euro|topics - Aivars Ozolins

: 1. Diena - Latvia | 16/09/2008

Economic consequences of Caucasus war

In the past few weeks share prices on Russia's stock exchanges have totally collapsed. The daily Diena sees this as a consequence of the war ... » more

: 2. Diena - Latvia | 13/03/2008

Eastern European bilateral agreements in visa dispute

Aivars Ozolins sees the agreement as a step in the right direction: "At the summit in Brussels, Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Prime Minister ... » more

: 3. Diena - Latvia | 14/02/2008

Dispute over deployment of NATO troops in Afghanistan

Aivars Ozolins believes that as a member of NATO Latvia has an obligation to commit itself more strongly in Afghanistan: "The security of the Europeans ... » more

: 4. Diena - Latvia | 28/01/2008

Latvia's relationship to Russia

The British magazine "The Economist" has listed Latvia among those European states through which Russia could influence the West. Aivars Ozolins doesn't quite agree: "The ... » more

: 5. Diena - Latvia | 09/01/2008

Naples' trash problem symbolizes Italy's crisis

Aivars Ozolin sees Italy's trash crisis as a symbol of the state's weakness. "Italy is not any old EU country. It is among the six ... » more

: 6. Diena - Latvia | 30/11/2007

Fate of the Latvian-Russian border treaty apparently sealed

Latvia's constitutional court has pronounced the border treaty with Russia constitutional even though this means the country will lose territory to Russia. Aivard Ozolins expresses ... » more

: 7. Diena - Latvia | 19/09/2007

Kouchner takes Europe by surprise

Aivars Ozolins doesn't see Kouchner's remarks on Iran as a call for war, but as a new direction in French foreign policy. "I'm pleased to ... » more

: 8. Diena - Latvia | 04/06/2007

Latvian politicians discriminate against homosexuals

The Christopher Street Day gay pride parade is a source of deep controversy in Latvia, where the celebrations have repeatedly been the target of homophobic ... » more

: 9. Diena - Latvia | 05/04/2007

Russia boycotts Estonian goods

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov has called for a boycott against Estonian goods. One reason for the Russians' harsher tone is the row over ... » more

: 10. Diena - Latvia | 06/03/2007

Estonia is looking for a new coalition

Aivars Ozolins stresses that this is the first time since the reestablishment of independence that a prime minister has not been voted out of office ... » more