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Riga's state of real estate: two years for a mortgage loan payment
The general housing availability in Riga worsened in Q1 of 2013. Although, Riga residents require the least amount of time to gather enough money to perform the first payment of a mortgage loan.
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.
PhotoLatvians 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.
Latvian 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.
1 commentGoogle dismisses claims of it giving direct access to users' data to U.S. government
In documents leaked to the press, it is said that internet service provider Google has cooperated with the U.S. National Security Agency, allowing the latter to spy on American citizens. Google denies the claims.
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.
Latvia's number of unemployed individuals drops below 100 000
Latvia's level of unemployment was 9.9% at the end of May. Compared with that of April 2013, unemployment has dropped 0.5% in Latvia.
Latvia plans to upgrade its railway infrastructure
The Latvian government has decided to divert the funding that was originally intended for the procurement of new trains to the initiative to upgrade the rolling stock and reconstruct passenger platforms. The government will also allot funds for the development of the TEN-T network.
TOP 10 of the most popular professions parents choose for their children
Most of Latvian parents (38%) want their children to become businessmen. The TOP 10 has a new addition this year – IT specialist. The artist's profession, however, is no longer in the TOP 10.
Russia might grant asylum to American whistleblower Snowden
A Kremlin spokesman has said Russia might consider granting asylum to Edward Snowden, who has made public the U.S. practice to perform secret surveillance on its citizens
Latvia's National Armed Forces have neutralized 1 103 explosive objects this year
In the first five months of 2013, soldiers of the National Guard's Undetonated Munitions Disposal Company of the 54th Civil Engineering Battalion have neutralized 1 103 units of explosive objects found on the territory of the Republic of Latvia.
Latvia's exports of energy resources has increased 10.9% last year
In 2012, total consumption of energy resources in Latvia comprised 183 petajoules (PJ) – 0.9% less than a year before. In comparison with 2011, total import of energy resources has risen by 3.9%, while export has increased by 10.9%.
Zatlers: Reform Party will remain no matter what
Even though the withdrawal of state funding will affect Reform Party's (RP) work in the near future, the party is nevertheless prepared to continue its work, as its founder Valdis Zatlers announced on June 10.
CEC to review the results of elections in Daugavpils
Latvia's Central Election Commission (CEC) has ordered its Daugavpils City division to organize the review of all ballots submitted to the region's election sites by June 20, 2013.
June 17 in Pictures
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
GE Money Bank plans to close 39 ATMs in Latvia this summer
Facebook introduces Twitter-like hashtags
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
June 13 in Pictures
June 12 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
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June 11 in Pictures
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