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De Facto: Intrigue aplenty as Presidential vote looms
De Facto: Intrigue aplenty as Presidential vote looms
The theoretical talk about the impact of the upcoming presidential election on the composition of the coalition became much more concrete this week, with parties eyeing each other up and wondering what their true intentions are, reported LTV's 'De Facto' May 21. 
Valka mayor dismissed over confidence vote
Valka mayor dismissed over confidence vote
A majority of deputies of the Valka municipality council voted to dismiss Vents Armands Krauklis (Vidzeme Party) from the office of the mayor on Thursday, May 18.
Tensions in coalition as senior figures criticize each other
Tensions in coalition as senior figures criticize each other
Criticism by Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) of Health Minister Līga Meņģelsone (United List) is unfounded, incorrect and unacceptable, according to Meņģelsone's party colleague and parliamentary speaker Edvards Smiltēns.
April saw LPV rise in party ratings
April saw LPV rise in party ratings
In April, the biggest increase in popularity among political parties was experienced by the opposition populist Latvia In First Place (Latvija pirmajā vietā, LPV) party, while the most popular political force remains the coalition party New Unity (Jaunā Vienotība), according to the latest SKDS party ratings for LTV.
Vestager visits to discuss economy and Ukraine
Vestager visits to discuss economy and Ukraine
On Thursday, May 11, Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš met with the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Margrethe Vestager in Rīga, to discuss issues related to the European Union's economic development, as well as the continuation of support for Ukraine.
Politicians' stance toward Istanbul Convention probed by LTV's De Facto
Politicians' stance toward Istanbul Convention probed by LTV's De Facto
Seven years ago Latvia signed the Istanbul Convention, but has still not ratified it. The case of the woman murdered in Jēkabpils in mid-April has led several non-governmental organizations to talk about it repeatedly, also claiming the responsibility of politicians for the tragedy. However, some parties represented in the Saeima do not intend to change their negative attitude toward it, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on May 7.
Baltics and Poland to back Ukraine's membership of NATO
Baltics and Poland to back Ukraine's membership of NATO
The Baltic countries and Poland will work on a joint declaration supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO, Saeima Speaker Edvards Smiltēns (United List) said after a meeting with his Estonian counterpart Lauri Hussar in Riga on Wednesday, reported the LETA newswire.
For Stability! officially stripped of party logo
For Stability! officially stripped of party logo
The Riga City Court in Vidzeme has confirmed the settlement on April 11 in the dispute between Sigulda municipality and the political party For Stability!, which stipulates that the political force will stop using Sigulda's “S!” trademark as its logo, the court said on April 17.
President and PM offer Easter greetings
President and PM offer Easter greetings
Easter messages abound online, with all manner of ministers, officials, their deputies and their deputies' deputies offering their thoughts and good wishes for the Spring season.
Government approves its 'action plan'
Government approves its 'action plan'
Three and a half months after the start of its work, the government approved its future action plan on Tuesday, April 4. The voluminous document contains 800 points. Some of these remain unclear and are expected to be resolved within three weeks at the level of ministers, Latvian Television reported.
United List wants change of tax service head
United List wants change of tax service head
The coalition party United List has asked the Finance Minister to replace the head of the State Revenue Service (VID) Ieva Jaunzeme, citing she “has no understanding of how to promote tax payments while helping the economy to live”, the United List said in a media statement on April 3.
PM Kariņš: Unifying public media should not be rushed
PM Kariņš: Unifying public media should not be rushed
The Saeima should not rush the amendments to the Law on Public Electronic Media, which provides for the merger of Latvian Radio and Latvian Television as of January 1, 2024, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) wrote on Twitter Monday, February 27. LSM is also a part of the public media framework.
LTV's De Facto examines alcohol advertising changes in Latvia
LTV's De Facto examines alcohol advertising changes in Latvia
Discussions about limiting alcohol advertising in Latvia have been ongoing for at least a decade. The current amendments, tabled last week in the government, took two years to prepare and are still not fully agreed upon, Latvian Television's broadcast De Facto reported on March 27.
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