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Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics

2026-01-21
LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - Discussions on tariffs are not to the benefit of anyone in the Euro-Atlantic area, so it is important to continue working with all allies to find a reasonable solution, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said at a meeting with UN Trade and Development Secretary-General ...

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Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics

Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry

National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics

Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry

National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics

Cold weather in Latvia this week

What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge

US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert

Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report

Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet

LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year

43% more cruise ship passengers serviced at the Port of Riga this year

Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls'

Polish President stresses importance of close Euro-Atlantic cooperation and US presence for regional security

Another 26 cars seized from drunk drivers and other offenders to be handed over to Ukraine

We expect new airBaltic CEO and shareholders' position on company's further development - Aseradens

Lithuanian and Estonian Patients Seek Treatment in Latvia: Robotic Radiosurgery in Sigulda Celebrates 10 Years

Cold weather in Latvia this week

What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge

US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert

Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report

Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet

LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year

43% more cruise ship passengers serviced at the Port of Riga this year

Ukraine Receives a Donation of 21 Vehicles Worth Over EUR 100,000 from AS 'Augstsprieguma tīkls'

Polish President stresses importance of close Euro-Atlantic cooperation and US presence for regional security

Another 26 cars seized from drunk drivers and other offenders to be handed over to Ukraine

We expect new airBaltic CEO and shareholders' position on company's further development - Aseradens

Lithuanian and Estonian Patients Seek Treatment in Latvia: Robotic Radiosurgery in Sigulda Celebrates 10 Years

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