Last week, events in Latvian politics developed at an unprecedented pace. On Sunday, first the defense minister resigned and was dismissed almost simultaneously, and a few days later Evika Siliņa's (JV) cabinet fell. https://t.co/kgsoOEfhvM https://t.co/gWqvW53YMc
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From@ltvdefactoHow to drive into a ditch with a 4x4? Siliņa tries to fire Sprūds and loses control of the wheel. A bribe that surprises even the most seasoned participants of the 'Butterfly Bath' talks. The court begins a case against former Riga vice-mayor Amerika. More on these and other topics on Sunday in the program #defacto. https://t.co/nd6Kpc9FJe
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Dear Norwegian friends and @MasudGh, my sincere congratulations on the Constitution Day of Norway! May today's celebration remind you of the strength of the national spirit and the democratic values that we uphold. 🙌🏻🇳🇴 https://t.co/SUkG5jJ2yN
From@Ivars_AbolinsGiven that reports are coming in that in some cities there have been isolated cases where some cable operators have not switched off the banned Russian channels, I ask that such cases be reported to me personally without delay. I will call each one. Please retweet this.
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@KasparsZ2 @LLatviesiem @eliina_balode I truly hope and believe not. The Progressives may be loud, but a new wave of nationalism is coming, and talking to young people, I rarely meet anyone who supports immigration—I think this fight is winnable! :)
From@KasparsZ2@LLatviesiem @StankevicsA @eliina_balode You're still young... you will see more than that :)
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From@liana_langaThe public wants published data on how third-country citizens are financially supported in Latvia, what investments are made in their attraction from the Latvian state budget in healthcare, education and social needs. The #RunāLatviski campaign calls for these data to be published as soon as possible @ReinisUzulnieks @SIFlv @H_AbuMeri @dacemelbarde Does the Latvian state pay for third-country citizens' births @dzemdibunams? @VL_TBLNNK @ArtursButans
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From@LLatviesiemI never want to see in Latvia that the Muslim religion starts dictating rules for how we must live!
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🔴 President Edgars Rinkēvičs has nominated the candidate for prime minister put forward by the previously opposition “United List”, Saeima deputy Andris Kulbergs, for the formation of a new government. https://t.co/HXmMiTMWDg
@dzimmijs13 @faustsdr @tikums NA has not made such a decision about Melnis.
From@raudsepsUS Deputy Secretary of State for Europe Christopher Smith: "Latvia is the second largest drone manufacturer in Europe after Ukraine." I guess we are doing something right after all. https://t.co/x7ERi7YN6B
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📣 Today we presented the leaders of the National Alliance's Saeima election list and the goals of the programme, which I have had the honour to work on as the head of the foreign affairs working group. 📍 The leaders of the NA list in the upcoming elections will be Ilze Indriksone – in Riga, Jānis Dombrava – in Vidzeme, Artūrs Butāns – in Kurzeme, Jānis Vitenbergs – in Zemgale and Edmunds Teirumnieks – in Latgale. 👉 @VL_TBLNNK's vision for the next Saeima is based on four foundations – a Latvian, growing, secure and family-friendly Latvia. Before the upcoming elections, the party emphasises that Latvia in the coming years needs a clear national policy, faster economic growth, a firm security and immigration policy, as well as broader support for families with children. 📸 Ēriks Eriksons, @IevaHolma
From@IIndriksoneAfter meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs, one thing is clear: Latvia needs a new, capable government as soon as possible. (1/3) https://t.co/pZCjXP46Tn
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President refuses to comment on politics, ex-PM refuses to comment on her government. And then they wonder that people make up their own versions and fill the empty space with them. The President's silence and unwillingness to say at least something to people is especially annoying and infuriating.
From@ivchixEvika Siliņa, since announcing her resignation, has for the second day been avoiding events where she would have to answer journalists' questions. She has so far not commented on the fact that a former minister, several officials and other state officials are persons against whom criminal proceedings have been initiated.
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✔️ The current budget situation must be assessed and it must be made clear, evaluating both the state's capabilities and needs; ✔️ A secure election process must be ensured. The National Alliance is ready to take responsibility, and the decision is currently in the President's hands. (3/3)
From@IIndriksoneOur vision of what needs to be done: ✔️ internal and external security must be strengthened; ✔️ to avoid hampering business and losing potential investors, bureaucratic obstacles must be reduced and decision-making accelerated; (2/3)
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Our vision of what needs to be done: ✔️ internal and external security must be strengthened; ✔️ to avoid hampering business and losing potential investors, bureaucratic obstacles must be reduced and decision-making accelerated; (2/3)
From@IIndriksoneAfter meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs, one thing is clear: Latvia needs a new, capable government as soon as possible. (1/3) https://t.co/pZCjXP46Tn
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After meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs, one thing is clear: Latvia needs a new, capable government as soon as possible. (1/3) https://t.co/pZCjXP46Tn
Thank you @PuukjisIN, Ligita Dreismane, Anete Marhele and Kaspars Pollaks for the initiative and professional discussion. We will evaluate possible solutions. It is positive that we increasingly talk about Latvia's private sector involvement and role in strengthening defense capabilities.
From@aseradensMeeting with business representatives, we discussed private sector support for the development of cooperation between Latvia's and Ukraine's defense industries. It is important to find legally correct, fiscally responsible solutions that would allow supporting initiatives while maintaining transparency and responsible tax policy.
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Meeting with business representatives, we discussed private sector support for the development of cooperation between Latvia's and Ukraine's defense industries. It is important to find legally correct, fiscally responsible solutions that would allow supporting initiatives while maintaining transparency and responsible tax policy.
Tonight, NATO Baltic Air Policing mission fighter jets were activated. After the drone incidents on NATO's eastern flank, already in 2024 we jointly ensured that NATO was ready to activate fighter jets also in the event of a drone threat. It was specifically Dutch F-35 jets that shot down drones in Polish airspace in September 2025. The fighter jets conduct the shooting down of targets with NATO command approval. There must be double verification of the flying object and proportionality of action over populated areas so as not to endanger residents. While NATO fighter jets are in the air, the use of ground-based air defense (missile systems, interceptor drones) is limited.
From@Latvijas_armijaNATO Baltic Air Policing mission fighter jets have been activated.
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From@EdvinsSnoreA government that is pro-European in words but pro-Russian in actions has fallen. Now a government must be formed whose priority is security and defense against Russia, not cooperation with it.
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