Daily joke: Punishment

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September 18, 2012

A man was sent to Hell for his sins. As he was being taken to his place of eternal torment, he passed a room where a lawyer was having an intimate encounter with a beautiful young woman.

“What a ripoff,” the man muttered. “I have to roast for all eternity, and that lawyer gets to spend it with a beautiful woman.”

Jabbing the man with his pitchfork, the escorting demon snarled, “Who are you to question that woman’s punishment?”

Every fifth dwelling in Latvia has no owner

1 025 233 dwellings in Latvia were counted up in 2011; 79.1% of the total number were occupied, while 20.8% – unoccupied.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Soprano family boss passes away

American actor James Gandolfini, who played Tony Soprano in «The Sopranos» television series, has passed away in Rome.

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World

June 20, 2013

Latvia's GDP per capita – third lowest in the EU

Latvia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita was 62% of that of the average level in the European Union (EU) in 2012. It was the third lowest in the bloc of 27 countries.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Latvia's poverty levels drop for the first time in the last four years

May 2013 became the first month in the last four years, when the number of poor people in Latvia dropped below 100 000.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

€960 billion deal reached between EU Council and Parliament

Negotiating sides of the EU Council and European Parliament have reached a budget deal that might allow the Parliament to give its formal and final go-ahead to the bock's multiannual budget.

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World

June 20, 2013

Protesters gather outside of the Saeima building to oppose legalization of bow hunting

On June 20, wildlife protection organizations Animal Freedom and Animal Friend organized a protest act to oppose the legalization of bow hunting. On this day, the Latvian parliament plans to review amendments to the Hunting Law that would allow hunters to use bows and arrows to hunt for animals such as hares, beavers, crows, stray dogs and cats.

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Latvia

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June 20, 2013

Saeima bans the use of USSR and Fascist symbols during public events

It is prohibited to use symbols of USSR and Nazi Germany in Latvia from now on. This includes flags, coats of arms, national anthems and other kinds of symbols. This will apply to public entertainment and festive events.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Saeima conceptually supports pension indexation

On June 20, the Latvian Saeima approved amendments to the State Pensions Law in the first reading.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Asian company stocks sink considerably

The U.S. central bank has announced it might cut its unprecedented bond-buying programme, together with other factors making the value of Asian company stocks drop.

Money ,
World

June 20, 2013

Ernst & Young: euro adoption could increase inflation to 2.4% in Latvia

Euro adoption in Latvia will strengthen the country's national economy. This will contribute to the growth of Latvia's GDP to 4.2% in 2014, followed by 5.2% next year and 5% the year after that.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Saeima Chairwoman: parliament's spring achievement - Double Citizenship Law

According to Saeima Chairwoman Solvita Aboltina, this spring session's greatest achievement is the adoption of the Double Citizenship Law.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Protests in Brazil against world cup spending

Protests in Brazil that were sparked by government plans to increase public-transport fares in order to cover world cup spending, have now grown into a nationwide unrest.

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World

June 20, 2013

Tukums Airport could start performing commercial flights this year

The Tukums terminal is planned to be finished this July. However, specialists are unable to predict when the general environmental impact assessment process will end, Tukums Airport Business Manager Ilze Lontona says.

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Latvia

June 20, 2013

Kemeri Sanatorium to be given special territorial status

The Saeima State and Municipal Management Affairs Commission approved amendments to the Law on Kemeri National Park. These amendments provide for changes to the park's territorial status.

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Latvia

June 19, 2013

Claim against Lembergs in London will continue

Based on the facts presented, the High Court in London concluded that Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has a case of sufficient strength against Lembergs. Nevertheless, the case was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on a technicality – an issue of jurisdiction.

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Latvia

June 19, 2013

airBaltic's aircraft participates in the Paris Air Show

airBaltic's newly purchased Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft is set up at the world's largest and oldest aircraft exhibition – Paris Air Show.

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Latvia

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June 19, 2013

Turkish Airlines declared the best airline in Europe

During the Paris Air Show, Skytrax airline audit presented Turkish Airlines with the following awards: the Best Airline in Europe, Best Airline in South Europe and Best Business Class Catering Service.

Money ,
World

June 19, 2013

Latvia offers a new deposit option for residents – savings bonds

On Wednesday, June 19, Latvian residents were presented with a new deposit option – savings bonds. The point of this deposit initiative is to offer any resident an opportunity to purchase state bonds and invest money in Latvia.

Money ,
Latvia

June 19, 2013

Latvian Prime Minister to unions: pre-crisis wages were not sustainable

The Latvian Prime Minister is convinced that there is no need to restore wages to pre-crisis level, because pre-crisis wages were not sustainable.

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Latvia

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June 19, 2013

Corruption scandal in Czech politics still growing

Although Prime Minister Pert Nečas will step down, police in the Czech Republic has detained members of the state's political elite. The affair seems to have reached also into the family life of the Czech head of government.

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World

June 19, 2013

Global coffee prices fall, but not in Latvia

The global coffee prices are falling. Latvia, however, is not experiencing anything of the sort. This is mainly due to the excise tax. Experts believe this situation was made possible because the current supply of coffee in the world exceeds the total demand.

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Latvia

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June 19, 2013

Number of refugees in the world – largest in the last 20 years

The number of refugees and asylum seekers in the worlds is at its peak since 1994. The crisis in Syria plays a large role in this, as stated in the UNHCR report on global forced displacement.

World

June 19, 2013

Pay increase in Estonia for second year in a row

The average salary in Estonia has increased for the second consecutive year – 2012 has marked a slight rise by 1.7%.

Money ,
Estonia

June 19, 2013

Saeima expresses concerns over the fate of children adopted by foreigners

Last year, 110 children were adopted in Latvia. 144 children were adopted by foreigners. There are currently 99 potential adopters waiting for approval in Latvia.