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BNN Focus | Latvia’s party ratings: Anger or turnout?

The political party popularity ratings published in June by the research centre SKDS, commissioned by Latvian Television, have given some political forces reason to celebrate while sending a serious warning to others. To assess what these ratings reveal, BNN spoke with political scientist Filips Rajevskis, co-owner of the communications company Mediju tilts. “If we look [] The post BNN Focus | Latvia’s party ratings: Anger or turnout? appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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23 investors compete for LMT and Tet as Latvia nears landmark telecom deal

The Latvian government is holding advanced negotiations with 23 potential investors over participation in the planned acquisition of LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons) and Tet shares from Swedish telecommunications company Telia, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (Union of Greens and Farmers – Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība, ZZS) said on Friday. Speaking after an extraordinary Cabinet meeting, [] The post 23 investors compete for LMT and Tet as Latvia nears landmark telecom deal appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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Global oil market sees major turnaround after recent turmoil

Global oil demand has begun to recover as shipments through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz resume and prices continue to ease, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. “Global oil demand is recovering, with consumption rebounding from its low point in May,” the IEA said in its monthly report. In June, the agency [] The post Global oil market sees major turnaround after recent turmoil appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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All Latvian ambulance crews equipped with body armour and helmets

All ambulance crews of Latvia’s State Emergency Medical Service (Neatliekamās medicīniskās palīdzības dienests, NMPD) have been equipped with body armour and helmets to improve staff protection during crisis situations, the service’s Head of External Communications, Miks Dūcis, announced following a meeting with trade union representatives. The NMPD informed union representatives about the procurement of the [] The post All Latvian ambulance crews equipped with body armour and helmets appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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Will Latvia cut regional bus routes? Transport authority responds

Latvia’s regional public transport network is currently planned to remain unchanged in 2027, according to Jānis Lapiņš, Chairman of the Board of the Road Transport Administration (Autotransporta direkcija, ATD). Lapiņš said intensive work is currently underway on planning the regional route network for 2027. One of the key issues is determining the level of state [] The post Will Latvia cut regional bus routes? Transport authority responds appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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Weather to shift sharply in Latvia as warmer air returns after a cool spell

Friday will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC). Scattered rain showers are expected across much of the country overnight, while during the day precipitation will mainly affect southern Latvia. Light to moderate northerly winds will prevail, while along the coast northerly to northeasterly winds [] The post Weather to shift sharply in Latvia as warmer air returns after a cool spell appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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Fitch places airBaltic on negative rating watch, warning of possible default

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has placed both Latvia’s national airline airBaltic and its secured bonds on Negative Rating Watch, according to the agency’s latest statement. The Negative Rating Watch applies to airBaltic’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘CCC-‘ and to the airline’s 380 million senior secured long-term bonds, also rated ‘CCC-‘. The [] The post Fitch places airBaltic on negative rating watch, warning of possible default appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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“I’m not satisfied”: Latvia’s new prime minister assesses his first month in office

Only three of the new government’s 61 priority tasks have been fully completed during its first month in office, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (Apvienotais Saraksts (United List)) told reporters after a government strategy meeting. Work has begun on all remaining priorities, with a number of tasks already partially completed. Kulbergs admitted he is not satisfied [] The post “I’m not satisfied”: Latvia’s new prime minister assesses his first month in office appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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“We’re critically short of personnel”: Latvia’s Prosecutor General warns corruption is going undetected

Latvia is struggling to uncover complex corruption schemes, and investigative authorities face a critical shortage of undercover operational officers, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters said in an interview with LETA. In his view, Latvia’s fight against corruption has remained largely unchanged in recent years, with little sign of meaningful improvement. He said this is one of [] The post “We’re critically short of personnel”: Latvia’s Prosecutor General warns corruption is going undetected appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least $140 billion in military aid for Ukraine

NATO leaders meeting at the Alliance summit in Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and agreed to provide at least 140 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year and next, according to Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said Allies also agreed [] The post NATO reaffirms Article 5 commitment, pledges at least 140 billion in military aid for Ukraine appeared first on Baltic News Network.

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