Māris Balodis
Māris Balodis is the Director General of the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) in Latvia, an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for overseeing food safety and veterinary matters. He has been instrumental in implementing regulations for food delivery couriers, ensuring that they are properly registered to maintain safety and quality standards in food delivery services. Recently, Balodis was in the news for his role in extending the registration period for food delivery couriers until March 1, 2025, to accommodate the growing demand in the online food delivery sector.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Latvia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.15% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,834 | $34,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,886,198 | 2,834 | $34,000 | 51$ |
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Latvia:
Māris Balodis, the director general of the Food and Veterinary Service, reported on the E. coli infection cases.
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Latvia:
Māris Balodis indicated that the investigation situation is clearer thanks to sequencing results.
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Latvia:
Māris Balodis is the Director General of the PVD who agreed on the registration requirements for food delivery couriers.
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