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Reform Party calls to dismiss HEC Chairman
The Reform Party (RP) has voiced a request for the Rectors Council to act responsibly and take care of the development of Latvia's higher education by dismissing the Chairman of the Higher Education Council (HEC) Janis Vetra.
PhotoAstrologist: development of all projects to be delayed in the next three weeks
In the next three weeks, Saturday, February 23 to March 17, business, public speeches, all kinds of contacts, communication, trading and transport influencing plant Mercury will be moving in a retrograde motion. It means that all processes related to these fields and their development will not go as planned.
Saeima conceptually supports Municipalities Referendum draft law
On Thursday, February 21, the Saeima conceptually supported the Cabinet of Ministers' submitted Municipalities Referendum draft law. It will dictate the order by which municipal elections are initiated and held.
Norwegian meteorologists promise Latvia a warm spring
The three months of springs will be warm in Latvia – the average air temperature is expected to be by 2° C higher than the norm, according to the prediction of the Norwegian Meteorology Institute.
More and more credits are issued in Lat
In January, the main money supply reducing factor was the seasonal reduction of demand for cash. There was also a delaying effect in the reduction of household deposits, notes Bank of Latvia economist Vilnis Purvins.
1 commentSRS stops group responsible for defrauding 500 thousand LVL in VAT
When carrying out a number of inspections in Riga and Liepaja, officers of Finance Police of the State Revenue Service (SRS) managed to stop a criminal group. It was responsible for defrauding nearly 500 000 LVL in Value Added Tax (VAT).
2nd level pension savings exceed 1 billion in 2012
The amount saved in the planned investment capital for pensions exceeded 1 million LVL in 2012. This by 17% more than there was in the end of 2011, as reported by the results of the State Funded Pension program management.
Winners of the Great Music Awards 2012
On Tuesday, February 19, the Great music award of 2012 was given to accordionist Ksenya Sidorova for her solo in the Prophecy opus of Erki Sven Tir in the Large Guild on May 31 and her solo concert at the Spikeri concert hall on November 23.
Saeima to review construction permit challenge and builder certification regulations
On Wednesday, February 20, the Saeima National Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Regional Policy commission will be reviewing amendments to the Construction Law. They provide shorter terms for challenging construction permits, as well as a regulation for builder certification.
Mayor candidate: NU's statements increase left wing parties' support
“The statement of the Riga Mayor candidate from the National Union (NU) Baiba Broka in regard to party cooperation on the Riga municipal elections divides society and ruins the belief that Latvian parties are capable of cooperating at all,” - notes Reform Party's (RP) Riga Mayor candidate Inga Antane.
Residents are encouraged to feed forest animals
Decreasing air temperature and increasing snow thickness present a big challenge to wild animals, especially ungulates – roe deer and red deer. This is why residents are being encouraged to help forest animals during the tough winter period, when food is especially scarce.
Reverta to collect 500 000 LVL from political technologist
AS Reverta has submitted a plea to the Riga Regional Court with a request to collect 547 000 LVL from political technologist Jurgis Liepnieks.
Snow thickness in Vidzeme and Aluksne reaches 50 cm
Since, Sunday, February 17, it has been snowing the most in Kurzeme, where the layer of snow has increased by 10 cm in some areas.
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.
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%.
KHL 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).
This 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...
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
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?
Energy and taxes to be discussed in EU summit
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
May 21 in pictures
Russia angry over Azerbaijan's Eurovision mistake
Tornado in U.S. moves on reaching 320 km/h in Oklahoma City
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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