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WEB2024-09-30. LETA/TBT Staff. RIGA - The current geopolitical situation is full of challenges, and the future of the country will depend on their solutions, Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens said at the Unity party congress on Saturday. Addressing the congress participants, Aseradens poi...
Lithuania - the latest news - The Baltic Times
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Lithuania seeks continuous US troop presence, no matter election outcome – president VILNIUS – Lithuania is seeking a continuous presence of American troops in the country, no ...
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · President Karis: We, in the General Assembly should be able to collectively overcome the veto in the Security Council if the situation requires. 2024-09-27. Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia. Address by the President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis at the 79th United Nations General Assembly 24 September 2024 Mr …
Rail Baltica signs another contract for the construction of the Rail ...
WEBOn 26 August, Rail Baltic Estonia signed a construction contract for the construction of the mainline of the railway in Harju County. The joint bid by Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS will see them constructing the section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border. The contract is valued at 59.87 million euros.
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WEBPoland rolls out plans for fortifications on its border with Russia and Belarus. 2024-05-27. LETA/AP/TBT Staff. WARSAW - Defense officials in NATO member Poland were presenting plans Monday for fortifications and strengthening of its eastern border with Russia and Moscow ally Belarus. The government says that Poland, which supports …
Baltic chief prosecutors discuss breaches of Russia sanctions
WEBAug 30, 2024 · VILNIUS - The prosecutors general of Lithuania, Latvia and Lithuania discussed issues arising as part of the investigation of crimes related to violations of the international sanctions against Russia and Belarus, as well as sanctions evasion schemes, at their annual meeting in Lithuania on Thursday.
Latvia aims to strengthen state ownership and control of Tet and …
WEBAug 7, 2024 · LETA/TBT Staff. RIGA - The government is currently weighing options for strengthening state ownership and control of telecommunications company Tet and mobile operator and technology innovation company Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT), Economics Minister Viktors Valainis (Greens/Farmers) said Tuesday in an interview on Latvian Radio.
Belarus’ opposition in Vilnius confirms Tsikhanouskaya as leader …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Photo: European Parliament. VILNIUS – Representatives of the Belarusian civil society and the opposition, meeting in Vilnius over the weekend, confirmed Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as their leader until democratic elections are held in their country. “Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya won the 2020 presidential election and will serve as the …
Baltic and Icelandic foreign ministers to make joint visit to Georgia
WEBMay 13, 2024 · RIGA - Foreign Minister Baiba Braze on Wednesday will make a working visit to Georgia together with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir, and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis. The foreign ministers of the Baltic states and Iceland will have joint …