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Unique archaeological items found in Riga Castle
Several unique, ancient items, dating back to the 13th century, were found during the Riga Castle reconstruction and restoration project.
Swedes generally satisfied with Baltic business climate
A study of Baltic business climate made by the Swedish Trade Council based on interviews made in 147 Swedish companies that operate in the Baltic countries showed that they were generally satisfied with this region as a place for doing business.
Last year's cereal cropland is the largest in the last 18 years
In 2012, for the first time in history the harvested production of grain in Latvia reached 2.1 million tons, with the yield of cereals growing till 37.0 quintals from ha. The total production in 2012 exceeded the production of 2011 by 712.5 thousand tons or by 50.5%.
1 commentKHL in pictures: Dinamo Riga vs. Bratislava Slovan
On February 17, Latvian hockey club Dinamo Riga has won the last match of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season 2012/13 against Slovak Slovan with a score of 3:1 (1:1, 1:0, 1:0).
PhotoThis week expected to be snowy and especially cold
A cyclone will form above the Baltic Sea this week. It will move toward the south. Latvia's weather will dictated by the eastern region – wind current to become stronger; it is expected to snow.
LABA trade union tries to unite workers of Riga's enterprises
Members of the two largest enterprises owned by Riga are currently being attempted to be united by one trade union – LABA, which is loyal to Harmony Centre (HC). This trade union is also being generously financed by Rigas Satiksme (RS), which is dependent on grants from Riga City Council, De Facto programme of Latvian Television reports.
Political calendar of Latvia. February 18 - 22, 2013
Calendar of political events in Latvia. February 18 - 22, 2013...
Economic calendar of Latvia. February 18 - 22, 2013
Calendar of economic events in Latvia. February 18 - 22, 2013...
Latvian soldiers participate in international friendship run
On February 18, Soldiers and the national guardsmen will participate in an international friendship run in response to the invitation from the International Military Sports Association to celebrate the anniversary of its foundation.
Lithuania's unemployment at 4-year low
Lithuania's official unemployment rate fell to 13.2%, a 4-year low, from 15.3% a year earlier.
Riga Central market celebrates Shrovetide
On Friday, February 15, Shrovetide (Mēteņi) comes to Riga's Central market. Farewell to winter is being offered on the largest European market Negu Street Square with musical performances, games and contest.
Spilva's product export exceeds 2 million LVL
The total export volume of Spilva fruits and vegetables processing enterprise reached 2.01 million LVL last year, which is 7% more than there was in 2011.
Latvia's export up by 15%; import – by 12.7%
In 2012, the total volume of goods in foreign trade of Latvia at current prices reached 15 594.9 million LVL – 1 877.3 million LVL or 13.7% more than in 2011.
Motorist deterrent – holes; record high number of insurance claims
Since the beginning of February, BTA Insurance Company SE has received thirty insurance claims for transport damage due to holes in the roads. Experts admit – this number of complaints usually comes in three months.
PHOTO: construction works at Dzintari concert hall
Currently, construction works are being held at Dzintari concert hall: reconstruction and restoration works of the Small hall. If everything goes according to plan, Jurmala residents and guests of the city will be able to enjoy the first concerts in the beginning of June.
2012 sees increase in number of especially serious crimes
Even though the total crime rate had decreased, there was a 30% increase of especially serious crimes in 2012. This is stated by work results of State Police (SP), which were presented by Chief of SP Ints Kuzis on February 14.
May 22 in pictures
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
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
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
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Gold shipment worth EUR 483,000 lost in Miami
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
VIDEO: World's most dangerous marketplace
May 21 in pictures
May 20 in pictures
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
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