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Baltics, Finland and EC to coordinate their position in talks with Gazprom
Baltic countries, Finland and the European Commission (EC) will work together more closely in order to coordinate their position in talks with Russia's gas giant Gazprom, as Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said.
North Korea accuses US of pushing to start a war
The US is pushing to start a war, according to the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ventbunkers sees 20% increase in the volume of handled cargo
During the first two months of 2012, Venbunkers handled more than 677 000 tons of oil products, which is 20% more than it did in the same period of 2012, as the company reports.
Minister: higher education should be open for international students
The Education and Science Ministry has submitted amendments to the Universities Law. These amendments will allow wider use of EU languages at Latvian state universities.
1 commentEP to vote about allotting additional payments to Baltic farmers
The European Parliament (EP) has prepared a bill that provides for allotting direct payments to Baltic farmers in an amount equal to that in Romania starting from 2014.
Latvia's tourism competitiveness ranked 48th among 140 countries
According to the global tourism competitiveness rating compiled at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Latvia is on the 48th place among 140 countries in terms of tourism industry competitiveness (51st place in 2011).
Facebook to launch content-specific news feeds, bigger photos and ads
Social network Facebook is hosting a press conference, where it is expected to unveil plans to launch broken-out feeds for different types of content like photos or music, as well as larger images and ads.
Latvian soldiers will go to Mali
The Saeima has supported the bill to allow soldiers of Latvian National Armed Forces to participate in the military mission in Mali, and help train the country's army.
CPB Director will not get involved in politics
“Here, at the Constitution Protection Bureau (CPB), we cannot and are not allowed to have an opinion on candidates,” - CPB Director Janis Kazocins said in response to the request to comment the candidate for the Director's post.
Jews invited back to Spain after 500 years
More than 500 years ago, tens of thousands of Jews were forced to flee Spain because of persecution, but now their descendants are being invited back.
Latvian Parliament to decide the fate of a new law for emergency situations
On Thursday, March 7, the Saeima will be reviewing the “State of Emergency” bill in its third and final reading. This law will provide a list of necessary actions in order to ensure national security if the state is ever threatened.
Swedish businessman: it's not safe to develop business in Latvia
No investor is prepared to invest money in a country that has one thing written in its law, officials tell you something entirely different and act in a different way to both, Swedish investment company representative Per Andersen says.
European Commission turns against Lithuanian railway company
The European Commission (EC) has begun its investigation against Lithuania's railway company AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (LG). The goal of the investigation is to determine whether or not the company has limited competition opportunities for Lithuanian and Latvian companies and violated EU rules when disassembling part of its railway.
Latvian Olympics Committee consolidates its budget and reduces expenses
The Latvian Olympics Committee (LOC) has adopted its consolidated budget of 2013. This budget provides that LOC's administrative and economic expenses are to be reduced by 61 805 LVL.
Constitution Protection Bureau reflects on the work done in 2012
According to the Constitution Protection Bureau (CPB), secret services of several countries outside of NATO and the EU did their “jobs” in Latvia in 2012. The overall foreign intelligence service threat in Latvia is said to be moderate.
Apple rumour - iPhone 5S underway
US tech giant Apple is said to have been planning the release of the iPhone 5S this summer in August.
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
Slow-down in Estonia’s growth expected
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
Infographic: How teens' habits threaten the future of Facebook
Syrian rebel «eats soldier's heart»
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
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