Residents of Israeli settlements attacked European Union diplomats in the West Bank, physically injuring a 78-year-old French mayor and wounding others, including a French diplomat. #Израиль #поселенцы #дипломаты (translated)
The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, and other senior officials state that a large-scale Russian invasion of NATO territory is currently not possible, as Russia does not have such a concentration of forces. #Starlink #ugunsgrēks #Daltoni (translated)
Reliable media has reported that at the last NATO summit in Turkey, the USA openly pressured member states of the alliance, most of which are members of the SCT, to withdraw from the court or at least to oppose its actions. The USA has leverage to force other countries not to comply with SCT decisions or even to withdraw from the institution, said Gleb Bogush, a researcher at the University of Cologne. #ASV #SKT #starptautiskāsattiecības (translated)
NATO's military capabilities are significantly superior to Russia's, and General Grinkevičs emphasizes that Russia will not launch a large-scale conventional attack on Europe, using other methods such as sabotage. #NATO #Krievija #militārāspēja (translated)
The situation in the capital, especially regarding preparations for winter and the protection of critical infrastructure, shows every resident of Kyiv that the city is actually not prepared. Now, in October, the situation is unfortunately even worse than in the previous winters of this war. Individual "Shahed" drone strikes are already causing disruptions to electricity and water supply. Unfortunately, there are also many other issues. When it comes to shelters, preparations for school operations, construction of protective structures, transportation provision, and the preparation of residential buildings for winter in Kyiv, the city is lagging behind other regions in implementing the resilience plan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that Poland will assist with a support package - the details of which are not disclosed. #Ukraina #Krievija #elektrība (translated)
The Vizcaya Court has sentenced the 'gay killer' of Bilbao to 19 more years in prison for the death of a man in 2021, adding to a total of five convictions for homicide in connection to victims contacted through dating apps. #AsesinoDeHomosexuales #Homicidio #Discriminación (translated)
The Central Election Commission has officially confirmed the results of the 15th Saeima elections, in which the United List obtained 41 mandates, followed by Latvia in first place with 17, Sovereign Power/Union of New Latvians with 15, and other parties. #SaeimasVēlēšanas #Latvija #VēlēšanuRezultāti (translated)
It is clear that Russia is trying to destabilize society not only in Romania and Bulgaria but also in other European countries, especially in the eastern flank, and reduce support for Ukraine. Our response is to continue supporting Ukraine, as this is a matter of international law and also affects Romania's own security. That is our response. Romanian President Nikușor Dan also said on Thursday that the main suspect in the attacks on ships in the Black Sea is Russia. #DronuUzbrukumi #MelnāJūra #Krievija (translated)
The discussions among the leaders of the European Parliament regarding the seven-year budget showed no progress, and they will continue in December, as some countries are calling for a reduction in expenditures while others support an increase in the budget. #Евросоюз #бюджет #переговоры (translated)
Cantabrians face delays of up to 11 days to get appointments with primary care doctors and 24 days for tests, with significant variations depending on the locality. #SaludCantabria #AtenciónPrimaria #CitasMédicas (translated)
Aija Kaija wrote that after treatment at the Oncology Center, she was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, although it was initially planned for Tuesday. According to her, the doctors wanted to perform a lung CT scan. Kaija emphasized that the medical staff at the Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) had been careful and professional in her experience. She noted that she received her last brachytherapy procedure on Tuesday, and this time it was easier, thanks to a different anesthesiologist and the removal of instruments by her treating doctor. Kaija advised patients to discuss the use of sedatives and painkillers with their doctors. She also expressed concern for elderly Silvija, who, as Kaija wrote, could not use either chemotherapy or anesthesia during brachytherapy due to heart failure. Kaija also mentioned a woman over 70 years old with stage 4 cervical cancer and a second recurrence. Kaija wrote that her doctors Māra and Zane were satisfied with the treatment results. Zane, according to Kaija, noted that in her experience, patients with similar indicators had recurrence of cancer in less than 10% of cases within a few years. However, whether the cancer has completely disappeared, Kaija wrote, she would find out in three months. She warned that, in her opinion, a break in chemotherapy significantly increases the risk of recurrence and that treatment should be carried out according to the plan. Kaija shared that her friend Sabīne has to stay longer in the hospital during treatment and has settled in Kaija's private room. Kaija noted that the cost per day has increased from 25 to 33 euros. She wrote that Sabīne would not be able to go home on weekends because getting sick during the virus season could interfere with treatment. Regarding her own well-being, Kaija wrote that she feels a pronounced fatigue and lack of energy after therapy, also experiencing menopausal symptoms at the age of 42. She expressed sadness over the fact that she will no longer be able to have children and said she would soon share news about the tests that will show whether the cancer has been overcome. #onkoloģija #veselība #dzīve (translated)
"What is important for us is additional funding, not fighting within the existing envelope, as there is no certainty that some other policies could thereby be reduced. The Minister of Agriculture, Uldis Augulis from the Union of Greens and Farmers, estimated that an additional 1.6 billion euros is needed for direct payment equalization." #lauksaimniecība #ESbudžets #zemniekuintereses (translated)
European Union leaders are discussing the next multiannual budget in Brussels, where Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is calling for an increase of the budget by seven billion euros to strengthen the eastern border, while Germany and other frugal countries emphasize the necessity to reduce the budget size. #ESBudžets #Lauksaimniecība #Kohēzija (translated)
This agreement will be discussed in more detail at the European Council. On Tuesday, when asked if Beijing is ready for a similar deal in other key sectors without reciprocal measures, Šefčovič emphasized: the agreement will help preserve the automotive industry and jobs in EU countries. #Tirdzniecība #Ķīna #EiropasSavienība (translated)
This is very dangerous. The escalation could quickly turn the war between two countries into a much broader and more dangerous regional conflict. The continuation of the conflict in conditions of a "strategic deadlock" poses risks of war spreading to other countries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on October 8. #Ukraina #KrievijasUkrainasKara #MieraSarunas (translated)
In the European Union, there is a struggle over the next seven-year budget, in which Latvia is trying to secure more funding, while Germany and other frugal countries are demanding cuts. #ESbudžets #Kohēzija #Vācija (translated)
Ithaca Holdings is in the final stages of acquiring Bumble for $1.3 billion, a figure that represents a significant devaluation compared to its valuation of $14 billion in 2021, due to the lack of interest among young people in dating apps. #Bumble #IthacaHoldings #Tecnología (translated)
Hungary's parliament has repealed the anti-LGBT law on child protection passed by Orbán's government, prompting praise from human rights defenders and calls to review other discriminatory norms. #ЛГБТ #правачеловека #Венгрия (translated)
U.S. Congressman José Luis Correa confirms that the U.S. will defend Latvia and other NATO member states in the event of an attack, weighing the serious security concerns in the region posed by Russian actions. #NATO #ASVAizsardzība #Latvija (translated)
The US plans to block the Ukrainian military support program, under which Ukraine receives weapons from the US, financed by other NATO countries, while discussions are ongoing about a possible energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. #Ukraina #ASV #Bruņojums (translated)
