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Floods and landslides in Indonesia take dozens of lives
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26 people have lost their lives in flooding and landslides in central Indonesia, local officials stated adding that deforestation has worsened the effects of seasonal torrential rains.
American news agency AP reported that the governor of the province of South Sulawesi, Nurdin Abdullah, stated on Thursday, January 24, that displaced people were still being evacuated.
As many as ten districts and cities in the province including the capital Makassar have been affected by flooding that began late on Tuesday, January 22, forcing more than 3,000 to flee their homes. Rescue teams continue their search for more 24 people, according to the provincial disaster agency.
Tragic landslides and floods happen frequently during seasonal rains in Indonesia, with man-made changes to the environment often worsening the situation. Earlier in January, a landslide on the country’s most populous island of Java took the lives of 32 people.
All presidential candidates in Latvia meet requirements of the law
All perspective presidential candidates announced so far – European Union Court of Justice Judge Egils Levits, Ombudsman Juris Jansons and Saeima deputy Didzis Šmits – meet requirements of the law and are able to stand candidate for this post, according to Saeima Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee’s head Janīna Kursīte-Pakule.
Suspended Mayor of Riga decides takes appeal case to court
Administrative District Court in Riga has commenced a case following a request from suspended Mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs in objection of Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister Juris Pūce on his suspension from his post as chairman of Riga City Council, as confirmed by the court.
1 commentEstonia-developed TransferWise highest-valued fintech start-up in Europe
The Estonia-developed cash transfer service TransferWise has been valued at 3,1 billion euros. This makes the British-based firm the leading financial technology start-up by value.
Employment level in Latvia grows 0.9% in 2019
903.6 thousand people or 64.4 % of Latvia population aged 15–74 were employed in Q1 2019.
Unemployment level in Latvia reaches 7% at beginning of 2019
In Q1 2019 Latvian unemployment rate constituted 6.9 %. Compared to the previous quarter, unemployment rate has not changed, while over the year it fell by 1.3 percentage points.
Estonia’s Ansip expects different EU Commissioner for Estonia
European Commission seeking more women in its next composition and Estonian Reform Party being nationally in opposition would mean that Andrus Ansip would not continue as the Estonian Commissioner, the politician himself says.
Latvian media council objects to Saeima’s intervention in its work
Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council considers the letter Justice Minister Jānis Bordāns has sent to the Saeima on the dismissal of the council’s chairperson Dace Ķezbere «an unacceptable and illegal unprecedented act, because the executive power and a single political party interferes with the democratic public system and does not fit EU laws and recommendations.»
Catalan separatist politicians take seats in Spanish parliament despite being jailed
In the Spanish parliament, five Catalan separatist politicians, who are tried for rebellion, have taken their seats in the Spanish parliament won in Spain’s general election.
Latvian railway company Pasažieru vilciens hopes to sign train supply contract this year
Latvian joint stock company Pasažieru vilciens might succeed in signing the contract for the supply of electric trains before the end of 2019 even if Procurement Monitoring Bureau expands procurement documents with new requirements, said PV board chairman Rodžers Jānis Grigulis.
«Last chance» to pass Brexit deal met with skepticism in British parliament
In the United Kingdom, the latest offer by British Prime Minister Theresa May to pass the country’s withdrawal deal with the European Union has been criticised by influential groups in the British parliament.
VideoLatvia’s prime minister says government will not re-evaluate prosecutor general
Latvia’s government will not evaluate Prosecutor General Ēriks Kalnmeiers’ suitability for his post, said Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš in an interview to public broadcaster LNT programme 900 seconds on Wednesday, 22 May.
Early voting in European Parliament election opens for Latvian residents
The beginning of early voting in European Parliament elections for all 954 election sites is set for 17:00 on Wednesday, 22 May.
Minister says results of train procurement suggest possible liquidation of Pasažieru vilciens
Results of the electric train procurement of joins stock company Pasažieru vilciens make one consider possible liquidation of the company, Latvia’s Transport Minister Tālis Linkaits told journalists on 21 May.
OECD: Baltic region's most rapid growth predicted for Estonia
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has published its latest outlook. In it, the organization expects Latvia to experience the slowest economic growth among Baltic States.
Latvia re-reviews train procurement and declares Škoda Vagonka the winner
After reviewing the train procurement for a third time, Latvian railway company Pasažieru vilciens declared Czech Škoda Vagonka the winner, as confirmed by the company.
Austria’s right-wing ministers resign after early election expected
With the Austrian government hit by a political crisis that is expected to result in an early election, the government Freedom Party has announced all its ministers would step down from the Cabinet.
30% of companies have yet to successfully adopt GDPR guidelines
A year after the European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation only 25.1% of Latvian companies can confidently confirm having adopted the regulation without problems, according to a survey by Tildes Jumis.
Russia’s request on Ukraine’s language law rejected by UN council
At the UN Security Council, a request by Russia to hold a meeting over a law passed by Ukraine limiting the role of the Russian language in the war-torn country has been rejected over alleged attempts to overshadow the inauguration of Ukraine’s new President.
Latvian government to tackle teacher shortage problem
It is possible that a new approach for attracting teachers to schools may be implemented in Latvia next year. This approach provides that a person with higher education who wants to become a teacher will require a year to acquire pedagogical qualification.
Huawei: Users after Android ban to keep getting security updates
Chinese electronics and telecommunications heavyweight Huawei has given its first response to the suspension of its Android operating system by promising that its smartphone and tablet users would continue to receive security updates.
Administration of a school in Jurmala suspected of defrauding EUR 100 000
Latvian State Police has detained administration of some school in Jurmala over suspicions of fictive employment. Defrauded amount may reach approximately EUR 100 000, as confirmed by State Police.
Raising minimal income level in Latvia would require EUR 28 million
Latvia’s Welfare Ministry has developed a Plan to improve minimal income support system in 2020-2021. In it, the ministry details that the plan’s implementation requires approximately EUR 28 million, as informed by the ministry’s social inclusivity department’s director Elīna Celmiņa.
Estonia investigates electricity blackout in Russian border city
In Estonia, an investigation has been opened into a power blackout that took place in the north-eastern border city of Narva and other places in the region.
Latvia’s Saeima to pick a new state president after EP elections
Saeima’s Praesidium and Faction Council decided on 20 May to keep the State President’s Election Day unchanged – it will happen 29 May.
Study: packaging convenience still trumps environment friendliness
For Latvian residents convenience of packages remains the most important factor. However, environment friendliness is gradually becoming more and more important for people, according to results of a study by Immer Group.
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Zerry @ 2019-05-22 18:54:53
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Alex @ 2019-05-19 08:35:36
So, when does construction start ? One assumes car parking is also included ? But probably not.
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