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Kemeri Sanatorium to be given special territorial status
The Saeima State and Municipal Management Affairs Commission approved amendments to the Law on Kemeri National Park. These amendments provide for changes to the park's territorial status.
Companies led by people names Janis are generally more successful in Latvia
There are currently 10 285 people named Janis in Latvia who hold managing positions in 9 945 registered companies. Women named Liga seldom take managing positions – currently a total of 730 managers named Liga in Latvia.
Esplanade to have its own Riga 2014 creative information centre
On Wednesday, June 19, a festival starts in Esplanade to popularize the Riga 2014 creative information space. Throughout the whole of summer, Riga residents and visitors of the capital will be offered a wide variety of activities that will offer them a taste of what it is like to be Europe's cultural capital.
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Latvia offers a new deposit option for residents – savings bonds
On Wednesday, June 19, Latvian residents were presented with a new deposit option – savings bonds. The point of this deposit initiative is to offer any resident an opportunity to purchase state bonds and invest money in Latvia.
PHOTO: Kipsala now has a beach near the Cable Stayed Bridge
An active leisure area was opened in Kipsala, near the Cable Stayed Bridge not long ago. Authorities also performed survey of the river-bed and water quality analysis. According to the results – swimming is allowed there.
2 commentsGlobal coffee prices fall, but not in Latvia
The global coffee prices are falling. Latvia, however, is not experiencing anything of the sort. This is mainly due to the excise tax. Experts believe this situation was made possible because the current supply of coffee in the world exceeds the total demand.
Pay increase in Estonia for second year in a row
The average salary in Estonia has increased for the second consecutive year – 2012 has marked a slight rise by 1.7%.
Company invests 30 000 in a new Melnā coffee brand
Melna kafija (Black coffee) producer has decided to invest LVL 30 000 in the creation of a new brand in order to strengthen its position on the market. The new Melnā coffee brand is called to increase the retail market share in the Baltics and export markets – Russia, Denmark, Finland and Belarus.
Riga now has a Laima embassy
On Tuesday, June 28, a Laima embassy was opened in Riga, Kalku Street 28. It was created specifically to allow the company to communicate with society more openly. It will also symbolize the company as a confectionery legend in Latvia since 1870 and help the guests of the capital to learn more about Riga's Queen of Chocolates.
Latvian Finance Minister appoints new representative to the Board of Riga Free port
Latvian Finance Minister Andris Vilks has appointed the Deputy State Secretary Baiba Bane as the ministry's representative in the Board of Riga Free port.
CPCB to initiate criminal proceedings against Road administration's officials
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (CPCB) has submitted a request to the Prosecutor General's Office to initiate criminal proceedings against nine officials for possible criminal activities in relation to contracts of the Road Administration.
New cars in Latvia are largely bought by companies
88.7% of Latvian residents that bought cars in the past few months were largely interested in used cars. According to them, their prices and maintenance costs are more efficient. Buyers of new cars, however, say they prefer new cars because of their top quality and technical state, as well as fuel and maintenance costs.
One of the first Art Nouveau buildings in Riga is falling apart
Due to the neglect of its owners, one of the oldest Art Nouveau buildings in Riga is falling apart. It was built in 1899. Its architect is Rudolf Heinrich Von Zirwitz. The building situation on Vilandes Street 11 in Riga is a national architectural and cultural landmark.
Two potential investors appear to have an interest for airBaltic
According to Latvian Transport Minister Anrijs Matiss, negotiations with two potential investors are currently being held in regard to Latvia's National airBaltic airline.
FCMC revokes all licenses held by Balva
The Finance and Capital Market Commission (FCMC) has made the decision to revoke all licenses currently held by Balva Insurance. This decision was made in order to protect the interests of the agency's clients.
Minister: some deputies lack personal opinions and freedom
Standard & Poor's upgrades Latvia's rating
Series of deaths in circle of Aivars Lembergs
Eko Bus business is growing; a "war" begins
airBaltic cancels flights to Nice
Airbus A350 makes first flight successfully
Riga Free port official submits resignation because of a pleasure trip
Economic Diary. Here's to fair euro adoption!
Latvian ice hockey player Kristiāns Pelšs is missing; he may have drowned
Firearms licence requirements to be made stricter in Latvia
Latvia's population has dropped 1% in 2012
PHOTO: iris – garden wonders of the Natural History Museum of Latvia
Latvia's costs of living reach a new record
Flying bicycle succeeds in test flight
Chemical weapons used in Syria, Washington claims
June 13 in Pictures
Huge system of storms moves over U.S.
Colombia hosts Miss Pole Dance 2012
VIDEO: Airline fined for in-flight bikini show
VIDEO: The birth of a snowflake
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
VIDEO: The World In 2 Minutes
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