At the border with Lithuania, there are checks, but they are random. To close the route of illegal immigration through the Baltic states, permanent checkpoints operating 24/7 need to be established to randomly check every car that raises suspicions. (translated)
Well-rounded discussion on MFF and EU security at the @Europarl_EN with Baltic states' journalists. New geopolitical situation calls for Europe to be more powerful and competitive, and the next MFF has to reflect it, including investment into defence and critical infrastructure. https://t.co/MvoYpDsfjB #MFF #EUSecurity #Geopolitics #EE #LV #LT
The Nordic-Baltic countries remain united in their support for Ukraine and their commitment to a just and lasting peace. "Our aim is to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, based on international law and the UN Charter. We will work to put Ukraine in the strongest #NordicBaltic #SupportUkraine #PeaceNegotiations #NO #SE #EE #LV #UA
Imagine you spend billions to host a tournament with 48 countries participating and then you are angry because people from 48 countries come to you. (translated)
Dear Rihards, France will always be there to help Latvia 🇫🇷🫱🏻🫲🏻🇱🇻. Defending Latvia's borders means defending those of France and Europe. (translated)
Together with @ZelenskyyUa at the #NB8 Summit in Tallinn, Nordic-Baltic countries reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Ukraine’s future in the European Union. Borders must not be changed by force. https://t.co/BZB6RLA0Aa #Ukraine #Peace #EUintegration #UA #EE #LT #LV
NB8 (Nordic-Baltic countries) is emerging as a new powerhouse within the Western allied space. The meeting of heads of government held today in Tallinn marked a new chapter in the cooperation of eight like-minded and strong democracies. An integral part of this is the defence of https://t.co/71m0vbuXi2 #NB8 #Defence #Democracy #EE #LV #LT #IS #DK #NO #SE #FI
This morning, I met the Foreign Affairs Committees of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Türkiye to discuss the upcoming @NATO summit in Ankara, current European security challenges, and avenues to expand cooperation. I thanked Türkiye for its steadfast contribution to the security https://t.co/mEHpy8UXEQ #NATO #EuropeanSecurity #Cooperation #EE #LV #LT #TR
All luxury brands are preparing for lean years. LVMH is changing its marketing strategy, other brands are either closing stores or cutting back at headquarters. I don't know what this says about the future, but luxury is one of the last areas where Europe is undoubtedly dominant. (translated)
A French fighter shot down a Russian drone over Latvia. That is what security within NATO means: one for all, all for one. (translated)
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This morning in Latvia, NATO showed that it can effectively defend its airspace against the Russian threat. (translated)
A week of championship emotions in the heart of Warsaw. And today their finale - the decisive clash for the gold of the 3x3 Basketball World Championships! 🏀 Latvia is up against (of course!) Germany. Please pass this on to the right-wing media. A scandalous scenario wrote itself. Only they are muddling it up. (translated)
From July 1, EU changes regarding shipments from outside the EU will come into effect. Purchases on Temu, Shein, and AliExpress may become more expensive, as small packages up to 150 euros will be subject to a new duty of 3 euros, which is automatically charged at payment. (translated)
The evil empire is about to suffocate and die. As it has done many times in the past. Let's make sure it doesn't re-emerge this time. The many nations enslaved by Russia deserve their freedom. Like Ukraine, Eastern-Europe and Central-Asia reclaimed their indepence last collapse. #FreedomForAll #EndRussianAggression #IndependenceMatters #UA #RU #EE #CZ #BG #PL #LT #LV #MD #KZ #GE #AM #AZ
This week we made a promise to support Armenia in the face of Russia's economic coercion – and we are already upholding it. 10,000 Armenian cut flowers, which Russia stopped at the border, have now arrived in Latvia, with more shipments to follow. We are also pleased to see #Armenia #Support #EconomicCoercion #AM #RU #LV
Visiting #CellboxLabs in Riga 🇱🇻 - a truly innovative biotech start-up developing organ-on-chip technology. This cutting-edge in vitro system recreates the complex environment of human tissues, helping reduce animal testing and enable precision medicine. https://t.co/fiDpAZPyA5 #Biotech #OrganOnChip #Innovation #LV
🇱🇻🇪🇺 Latvia and the Baltic region may be major beneficiaries of a renewed European health ecosystem. We must seize this momentum. #Latvia #HealthEcosystem #BalticRegion #LV #EU
A clear warning from the commander of the Latvian army in @FT: Russia could use this advantage against NATO by 2028. The Russians are skilled in drone warfare - unlike the alliance. (translated)
Austria wants a UN Security Council seat — but what has Austria really done for Ukraine and European security? Neutrality alone is not moral leadership. Words are not enough when others carried the burden for Europe’s freedom. Poland, the Baltics, Czechia, Denmark and many others #Austria #UNSecurityCouncil #EuropeanSecurity #AT #UA #PL #LT #LV #CZ #DK
