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Published on Jun 20, 2025

Latvia has banned the purchase of real estate by citizens of Russia and Belarus

The Latvian Saeima has passed a law prohibiting citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate in the country. The bill was supported by 69 deputies, with eight opposing it, as reported by LSM. It will also apply to legal entities in which …

Source: The Odessa Journal - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Bank of Latvia: Without changes in lending structure, growth will slow

Domestic credit portfolios are likely to continue growing in 2025, driven in part by several large credit agreements in the non-financial corporations (NFC) sector concluded at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, according to the Bank of …

Source: Baltic News Network - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Russians and Belarusians banned from buying property in Latvia

The Saeima (parliament) of Latvia has adopted a law in the third reading that prohibits citizens of Russia and Belarus from buying real estate in the country. Source: Delfi, a Baltic states news website Details: Citizens of Russia and Belarus, as well as …

Source: Ukrainska Pravda - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Latvia elects new head of Central Election Commission

Zviedris was supported by 78 members of parliament, with six members of the For Stability! faction voting against him. On Thursday, Zviedris acknowledged on Latvian Television's programme Morning Panorama that he is aware of the high level of …

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Latvia Scraps Visa-Free Entry for Georgia’s Diplomatic Passport Holders

The Latvian Foreign Ministry has informed that the bilateral agreement between Latvia and Georgia, which allowed the visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports, has been suspended. According to a press release issued by the authority, …

Source: Schengen Visa Info - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2025

BNN Interview | Lawyer Stucka: everyone was deceived by the OIK – it’s time to hold someone accountable

The association “Tiesiskums.lv” (Justice.lv) announced yesterday (the 17th of June, 2025) a unique voluntary initiative in Latvia – to help every citizen and company recover the unlawfully collected mandatory electricity procurement component, known as OIK …

Source: Baltic News Network - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

An “Anti-migration international” prepares to challenge the European Court of Human Rights

On the subject of migration, recent events remind me of the downfall of Rishi Sunak. To avoid an electoral debacle, the former British Conservative prime minister latched on to the migration issue. He put forward radical proposals to deport migrants, most …

Source: Vox Europ - Left-wing
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Salaspils, Mārupe real estate tax under prosecutor's review

The Ombudsman has asked the Prosecutor General's Office to assess the legality and validity of the actions and decisions taken by both municipalities. The Ombudsman's Office pointed out that, in accordance with the law on real estate tax, buildings …

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Hungarian hotels join lawsuit against Booking.com

HOTREC, the umbrella organization for hotel and accommodation associations in EU member states, is launching a joint Europe-wide lawsuit against Booking.com with the support of national associations, which Hungarian hotels can also join. The proceedings …

Source: Daily News Hungary - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Latvia launches portal to help citizens reclaim electricity surcharge payments

A new portal, Tiesiskums.lv, created by highly qualified lawyers, has been launched in Latvia, enabling any resident or company to register for the recovery of unlawfully collected mandatory electricity surcharge payments, known as the Obligatory …

Source: Baltic News Network - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Čudars returns to ministerial post

52 deputies expressed confidence in Čudars in the 100-member legislature, no one voted against. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) emphasized at the Saeima session that the ministry will have to think about digitalization, artificial intelligence, …

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 18, 2025

Crossing the line: Will Lithuania’s ICJ case against Belarus set a precedent for state accountability in human smuggling?...

On 19 May 2025, Lithuania filed a case against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Alexander Lukashenko’s regime of breaching the UN Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air through what is described as ‘ …

Source: Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime - Pending
Published on Jun 17, 2025

Riigikogu passes controversial new Competition Act

More than four years past its deadline, the Riigikogu has passed amendments to the Competition Act, which have been the subject of prolonged political debate. Critics claim the bill's passage was driven by intense lobbying aimed at protecting narrow …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:50 GMT

Five of the best African managers

After Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi's criticism of African sides employing mediocre European coaches instead of former African players, we look at five of the most successful managers from the continent Carlos Queiroz, Mozambique Left Mozambique as a 21 …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 20, 2025

IAEA warns of 'serious consequences' if Israel attacks Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

An Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant could have “most serious” consequences, the head of the UN's atomic watchdog warned on Friday, raising concern over possible regional escalation. “It is an operating nuclear power plant and as such it …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 20, 2025

How does Iceland contribute to NATO when it has no military?

Thórlindur Kjartansson is Iceland's current deployment to Estonia (2024–2026), and like his colleagues in Latvia and Lithuania, his job is to contribute to strategic communications (stratcoms) and analysis of geopolitical developments. The ability to …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Spanish PM rejects Nato’s ‘unreasonable’ 5% GDP target for defence spending

Spain rejects 'unreasonable, counterproductive' push to increase Nato defence spending to 5% - reportsSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has reportedly told Nato secretary general Mark Rutte that the proposed change of the alliance’s target for …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Čudars confirmed as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development

Today, members of the Latvian Parliament approved MP Raimonds Čudars (New Unity – Jaunā vienotība, JV) as the new Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development. Jānis Zariņš will take Čudars’ seat in the Saeima. Čudars was nominated by New …

Source: Baltic News Network - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Kazāks: freezing Ministers’ salaries is merely symbolic. Without painful reforms, we won’t survive

Freezing the salaries of ministers and other top state officials would be a symbolic gesture, said Bank of Latvia President Mārtiņš Kazāks in an interview on Latvian Television’s Rīta panorāma (Morning Panorama) on Thursday. Commenting on Prime Minister …

Source: Baltic News Network - Neutral

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 08:08 GMT

EU plays risky game with Russia’s frozen assets

(MENAFN) The European Union is considering investing the profits from frozen Russian assets into higher-risk ventures to increase funding for Ukraine’s war effort, according to sources cited by Politico. This strategy aims to boost returns without directly …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 08:08 GMT

EU ministers list Russians they want prohibited from bloc

(MENAFN) Interior ministers from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Finland have jointly called for a ban on Russians with current or past military connections from entering the Schengen Zone, citing concerns that they could pose a “ …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 08:08 GMT

Hungary proposes holding Ukraine peace discussions

(MENAFN) Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on Thursday. Since the conflict intensified in February 2022, Hungary has taken a unique …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

Biosimilars Redefining Therapeutic Access: US & EU Markets on the Brink of $171 Billion Revolution | DataM Intelligence

Biosimilars surge with interchangeable approvals, cost savings, and broad pipeline growth, set to hit $171B by 2033. The next wave of drug affordability is here AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biosimilars Are …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

China-EU green energy collaboration gets stronger

(MENAFN) As China and the European Union approach the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, their cooperation in renewable energy is reaching new levels of scale and significance. From solar and wind technology to battery systems and electric …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

EU Delays Lowering Price Cap on Russian Oil

(MENAFN) The European Union has reconsidered its plan to decrease the price ceiling on Russian seaborne oil sales, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced, according to a news agency. This initiative was meant to be a key element in …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

Kremlin assures EU’s push to attack Russian oil ship-outs will have consequences

(MENAFN) The Kremlin has cautioned that the European Commission’s efforts to reduce the price cap on Russian oil exports may trigger instability in global energy markets. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the remarks on Wednesday in response to …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

EU Plans Easing Carbon Border Tax Rules

(MENAFN) The institutions of the European Union reached a consensus on Wednesday regarding a new legislative streamlining initiative that will exclude the majority of firms from falling under the carbon tax applied at the border. According to the European …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

CHRISTINA LAMBERT EARNS SEIU FLORIDA ENDORSEMENT FOR WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christina Lambert’s campaign for Mayor of West Palm Beach gained major momentum with the formal endorsement of SEIU Florida, the state council of North America’s largest and …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Military Catastrophe—And the War for a Forest

Rick M. Schoenfield’s The Soldiers Fell Like Autumn Leaves Brings to Light the Battle of the Wabash—The U.S. Army’s Greatest Defeat in the Indian Wars CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Soldiers Fell Like …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

America’s Family-Owned Businesses Succeed 20 Years Plus, While Fostering Generations of Employees, According to Survey

Study Shows 66% of “Next Generation” Work in Their Family Businesses, While Employee Family Members Also Stay for Generations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses tend to last 20 years or …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 04:45 GMT

Caught in the crossfire: How the Iran-Israel war undermines Erdoğan’s agenda

After Israel assassinated Lebanese Hizballah commander Hassan Nasrallah toward the end of last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message of solidarity with Lebanon conspicuously omitted the former militant group leader’s name. Turkey watchers …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Nancy Richmond to Lead New Family Law Practice at A.Y. Strauss

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a leading law firm known for its commercial real estate, litigation, construction, immigration, cannabis, labor and employment, and corporate bankruptcy practices, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

JUSTAS: The Journey of Survivors – A New Video Podcast by Equality Now and the Thelma Fardin Foundation

Centered on experiences of sexual violence survivors in Latin America and the Caribbean, the series explores systemic barriers they face when seeking justice. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Latin America and the …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Lanzamos JUSTAS, el camino de las sobrevivientes: el videopodcast de Equality Now y la Fundación Thelma Fardin

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual enfrentan múltiples desafíos para acceder a la justicia. Quienes deciden denunciar enfrentan procesos largos, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President

Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

USMC Col. (Ret.) Riccoh Player, Emmy Winner, Joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer

Riccoh Player USMC Col. (Ret.), Emmy winner & former USMC Chief of Public Affairs, joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WARRIOR Enterprises LLC is proud …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:23 GMT

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

Sens. Tillis, Hassan Introduce Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act to Strengthen Medicaid Nursing

Legislation was developed with input from Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance). WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Children Praying for Children: UNWLA Hosts 51 Prayer Events Nationwide Urging Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children

Launched in 2024, UNWLA's annual campaign, Children Praying for Children, raises awareness and support for 19,546 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

OSCE enhances Moldovan police units’ K9 capabilities

The OSCE supported Moldova's General Police Inspectorate (GPI) in adopting a revised regulation to improve the governance of its K9 Directorate and upgrading its K9 capacities through the donation of two specialized vehicles and training equipment. The …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

Refugee protection is both a shared responsibility and a legal obligation, OSCE human rights head says

WARSAW, 20 June 2025 – Greater joint efforts and international co-operation are crucial to safeguard the protection of refugees guaranteed in international law, with the challenges displacement and migration pose both unique and fundamental to our common …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth back stronger youth engagement

From 16 to 20 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized a training session in Bar, aimed at strengthening local capacities to support youth participation. The participants (22 women and 11 men) …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Steering Committee Meeting of Regional Trial Monitoring Project Shows Unified Commitment to Justice Reform in Kosovo

Prishtinë/Priština, 20 June 2025 - The OSCE Mission in Kosovo hosted the Steering Committee meeting for the Regional Trial Monitoring Project on Combatting Organised Crime and Corruption in the Western Balkans in Prishtinë/Priština on 19 June 2025. The …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 08:35 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Agrees with the US Supreme Court Ruling in the Youth Transgender Case

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino churches that comprise 27.7 million churchgoers, believes that the Supreme Court …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 06:19 GMT

European Electronics Distributors Pivot to Hong Kong as Trade Wars Reshape Global Supply Chains

HK Refurbished Stock Reports 300% Surge in European Inquiries as Businesses Seek Tariff-Free Smartphone Sourcing Alternatives UNITED KINGDOM, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global trade tensions continue to disrupt traditional …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 06:07 GMT

JOINT STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

A United Call to Preserve and Strengthen DEI Commitments in Education and Beyond WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA) and the National Medical Association (NMA)—the nation’s oldest …

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