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This year's March is the 12th coldest in the last 73 years
Of the first eighteen days of March 2013, twelve had average air temperature 4°C - 8° C lower than the norm. In total, Latvia's average air temperature was -6° C (3.6° C lower than the norm for March).
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1 commentAstronomical spring comes to Latvia
Astronomical spring is set to establish its rule in Latvia at 13:02 on Wednesday, March 20. The time of spring is slightly different every year because of the time counting system. Days become longer than nights. The Sun's centre crosses the sky and shifts from the southern side to the northern side.
Saeima sub-commission's smoking restriction measure makes progress
The Social and Labour Affairs Commission has supported amendments to legislation in regard to smoking restrictions. Amendments suggest selling tobacco products to persons of the age of 21 or older.
85% of households find it difficult to afford everyday expenses
In 2012, households were generally short of 66 LVL per household member to make ends meet on a monthly basis; practically the same amount as there was in 2011 (67 LVL).
Latvian company to build jetty for Lithuania LNG terminal
Klaipedos Nafta AB, Lithuania’s state-controlled energy terminal operator, hired Latvian construction company AS BMGS to engineer and build port infrastructure for a new natural-gas terminal on the Baltic Sea
Ernst & Young: Euro adoption in Latvia will serve as a signal
Latvia continues to successfully recover from the economic crisis and will be able to maintain 4 - 5.5% GDP growth throughout the 2014-2017.
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine becomes more expensive
The Austrian medicine manufacturer that has a dominant position on Latvia's market and supplies the Tico Vac tick-borne encephalitis vaccine has significantly increased its price. It currently varies between 23 and 27 LVL.
Protest act to support regional passenger carriers
There is a protest act planned to take place near the Cabinet of Ministers building on March 19 by the Latvian Social Services and Transport workers association and Latvian Bus and Regional Carriers association in support of regional passenger carriers.
Saeima does not support National Union's proposals to dismiss Internal Affairs Minister
On Monday, March 18, the National Union decided to officially request the resignation of Internal Affairs Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (Reform Party).
Former Belarus intelligence officer gets asylum in Lithuania
Former Belarusian military intelligence officer Stsyapan Zakharchanka has been granted political asylum in Lithuania.
Narvesen achieves record-high revenue – 1.4 million
Narvesen franchise trading chain concluded 2012 with an increased revenue and reached the highest revenue in its history – 1.4 million LVL. This is 26% more than Narvesen earned in 2011.
Estonian labour productivity up 7.6% a year
On the basis of industrial production, labour productivity per person was 28,190 euros in the fourth quarter of 2012, 7.6% more than in the same three-month period in 2011.
PHOTO: Big Day at the Ethnographic Museum
On Sunday, March 17, the Open-air Ethnographic Museum in Riga celebrated to coming of spring – the Big Day.
10-30% of medications on the global market are counterfeit
Counterfeit medications – this topic is becoming more and more actual next to the increase in activity of manufacturers of copies of original medications. Forgeries can be found in such countries as USA and Britain.
Internal conflicts uncovered within Unity
The yet to be publicly voiced decision of Finance Minister Andris Vilks to fire the ministry's parliamentary secretary Karina Korna without first informing the party's [Unity] Board has uncovered internal conflicts in the would-be monopolist ruling party.
Political calendar of Latvia. March 18 - 22, 2013
Calendar of political events in Latvia. March 18 - 22, 2013...
Photos of the week, 2013.05.24.
Riga mayoral candidate. Guntis Belēvičs: bull in a china shop?
Survey: popularity of current Ventspils management is below 50%
Economic Diary: Smash Business with Taxes
Energy and taxes to be discussed in EU summit
Oil deposit exploration in Latvia's waters; project managed by people close to Lembergs
Prudentia distances from the consequences of the advices it once gave
Friendship with Unity – the only thing that keeps Prudentia afloat?
PHOTO: Gumball 3000 lifestyle rally in Riga
More than 20 000 enthusiasts to run in the Nordea Riga marathon
500 kg large aircraft bomb found at Ventspils port
Economy Minister: Russian business interest increases in Latvia
Apple and other great American companies that keep mountains of cash overseas
Cypriot banks launder money, leaked EU report reads
Russia angry over Azerbaijan's Eurovision mistake
May 21 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
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
May 23 in pictures
May 22 in pictures
May 20 in pictures
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