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Air temperature in Latvia exceeds +30° C for the first time in May
Twelve meteorological stations in Latvia registered new temperature records on May 9.
1 commentLatvian minister questions his remainder in his post after Saeima vote
Given the fact that the majority of Saeima deputies supported the deputies that are accused of serious crimes this Thursday, May 9, deciding not to limit their authority in the government, Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister Edmunds Sprudzs questions his remainder in the ministerial post.
Latvian Post concludes Q1 of 2013 with profit
Latvian Post (LP) has concluded Q1 of 2013 with a positive profit index, but the precise values are not to be published, Chairman of LP Maris Kleinbergs reports.
Price monitoring in April: prices remain the same in 90% of cases
Prices for most goods – 90.42% of cases – have remained the same this April, in comparison to March. Price increase, on the other hand, was noted in 4.45% of cases. Price reduction was noted in 5.12% of cases, according to the latest price monitoring data of the Economy Ministry.
Minister: politicians need to look past their own personal interests and money
“We can, of course, look for different judicial nuisances, excuses and arguments, replace commas here and there. But politicians need to understand that they need to look past their personal interests and money and take decisive action for the good of society”, - Environmental Protection and Regional Development Minister Edmunds Sprudzs said.
Latvia's manufacturing turnover up by 4.7% in Q1 of 2013
In comparison with the Q1 of 2012, manufacturing turnover in the Q1 of 2013 increased by 4.7% (according to calendar adjusted data at current prices), of which by 3.8% in domestic market and by 5.7% in export.
Latvian opposition unites to support deputies accused of serious crimes
Opposition parties make sure that deputies accused of serious crimes will continue to remain in their posts. In spite of the fact that the vote took place on “an emotionally sensitive” date – May 9 – representatives of Harmony Centre, Union of Greens and Farmers and the National Alliance managed to go through this issue without conflicts.
May 9 – the warmest day in Europe
On Thursday, May 9, Latvia is expected to have one of the highest air temperature readings in Europe. The air temperature is expected to rise to +24° C...+29° C during the day. It is expected to be as warm as +19° C...+23° C along the coast.
Welfare level of Latvian children – second lowest among EU and OECD countries
Children and young people in Latvia do not have the same level of welfare and quality of life children from the EU and OECD countries have, said in the “Child welfare in rich countries” edition of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) research centre.
Latvian Education Minister: the industry's problems are grave
The problems in the education industry are grave and unstable, believes Education and Science Minister Vyacheslav Dombrovskis. Nevertheless, he calls teachers to cooperate and keep a cool head about the situation.
McDonalds earns 318 000 LVL in Latvia in 2012
The McDonalds fast food restaurant network has earned more than 318 000 LVL in Latvia in 2012. More than 2.8 million LVL were paid to the state in the form of taxes.
Demographer: immigration impacts the population of this generation
Most Latvian residents believe immigration is the largest threat to Latvia's demography. 60% of respondents agree with this statement, which is 6% more than there were in 2010 (54%).
EC approves of Latvia's planned division of train procurement project's funds
The European Commission (EC) has approved Latvia's offer to use the money that was previously planned to be used for the train procurement project on other railway transport investment projects.
World Bank experts criticize Riga and Ventspils ports
On Tuesday, May 7, representatives of the World Bank criticized Riga and Ventspils ports in their assessment of the Latvian port sector's competitiveness and management.
Ventbunkers doubles the volume of handled oil products
This April, Ventbunkers (VBU) handled 379 thousand tons of oil products. This shows a 79% increase over that of April of 2012.
May 21 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
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
Petrol price fixing scandal: oil giant bosses to be jailed if found guilty
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
French President: austerity endangers EU
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 20 in pictures
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May 15 in pictures
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