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Change of government in Hungary opens opportunity for early approval of 21st sanctions package against Russia - Murniece

RIGA - The upcoming change of government in Hungary has opened a historic opportunity, which should be used both to speed up the approval of the 21st sanctions package against Russia and to accelerate ...
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VMU Student Who Studied in Thailand, France and Taiwan: Going Abroad Makes You Realise How Vast the World Is

Once you go abroad, you realise that the world is far broader than your everyday surroundings – and you get to know yourself ...
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Tallink Silja Line's new Nordic-style buffet menu includes flavours from all over the world

Tallink Silja Line has introduced a renewed buffet menu across its vessels, combining Nordic culinary traditions with flavours from around the world. The 115 delicious dishes include both the ...
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PM calls for smart and responsible integration of modern technologies into society and education

RIGA - Modern technologies must be integrated wisely and responsibly into society and the education system, because it is the quality and accessibility of education that will determine how productive ...
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Latvian president urges investment in stronger logistics and coordinated energy strategy in Three Seas region

RIGA - It is essential to invest in stronger logistics, better digital connectivity, and a coordinated energy strategy in the Three Seas region, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics believes. As the ...
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Population's digital financial literacy and resilience against financial fraud to be strengthened

Purchase fraud (15%), phishing (8%), investment fraud (6.5%), and unauthorised transactions (5.6%) are the most common types of fraud in Latvia. At the same time, underreporting of fraud remains a ...
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Iute appoints Madis Toomsalu to the Supervisory Board of its Moldovan bank

Iute Group has appointed former CEO of Estonian bank LHV, Madis Toomsalu, as a member of the Supervisory Board of its ...
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Doctors concerned over growing use of Russian as working language in medicine

TALLINN - The Estonian Medical Students' Association, the Estonian Junior Doctors' Association, the Estonian Medical Association, and the Estonian Nurses Union have expressed concern in a new public ...
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Vilnius University, Vilnius College top Lithuania higher education rankings

VILNIUS - Vilnius University and Vilnius College ranked first among Lithuania’s higher education institutions, according to ...
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Latvian state postal company expands to Estonia

TALLINN - Latvian state-owned postal company Latvijas Pasts is expanding into the Estonian market by establishing subsidiaries in Estonia and Lithuania to create a unified parcel terminal and delivery ...
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Opportunities for stepping up economic and defense cooperation between Latvia and South Korea discussed in Seoul

RIGA - Saeima Speaker Daiga Mierina (Greens/Farmers) met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea, Woo ...
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Parliament wants to increase the EU's next long-term budget

TALLINN - The European Parliament has adopted its position on the European Union's next long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2028-2034. Primarily, the Parliament ...