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Eriks asked whether the government would comment on what he认为 was the strange granting of citizenship to both Indian pseudo-scientists. He inquired whether the Academy of Sciences or Kūtris would comment on this issue and whether there would be a report or research on LTV news that day. Eriks also questioned whether the issue was really so unimportant and asked how two Indians could have ridiculed the state so much. #Latvija #pilsonība #ziņas (translated)

Ilmārs Poikāns wrote that Russian media and diplomatic circles have reported on Vladimir Putin's offer to hold a trilateral meeting with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping next week or in the coming weeks to discuss Ukraine. According to Poikāns, neither Volodymyr Zelensky nor European leaders would be invited to the negotiating table. Poikāns described this initiative as an attempt to return to the logic of the 1945 great power agreements and to challenge Ukraine's right to determine its own future. He emphasized that such a precedent would be dangerous for Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, as it could reinforce the belief that territorial borders can be changed through military force. Poikāns also warned that Russia could use the pause for the restoration of its army and military industrial base, but later make demands regarding buffer zones or the withdrawal of allied forces from the Baltic states. In his view, the proposal could be adapted to Trump's desire for a quick agreement, while Xi's involvement would attempt to make China a guarantor of Russia's gains. Poikāns pointed out that support for the division of Ukraine could significantly worsen China's relations with the European Union. He also suggested that the leak of this information before the U.S. midterm elections and Trump's expected visit to China could increase distrust among Kyiv, European capitals, and Washington. Poikāns stressed that talks about Ukraine without Ukraine would not be a peace process, but rather imposed capitulation. He urged Europe, especially the Baltic states, Poland, and the Nordic countries, to speed up the strengthening of military capabilities, as he believes that issues of European security should not be decided by great powers without European involvement. #Ukraina #Baltija #Starptautiskāsattiecības (translated)

The competitiveness of the European Union (EU) is a strategic security issue, emphasized Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who participated in a meeting of the Arraiolos Group in the Slovenian town of Brdo near Kranj on Thursday and Friday. According to presidential advisor Mārtiņš Drēģeris, Rinkēvičs believes that the EU must invest in the development of technology and artificial intelligence and must prevent overregulation, finding a balance between the protection of citizens' rights and the opportunities for European companies to develop and be globally competitive. Rinkēvičs noted that EU security is closely linked to the security of Ukraine, which is why support for Ukraine must continue in all forms, especially during the autumn and winter period when Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure. At the same time, Rinkēvičs acknowledged that political reform may be necessary for the admission of new member states to the EU. #EiropasSavienība #drošība #Ukraina (translated)

Māris Mičerevskis wrote that not only universities, which, according to him, admitted false foreign students, and companies that provided them with fictitious jobs, but also the Academy of Sciences and the Parliament should be more strictly controlled. He questioned who would oversee these institutions and whether everything there was also not happening with questionable methods. #izglītība #uzraudzība #Latvija (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)

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)

Fears are related to the fact that the live broadcasting of the death penalty could become a tool used for recruiting terrorists in the future. Although this issue is not directly within my competence, I must inform the White House about what my colleagues think, as not everyone supports this proposal," Johnson said. #nāvessods #cilvēktiesības #ASV (translated)

I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

To be honest, the "National Alliance's" red lines currently have absolutely no significance, as Andra Kulberg's faction has such a large majority that they have no reason to respect the "National Alliance's" red lines. Meanwhile, Saeima deputy Andris Šuvajevs emphasizes that it is important for the "Progressives" to receive assurance that the issue of the Istanbul Convention will not be reopened. #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

"I think that right now we were talking about the economic and development direction - that is a question for Andris Kulbergs, he needs to come and show the list of work, that is all," says Linda Liepiņa, a member of the Saeima (Latvia First). #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

In my opinion, I see no argument for hastily withdrawing from the convention, I see no argument for Latvia to be the first among the European Union member states to withdraw from it, I see no argument that this issue would have affected society as a whole. Yes, it is a political issue, but this is not a matter that should be rushed. The next Saeima will consider what to do. Meanwhile, Rinkēvičs reminded media representatives that he called for the decision to denounce the convention to be left to the next Saeima. #StambulasKonvencija #Referendums #Latvija (translated)

Andris Kulbergs proposes a solution for discussing the Istanbul Convention issue, emphasizing that the matter should be left to the new Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, and the previous decision to develop a special law from the positive norms of the convention has still not been implemented. #StambulasKonvencija #LatvijasSaeima #EdgarsRinkēvičs (translated)

In my opinion, this is not a question that should be rushed. The new government and parliament will have many urgent tasks, but from what I heard in conversations with the parties – willingness not to lower human rights standards and not to table divisive issues. "The decision on what Latvia should do regarding the Istanbul Convention should not be rushed and is not currently the most relevant item on the agenda," stated President Edgars Rinkēvičs. #StambulasKonvencija #Cilvēktiesības #Latvija (translated)

The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, emphasized that the issue of the Istanbul Convention is not urgent and is not currently relevant on the agenda, adding that the government and the Saeima should focus on other acute issues. #StambulasKonvencija #Cilvēktiesības #Latvija (translated)

Ansis Pūpols asked why the LSM journalist Eva Johansone's association Ascendum distributed what he believed to be a radical pro-Palestinian ideology, pointing out that the association received 222,000 euros from the state budget last year. He linked his question to Satori's news editor Agnese Radziņa, claiming that she had previously been a candidate for the Progressive party's Saeima deputy and had worked in the association ProtestsYouth, which Pūpols described as a radical pro-Palestinian organization. Pūpols asked Eva Johansone whether Satori publications are written in the "Bakery" and whether Ascendum collaborates with the State Security Service in preventing radical extremism. He concluded the post with the hashtag "StateMoneyForOwn." #ValstsNaudaSavējiem #Žurnālistika #Propalestine #Sabiedrība (translated)

Bens Latkovskis wrote that, after listening to Andris Kulbergs following the elections, he had the impression that Kulbergs had not yet grasped the possibilities of the new situation. In Latkovskis's view, the United List (AS), which had 41 seats, no longer needed to coordinate actions with others. Although it was not an absolute majority, Latkovskis agreed with the leader of "Latvia First," Ainārs Šlesers, that AS could dictate terms to coalition partners and could agree on the necessary number of votes with any other party in each vote, possibly except for the budget vote. Latkovskis believed that AS should immediately start implementing the promises of its program. He cited the intention to reduce the personal income tax on capital gains to 17% as an example and asked what could prevent such changes from being adopted while preparing next year's budget. In his opinion, in Latvian politics 35 years after the elections, building coalitions had been presented as an agreement on tasks to be done, but AS could now use its program as an action plan. Latkovskis wrote that Kulbergs had a historic opportunity to end the era of political irresponsibility in Latvia. #Latvija #politika #vēlēšanas (translated)