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May 31, 2023 · The new president will be Latvia’s 11th head of state, counting from the country’s first independence declared in 1918. The president represents Latvia abroad, acts as the supreme commander of the armed forces, signs bills into law, nominates the prime minister and has the right to dissolve the Parliament, among other things.
Jul 8, 2023 · By JARI TANNER. Published 7:39 AM PDT, July 8, 2023. HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, was sworn in on Saturday as the Baltic nation’s president for a four-year term.
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May 31, 2023 · VILNIUS, May 31 (Reuters) - Latvia's parliament has elected long-serving Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as the country's next president, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Wednesday....
May 31, 2023 · Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics chosen as president. 05/31/2023. Edgars Rinkevics has ascended from foreign minister to president following a parliamentary vote. He will be the first openly gay...
May 31, 2023 · Latvia’s Parliament elects popular Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as new president. HELSINKI (AP) — Latvian lawmakers on Wednesday picked the country’s long-serving and popular foreign...
May 11, 2023 · By Jari Tanner. Published 8:53 AM PDT, May 11, 2023. HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia’s long-serving and popular foreign minister, who is a staunch Ukraine-backer, said Thursday that he would be running as a candidate in the Baltic country’s presidential election later this month.
May 31, 2023 · The president represents Latvia abroad, acts as the supreme commander of the armed forces, signs Bills into law, nominates the prime minister and has the right to dissolve the...
