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Aina Druva wrote that the previous day at the Sportland store in Akropole, a 40-year-old Russian man insisted on speaking to a young saleswoman in Russian, even though she had said that she did not understand or speak the language. When Druva pointed this out to him, the man pretended not to understand and explained that he was speaking Russian because he is Russian. Druva urged the urgent adoption of a law to put an end to such situations. #Ārvalstnieki #KultūrasSaskarsme #ValoduPolitika (translated)

Kamil Krilov criticized Andrej Babiš for his statements about agricultural subsidies, contributions to the EU budget, and the adoption of the euro. He wrote that Babiš praised Ireland for not interfering with national agricultural subsidies while simultaneously criticizing net contributors to the EU budget for their reliefs. According to Krilov, Babiš also stated that the Czech Republic will never adopt the euro. Krilov interpreted Babiš’s stance as others having to pay while Agrofert will draw support and the Czech Republic will not fulfill its commitments to Europe. He accused Babiš of promoting his own interests and privatizing the Czech Republic through his influence, while blackmailing Europe. He pointed out to Babiš’s voters that they expect a change for the better from him. He claimed that under his government, gasoline and mortgages became more expensive and that the situation with doctors did not change. He also wrote that Babiš gained power and will use it for his own benefit at the expense of the entire country. He labeled support for Babiš’s private interests as support for the voters' own impoverishment. https://t.co/e15Pdh2AFb #politika #Česko #Babiš (translated)

Oleksijs Zaričanskis writes about how the war initiated by Russia creates a rift between those who have remained in Ukraine and the refugees who have left, emphasizing that mutual understanding and respect are needed to reduce discord during this difficult time. #Ukraina #Bēgļi #Karš (translated)

Katrīna Iļjinska, writing that she agreed with Jurģis' statement, questioned the broad granting of citizenship and urged the Saeima and supporters of the decision to explain why Latvian citizenship was urgently granted to an Indian citizen. She asked whether the justification was that the woman's husband lives in Latvia, or if she was in danger in India, and what her special merits for Latvia were. Iļjinska pointed out that the woman's connection to Latvia began in 2019, and asked if she spoke Latvian. If she didn't, she didn't understand why citizenship would be granted; if she did, she questioned why the woman couldn't naturalize. Iļjinska also asked why one couldn't stay in Latvia with a temporary residence permit and emphasized that there are other mechanisms that allow people to live in Latvia. She characterized the granting of citizenship in such cases as a dangerous practice and pointed out that based on such a principle, any citizen from Russia, Pakistan, or China with a doctoral degree who has lived in Latvia for years could also demand citizenship through the Saeima. Iļjinska called for an explanation of the decision. #pilsonība #Latvija #sabiedrība (translated)

Artūrs Zvejsalnieks, who characterized himself as a criminal law professional with over 20 years of experience, urged Andris Kulbergs not to allow Judins to become the head of the Saeima's Legal Commission again. Zvejsalnieks wrote that he did not know what had happened in the Saeima concerning Judins and a certain employee, but he believed that Judins was one of the main causes of the problems in criminal law in Latvia. He claimed that criminal liability in Latvia was defined too broadly, and the process was cumbersome and ineffective, leading to an overload of police and courts. According to Zvejsalnieks, even professionals found it difficult to predict what the prosecution would subsequently consider punishable by law. He described this situation as one of the factors hindering Latvia's development. #Latvija #krimināltiesības #juridiskākomisija (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)

The author wrote that she is nearly 30 years old, she leads a team in an international company, and she has a child, a dog, and a husband. She added that her grandmother still puts money in her pocket so she can buy something for herself and not tell anyone about it. #ģimene #mīlestība #dzīve (translated)

The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot indicated that Ukraine is currently receiving two-thirds of its intelligence data from Europe, primarily from France, and warned that the Kremlin is trying to sow discord between Ukraine and Europe, while Starlink services for the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been restored. #Ukraina #Krievija #Eiropa (translated)

Nobel Prize laureate Navanethem Pillay criticizes the sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on the International Criminal Court, stating that they are illegal and unfair, and also emphasizes the double standards in international law. #NobelioPremija #TarptautinėTeisė #TrumpoSankcijos (translated)

The Embassy of Japan (...) in Moscow and the Consulate General in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk have appealed to Russian authorities, requesting urgent information and to take into account humanitarian aspects and ensure fair and impartial treatment," said Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. #žurnalistas #Rusija #šnipinėjimas (translated)

Jānis Meirāns wrote that the people of Ukraine will eventually find a solution for communication with and without the help of the European Union, but he believed that it would cost Ukrainian lives. He thought that this event would long remain a stain of shame on the conscience of Americans. #Ukraina #ES #mieraizruna (translated)