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Canada strengthens ties with Latvia and renews key NATO mission
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 26, 2025
CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, arrived in Latvia, where he will focus on strengthening transatlantic security and NATO efforts to deter Russian aggression on the Eastern Flank. In Riga, Prime Minister Carney met with...
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 26, 2025
CANADA, August 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Siliņa emphasized the strong and growing bilateral relationship between Canada and Latvia....
Turkish, Latvian Defense Leaders Hold Private Talks
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler welcomed Andris Spruds, his opposite number from the Baltic country of Latvia. Guler received Spruds in the capital city of Ankara with a formal reception hosted at the ministry....
Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 23, 2025
CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...
Turkish, Latvian Defense Ministers Hold Key Talks in Ankara
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler on Thursday hosted Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds in the capital Ankara, marking a significant step in defense diplomacy between the two NATO allies. Spruds, who arrived in Türkiye as...
Estonian authorities find crashed drone, suspects to be Ukrainian
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian authorities have found the wreckage of a drone in a southern field, suspected to be a Ukrainian combat UAV aimed at Russian targets. The discovery was made by a local farmer on Sunday, according to Margo Palloson, head of...
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 26, 2025
CANADA, August 26 - Note: All times local Riga, Latvia 10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will visit the Ādaži Military Base. Note for media: 11:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will deliver a brief statement to media. Note for media: 12:00 p.m. The Prime...
Radware and Leading Latvian ISP Tet Sign Managed Security Services Provider Agreement
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 14, 2025
MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, and Tet, one of Latvia’s largest technology and innovation companies and internet...
Latvian President Demands Immediate Action on Gaza Crisis
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Tuesday called for urgent steps to secure the release of hostages and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as he met with visiting Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Riga. President Herzog,...
Premium European Products Arrive at Food & Hotel Malaysia, Opening Doors to New Opportunities
EIN Presswire
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August 26, 2025
Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) 2025 will spotlight Premium European Products at KLCC, 23–26 Sept, inspiring culinary ideas and business ties in SEA. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Malaysia’s most influential trade...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 25, 2025
CANADA, August 25 - Note: All times local Berlin, Germany 8:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend a welcoming ceremony at the Federal Chancellery of Germany. Note for media: 8:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Chancellor of Germany,...
Joint statement on enhancing the Canada-Poland strategic partnership
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 25, 2025
CANADA, August 25 - The Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk met today in Warsaw to reaffirm the close and enduring friendship between their two nations and to announce a renewed long-term strategic...
Lithuania’s Power Prices Surge on EU Heatwave Strain
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania saw its average wholesale electricity price more than double last week, reaching 81 euros (93.96 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator. The surge was...
Nordic, Baltic Leaders Urge Unity with Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In a unified declaration released on Saturday, eight countries from the Nordic and Baltic regions emphasized the necessity of taking the "next step" toward peace in full collaboration with Ukraine. The leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight...
Heads of government of Baltic, Nordic countries stand reassure stance with Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday, emphasizing that Ukraine alone must determine its future and reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial...
Estonian defense director unveils unsuccessful Pentagon meeting
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has revealed that a recent meeting with U.S. officials failed to produce any assurances about the continued deployment of American troops in the Baltic region. Pevkur, along with defense ministers...
Euro Area Posts Larger-Than-Expected Drop in Industrial Output
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Industrial production in the eurozone experienced a sharp decline of 1.3% in June, a larger-than-expected drop that signals widespread weakness across several key sectors, as reported by Eurostat on Thursday. Economists had predicted a...
Lithuania Declares Emergency Due to Flooding
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has officially declared a state of emergency after heavy rains this summer severely affected the country's agricultural sector. This decision aims to provide more organized and nationwide assistance to the farmers struggling due...
Lithuania announces state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following severe summer rains that heavily damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the declaration will allow for more coordinated national support for farmers impacted by...
Lithuania’s unseasonal torrential rains cause nation to declare state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following weeks of torrential rain that severely damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the move will allow for more coordinated, nationwide support for farmers...