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National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics
  • 2026-01-16
  • LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - Freedom cannot be taken for granted, because it is fragile and requires attention every day, emphasized President Edgars Rinkevics, who participated in a conference in Riga on Friday dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the 1991 barricades called "The January 1991 ...

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US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert
US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert
Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report
Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report
Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet
Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet
LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year
LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year
43% more cruise ship passengers serviced at the Port of Riga this year
43% more cruise ship passengers serviced at the Port of Riga this year
Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls'
Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls'
Polish President stresses importance of close Euro-Atlantic cooperation and US presence for regional security
Polish President stresses importance of close Euro-Atlantic cooperation and US presence for regional security
Another 26 cars seized from drunk drivers and other offenders to be handed over to Ukraine
Another 26 cars seized from drunk drivers and other offenders to be handed over to Ukraine
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
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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

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