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The New York Times reports that Vitkof and Kushner have proposed that Russia unlock assets and finalize a deal regarding Lukoil, offering three economic incentives to achieve a limited ceasefire, while Ukrainian officials express caution regarding these proposals. #Ukraina #Krievija #ASV (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote that he, together with the representative of Estonia, Kristens Mihals, and the representative of Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, submitted a proposal to the European Union to ban the transit of Russian grain on behalf of Latvia. He pointed out that this was to be decided by the EU leaders at the meeting in Brussels on October 15, and thanked Baiba Braže for the coordination and work. https://t.co/JFpVXfsrtO #EiropasSavienība #Krievija #graudi (translated)

The chairman of the Latvian Green Party representing AS, Edgars Tavars, previously indicated to the LETA agency that potential coalition partners will be evaluated based on their readiness to agree on the tasks to be undertaken and to support the necessary changes in the country. #Saeima #koalīcija #pārmaiņas (translated)

These 835 euros are a modest compromise. And all of this can be balanced by a faster increase in the non-taxable minimum. Simply raising the non-taxable minimum for everyone would also benefit all other categories of employees, let's say, a couple of tram tickets a month," says Egils Baldzens, chairman of the Latvian Free Trade Union Confederation. #MinimālāAlga #Darbs #Ekonomika (translated)

Pilaja led the Rwandan genocide tribunal and ensured that those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are held accountable in court, stated the chairman of the Nobel Committee, Jergens Vatne Fridness. #NobelaMieraPrēmija #Genocīds #KaraNoziegumi (translated)

A sustainable budget is the state's ability to finance its commitments in the long term while maintaining financial stability, explained the Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa (Union of Greens and Farmers), at the opening of the conference. #budžets #ekonomika #finanšu_stabilitāte (translated)

The chairman of the Latvian Green Party, which is represented by the "United List" (AS), Edgars Tavars, previously indicated to the agency LETA that potential coalition partners will be assessed based on their willingness to agree on the necessary tasks to be done and to support the required changes in the country. #valdība #koalīcija #pārmaiņas (translated)

LTV reports that Smiltēns could be a candidate for the next Saeima Speaker, while the names of Ināra Mūrniece and Inese Lībiņa-Egnere are being considered for the deputy speakers, while Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs indicates that work on the new government declaration is still ongoing and the coalition format is not yet clear. #Saeima #valsts #politika (translated)