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Latvian ministers aim to complete IMF talks 'by Christmas'

earthtimes.org
11 hrs ago
        

Riga - Talks between the Latvian government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and European Commission (EC) representatives about an aid package for the Baltic nation were ongoing in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday, with...

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RPT-Latvian FinMin forecasts '09 jobless rate at 10 pct

finanznachrichten.de
11 hrs ago
        

RIGA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - A slide in Latvia's economy is set to cause unemployment to spike in the former high flying nation to 10 percent, forecasts by the Finance Ministry as part of a plan to present to the IMF and EU showed...

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Over 80 children contract salmonella in Latvia

rian.ru
Nov 28, 2008 1 related
        

RIGA, November 28 (RIA Novosti) - More than 80 children have been infected with salmonella in the western Latvian city of Liepaja in the past 12 days, national health officials said on Friday. All of the children, aged between...

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Central Bank: economy to nosedive next year

baltictimes.com
Nov 28, 2008
        

RIGA – Representatives of the Latvian Central Bank have said that the country will see a sharp slowdown next year. Central bank spokesman Martins Gravitis told the Baltic News Service that although the Bank of Latvia expects...

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Digital Literacy Review

europa.eu
Nov 28, 2008
        

As part of its the commitment made in the Ministerial Riga Declaration on eInclusion, the Commission has carried out a review of 470 digital literacy initiatives in Europe. It finds that Member States have invested heavily in...

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Latvia wrestles with freedom of speech, economy issues - Feature

earthtimes.org
Nov 27, 2008
        

Riga - A college lecturer arrested by police on charges of attempting to undermine the Latvian economy said Thursday he would be more careful about his public statements in future. Dmitrijs Smirnovs took part in a discussion in...

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UPDATE 2-Latvia seeks IMF/EU funds, deal possible next week

finanznachrichten.de
Nov 26, 2008 8 related
        

By Patrick Lannin RIGA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Latvia wants 1 to 3 billion euros ($1.3-3.90 billion) from the International Monetary Fund and European Commission, with final sums depending on an economic plan under negotiation, the...

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Blizzard leaves three dead

baltictimes.com
Nov 26, 2008
        

RIGA - A devastating snow storm swept through the Baltics on Nov. 22, leaving three people dead and causing thousands of euros in damages. Meteorologists said the situation was the most severe in eastern Latvia, and due to poor...

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More suspects named in arms dealing case

baltictimes.com
Nov 26, 2008
        

RIGA - Several new suspects – including two military officers, a police officer and a civilian – have been detained for illegal possession and sale of firearms and explosives that were stolen from the military, in a widening...

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A bridge to disaster

baltictimes.com
Nov 26, 2008 1 related
        

RIGA - Anyone driving across the Daugava River into Riga will notice a new, orange addition to the skyline. The Southern Bridge (Dienvidu Tilts), the first payment for which cost 258 million lats (367 million euros), is a...

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