Atis Švinka
LatviapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Atis Švinka is a Latvian politician and member of the Saeima, known for his role as a parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Defense. Recently, he has been in the news for being nominated as the candidate for the Minister of Transport by the 'Progresīvie' party, standing out as the only candidate expressing interest in meeting with the 'Apvienotais saraksts' party regarding the new government formation.
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Atis Švinka indicated that a solution for the bridge was proposed last year at a cost of 800 million euros.
Latvija zaudēs 51,5 miljonu eiro Militārās mobilitātes fonda finansējumu apvienotajam tiltam pār Daugavu / DienaLatvia· 2026-06-01
Atis Švinka states that the 'Rail Baltica' project in Latvia has entered an active construction phase.
Eiropas dzelzceļa līniju valdes priekšsēdētājs Dzelme atkāpies no amata / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-27
The actions against ZZS Minister could automatically trigger a reaction against Progressive Minister Atis Švinka.
Tie mehānismi un scenāriji ir ļoti dažādi / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-10
Traffic Minister Atis Švinka previously stated that the conservation project works should start this year.
Rail Baltica tilta pār Daugavu ilgtermiņa konservācijas izmaksas patlaban aplēstas 551 000 eiro apmērā / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-07
Atis Švinka is the current Minister of Transport in Latvia.
Krievijas "ēnu flotes" kuģa uzpildīšanu Rīgā amatpersonas komentē formāli / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-23
Atis Švinka is the current Minister of Transport who continues the initiatives started by his predecessor.
Eiroparlamentārietis skarbi izsakās par OVI apkalpoto Krievijas ēnu flotes kuģi / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-16
Atis Švinka expressed confidence that the missing funds could be allocated from the emergency funds at the end of the next year.
Risinājums uz vienu gadu / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-10
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who indicated plans to extend the exemption period for farmers from the road usage fee.
Prezidents prasīs pārskatīt likumu par autoceļu lietošanas nodevu palielināšanu kravas auto / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-10
The Minister of Transport, Atis Švinka, indicated that the situation needs to be assessed as dismantling the railway towards Russia would completely halt transit business in Latvia.
Baltijas valstu prezidenti vienoti par koordinācijas nepieciešamību sliežu demontāžas jautājumā / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-04
Atis Švinka indicated that the situation regarding the railway demolition needs to be evaluated.
Siliņa jautājumā par sliežu nojaukšanu Krievijas pierobežā vēlas koordinēties ar pārējām Baltijas valstīm, Poliju un Somiju / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-25
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who has faced calls for his resignation.
Ja reģioni netiks atbalstīti, tas var nozīmēt valdības galu / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-21
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who faced a vote of no confidence in the Saeima.
Švinka noturas amatā / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-21
Satiksmes ministrs Atis Švinka stated his commitment to not extend licenses for regular passenger transport to Russia.
ATD nepagarina maršrutu atļaujas pasažieru pārvadājumiem ar autobusiem uz Krieviju un Baltkrieviju / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-04
Atis Švinka signed an agreement on air traffic between Latvia and Uganda.
Saeima pieņem nolīgumu par gaisa satiksmi starp Latviju un Ugandu / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-09The Minister of Transport, Atis Švinka, indicates that the quality of regional roads is deteriorating due to dishonest practices.
Nākamgad plāno palielināt lielāko daļu autoceļu lietošanas nodevu kravas transportlīdzekļiem / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-30Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport in Latvia who announced the consideration of purchasing passenger trains for Rail Baltica.
Iepirkumu par Rail Baltica vilcienu iegādi plānots izsludināt šā gada beigās vai nākamā gada sākumā / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-30
Švinka mentioned that the 'Progressives' have respectful discussions and relationships with coalition partners.
Ašeradens cer uz drīzu budžeta virzību valdībā / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-16
Atis Švinka emphasized that residents must be ensured access to public transport.
Dotēto reģionālo autobusu maršruta tīklu nākamgad plānots samazināt par 16% / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-04
Atis Švinka explained the challenges regarding the restoration of ferry traffic from Riga.
Viens no izaicinājumiem prāmju satiksmes atjaunošanai no Rīgas ir termināļa ēkas trūkums / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-02
Atis Švinka, the Minister of Transport, met with the Latvian Press Publishers Association to discuss the distribution of subscription press delivery costs.
Latvijas posts / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-29Atis Švinka indicated that during a meeting with the Latvian Press Publishers Association, it was agreed that the costs of subscribed press deliveries would not increase for publishers in 2026.
Latvijā no 2027.gada varētu pāriet uz preses piegādēm trīs reizes nedēļā / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-28
Švinka stated that delivery costs for publishers will not increase next year.
Reģionālo mediju asociācija pārmet Latvijas pastam šantāžas paņēmienu izmantošanu / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-26
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who commented on Latvia's investment in airBaltic before its IPO.
Valdība atbalsta 14 miljonu līdzieguldījumu "airBaltic" pirms IPO / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-19
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who highlights the increase in passenger numbers traveling to Belarus and Russia.
Liegs neregulāros autobusu braucienus uz Baltkrieviju un Krieviju / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-13Traffic Minister Atis Švinka emphasizes that the state's task is to ensure the accessibility and continuity of public transport for residents throughout the country.
Nākamgad nav plānots samazināt finansējumu reģionālajam sabiedriskajam transportam / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-12Atis Švinka emphasized the importance of road construction traditions and the preservation of significant historical evidence for the future.
Lorupes viadukta un Vidzemes šosejas būvdarbi / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-25
Atis Švinka is the Minister of Transport who stated the importance of developing IT and communication services.
Valsts ar Latvenergo un LVRTC starpniecību no Telia pilnībā izpirks Tet un LMT daļas / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-15
Atis Švinka emphasizes that the latest EU funding allocation will allow Latvia to advance more quickly in the construction of the southern section of the 'Rail Baltica' main line.
Eiropas Komisija piešķirs 295,5 miljonus eiro Rail Baltica turpināšanai Baltijā / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-03Minister Atis Švinka mentioned that airBaltic's connectivity contributes directly to the tourism and economy of Estonia and Lithuania.
Igaunija airBaltic akciju iegādi izvērtēs pēc konkrēta piedāvājuma no Latvijas saņemšanas / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-18
Atis Švinka mentioned that airBaltic's connectivity provides direct benefits to Estonian and Lithuanian tourism and economies.
Latvijas iespējamo piedāvājumu par airBaltic akcijām izvērtēs valsts lidostu operatorkompānija / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-18
