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Residents complain the most about SEB and DNB
In Q1 of 2013, Latvian residents complained the most about the service of SEB and DNB banks. According to the Consumers Rights Protection Centre (CRPC), a total of five complaints each were received in regard to SEB and DNB banks. Citadele and Nordea banks both have four complaints each.
Political calendar of Latvia. May 13 - 17, 2013
Calendar of political events in Latvia. May 13 - 17, 2013...
Riga Mayoral candidate: Baiba Broka – says one thing, but does the opposite
As though a gentleman, the Latvian National Alliance (All For Latvia!" – "For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK) has given the first place in its list of Riga mayoral candidates to a lady – Baiba Broka.
1 commentRecipe: Tasty Italian Sausage soup
Italy is considered a capital of fine cuisine. BNN would like to present a recipe for a fine Italian-style soup, fit for warm summer weather to enjoy.
Bank of Latvia: GDP to grow slowly this year
The average GDP increase in Latvia per quarter was 1.4% in the last couple of years. This suggests that, in spite of some unfortunate events in the domestic and foreign environment, Latvia's GDP increase of Q1 of 2013 had only a slight increase.
Weather to cool down in Latvia
The next seven days in Latvia are expected to have fluctuating weather conditions. A massive low atmospheric pressure area with multiple centres will be above Western Europe and a massive anticyclone above Russia.
Consumer prices reduce by 0.4% in Latvia
Compared to April 2012, the average consumer price level in April 2013 reduced by 0.4%. Prices of goods decreased by 0.4%, while prices of services rose by 0.3%.
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.
Latvian 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.
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.
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.
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.
Riga Mayoral candidate: Armands Krauze – the “working bee”
The proposed mayoral candidate from the Union of Greens and Farmers is one Armands Krauze – largely unknown to the residents of the Latvian capital. He has no prior experience in city management. This is probably the reason why he easily gives pre-election promises that are very hard to implement in reality.
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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