Politics notices and news from Latvia.
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 13th that, in cooperation with other competent ministries, it has prepared a draft Cabinet regulation proposing a ban on the transit of grain originating in Russia and Belarus through the territory of Latvia.
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The formation of the government is nearing completion – the United List still needs to reach agreement with the National Alliance on certain issues, as stated by Māris Kučinskis, chair of the United List parliamentary group, following a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Friday, November 13.
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The Senate of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LZA) is not aware of any evidence that the President of the Academy, Ivars Kalviņš, has knowingly violated the powers set out in the academy's statutes or acted out of personal interest by recommending granting Latvian citizenship to Indian citizen
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On Thursday, November 12th, the Municipal Financial Stabilization Commission reviewed the application of the Valka municipality and supported the initiation of a financial stabilization process, as well as the granting of a state budget loan of up to 190,345 euros.
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It may be six weeks since Latvia's parliamentary elections were held on October 3rd, but State President Edgars Rinkēvičs is not concerned that a new administration has yet to be put in place.
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In November and December, the State Revenue Service (VID) will send letters via the electronic declaration system (EDS) to residents whose cash deposits into bank accounts in 2024 may indicate undeclared income, VID said on November 12.
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In November and December, the State Revenue Service (VID) will send letters via the electronic declaration system (EDS) to residents whose cash deposits into bank accounts in 2024 may indicate undeclared income, VID said on November 12.
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The Latvian Journalists Association (LŽA) issued a statement on November 12th that is highly critical of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' communication style.
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On November 12 morning, farmers dumped several tonnes of vegetables grown in Latvia outside Rīga City Council, protesting against the “absurdity of the local authority’s procurement procedures for food and catering in educational institutions”.
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On Wednesday, 11 November, the Saeima’s Provisional Committee on Mandates, Ethics and Petitions decided to issue a written warning to MP Andrejs Pagors (Sovereign Power/Union of New Latvians) for breaching the Code of Ethics for Members of the Saeima.
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