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Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 24, 2025
CANADA, June 24 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. Building on the two countries’...
Russian Speakers in Latvia Face Hate Speech
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a growing trend of hostile rhetoric aimed at Russian-speaking individuals in Latvia. The commission suggested that the naturalization policies applied to...
Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel: First Hotel in the Baltics to be Green Globe Certified
EIN Presswire
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June 16, 2025
Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel is the first property to be Green Globe certified in the Baltics. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Green Globe recently awarded Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel in Latvia its inaugural...
Putin consents recent policy to fight Russian language discrimination
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new language policy doctrine designed to protect and promote the Russian language both within Russia and internationally. The move responds to what Moscow describes as ongoing efforts to...
Kremlin clarifies press restrictions
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has defended Russia’s media restrictions, describing them as necessary measures amid an ongoing “information war” aimed at discrediting the country. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022,...
Another NATO member retreats from landmine treaty
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has officially pulled out of the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines (APLs), the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The United Nations has been informed, and Finland will be able to reintroduce...
Germany Pledges Support for Baltic Security, NATO Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s unwavering support for the Baltic states was highlighted during President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s three-day trip to Lithuania and Latvia, with a sharp focus on enhancing regional security cooperation. Concluding his visit in...
Finland Announces Withdrawal from Ottawa Treaty
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has officially declared its decision to exit the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use, stockpiling, and production of anti-personnel landmines, citing escalating security concerns in its region. The announcement was made Friday by...
Germany is committed to security cooperation in Baltic region
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany reaffirmed its deep commitment to security cooperation in the Baltic region during a three-day visit by its president to Lithuania and Latvia. German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrapped up his visit to Latvia on...
Lativia MP claims parents raided following Russian-language outrage
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian lawmaker Alexey Roslikov has alleged that his parents’ home was searched by authorities in what he describes as an attempt to intimidate him for speaking out in defense of the country’s Russian-speaking minority. Roslikov, a...
Baltic nation threatens to shut down main Russian border crossing
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia may shut down the Narva border crossing due to an overwhelming number of people attempting to enter Russia, Interior Minister Igor Taro has said. The statement comes amid growing concerns over long wait times and increased border...
Europe Launches Its First Federated AI Factory Based on a Sovereign Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Fact8ra, part of the €3B IPCEI Cloud, offers a multi-tenant AI-as-a-Service platform for the deployment of open source LLMs along the HPC–cloud–telco continuum. MADRID, SPAIN, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OpenNebula Systems—chairing...
Malaysian Market Poised for Growth: Why Greek and Latvian Products Are the Perfect Fit
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
With rising demand for premium, traceable foods, Malaysia offers big potential for Greek and Latvian products known for quality, tradition, and authenticity. MALAYSIA, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global demand for high-quality,...
ECRI highlights rise in hate speech against Russian
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s...
Baltic states withdraw from Ottawa Convention
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel...
Additional EU nation reintroduces imposition of immigration controls
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has announced the temporary reinstatement of border controls with Germany and Lithuania in an effort to limit illegal immigration, despite all three countries being part of the EU's Schengen Zone, which typically allows...
NATO state plans on conscripting females
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Denmark has passed a new law requiring women to take part in military conscription, marking a shift toward gender-equal defense policy as NATO boosts its readiness in response to perceived threats from Russia following the Ukraine...
THEON accelerates strategic expansion in the Baltic Region
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS) 4 July 2025 – Theon International Plc (THEON), a leading global manufacturer of night vision and thermal imaging systems, today announces a significant acceleration of its strategic footprint...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
ECRI reports increase in hate speech targeting Russians
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has raised concerns about the growing hostility toward Russian speakers in Latvia, warning that certain government policies may be contributing to the problem. The report...