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Latvia and Europe attract people with Museum Night event
On the International Museum Day (May 18) Latvia will hold the Museum Night event in its largest cities. This year's topic is “Green colour – the forest”.
Latvia will not be organizing the 2017 World Ice Hockey Championship
The joint candidacy of Latvia and Denmark to host the 2017 World Ice Hockey Championship was declined by the International Ice Hockey Federation's Congress on May 17.
Combined heat and power plants produced 64% of the total heating energy in Latvia in 2012
In 2012, in Latvia there were 133 active combined heat and power (CHP) plants with total electrical capacity 1021.0 megawatts (MW).
PAA bath manufacturer modernizes production plant and creates Silk Stone material
Latvian bath manufacturer PAA has finished its production plant modernization project in Kekava. As a result the company managed to create an innovative new material – Silk Stone.
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Latvia's representatives fail to enter the finals of Eurovision
Latvia's representatives – PeR group – failed to enter the finals of Eurovision on Thursday, May 16.
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Friendship between Unity and Prudentia: gigantic losses for state budget
The Latvian state budget is suffering enormous losses because the saving of drowning companies attracts financial consultants not by means of open contests, but based on the fact whether or not they are related to the ruling political party, experts believe.
Latvia's problem of unemployed youth is reducing in scale
The unemployment of young people is a serious problem faced in Latvia, as unemployment among youth is notably higher than in other age groups, as it can be concluded based on the Labour Force Survey results compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia.
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
This April's minimum living cost index has reached 177.44 LVL. This is 0.63 LVL more than it was in March.
TOP 5 of car thieves' most precious prizes
Unlike previous years, there was a fewer number of insurance claims submitted to insurance companies in regard to thefts of brand new cars. Compared to last year, mirrors of expensive cars seem to be stolen a lot less in recent times. This is because the items are often marked, and therefore are a lot harder to sell.
Latvia to compete in Eurovision finals; bookmakers are sceptical
On Thursday, May 16, Latvia's representatives – PeR group – will be performing in Sweden's city of Malme with their song Here We Go in the second semifinal of Eurovision.
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Latvenergo's profits for 2012 reached 35.7 million LVL, with the total turnover reaching the highest volume to date – 751 million LVL. This is 10% more than the company had in the year before.
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
On Wednesday, May 15, the official bathing season was opened in Latvia. It is now allowed to swim in all official locations, because, according to the results of the analysis carried out by specialists of the Health Inspection, the general water quality is good.
aiBaltic Bergen – Riga flight delayed; possible bombing threats
The airBaltic Bergen-Riga flight that was scheduled to depart on May 15 was delayed. It still has not departed, because someone had “made a bad joke”, notes the airline’s representative Janis Vanags.
Shadow economy in Latvia: 21% of GDP
Even though the proportion of shadow economy in Latvia’s economy reached 21.1% in 212, this index is on a decrease for the second consecutive year. In 2011, it was 30.2%, and 38.1% in 2010.
Buyers’ most favourite products of 2012: Pina Colada, Alkšņu servelat and more
Following a survey of traders and an in depth investigation into market data, 31 products were declared the Product of the Year in Latvia. New leaders appeared in the Top list. Older products also retain their positions.
Latvia’s national ice hockey team ranks 11th in the World Ice Hockey Championship
On Tuesday, May 14, Latvia’s national hockey team concluded its participation in the World Championship with a score of 2:3 (1:1, 0:1, 1:0, 0:1), allowing Finland to remain in the championship.
Lembergs’ nice and clean kingdom has poor living conditions
Even though the security measure imposed against Aivars Lembergs by the prosecutor’s office to perform the duties of Chairman of Ventspils City Council, the city is formally being managed by the For Latvia and Ventspils party. His kingdom may have clean streets and environment, but life is poor there.
Riga Mayoral candidate: Baiba Broke – says one thing, but does the opposite
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Economic Diary. The state overcame the crisis, the people did not
Latvian fuel traders: National Alliance wants to destroy domestic companies
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Latvia’s construction volume up by 9.8%
The world celebrates Mother's Day
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Syrian rebel «eats soldier's heart»
Fourth largest Solar flare in the past week
Greek politician slaps woman live on TV
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
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