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Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
International Monetary Fund: pace of growth in Estonia is to slow down this year because of euro-area's struggle to recover.
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
On Wednesday, May 15, the official bathing season was opened in Latvia. It is now allowed to swim in all official locations, because, according to the results of the analysis carried out by specialists of the Health Inspection, the general water quality is good.
1 commentBloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
On the eve of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln famously said that «a house divided cannot stand.» Today, the European Union -- committed for decades to the quest for ever closer union -- must confront an agonizing truth. Lincoln’s maxim must be inverted. For the EU to survive, the euro must divide, according to Bloomberg.
aiBaltic Bergen – Riga flight delayed; possible bombing threats
The airBaltic Bergen-Riga flight that was scheduled to depart on May 15 was delayed. It still has not departed, because someone had “made a bad joke”, notes the airline’s representative Janis Vanags.
Shadow economy in Latvia: 21% of GDP
Even though the proportion of shadow economy in Latvia’s economy reached 21.1% in 212, this index is on a decrease for the second consecutive year. In 2011, it was 30.2%, and 38.1% in 2010.
Buyers’ most favourite products of 2012: Pina Colada, Alkšņu servelat and more
Following a survey of traders and an in depth investigation into market data, 31 products were declared the Product of the Year in Latvia. New leaders appeared in the Top list. Older products also retain their positions.
Eastern European women freed from slavery in London
On Tuesday, May 14, the British police arrested a mob of Russian Mafia, which managed an entire network of prostitution and human slave traffic in some apartment block in West London.
Latvia’s national ice hockey team ranks 11th in the World Ice Hockey Championship
On Tuesday, May 14, Latvia’s national hockey team concluded its participation in the World Championship with a score of 2:3 (1:1, 0:1, 1:0, 0:1), allowing Finland to remain in the championship.
State of emergency declared in Nigeria
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency in three north-eastern states. Following a wave of violent attacks, Mr Jonathan has announced that the military will do everything necessary to stop the terrorists and insurgents.
Latvia, Estonia, lead EU new cars emissions charts
According to the study published by European Environment Agency, the new passenger cars purchased in Latvia and Estonia are the most pollutive in the 27-member union.
U.S. Government obtains wide AP phone records in probe
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and unprecedented intrusion" into how news organizations gather the news.
Lembergs’ nice and clean kingdom has poor living conditions
Even though the security measure imposed against Aivars Lembergs by the prosecutor’s office to perform the duties of Chairman of Ventspils City Council, the city is formally being managed by the For Latvia and Ventspils party. His kingdom may have clean streets and environment, but life is poor there.
Osaka mayor: Japan WWII «comfort women» were «necessary»
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto has described as «necessary» the system by which women were forced to become prostitutes for World War II troops. He said the «comfort women» gave soldiers putting their lives at risk a chance «to rest».
Latvian Environment Minister does not back down; waits for coalition’s proposals
Development of amendments to the law in order to limit the authority of criminally prosecuted deputies is a good sign for potential public servants to think more about being honest, believes Environmental Protection and Regional Development Minister Edmunds Sprudzs.
Signature collection to have Lat as national currency is declined
On Tuesday, May 14, the Central Elections Commission (CEC) decided not to register the signature collection bill for amendments to Latvia’s Constitution to set Lat as Latvia’s national currency in Section 4 of the Constitution.
UK to publish draft EU referendum bill
Britain’s ruling Conservatives are expected to unveil a draft bill that could make Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise of a referendum on the country’s EU membership legally binding.
Some weight loss medications are advertised illegally in Latvia
Tievēšanas forte, Weight Loss, Green Coffee – these are some of the products that are considered food additives in advertisements. However, the Consumers Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) has uncovered that these products are not registered in the Food and Veterenary Service (FVS) Evaluation and Registration department as food additives.
Photos of the week, 2013.05.17.
Riga Mayoral candidate: Baiba Broke – says one thing, but does the opposite
Latvia approves amendments regarding double citizenship
Economic Diary. The state overcame the crisis, the people did not
Latvian fuel traders: National Alliance wants to destroy domestic companies
Searches carried out at homes and offices of Liepājas metalurgs Board and sharholders
Latvia's foreign trade export is growing faster than import
Paul Krugman declined participation in the First Riga Economic Forum
Latvia’s construction volume up by 9.8%
The world celebrates Mother's Day
Bathing season officially open in Latvia
Bloomberg: The eurozone must be split to save EU
Syrian rebel «eats soldier's heart»
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Fourth largest Solar flare in the past week
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
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