From@janisdombravaMinisters sometimes have to go on business trips. This time to Helsinki, where the Baltic Sea states' interior ministers' meeting took place. Travel costs - only a few dozen euros, because I decided to go by ferry. The ministry was puzzled by such a travel method. However, if a few years ago I could go to the hockey championship by ferry, then I can also go to the interior ministers' meeting. Together with colleagues from the region's countries, we discussed hybrid threats, security risks posed by drones, and the European Union's actions to address these risks. Developing counter-drone capabilities is one of the most urgent security priorities both in Latvia and in Europe as a whole. At the same time, it is essential to strengthen cooperation between civilian and military institutions, as well as improve coordination between neighboring countries.
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16870From@JazepsBaskoInteresting that this interview has disappeared from https://t.co/tw54Ee9WK7 and cannot be found under the relevant tag. If these really are the prosecutor general's statements, then he has shown for the second time in a month that he is not fit for the position. https://t.co/NTV99P69d4 https://t.co/vuur1FesK9 https://t.co/NuLpayA289
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Ministers sometimes have to go on business trips. This time to Helsinki, where the Baltic Sea states' interior ministers' meeting took place. Travel costs - only a few dozen euros, because I decided to go by ferry. The ministry was puzzled by such a travel method. However, if a few years ago I could go to the hockey championship by ferry, then I can also go to the interior ministers' meeting. Together with colleagues from the region's countries, we discussed hybrid threats, security risks posed by drones, and the European Union's actions to address these risks. Developing counter-drone capabilities is one of the most urgent security priorities both in Latvia and in Europe as a whole. At the same time, it is essential to strengthen cooperation between civilian and military institutions, as well as improve coordination between neighboring countries.
The 10th Latvian Youth Olympiad has concluded! 🇱🇻 More than 3,600 young athletes from across Latvia demonstrated their perseverance, discipline, and sporting spirit. As the head of the National Sports Council, it was important to me to restore this significant tradition. We provided around 293,000 euros in state funding for its organization, complemented by investment from the private sector and supporters. I truly hope that this tradition will continue and that the Latvian Youth Olympiad will take place every two years in the future. The Latvian Youth Olympiad is an investment in the health, character, and future of young people. It unites young people from all over Latvia, builds friendships, and inspires future achievements. The winners are not only the athletes. Events of this scale also make a significant contribution to the region where they take place. We preliminarily see that the economic return could be at least threefold the state investment, but precise impact assessment requires detailed calculations. Thank you to the @Olimpiade_lv team and all organizers for the work done! See you at the 11th Latvian Youth Olympiad!
From@IMurniece❗️ Russia remains the main long-term threat to #NATO. We here on the eastern flank feel it best. We see it every day. The security of NATO's eastern border is not a regional issue. It is an integral part of the security of the entire alliance. ⚔️ And we know what we need. The alliance's decisions and capability development must be aimed at containing Russia. That includes allied presence on the eastern flank, more resilient supply chains, more modern military capabilities, air and missile defense, effective anti-drone solutions, not building Potemkin villages. Russia has no intention of stopping its aggression against Ukraine. Even though there is currently no direct military threat at our borders, when active hostilities in Ukraine end, Russia is most likely preparing for a long-term confrontation with the West and NATO. Therefore, support for Ukraine is not charity. It is a direct investment in our security. 🇺🇦 We need a strong NATO, clear deterrence, modern defense solutions, and unified action against Russia's military threats. 🇱🇻 Today the Saeima adopted the statement prepared by the Foreign Affairs Committee on the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July.
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From@ltvzinasLatvia will receive a 3.5 billion euro loan from the European Security Action Fund 'Security action for Europe' or SAFE to strengthen defense capabilities. This is provided for by the loan agreement concluded on Saturday, June 20, between the Latvian government and the European Commission. https://t.co/2CpPVPHJxt
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🙌Today in the discussion “Youth: NOW” together with the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science Ieva Siliņa, we discussed the role of young people in society, opportunities for participation, involvement in decision-making, and how young people can influence processes important to them already today.#youth
Satisfaction that we have finally concluded the SAFE agreement, after more than 2 years of work together with the European Commission. Good that Raivis Melnis acts quickly and the Government continues our priorities as @Jauna_Vienotiba started in the field of security. https://t.co/xPfUwEvmKz
From@AizsardzibasMinAt a solemn ceremony, the loan agreement of the EU instrument “Security Action for Europe” (#SAFE) was signed. 🛡️🇪🇺🇱🇻 It provides for Latvia in total 3.5 billion euros to strengthen defense and security capabilities, of which the first part – 524.6 million euros – will be received within the coming weeks. The funding will be purposefully invested in increasing the NBS combat readiness and firepower, as well as unit mobility. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs, European Commission Commissioner @KubiliusA, Defense Minister Raivis Melnis and Finance Minister @MarisKucinskis. ➡️More: https://t.co/vCGtm3v0Kz 📷 Armīns Janiks, Ministry of Defense
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The Senate overturned the Riga Regional Court ruling that acquitted the defendants in the Digital Television criminal case, https://t.co/uD5n3ULfQD. A. Šlesers and A. Šķēle. The case has been sent for a new review. Šlesers is ranting and blaming @Jauna_Vienotiba. No surprises. https://t.co/cd4KHoZBU6
🤝NA as the first has submitted candidate lists and program for the 15th Saeima elections. We have fully completed lists in all five electoral districts with a total of 125 candidates. With a strong team and a clear program we are ready for the elections! https://t.co/WCWGN3zxDm
Glad about what Mārupes Siltumnīca has achieved - a wide range of tomatoes, cucumbers and salads available in Latvian shops. I am sure they will be on the holiday table of many Latvian residents! We discussed industry challenges, including the need to indicate the country of origin for produce, not only the packaging place, so that buyers are clear about what they are buying. Also challenges with employee availability and deficiencies in the work time tracking system.
From@ZelenskyyUaThere’s no doubt that Putin fears the return of his army home. That is why he is so afraid of the war ending without victory. And there will be no victory. He is physically afraid of his own army. That is why, if there is no ceasefire backed by specific security guarantees, he will return to war. And this time, others may be the ones under attack. Today, Ukraine is de facto the second army of NATO – one that is not inferior to the second army in the world. And that is why NATO needs us – specifically us – de jure. This is already a fact recognized by all leaders. Putin will remain in the Kremlin until his death, and he has one goal: the restoration of the Soviet Union. Without Ukraine, this is impossible, and that is why things are so difficult for us. From answers to journalists’ questions. (3/3)
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From@JaunsLVLatvia secures inclusion of Eastern flank support in negotiations on the next EU budget. https://t.co/lP7SBnz3SJ
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An intensive work week, working together with both employers and employees, as well as fixing the mistakes made in previous years... https://t.co/UFMhozUtBj
From@suvajevsLatvia does not need to return to the times when we traded residence permits in exchange for investments. Today at the Riga Castle I pointed out several risks if the Saeima's decision takes effect. Now the Saeima will have the opportunity to correct this mistake.
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I continue to listen to entrepreneurs' opinions on important issues. Today a valuable conversation with the organization that unites taxpayers from all over our country - the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
During the past week, disturbances broke out twice at the Mucenieki asylum seeker center, and specialized units of the State Police had to be involved to stop the escalation of mutual conflict. Apparently, the head of the Mucenieki center does not control what is happening in the center. Next week, an assessment of the center director's responsibility for systematic violations in the center's operations will begin. At the same time, I inform that work on issuing deportation orders has begun. I expect that next week the leadership of the PMLP will be able to show sufficient progress in returning illegal immigrants who, by deceiving institutions, have obtained asylum seeker status.
This week two significant meetings, strengthening Latvia's relations with the South Caucasus countries. 🇱🇻🇦🇿With Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev, we discussed bilateral cooperation, international security, and progress towards an Azerbaijan–Armenia peace agreement. I also emphasized continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. 🇱🇻🇦🇲During the meeting with Armenia's Ambassador to Latvia, Ara Margaryan, I congratulated Armenia on the parliamentary election results and expressed support for continuing reforms and EU integration. Photo: Reinis Inkēns, Saeima
They didn't even wait for the promulgation of the law adopted in urgency yesterday... But overall, this is not surprising – AS deputies were also quite open yesterday: no competition needed, 6 candidates, in their opinion, are not good enough. https://t.co/6eKXVdb6kI
Trump's trick and Kulbergs' coalition – "Pīķis un Ģēvelis!" with guest Dainis Gašpuitis