Latvian Political Monitor

From “should be increased” to “must be completely stopped” – respondents’ opinions on support for Ukraine differ (52)

Why there will be no need to return. Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs and Minister of Justice @EdvardsSmiltens have been campaigning during working hours instead of working, lying to the public. And they have continued to do so even when caught red-handed. That is fraud and theft of state funds. If Kulbergs wants to continue talking about 'meetings with residents', then he is no different from other politicians who consider the public to be fools.

@andrislov It comes up once a month and I answer once a month too😁 https://t.co/PmGmoW1jJ7

Ten years ago I warned how the refugee saga would end and I paid for it with my international career. Right now, I and MMN are telling what will happen to Latvia if we don't change things RADICALLY. Only a few understand and see it now. And I also know the price I personally have to pay this time.

In Latvia, currently 45.6% of doctors, or almost half🧑‍⚕️, are at least 55 years old (i.e., pre-retirement or even retirement age). This is the 2nd highest indicator among all EU countries 🇪🇺. The EU average is ~35% (Eurostat data https://t.co/k2twjxn0Q1 ) This means that in the next ~10 years, a large part of doctors may retire or reduce their workload, but young doctors will not be able to adequately replace those leaving. It is also known that some medical graduates will not stay in Latvia's healthcare system. For patients, this will mean less availability of doctors, longer queues, and a decline in service quality.

I remember times when Latvia's national teams were full of players who had immigrated to Latvia during the occupation years, were not Latvian, and could not even say a few words in Latvian in interviews. Now it is different. All the Latvian boys who represented Latvia's U-16 basketball team and won gold medals speak Latvian. It does not bother me that one of the talented young basketball players is only half Latvian. If one has Latvian blood, feels belonging to the nation, and has a heart burning for Latvia, then they are one of us. Congratulations to the U-16 basketball team on the victory! 🇱🇻

Oh dear, the brilliant thinker, the even more brilliant economist and finally seated in a ministerial chair, @guntarsv is not getting his due daily dose of ovations and without them withers like a pale potato sprout in a cellar. Sob. Please support! And defend this national treasure against plain idiots!

The trip officially called a working visit to Kurzeme by the prime minister and two ministers was in fact organized by the office of the 'United List' and the leader of the Liepāja Party, former mayor Uldis Sesks. https://t.co/AIiL4dWjnG https://t.co/Qk80zzTcnV

Yes, better to throw money into unnecessary Rail Baltica than into Latvian road safety! How many more Latvians have to die before they start paying attention!

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@NormundsKuplens NA is the Interior Minister, right? @janisdombrava #teirdarbs

@KBlumberga @RigasDome @VKleinbergs @Progresivie There is no prohibition for official city events.

ASL opposed housing and fuel compensations for Saeima deputies and guarantees support for ending such waste of money. 12th list - FOR THE REBIRTH OF A LATVIAN LATVIA #austošāsaulelatvijai #saeimasvēlēšanas2026

Correct! Need to go on coupons! Or cards! Or limit the profits of the scoundrels! Even better - nationalize! The state is the best manager! https://t.co/qRzUZiQhxY

What is it, if not fireworks? 🎆🥳 “It is very good that the fireworks element is returning to the city's official events, especially on the city's significant 825th birthday,” said the vice-mayor. Ratnieks stressed that the 825th birthday is a significant and noteworthy event and, in his opinion, it would be positive to allow Riga residents and city guests to celebrate this important city birthday “with an open heart and then remember it all with beautiful memories.” He recalled that it was similar with the celebration of Riga's 800th birthday, whose events and fireworks people still remember with pleasant feelings and a sense of belonging to the city. “In any case, the residents and guests who were at the festivities on the Krastmala really liked this fireworks show and appreciated it favorably,” said Ratnieks. He thanked the event organizers and praised the work invested by the organizers and artists. In turn, different assessments have appeared on social media. Some are happy about the well-organized event, while others ask questions about why the fireworks are called a light show and whether it means that fireworks will take place again at celebrations in Riga in the future.” /LETA/ 🤗🎉