Section: Latvia
President Vējonis visits Estonia’s Ilves in a warm atmosphere; the two talk Russia
On July 9, President Raimonds Vējonis went to a state visit to the President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves upon taking office as president. The visit was held in a friendly atmosphere and the two heads of state exchanged views about the Ukrainian crisis, economic cooperation and defense, Latvian Television reported. …read more Source:...
Charity concert «War children» gathers support for Ukrainian children
The charity initiative “War children” for supporting and rehabilitating children who have suffered in the war in Ukraine, has received about EUR 57,000 in donations, and it will not stop at that. …read more Source:...
Government covers 28,200 euro treatment costs for Ukrainian patients
To pay for the medical expenses incurred by 11 patients from Ukraine, undergoing treatment in Latvia from last November until late April this year, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to grant EUR 28,200 from the fund for unforeseen circumstances. …read more Source:...
Deputy speaker of the Rada: Ukraine has to become a success story
The best way to regain Ukraine’s control over its eastern provinces is to develop the territory, society and economy of Ukraine and turn the country into a success story. That is the opinion of Oksana Syroyid, Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, voiced in an interview to Latvian Radio. …read more Source:...
Flights from Vilnius to Odessa already launched
Ukraine International Airlines is expanding its operation in Lithuania with the launch of flights from Vilnius to Odessa starting from 26 June 2015. Flights to the city of Ukraine located on the coast of the Black Sea will be operated twice a week – on Fridays and Sundays until 13 September, Vilnius Airport reported BC. …read more Source:...
Separatists in Ukraine to hold local elections in October
The top rebel of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic announced on July 2 an initiative to hold local elections aimed at establishing a semi-autonomous status within the united territory of Ukraine. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Malaysia seeks international tribunal on downing MH17 in Ukraine
Malaysia and countries of the victims of downed flight MH17 are pushing for an international tribunal against persons suspected over shooting down the plane in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Ukraine stops buying Russian gas over price disagreement
Ukrainian state company Naftogaz has announced on June 30, it would not continue buying natural gas from Russia from July 1 until new supply conditions are agreed upon. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Russian Prosecutor General to review recognition of Baltic independence
Russian news agency Interfax reports that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office will investigate whether the recognition of the Baltic states’ independence was legitimate. Previously the Prosecutor General had concluded that transferring Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 was illegal. …read more Source:...
Company offering tours in Crimea searched by Security Police
The Latvian Security Police has searched the offices of a company that had offered services related to tourism in Crimea and Sevastopol. …read more Source:...
