During a working visit to Azerbaijan, we strengthened cooperation in agriculture, food production and forestry. 🤝 We signed the protocol of the intergovernmental commission, which will give new impetus to cooperation and exports. Already now we see concrete results in food safety and certification, as it strengthens trust and opens markets for our entrepreneurs. Azerbaijani partners are interested in Latvia's experience – education, precision technologies, food, fish products and forestry. 🌲 We also see potential for closer cooperation in forest restoration, where Latvia has strong knowledge. It is also important to strengthen transport connections – direct airBaltic flights between Riga and Baku must be restored. ✈️ Latvia's exports to Azerbaijan already exceed imports and this is just the beginning. 🇱🇻🇦🇿
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16894📣Today at 10:00 in the Saeima State Administration and Municipalities Committee we will review the operation of the Artificial Intelligence Center, as well as hear the report of the bureaucracy reduction action group on progress so far and future steps to reduce administrative burden.
📍30.04. at 12:35 I have convened a meeting on ensuring the preparation and conduct of the Saeima elections. We will hear reports from VARAM, VDAA, and the election system developers (LMT, Tet, and Latvijas valsts meži) on technical readiness, compliance with deadlines, and guarantees of process security. https://t.co/rlTM0ogCdW
From@ltvzinasState enterprise heavyweights will save the digital security of the Saeima elections. The government at the Crisis Management meeting today decided to entrust the development of the election system to the combined forces of LMT, Tet, and Latvijas valsts meži. Each has its own role and each its own team, but the deadline is the same for all – three months before the elections everything must work flawlessly. 🖥️ https://t.co/CE4YKciYVf
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Today at Riga State 1st Gymnasium, together with representatives of various forces, we allowed ourselves to be cross-examined by questions. Open conversations, bold questions and a desire to engage – this gives confidence in a strong and thinking next generation with clear goals! #jauniešubalss
📺 In a moment 🕐20:37 we meet on @ltvzinas program “Today's Question”. https://t.co/TdU9dmFM7s
From@RaivisZeltitsAcross Latvia, ignoring local residents' protests, wind park projects are being advanced that will fundamentally change landscapes and the reality of rural regions in Latvia. In places where Latvians are building new farms and restoring old ones, an industrial environment is being created that will reduce quality of life and property values, while the existing body of laws does not protect the interests of residents. Our environment is being completely changed – degraded landscapes and endangered natural values. Instead of an energy strategy that would truly ensure independence and stable base loads, this process is driven by the lobby of individual companies. Together with the closure of rural schools and the reduction of regional transport routes, Latvia's countryside – the foundation of the Latvian environment and identity – is intended to be turned into a zone without people. @austsaule supports today's protest organizers @drosmedarit and participants. Already in our founding program we have clearly stated that the construction of new wind parks must be stopped, developing stricter criteria for their implementation, involving local residents and, if necessary, using local referendums. We are ready to support local communities with legal assistance. You can contact us by writing to info@austsaule.lv. As your representatives in the next Saeima, we will propose assessing the potential of geothermal energy, as well as cooperating with Estonia on a modern and safe nuclear power plant project.
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From@H_AbuMeri🧑🧑🧒Too long we have ignored the impact of social media on children's mental health - it is time to act. Today I met with Meta representative Whitney Saldava to discuss real solutions for protecting children and young people in the digital environment. More: 👉🏻https://t.co/2ogS6PRIDY
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🔰Energy projects currently do not need a special exception law and it should be repealed. The regulation was developed under extraordinary circumstances - after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when energy security became topical in the EU and Latvia. ⚡️More about why changes are being promoted: 👉 https://t.co/DGYxSf3feb https://t.co/vacFABdYVx
🔰 Myth: Green energy is always more expensive than fossil. #klimataunenergetikasministrija #kasparsmelnis #ZaļāEnerģija https://t.co/IVwxQ4GiCi
From@VilnisKirsis🇱🇻 Marking the day of restoration of Latvia's independence, in May the Riga municipality will pay a benefit to politically repressed persons and participants of the national resistance movement. The total amount of the benefit is 300 euros per year - 150 euros in May and November.
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From@LLatviesiemThird-country nationals are pushing Latvian youth out of the labor market. #LatvijaLatviešiem https://t.co/Nplfd60jgM
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It is not about being 'against wind farms', but about this specific wind farm, about the chosen location not matching the territorial plan, about a possible conflict of interest in the environmental impact assessment, about the impact on groundwater, local businesses, etc.
From@Kjiips@EvikaSilina The arguments against wind farms are emotional and not based on logic. Latvia itself cannot really study or conclude; big projects do not get off the ground, but other developed countries can and do. And there they build wind farms. Do we want to be smarter?
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I support the Prime Minister's decision! Energy independence is just as important as a respectful discussion with the public. Having heard the coalition partners' and also the public's call for additional information, we will provide answers to all involved parties, giving comprehensive answers. https://t.co/rujsYBHvk5
From@EvikaSilinaIt is important for Latvia to develop electricity generation from renewable resources, as it strengthens our energy independence and security. However, such projects must be pursued responsibly, listening to local communities and municipalities. Regarding the draft order concerning the Pāvilosta wind park 'K2Ventum', I have received many objections from local residents, as well as additional information that still needs to be carefully evaluated. Therefore, tomorrow at the Cabinet of Ministers meeting we will listen to the opinions of all involved parties. The Ministry of Climate and Energy will have to continue dialogue with the municipality and residents to find a balanced solution for the further development of the project.
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In Luxembourg, at the EU ministers' meeting, I expressed Latvia's position 🇱🇻 The EU budget is not fair – differences in direct payments must be reduced, convergence is needed. Peat is a strategic resource for food and forests – in Latvia we use <4%, there is no alternative. CBAM will create additional costs for farmers. Our position: postpone CBAM or provide support for the sector. 🌾
From@austsaule🔶️ On reducing bureaucracy. 🎙 @RaivisZeltits at Krustpunkts - Latvian Radio 1 🔸️If our ideas resonate with you, fill in the membership form: https://t.co/LgM35zZdlX 👇 Get to know the party “Austošā Saule Latvijai”: 🔗 https://t.co/kFv4COd2yX https://t.co/uRQQfRmaj3
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All old turbines, especially those that do not produce electricity, must be inspected immediately. This morning in Priekule we agreed on this with @BBirojs, @Sadalestikls and @ValstsVides, and experts, while inspecting a fallen wind generator produced in the 90s. It had not produced electricity for the last 3 years. https://t.co/A7XtWsICPo
Tomorrow morning I will meet with experts in Priekule, at one of Latvia's older wind parks with 5 turbines, where one wind turbine collapsed today. Together with experts we will analyze the situation and decide on solutions so that such incidents do not repeat in the future! 👉More: https://t.co/PQ7tvYOt61
I received word that in one of the oldest wind parks in Priekule, a turbine toppled in a storm. We have contacted the owner and are continuing to clarify the circumstances. On Monday morning, together with experts, I will go to the site to decide on solutions so that such cases do not recur in the future!
Former State Chancellery head J. Citskovskis's public statements about the Prime Minister's (JV) VIP lounge bill at Amsterdam airport not only prompted the opposition to submit information requests, but also prompted the Prosecutor General's Office to begin an investigation.
🛑 Myth busting👉Myth: Solar panels in Latvia are useless. ☀️ #klimataunenerģētikasministrija #Kasparsmelnis #saulesenerģija https://t.co/dIOeuYu6qy