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Latvian PM Siliņa suggests public discussion on potential privatsations
LSM
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July 8, 2025
"In a democratic country, I think it is very important that we discuss even complex matters openly and honestly," said Siliņa. She is watching with interest how large energy companies in Lithuania and Estonia are developing, which, by being listed...
Latvia Backs Dual Currency Approach In EU's Digital Euro Framework
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. On July 7-8, 2025, Latvian Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens attended the Eurogroup and Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meetings in Brussels and supported the dual currency...
SUNOTEC acquires 400MWp solar, 600MWh BESS project site in Latvia
Power Technology
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July 9, 2025
European renewable energy provider SUNOTEC has completed the purchase of SIA DSE Lazas Solar’s solar and energy storage project in Latvia from Danish Sun Energy. This acquisition will pave the way for the construction of a new photovoltaic (PV)...
Latvian board game aims to promote STEM skills
LSM
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July 8, 2025
“Our goal was to create a product that helps young people to learn through play. STEM Up! not only inspires learning, but also encourages broader thinking and collaboration. Acquiring STEM knowledge at school strengthens students’ learning...
Latvian champions RFS take on Estonia's Levadia tonight
LSM
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July 8, 2025
The Riga team is definitely the favorite in this duel, and even Estonian journalists have praised RFS for what they achieved in the Europa League last year. The return match is scheduled for a week's time in Rīga, where the team hopes to arrive...
Latvia does well on language learning in primary schools
LSM
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July 8, 2025
In 2023, 6.4% of primary school pupils in the European Union were learning two or more foreign languages. Luxembourg was the only EU country where a majority of primary school pupils were learning two or more foreign languages, with a share of...
Family demands Justice over Ghanaian student’s death in Latvia
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 9, 2025
A Ghanaian family has demanded justice and a full-scale investigation following the suspicious death of their 29-year-old relative, Nana Agyei Oduru Ahyia, a student in Latvia. Nana Agyei, a first-year Electrical Engineering (Adaptronic) student...
FCI Levadia go down 0-1 in Champions League clash with Latvian side RFS
ERR
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July 9, 2025
Estonian champions FCI Levadia Tallinn lost the first leg of their Champions League first qualifying round on Tuesday 0-1 against RFS of Latvia. Levadia will now need to get a result in Riga next Tuesday to make it through to the next round. A...
Larne aim for European advantage Against Latvian visitors Auda
The Irish News
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IRISH Premiership runners-up Larne begin their European campaign on Thursday evening when they welcome Latvian side FK Auda to the Ballymena Showgrounds in their Conference League Qualification First Round, First-leg tie, hoping they can emulate...
A-Roll: 1st Armored Division Brass Band Celebrates Independence Day with U.S. Embassy and Latvian guests.
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Smith, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Madsen, with the 1st Armored Division's Brass Band and Task Force Iron, and Nils Students, American Spaces Program Assistant with the U.S. Embassy, speak about the Independence Day celebration...
Rinkēvičs marks two years as President of Latvia – what has been achieved?
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
During his two years in office, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has undertaken 36 regional visits, according to data compiled by the Chancellery of the President. On the 8th of July, 2023, Rinkēvičs took the solemn oath in the Saeima,...
Sunotec buys 600 MWh colocated battery Latvia, Aura Power sells 100 MWh in Lithuania
ESS News
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July 9, 2025
Bulgarian energy storage and solar developer Sunotec has acquired the Lazas Solar Park utility-scale solar-plus-storage site, and Bristol-based Aura announced the sale of its ready-to-build Kaišiadorys battery energy storage system (BESS), also on...
Latvian central bank publishes third climate change report
LSM
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July 7, 2025
The report, which covers the 2024 calendar year, is prepared in line with the Eurosystem's common stance on climate-related disclosures and the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. It offers a comprehensive...
Ghanaian midfielder Ahmed Awua’s strike keeps Riga FC top of Latvian league
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 8, 2025
Ghanaian midfielder Ahmed Awua Ankrah continued his impressive run of form, scoring a crucial equaliser to help Riga FC maintain their spot at the top of the Latvia Virsliga table. In a tense Matchday 22 clash against Daugavpils, the visitors...
Latvia’s TSO to learn resilience in wartime from Ukraine
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 7, 2025
The Latvian electricity transmission system operator (TSO) AS Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) plans to adopt Ukraine’s experience in maintaining power system stability during wartime. This initiative is being developed in cooperation with NPC...
B-Roll: 1st Armored Division Brass Band Celebrates Independence Day with U.S. Embassy and Latvian guests.
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
Guests attend the Independence Day celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia, on July 2, 2025. The 1st Armored Division’s Band supporting Task Force Iron, performed at the event attended by Latvian partners and NATO allies. Task Force...
Bdetect to represent Latvia at Entrepreneurship World Cup
LSM
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July 9, 2025
The company offers an AI-powered multispectral device for early skin cancer diagnostics. Five Latvian startups competed in the final for a chance to reach the global finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Bdetect, GaloGroup (with the product PLAI Cube),...
Stock exchange listing – opportunity or threat? Latvian Prime Minister calls for open debate
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
A public discussion on the potential listing of state-owned enterprises on the stock exchange is necessary, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) told journalists. “In a democratic country, I believe it is very important that we discuss...
Latvian paedophile who repeatedly abused teen girl may escape extradition from Britain as judge hears it could breach HIS human rights
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
By POPPY ATKINSON GIBSON Published: 06:48 EDT, 7 July 2025 | Updated: 06:48 EDT, 7 July 2025 A convicted Latvian paedophile may escape extradition from Britain after a judge heard it could breach his human rights. Kaspars Botters, 39, abused a...
Latvian house prices continue to rise
LSM
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July 7, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, house prices, as measured by the House Price Index, increased by 5.4% in the euro area and by 5.7% in the EU compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the fourth quarter of 2024, house prices increased...