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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ārlietu ministre
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Huge thanks🙏 to Latvia's ambassador to Ukraine @APildegovics and the entire @LV_Ukraine embassy team for the excellent preparation of the visit and program under very difficult circumstances🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦. https://t.co/HwjTTW8YGU

During every visit to Ukraine, Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba visits the Latvian Embassy in Kyiv at 6B Ivana Mazepas Street to meet with compatriots, experts, diplomats, and entrepreneurs who day after day nurture Latvian-Ukrainian friendship, solidarity, and cooperation. Together we will win 🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦 https://t.co/48BeObT5cl

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Edvards Smiltēns (@EdvardsSmiltens)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Tieslietu ministrs
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The Ministry of Justice and the University of Latvia's Livonian Institute will create an award for outstanding contribution to the development of the Livonian community! More: https://t.co/ySX0bFy4Lw https://t.co/IesXJ7npdz

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Edvards Smiltēns (@EdvardsSmiltens)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Tieslietu ministrs
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🇱🇻 The security and efficiency of the justice system directly affect every resident of Latvia. Our priority is to create a justice environment that is safe, modern, and able to operate continuously even in crisis conditions. At the same time, investments must help prevent the causes of crime, reduce recidivism, and provide people with faster and more convenient services. That is why in the next period's investment portfolio, security, resocialization, digital resilience, and service quality are interconnected priorities. That is why we have identified an investment need of €140.4 million for the next EU funds period. Our priorities: 🔹 more modern and secure prison infrastructure; 🔹 less recidivism by strengthening resocialization; 🔹 cybersecurity and artificial intelligence solutions in the justice sector; 🔹 creation of a safe home for children and youth; 🔹 more modern forensic examinations; 🔹 development of e-case and faster digital services. More: https://t.co/k5By05hoxQ

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Edvards Smiltēns (@EdvardsSmiltens)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Tieslietu ministrs
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‼️ Do not spread complete nonsense. The Brasa prison is closed. And it is no longer a prison. The question on the agenda right now is what to do with this territory! Most of the buildings are demolishable and the place is excellent for creating important and significant buildings and services for the public in the future.

The desire to create a safe home for children and youth in a prison, as executed by @EdvardsSmiltens, is still epic... Epic, cynical and symbolic. https://t.co/hL9RpFVuAH

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Mārtiņš Štāls (@martinsstals)
Jaunā konservatīvā partija · JKP līdzpriekšsēdētājs, Jelgavas vicemērs
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@RicardsMiezitis @liana_langa If you care about Dombrava having a high rating, then you must ask for his resignation. 😉

I do not believe that the minister will properly investigate @liana_langa's hate crime. I do not believe that the minister will stop the circus, humiliating honest working immigrants with the police. I do not believe that the minister will start working for the benefit of the whole society. Resignation is a logical solution. https://t.co/BPWm30aWS8

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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ārlietu ministre
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Following her working visit to Ukraine 🇺🇦, Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba spoke to @bbcworldservice's Newsday. She highlighted that Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea exports extends the impact of its aggression far beyond Europe, disrupting global food supplies and disproportionately affecting countries in Africa and Asia. 🎧 Listen to full interview

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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ārlietu ministre
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💬 “Within the European Union and NATO, Ukraine 🇺🇦 has no closer ally and friend than Latvia 🇱🇻,” stated the Minister. From 4 to 5 August, Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba visited Odesa and Kyiv on a working visit to Ukraine, where she met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha and other officials, and addressed Ukrainian ambassadors at the annual Ambassadors’ Conference. During the visit, the Minister reaffirmed Latvia’s unwavering support for Ukraine and emphasised that the consequences of Russia’s aggression extend far beyond Europe’s borders. 💬 “This is an attack on the countries of Africa and Asia and on the global food supply system,” stated Baiba Braže, highlighting the impact of Russia’s blockade of Black Sea export routes on global food security. In Odesa and Kyiv, the Minister discussed the security situation, support for Ukraine’s defence and Latvia’s practical assistance, including efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of the coming winter. 💬 “With its combat experience, innovations and technologies, Ukraine strengthens the security of NATO and the entire Euro-Atlantic area,” the Minister emphasised. 🔗More: https://t.co/rXaPnkVPyv Flickr album: https://t.co/NvtdVvduiG

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Mārtiņš Štāls (@martinsstals)
Jaunā konservatīvā partija · JKP līdzpriekšsēdētājs, Jelgavas vicemērs
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Can we hope for a miracle during the pre-election period that five deputies will be found who will prepare a submission to end the housing compensation 'Eldorado'? https://t.co/RW1GPvYsoa

The deeper you dig, the more shit and manure (paraphrasing Andris K.). Those Saeima deputy compensations smell bad. Deputy Teirumnieks (NA) from Rēzekne receives EUR 400 housing compensation every month. Wife Ērika buys an apartment in Riga in 2025 (official declaration). Under the Civil Law, the apartment is the joint property of both spouses. The deputy uses it (official declaration). Does Deputy Teirumnieks still continue to demand housing compensation from the Saeima in 2026? Yes. https://t.co/bkNLAYezp0 If all Saeima compensation recipients were thoroughly investigated, problems would be found for more than one deputy. If not legal, then at least moral and ethical. The compensation system was once created so that the place of residence of elected deputies would not affect their ability to perform deputy duties. Currently, deputy salaries are decent (Rasima and Teirumnieks receive EUR 4741 per month into their account; https://t.co/cOuqydLB1S) and in no way limit their financial ability to rent an apartment themselves. Isn't it enough with the guilty verdicts in criminal cases against deputies Adamovič (JV) for defrauding housing compensation and Kļaviņš (ZZS) for defrauding transport compensation? Listen, maybe there are 5 deputies in the Saeima who are ready to submit a proposal for amendments to the Saeima Rules of Procedure? While no criminal case has been initiated yet. Andris Kulbergs also knows several examples of possible manipulation of deputy compensations. But he is silent.... https://t.co/IzCdsqWbFO

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Uldis Augulis (@uldisaugulis)
Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība · Zemkopības ministrs
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Land, forest and waters are our values that must be used sustainably, without forgetting the quality of management and the principles of sustainability. At the same time, we must promote the production of higher added value from our raw materials, for example, processing more wood ourselves. @zalaisbarometrs I would like to express my gratitude for the constructive conversation.

🤝 Minister of Agriculture Uldis Augulis today met with representatives of the environmental organization "Green Barometer" to discuss land management, nature protection and forestry development issues. https://t.co/MzIc4t5ncW

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Māris Kučinskis (@MarisKucinskis)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Finanšu ministrs
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A state capital company @AltumLV was successfully established some time ago, which with support financial instruments – loans, guarantees and investments – ensures the availability of financial resources for businesses and households. https://t.co/Kc0i9kcsNe

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Raivis Zeltīts (@RaivisZeltits)
Austošā Saule Latvijai · ASL valdes priekšsēdētājs
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@inaraliepinaa Latvian Russians in general understand Latvian very well. Russian as the base language in discussion is 'showing its place' to the Latvian language. That is unacceptable.

@RaivisZeltits Use all opportunities to address Russians, maybe they will understand your ideas or start thinking. Of course, only in Latvian.

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Saeimas ziņas (@Jekaba11)
Parlamenta ziņu konts
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Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica @ZKLukasevica: Moldova's European integration progress is significant for the security and stability of all Europe https://t.co/MlmC5bNY0E

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Edvards Smiltēns (@EdvardsSmiltens)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Tieslietu ministrs
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The child must be at the center of the entire child protection system. That is why the role, responsibility and cooperation of each institution must be clearly defined. 🤝 The orphan's court should not be the first institution to become involved in solving family problems. Its main task should be to protect the rights and interests of children, as well as persons in guardianship and custody. At the same time, careful consideration should be given to which functions should be retained in the orphan's court and which could be provided by other institutions. I believe that a unified information system is also needed to identify risks in time and coordinate support for the child and the family. I met with Baiba Meldere on these issues. Thank you for her long-term work in the orphan's court, accumulated experience and valuable conversation!

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Ansis Pūpols (@AnsisPupols)
Rīgas domes deputāts
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Is it so very right that in the pre-election period @LRZinas interviews a person who is on Unity's election poster at Salu Bridge? I know he is not running, but Dombrovskis is also not running, who is now on every corner in Riga. Will Latvian Radio also interview him in the morning, in the evening, like a certain Briškens back then?

I sincerely recommend - right now LR has an interview with Defense Minister Melnis. Almost in so many words he called Sprūds a bullshitter :)) Lovely!

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Uldis Augulis (@uldisaugulis)
Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība · Zemkopības ministrs
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The produce of our own land should be the logical first choice. Not only in the public sector, but also on our own tables. https://t.co/UUEgHDKTgH

“This approach will help ensure quality and diverse catering in public institutions, while supporting local food producers and promoting the development of shorter food supply chains,” emphasizes U. Augulis: https://t.co/AcEQ8zgpvX

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Agriculture / Forests
Jānis Patmalnieks (@patmalnieksj)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Saeimas deputāts
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🇱🇻🇺🇦 Latvia continues to stand by Ukraine. New Unity's Minister of Foreign Affairs @Braze_Baiba met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss continued support for Ukraine, cooperation in defence, and Ukraine's progress towards EU membership. As Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky especially thanked Baiba Braže for her visit to Kyiv, stressing that in such circumstances the presence of partners in Ukraine is particularly important. This is a clear demonstration of Latvia's unwavering support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇱🇻 Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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