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Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls'
  • 2025-12-23

The Minister for Climate and Energy, Kaspars Melnis, and Ilze Znotiņa, Member of the Management Board of Latvia’s transmission system operator AS “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (AST), together with other volunteer drivers of the “Twitter Convoy”, have del...

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We expect new airBaltic CEO and shareholders' position on company's further development - Aseradens
We expect new airBaltic CEO and shareholders' position on company's further development - Aseradens
Lithuanian and Estonian Patients Seek Treatment in Latvia: Robotic Radiosurgery in Sigulda Celebrates 10 Years
Lithuanian and Estonian Patients Seek Treatment in Latvia: Robotic Radiosurgery in Sigulda Celebrates 10 Years
Vaidere: We have reached an agreement to withdraw from Kremlin energy resources
Vaidere: We have reached an agreement to withdraw from Kremlin energy resources
Reconstruction of Vansu Bridge will cost EUR 69.8 million
Reconstruction of Vansu Bridge will cost EUR 69.8 million
How we strengthen the defence of European democracy
How we strengthen the defence of European democracy
President sees no reason to worry about negative security implications for Baltics in latest talks on Ukraine peace plan
President sees no reason to worry about negative security implications for Baltics in latest talks on Ukraine peace plan
AI must be used ethically and for public safety - president
AI must be used ethically and for public safety - president
Karl Georg Sigurbjornsson, Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Iceland – serving two homes
Karl Georg Sigurbjornsson, Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Iceland – serving two homes
Memorandum on reducing food prices is not really working - Aseradens
Memorandum on reducing food prices is not really working - Aseradens
Nordic and Baltic countries strengthen cooperation on digital identity and cross-border services
Nordic and Baltic countries strengthen cooperation on digital identity and cross-border services
Silina has been first to offer support to Lithuanian PM after Belarusian hybrid attacks
Silina has been first to offer support to Lithuanian PM after Belarusian hybrid attacks
Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Finland’s Lahti, Topi Paananen: 'Small steps still matter'
Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Finland’s Lahti, Topi Paananen: 'Small steps still matter'

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