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Damage has been detected to the submarine optical cable Ventspils–Gotland in the Baltic Sea, which most likely resulted from external influence. The incident occurred at sea in Sweden's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). LVRTC continues to provide services using alternative data transmission routes. According to currently available information, operators that used the affected network segment have switched to other data transmission routes. Due to the change in data transmission route, there may currently be a delay in data transmission speed, which mostly does not affect end users in Latvia. LVRTC, in cooperation with technical partners, continues to work to determine the cause of the damage and to remedy it.
I continue discussions with ministers on implementing this year's government priorities, as well as what has been done so far. Key tasks: 🔸 To the Minister of Finance @aseradens: 1️⃣ Promoting public-private partnership projects and capital market development; 2️⃣ Reducing bureaucracy in EU funds and procurement; 3️⃣ Reviewing expenditures and introducing result-oriented budgeting in three ministries. 🔸 To the Minister of Economics @ViktorsValainis: 1️⃣ Attracting large investors and increasing investment volume by 20%; 2️⃣ Reducing bureaucracy, especially in real estate and EU funds; 3️⃣ Human resource development, ensuring skills needed for the labor market. 🔸 To the Minister of Education @andacaksa: 1️⃣ Implementing the school funding model “Programma skolā”; 2️⃣ Development of interest education, STEM subjects, and sports; 3️⃣ Improving vocational schools and adult education opportunities.
We have found an opportunity to this year already redirect more than 2 million euros from European funds to municipalities for the purchase of teaching materials (in printed form). By the end of the school year, the funding will reach the schools that need it! @IZM_gov_lv I @Jauna_Vienotiba
Anda Čakša (JV): Given that currently money follows the number of students and in regions where the population has become smaller and accordingly the number of children, there is an unequal situation, and salaries cannot increase as quickly as they do in places where there are many children. Consequently, children also suffer, because due to the small amount of money it is not possible to offer sufficient support staff to provide all the things children need, considering that already 40% of children now need more support than has been the case so far.
Anda Čakša (JV): If we talk about methodological materials, the goal is to prepare all materials within this year and early next year. [..] Materials are being developed to be sustainable. Teachers, scientists, and methodologists who are capable are involved.
Let's remember how a year ago Defense Minister Sprūds buried the proposal of Saeima Foreign Affairs Committee head Rihards Kols to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. Now a year later A.Sprūds will follow those others, but time has been lost and the opportunity to purchase anti-personnel mines has been lost. https://t.co/MKSseUDLyl
@NaurisPuntulis 🟢 The idea is good, but it means an increase in service prices for end consumers. If you can prevent that - go ahead! 🟢 NPLP is very strict on closing domains if they are not politically correct, why isn't it as strict on blocking pirate sites?
Nacionālā apvienība "Visu Latvijai!"-"Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK" · Kultūras ministrs
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@AndrejsDeeCee Hmm, an interesting interpretation of the news... because it is clearly stated - the work on implementing the streaming site tax must be completed. How does that promote the end of streaming and a return to piracy?
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We must finish the introduction of the streaming site tax that has been started, and also quickly continue the path to the construction of the cinema pavilion - the investment so necessary for our film industry, with financial gains and an instrument of industry recognition and international prestige. https://t.co/2Ln0xD1Lgz
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Air Baltic is a strategically important, exporting company for the state, which brings a direct contribution not only to the aviation sector but to the entire Latvian economy. For the company to continue growing, its management has promised to attract 300 million euros in private capital to implement its business plan. Promises must be kept, and if circumstances change, there must always be a clear plan B. We evaluate the work of the board, and especially its chairman Klāvs Vasks, based on results, correct and timely communication, and the ability to manage the company also in challenging times. At the upcoming Air Baltic shareholders' meeting (January 21), we have included an item on the evaluation of the board's work.
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The Ministry of Transport has instructed the airBaltic board to immediately explain the justification for the decision to cancel a large number of flights and its impact on Latvia's connectivity. It is categorically unacceptable that the company's management avoids publicly explaining these decisions. At the same time, we remind that airBaltic's management - including Chairman of the Board Martins Gauss and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Klāvs Vasks - is obliged to fulfil its promises to raise capital in the amount of 300 million euros for the implementation of its business plan, as well as to ensure that airBaltic's operations comply with the interests of the Latvian state and passengers.
1/2 In 2024, @IZM_gov_lv was productive - from the government's conceptual support of the new teacher remuneration funding model to the completion of the new Sports Law. Thanks to the ministry team, cooperation partners and colleagues in the government for the joint work! @Jauna_Vienotibahttps://t.co/5crwzOEhqY
1/2 In 2024, @IZM_gov_lv was productive - from the government's conceptual support of the new teacher remuneration funding model to the completion of the new Sports Law. Thanks to the ministry team, cooperation partners and colleagues in the government for the joint work! @Jauna_Vienotibahttps://t.co/5crwzOEhqY
From January 1, 2025, the minimum wage rate for teachers in all fields will increase by 2.6%. Salary increases are also planned for university lecturers. ✅Done! @Jauna_Vienotibahttps://t.co/nG0kinpdIS
📚 We have taken a firm step towards fairer teacher pay and quality education across Latvia! 💬 “Our goal is high-quality education for every child, regardless of where they live. Today the government approved the informative report on the new school funding model “Programme in School”, which will ensure the implementation of quality education programmes regardless of the child's place of residence,” emphasises Minister of Education and Science @andacaksa. ✅ Why is this necessary? The current “Money follows the student” model no longer meets today's challenges. Due to the declining number of students, both teacher salaries and the quality of education suffer. The new model provides: 🔹 fairer teacher remuneration; 🔹 greater predictability of funding; 🔹 access to quality education for every student. 🛠 The development of the funding model took a year and a half and included proposals from more than 64 partners. Implementation is planned from 1 September 2025. #JaunāVienotība
I am grateful to everyone who participated in its development and improvement process, especially municipalities, colleagues in government, partners, and Prime Minister @EvikaSilina! 🙏🙏🙏 @Jauna_Vienotiba , @IZM_gov_lv
Today the government has approved the informative report on the new school funding model - a long-awaited event in the sector! It is about quality education and support for every child in Latvia, as well as fair remuneration for teachers. https://t.co/I4w8cBqXNL
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🇱🇻🤝🇱🇹 My kindest regards and wishes to @Skuodis - will cherish our wonderful cooperation, not least in finally reconnecting our capitals by rail. Ačiū, Marius!
Congratulations to Eugenijus Sabutis on being sworn in today as the new Minister of Transport & Communications of 🇱🇹#Lithuania! Also, we wish former Minister @Skuodis all the best in his future endeavours. @LithuanianGovthttps://t.co/W94hCptFS8
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From 15 December this year, instead of the previous five trains, trains to and from Daugavpils will run seven times a day. Two of these return trips will be made in combination with an electric train and a diesel train, with a transfer at Aizkraukle.