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ECRI highlights rise in hate speech against Russian

(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s...

EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book

Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of...

HIKMICRO Introduces HABROK 4K Multi-Spectrum Binoculars for Unmatched Twilight and Nighttime Clarity

HIKMICRO announces the HABROK 4K Multi-Spectrum Binoculars, combining 4K UHD digital imaging, thermal detection, and night vision in a compact device. Designed for hunters and wildlife observers, it delivers clear, stable viewing and advanced...

iHerb Reaches 29-Year Milestone with Global Anniversary Sale

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, one of the world’s largest online retailers specializing in health and wellness, is celebrating its 29th anniversary with its biggest, month-long sales event highlighting its transformative...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Latvia

On August 6, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Republic of Latvia and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting. Real GDP growth reached 4.8...

Joint statement on enhancing the Canada-Poland strategic partnership

CANADA, August 25 - The Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk met today in Warsaw to reaffirm the close and enduring friendship between their two nations and to announce a renewed long-term strategic...

Lativia MP states parents raided following Russian-language scandal

(MENAFN) A Latvian politician has alleged that authorities raided his parents’ home to intimidate him for defending the linguistic rights of ethnic Russians in the country. Alexey Roslikov, who is currently under investigation for “inciting...

ECRI reports increase in hate speech targeting Russians

(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has raised concerns about the growing hostility toward Russian speakers in Latvia, warning that certain government policies may be contributing to the problem. The report...

RSU Research Week Opening Session highlights the interaction between medicine, technology, and behavioural science

RSU Research Week 2025 opened on 24 March with an ambitious plenary session focusing on the role of research, technology, and the human factor in healthcare. RIGA, LATVIA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RSU Research Week 2025 opened on 24...

2025 LIT Advertising Awards Announces Season 1 Winners — Recognizing Bold Ideas and Breakthrough Advertising Worldwide

The LIT Advertising Awards, a global awards program recognize excellence in advertising and brand communications, announces its Season 1 winners. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The spotlight is officially on. The...

G&L Systemhaus develops next-generation streaming platform for the European Parliament

The EU thrives on linguistic and cultural diversity. Now, speeches in their original language can be captured and shared in Spanish, Latvian, or any EU language COLOGNE, GERMANY, March 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- G&L Systemhaus, a leading...

Republic of Latvia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2019 Article IV Mission

June 28, 2019 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 1: Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 1: Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia This is the announcement of funding...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 2: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL EAP Religious Freedom Solicitation 2: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines This is the announcement of funding opportunity...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18/19 NEA Programs To Promote Religious Freedom

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18/19 NEA Programs to Promote Religious Freedom This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0005687...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18 Promoting Religious and Ethnic Tolerance in Ethiopia

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18 Promoting Religious and Ethnic Tolerance in Ethiopia This is the announcement of funding opportunity number...

The Ambassador of Latvia Iveta Šulca accredited in Ethiopia

Download logo On 28 March 2019, in an official accreditation ceremony, the Ambassador of Latvia, Iveta Šulca, presented her credentials to the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Sahle Work Zewde. Ambassador Iveta Šulca and...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18/19 IRF Journalist Training on Religious Freedom

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18/19 IRF Journalist Training on Religious Freedom This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0005593...

Man gets detained in Lativia over providing Russian TV access

(MENAFN) Latvian authorities have detained a 42-year-old technician suspected of enabling over 400 households to access banned Russian television channels, according to local media. The man is accused of creating a system that bypassed content...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: DRL FY18 IRF Addressing Societal Constraints on Religious Freedom in Pakistan

United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL FY18 IRF Addressing Societal Constraints on Religious Freedom in Pakistan This is the announcement of funding opportunity...