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Latvia has the most rapid increase in employment in the EU
Compared to that of 2012, the number of employed people in Latvia increased by 4.8% in Q1 of 2013. This is currently the most rapid increase of employment in the EU.
18% of Latvians plan to spend up to LVL 50 on entertainment this summer
18% of Latvia's economically active population age 18 to 55 plan to spend up to LVL 50 on entertainment this summer. This amount is stated most often by residents whose monthly income ranges from LVL 101 to LVL 200 per family member, according to a joint survey by TNS and 900 seconds programme of LNT.
Entrepreneurs call to consider using the wind's unused potential
June 15 is celebrated around the world ans the Global Wind Day. The Latvian Wind Power Producers Union (LWPPU) calls Latvian residents and politicians to consider using the wind's potential.
Ice cream sales keep increasing in Latvia
The unexpectedly hot beginning of June made Latvian residents buy ice cream more often than they normally would, according to survey data.
Latvia's costs of living reach a new record
Latvia's costs of living reached a new record this May – LVL 177.9. This exceeds the previous record (LVL 177.44) of April 2013.
Mezaparks to hold Amber Volga vintage car show
On June 15, Mezaparks will be holding the Amber Volga vintage cars show.
PhotoGE Money Bank plans to close 39 ATMs in Latvia this summer
39 GE Money ATMs will be disassembled in Latvia during the course of summer of 2013.
Latvian ministries to ask for more than 500 million next year
Latvian ministries and their entities plan to request an additional amount of nearly LVL 492.5 million or 8.7% of the total state budget of 2013. This confirms Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis' concerns about talks regarding the 2014 budget being complicated.
Latvian ice hockey player Kristiāns Pelšs is missing; he may have drowned
Latvian ice hockey player Kristiāns Pelšs (born 1992) has gone missing this week. According to unofficial information, he may have gone missing after jumping into Daugava River from the Stone Bridge. This version, however, has yet to be confirmed.
Even the European Parliament encourages Latvia to join Eurozone
The European Parliament (EP) supports Latvia in its endeavour to join the united monetary union, as stated in the draft of EP's report. It is stated in the documents that the EP joins the European Commission and the European Central Bank in the endorsement for Latvia to adopt euro in 2014.
Easiest accessibility for Latvian residents: public transport and grocery stores
In 2012, households had the easiest accessibility to public transport (83.5%) and grocery services (80.7%). Survey data indicates that almost all households (96.3%) are using grocery and primary health care services.
PHOTOS: Saber Strike field tactical exercise in Adazi
Adazi firing range will be holding the Saber Strike 13 field tactical exercise until Friday, June 14.More than 900 soldiers from USA, Estonia, Latvia, the UK and Lithuania are participating.
Firearms licence requirements to be made stricter in Latvia
According to the Saeima's supported amendments to the Law On the Handling of Weapons and Special Means, firearms licence requirements will be made stricter than they are now.
Latvians are the least financially secure residents of Baltic States
Latvians have increased their financial stability last year. Precautions for unforeseen events have become a rather popular emergency instrument among residents lately. Nevertheless, Latvians remain the least financially protected residents of Baltic States.
1 commentLatvian PM asks State Audit to evaluate CPCB's activities
Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis has asked the State Audit to consider performing an audit at the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (CPCB) to evaluate the institution's general activities, as reported by the PM's press-secretary Martins Panke.
PHOTO: iris – garden wonders of the Natural History Museum of Latvia
The Natural History Museum of Latvia holds a special exhibition - “Iris – garden wonder of June”. It will be available from June 12 to June 16. It is organized by the Latvian Gladiolus and Iris Society.
Only participants of the Song and Dance Festival will have a day off
Only the participants of the Latvian Song and Dance Festival will be allowed to take a day off after the conclusion of the festival. This offer was proposed by the Saeima Education, Culture and Science Commission on June 12.
Latvia's population has dropped 1% in 2012
In 2012, population number in Latvia continued to reduce; however, the decrease was slow. On 1 January 2013 the number of resident population comprised 2 million 22 thousand, of which females accounted for 1 million 95 thousand, while males – for 927 thousand.
airBaltic cancels flights to Nice
Due to the workers' strike of the French air traffic controllers, airBaltic decided to cancel its scheduled flights to Nice this Wednesday, June 12.
Latvia's Euro adoption information campaign finalists are announced
Three finalists of the Euro adoption communication strategy contest have been chosen. The goal of the information campaign is to inform Latvian residents about the benefits of the united European currency and answer any questions residents may have regarding the measures that are necessary in order to adopt euro.
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
Latvian Spilva plans to invest 500 000 in production
Airbus A350 makes first flight successfully
Riga Free port official submits resignation because of a pleasure trip
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
Latvians are the least financially secure residents of Baltic States
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
June 18 in Pictures
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June 12 in Pictures
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