주라트비아 대한민국 대사관

16/09/2025

News review

• 1.Politics/Security

• a.Silina's government is held together by interests of its political partners - political scientist Ojars Skudra

• b.Authorities ready to close eastern border immediately if necessary - Saeima committee

• c.Latvian defense sector cooperates with NATO HQs on Eastern Sentry mission

• 2.Economic

• a.EUR 7 million collected this year through curbing shadow economy and improving tax administration - Finance Ministry

• b.Greens/Farmers will not support budget without agreement on reduced VAT on food and preservation of small rural schools

• c.Baltics sign EUR 1.77b Rail Baltica electrification agreement

• 3.Official Statement from MoFA, President of Latvia office, Cabinet of Ministers, Saeima

• a.None

• 4.N-Korea (naver)

• a."North Korean cluster bombs likely to be used in the Ukraine war."

• b.North Korea: "February 8th Jikdong Youth Coal Mine Resolves Steel Production Process Parts Production Issue"