"Edgars Rinkevics Makes History as EU's First Openly Gay President in Latvia"

Edgars Rinkevics has been sworn in as Latvia's president, becoming the first openly gay head of state in the European Union. Rinkevics, who has served as the country's foreign minister since 2011, has been a vocal advocate for LGBT rights. While gay marriage is illegal in Latvia, same-sex unions were recognized by the constitutional court last year. In his inaugural speech, Rinkevics pledged to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia and addressed the issue of inequality, vowing to work towards a modern, inclusive, and just Latvia.