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GDP of Latvia fell by 18% in 2009
11.03.2010.Compared to 2008 gross domestic product (GDP) in the 2009 has decreased by 18.0%, according to the seasonally non-adjusted data* of the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Compared to the 4th quarter of 2008, in the 4th quarter of 2009 GDP has diminished by 16.9%.
Keyword tags: Analytics, Baltic, Economics, GDP, Latvia
11.03.2010.Finance Ministry: Estonia’s economic growth will recover in H2 with the help of exports
11.03.2010.Latvia’s Central Statistical Bureau predicts GDP fall in amount of 3% in 2010
11.03.2010.In 2009 the biggest GDP downfall in Estonia was recorded in Q2 – 16.1%
11.03.2010.Slesers: many employers and business-people will enter politics in Latvia
11.03.2010.Government's most important task accomplished in Latvia – state insolvency averted
11.03.2010.Estonian PM Ansip recognised Latvian government for their structural reforms
11.03.2010.Lithuania and Slovenia united by shared history, similar aspirations and common interests
Baltic States: EconomyTransport, Markets and Companies, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Tourism, LIVE RIGA, Baltic export
Tourism in the European Union: good prospects for 2010
11.03.2010.In the new Treaty of Lisbon (2009), for the first time in Union’s history, the tourism sector was mentioned as a sphere, where the Union should complement the member states’ actions. This is a clear sign of importance attached to the sector by the EU institutions and the member states. Tourism sector is generally regarded as one of the most important “industries” in the Baltic States.
Keyword tags: EU – Baltic States, Legislation, Tourism
11.03.2010.Rigas miesnieks to acquire controlling interest in competitor Jelgavas galas kombinats
11.03.2010.Tallinna Vesi operating profit increased by 9.8% in 2009
11.03.2010.Rigas Siltums operated with LVL 5 mln in profit in October-September
11.03.2010.Tallinn hospital spends 450 mln kroons without tendering
11.03.2010.Number of foreign tourists in accommodation establishments of Estonia increased by 18% in January
11.03.2010.Estonian Post to expand business to Latvia and Lithuania
11.03.2010.Funding agreement for TEC-2 development in Riga signed
Baltic States: Finances & InvestmentsFinancial Services, Investments, Buy / Sell Business
Adoption of the euro will require that Estonia changes more than half of its laws
11.03.2010.In connection with the adoption of the euro, 236 out of 418 laws currently in effect in Estonia will have to be changed, noted Prime Minister Andrus Ansip at the Government press conference, writes LETA/Postimees Online.
Keyword tags: Estonia, EU – Baltic States, Financial Services, Legislation
11.03.2010.Latvia receives EUR 500 mln loan from European Commission
11.03.2010.Snoras to boost loans in Lithuania as Scandinavian banks tighten credit
11.03.2010.Bigbank expanded its management board to 5 members
11.03.2010.Seimas Speaker Degutiene interested in financial policy of Swedish banks
11.03.2010.In February external assets and liabilities of the Bank of Lithuania increased by 2.8 bln litas
10.03.2010.Parex banka paid LVL 54 mln to state in interest payments in November-February
10.03.2010.Fitch changed SEB Bank's and DnB NORD Bankas rating to stable
Education and ScienceEducation and Science, Economic History, Book review
First Estonian-Latvian translating award was granted to Maima Grinberga
11.03.2010.The first Estonian-Latvian and Latvian-Estonian translating award was granted to Maima Grinberga, writes LETA/ National Broadcasting.
Keyword tags: Education and Science, Estonia, Latvia
10.03.2010.A Confucius Institute was established at Tallinn University
09.03.2010.Higher education reforms in the EU: facing global challenges
08.03.2010.Nine schools will be closed in Estonia in autumn 2010
05.03.2010.Stockholm School of Economics rector: Latvian higher education is in chaos
04.03.2010.The anatomy of exceptional growth: managing unlimited success
04.03.2010."PQ Magazine" recognizes Latvian OpenTuition.com as best accountancy Website
02.03.2010.SSE Riga offers to apply for scholarship of Mini MBA – Strategic Management Program
Baltic States: OpinionInterview
Lithuanian MP: Hearing on Belarusian nuclear power plant is theatre of the absurd
05.03.2010.The Lithuanian society is still indignant at Belarus’s intention to build a nuclear power plant near Vilnius. Member of the Lithuanian Seimas Gintaras Songaila said the public hearing on the Belarusian nuclear plant, held in Vilnius University on March 2, was a promoting event, LETA/Charter97 reports.
Keyword tags: Baltic States – CIS, Belarus, Direct Speech, Energy, Interview, Lithuania
25.02.2010.Ventspils mayor sees himself as candidate for prime minister of Latvia
13.01.2010.Exporting success in Latvia
07.01.2010.Mecislovas Zasciurinskas: Do you drink tea at work? Pay tribute then!
30.12.2009.Estonian economist: economy needs positive thinking
28.10.2009.The Marketing of Meteorites in Latvia
25.09.2009.Dalia Grybauskaite at the UN Session: small and big countries have equal duties also towards global society
18.09.2009.Valdis Zatlers press briefing after special Cabinet of Ministers meeting
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János Rékasi: The euro-goal will be one of the most important priorities of the next Hungary government
24.02.2010.On the eve of the Round table dedicated to the banking crisis lessons in Baltic states BS met with Janos Rekasi, DEC vice-president, Counsellor, Embassy of Hungary in Estonia and Latvia. The conversation was about the lessons learnt by Hungary after the financial crisis, as both Latvia and Hungary had to turn for intenational organization assistance.
Keyword tags: Banks, EU – Baltic States, Financial Services, Round Table
24.02.2010.The EU measures to manage the financial sector: expected effects for banks
06.11.2009.Modern issues on regional economics’ transformation in the Baltic Sea Region
23.10.2009.Power-engineering – the economy accelerant or let's talk about our power-producing future
22.10.2009.Baltic Sea Area: Perspectives for Regional Economic Transformation
25.05.2009.State Management at a time of crisis
27.02.2009.Shadow economy in the Baltics and around the world
01.12.2008.Trade Unions in Latvia: problems and perspectives
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Lithuania to attract textile industry specialists on "Baltic Textile + Leather" fair
09.03.2010.Lithuania organizes a big event intended for attracting textile and fashion industry professionals from various countries. The specialists and start-ups keen to explore business opportunities in the Baltic States might want to consider visiting the region's biggest apparel trade show "Baltic Textile plus Leather" on October 14-16 2010, LETA/Just-style reports.
Keyword tags: Baltic Export, Baltic States – CIS, EU – Baltic States, Forum, Lithuania, Markets and Companies, Textile
03.03.2010.Tallinn hosts first IAPCO seminar
26.02.2010.Community of Democracies Parliamentary Forum to be set up in Lithuania
22.02.2010.The concluding Conference to highlight the results of the French Biomass Project REGIX will take place at the 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Lyon
15.02.2010.Several Latvian enterprises receive medals at "Prodexpo 2010" in Moscow
11.02.2010.Baltic Sea Action Summit shows the way
11.02.2010.International business conference "Baltic Spark" to take place in Riga in April
09.02.2010.Nine Latvian designers to participate in design fair "Ambiente Loft"
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