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Round timber expected to gain
In the 1st half of 2012, the average purchase prices of coniferous tree round timber fluctuated between 1-2 LVL/m3, as compared to the 2nd half of 2011, according to the Central Statistical Bureau.
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Latvia's most loved brand - Google
Google has been recognized as Latvia's most loved brand for the third year in a row. Inbox.lv ranks the second for the second straight year, while Swedbank rounds up the TOP 3.
Europe: number of Latvian schools grows tenfold
The world, but particularly Europe, are witnessing growing demand for Latvian education. Ten years ago, there were only four Latvian weekend schools in Europe, but the number is now up to 43.
Parliament to discuss EU banking union
Today, September 19, the Latvian Parliamentary European Affairs Committee meets with finance and EU policy experts to discuss the European Council's report on possible solutions for closer integration of the Economic and Monetary Union.
Latvia allots extra funds to housing insulation
On Tuesday, September 18, the Latvian government approved additional funding of 15 million lats ($28.3m) to housing insulation, according to the Ministry of Economy.
Latvia announces Song and Dance Festival date and venues
XXV Latvian Song and XV Dance Festival will be held next year from June 30 to July 7 in 19 venues across Riga. The opening ceremony will take place simultaneously in the Song Festival Stage in Mezaparks (Riga) and various Latvian regions.
EU car registrations: Latvia - 5th fastest rise
In August, 2012, car registrations rose by 4.4% in Latvia, accounting for the fifth largest increase in Europe, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
PHOTO: Latvians build Castle of Light
The Latvian National Library aka the Castle of Light is still under active construction.
Education Minister to reform a highly lucrative sector
Annual 215.2 million lats ($ 406m) flow into the higher education sector - it is the exact value of the interests endangered by the reforms of Education Minister Roberts Kilis, who has failed the confidence vote of the Latvian Rectors' Council.
Latvia backs Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations
From September 16 to September 18, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics is on a working visit in Georgia. He has expressed support for the country's efforts to move closer to Euro-Atlantic structures.
Corruption watchdog searches Housing Department of Riga City Council
On Monday, September 17, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau searched the Housing and Environment Department of Riga City Council, confirms Riga Mayor Nils Usakovs.
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Latvenergo's profits drop by 18.5% in 2012
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
PAA bath manufacturer modernizes production plant and creates Silk Stone material
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Friendship between Unity and Prudentia: gigantic losses for state budget
HM: smoking in the presence of a child is considered abuse
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
Latvia's living costs reach record high level
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
Obama administration sacks U.S. Internal Revenue Service chief
May 16 in pictures
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
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