several men are preparing the soil for planting trees and shrubs. Most of the trees being planted are lindens, oaks, chestnuts and Japanese cherries. The Riga City Council Housing and...
Latvia Tightens Passport Rules For Russian Citizens
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Beginning July 15, 2025, Latvia will recognize only biometric passports issued by the Russian Federation as valid travel documents for entry into the country. Trend reports with reference to...
Latvia's share of renewables in energy mix falls
LSM
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June 19, 2025
The significant increase in electricity generation from solar (from 40.9 TWh in the first quarter 2024 to 55 TWh in the first quarter 2025) was not sufficient to compensate for the decrease in hydro and wind production (from 260.5 to 218.5 TWh...