Latvia's new president

Latvia has elected Valdis Zatlers, a doctor and virtual no-name on the the political stage, as its new president. Despite all the criticism being hurled at him - Zatlers was once involved in a financial scandal at the hospital where he works - the Estonian newspaper sees certain potential in his election: "The political greenhorn Zatlers offers Latvia opportunities for change. This is exactly how it was ten years ago when Vaira Vike-Freiberga, an unknown psychology professor from Canada, returned to her home country to become head of state. She proved to be a successful leader and very adept at foreign policy. Both her visit on 9 May 2005 and her role as host of the NATO summit in Riga made a lasting impression. The President elect's announcement that he wants to promote unity in the Balkans also gives us hope - provided he follows through on his promises."

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