Edgars Rinkevics

Edgars Rinkevics

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Edgars Rinkevics is the President of Latvia, serving since 2023. He has been a prominent figure in Latvian politics, advocating for national security and regional cooperation, particularly in response to the geopolitical challenges posed by Russia.

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Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed Latvia's support for Ukraine's integration into the EU.

Ukrainas uzņemšana ES - Eiropas drošības interesēs / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-06-02
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Edgars Rinkēvičs is mentioned in the context of his potential re-election and the influence of his party.

Šī valdība pie veiksmīga darba var / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-06-02
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Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed full solidarity with Romania following the drone attack.

Jutarnji list - Amerikanci se oglasili nakon udara ruskog drona u stambenu zgradu u Rumunjskoj!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-05-30
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Rinkēvičs discussed the importance of entrusting government responsibility to the opposition party at that time.

Lēmumu pieņemšana četru partiju koalīcijā priekšvēlēšanu laikā nebūs viegla / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-05-30
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Edgars Rinkēvičs entrusted Kulbergs to form a new Cabinet after Evika Siliņa's resignation.

Jaunā opozīcija Saeimas debatēs par Kulberga valdības aptiprināšanu kritizē JV / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-05-28
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Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed that Sweden's contribution to NATO strengthens bilateral relations and regional security.

Zviedrijas bruņoto spēku klātbūtne Latvijā stiprina Baltijas valstu reģiona aizsardzības spējas / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-03-05
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Rinkēvičs believes that the operation is understandable given Iran's long-standing actions in the region.

ASV un Izraēlas operācija pret Irānu ir saprotama / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-03-03
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Daiga Mierina

Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasizes the need for Latvia to increase defense funding to meet NATO commitments.

Prezidents iesniedz grozījumus likumā nostiprināt apņemšanos valsts aizsardzībā ieguldīt vismaz 5% no IKP / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-27
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Andris Spruds
Andris Spruds

Edgars Rinkēvičs is the first openly gay head of state in an EU member country.

Tân Thủ tướng Hà Lan và chuyện tình với chàng trai Olympic
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-25
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Rinkēvičs emphasizes the need for society to mobilize even more in support of Ukraine during the ongoing war.

Rinkēvičs Ukrainas kara gadadienā aicina sabiedrību mobilizēties vēl vairāk / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-24
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The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, expressed condolences to the family of the artist.

Mūžībā devies gleznotājs Miervaldis Polis / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-21
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Edgars Rinkēvičs is the President of Latvia who attended the opening of the military training area.

Militārā poligona Sēlija pirmās kārtas attīstība izmaksā aptuveni 36,5 miljonus eiro / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-20
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Edgars Rinkēvičs confirmed that the Ministry made the decision to terminate Jānis Brēmanis's employment based on serious information.

Rīgas domnieks Brēmanis Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesā zaudē prasībā pret Latvijas valsti / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-19
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Rinkēvičs stated that the government's decision to support Ukraine comes at the right time and place.

Valdības lēmums piešķirt 10 miljonus eiro Ukrainas atbalstam NATO fonda ietvaros nācis tieši laikā / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-18
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Evika Silina

Rinkēvičs emphasized that the decision to participate or not is also up to the athletes themselves.

Latvijai nav pieņemama sportistu startēšana paralimpiskajās spēlēs zem Krievijas un Baltkrievijas karogiem / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-18
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Edgars Rinkēvičs pointed out that the membership question is closely linked to a potential peace agreement.

Ukraine News: Ukraine-Verhandlungen gehen in Genf weiter – Erwartungen sind gering - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-17
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Edgars Rinkēvičs is involved in overseeing the development of a legislative project for state participation in the concert hall 'Gors'.

Rinkēvičs sola sekot līdzi likumprojekta izstrādei valsts līdzdalības nodrošināšanai Gorā / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-16
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Martins Drageris
Martins Drageris

The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevičs, stated that the expansion of the European Union depends on stopping the war in Ukraine.

Šok iz Brisela: Objavljeno kad Srbija ulazi u EU?
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-02-16
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Kaja Kalas
Kaja Kalas

Edgars Rinkevics is the president of Latvia and the first openly gay head of state in the EU.

Edgars Rinkevics, presidente de Letonia: “Hay un cambio de retórica de algunos líderes de ultraderecha. No apoyan tan abiertamente a Rusia” | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-16
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Edgars Rinkevics shared Kaja Kallas's skepticism regarding the prospects of Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU.

Kallas céptica quanto a uma adesão rápida da Ucrânia à UE | Ucrânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-15
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