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FBO RIGA сelebrates its 3rd anniversary

FBO RIGA сelebrates its 3rd anniversary

20.09.2018.

FBO RIGA business aviation center celebrates its 3rd anniversary. It opened its doors in Riga International Airport (RIX) in September, 2015, becoming a new gateway to the east from Europe and the main arrival and departure point for the majority of business aviation flights in Latvia. In 2017, FBO RIGA handled more than 4,000 passengers, informed company's representatives.

Keyword tags: Airport, Good for Business, Latvia, Transport

Latvian fuel sales up 4.8% in seven months of 2018
20.09.2018.Latvian fuel sales up 4.8% in seven months of 2018

Merko to build school in Vilnius for 7.4 mln euros
20.09.2018.Merko to build school in Vilnius for 7.4 mln euros

19.09.2018.SBA to build EUR 30 mln plant, logistics center in Klaipeda

19.09.2018.EU agency for operational management of IT systems in field of security to open Tallinn HQ

19.09.2018.ALTAS Commercial Transport to introduce first Lithuanian commercial Midi Bus

19.09.2018.Baltic International Bank to invest EUR 12 mln in renovation of quarter in Old Riga

19.09.2018.Café and restaurant revenue up 18% in Lithuania



Baltic States: News & Analytics Analytics, EU – Baltic States, Baltic States – CIS, Legislation, Modern EU

Only 6% of Baltic residents have strong digital skills – SEB

Only 6% of Baltic residents have strong digital skills – SEB

20.09.2018.

Only 6% of residents in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have necessary digital skills to freely use digital solutions, it appears from a survey conducted by SEB Bank on their Baltic customer base this spring, cities LETA/BNS.

Keyword tags: Analytics, Banks, Estonia, Financial Services, Latvia, Lithuania, Technology

Vejonis in China emphasizes Latvia's growth potential in logistics, IT and telecommunications
19.09.2018.Vejonis in China emphasizes Latvia's growth potential in logistics, IT and telecommunications

Eurostat: Production in construction up by 0.3% in euro area
19.09.2018.Eurostat: Production in construction up by 0.3% in euro area

19.09.2018.Xi: China, Estonia should intensify pragmatic cooperation

19.09.2018.Estonia: Danske's non-resident customers moved over EUR 200 b

18.09.2018.Estonian embassy has advised Skinest Rail currently in dispute with state of Lithuania

18.09.2018.In the 2nd quarter of 2018, hourly labour costs in Latvia grew by 9.5%

18.09.2018.In the 2nd quarter, number of job vacancies in Latvia rose by 7.8 thousand or 46.6%



Baltic States: Economy Transport, Markets and Companies, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Tourism, LIVE RĪGA, Baltic export

Number of cigarettes released for consumption in Latvia up 0.04%

Number of cigarettes released for consumption in Latvia up 0.04%

20.09.2018.

In January-July 2018, 1.099 bln cigarettes were released for consumption in Latvia, up 453,000 cigarettes or 0.04% from the respective period in 2017, according to the information from the Excise Goods Administration of the Latvian State Revenue Service informs LETA.

Keyword tags: Latvia, Markets and Companies

Lithuania needs to develop its electricity capacity – study
20.09.2018.Lithuania needs to develop its electricity capacity – study

Production of alcoholic drinks in Latvia up 41.8%
20.09.2018.Production of alcoholic drinks in Latvia up 41.8%

20.09.2018.Beer production in Latvia down 8.2%

19.09.2018.Lithuania's natural gas consumption down 10% in H1 y-o-y

19.09.2018. Old grain store demolition work begins in Port of Kiel

19.09.2018.Baltic auditors launch Rail Baltica's audit

19.09.2018.Baltic TSOs submit application for joining Continental Europe Synchronous Area



Baltic States: Finances & Investments Financial Services, Investments, Buy / Sell Business

Restructured credit union sector in Lithuania expanding and must accumulate required capital buffer

Restructured credit union sector in Lithuania expanding and must accumulate required capital buffer

20.09.2018.

The enhanced credit union sector, which, as of this year, operates under new regulations, operated profitably and strengthened its capital.

Keyword tags: Analytics, Banks, Financial Services, Lithuania

Danske Bank to donate EUR 200 mln of income earned in Estonia
19.09.2018.Danske Bank to donate EUR 200 mln of income earned in Estonia

Bank of Lithuania does not grant licence to HUSH LT due to reputational concerns
18.09.2018.Bank of Lithuania does not grant licence to HUSH LT due to reputational concerns

18.09.2018.Up to 120,000 people without health insurance in Estonia

18.09.2018.Latvia to increase its payment in International Financial Corporation and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

18.09.2018.Lithuania's Akmene awaiting ground-shaking investment

18.09.2018.Lithuania's minimum wage may rise to EUR 430 next January - PM

17.09.2018.EU funding investments facilitated economic growth in Latvia by 2% of GDP in 2017



Education and Science Education and Science, Economic History, Book review

Tallinn University of Technology adopts TalTech as short name

Tallinn University of Technology adopts TalTech as short name

17.09.2018.

Tallinn University of Technology has decided to adopt TalTech as its official short name, dropping the Estonian acronyms TTU and TUT it has been using to date, informs LETA/BNS.

Keyword tags: Education and Science, Estonia, EU – Baltic States

Over 60 foreign experts to assess Lithuania's scientific research performance
12.09.2018.Over 60 foreign experts to assess Lithuania's scientific research performance

R&D council: Estonia needs national priorities to participate in Europe's research funding
12.09.2018.R&D council: Estonia needs national priorities to participate in Europe's research funding

11.09.2018.If high schools in Latvia produce poor results, they will not receive state funding for teachers’ wages

11.09.2018.Optimization of Latvian school network has not been completed – minister

07.09.2018.Mait Klaassen appointed chairman of council of rectors of Tallinn University

05.09.2018.Decision on pay rise for teachers will be taken as soon agreement on quality standards is reached – Kucinskis

04.09.2018.Baltic writers' unions ask govts to support translating of prize-winning works



Baltic States: Opinion Direct speech

Irina Mirochnik Speaking on Business Climate in Latvia

Irina Mirochnik Speaking on Business Climate in Latvia

18.09.2018.

IMMER Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of flexible packaging. One of the Group’s enterprises IMMER Digital has been operating in the Latvian town of Ventspils since February 2017. Some days ago, the IMMER Group President, Mrs. Irina Mirochnik, was awarded the Third-Class Order of Merit by the decree of the President of Ukraine. This was followed by Pentawards, the most prestigious award in the packaging design world. This time the conversation with Irina is about business climate in Latvia, about relations with the state authorities and prospects of a modern enterprise.

Keyword tags: Baltic Export, Direct Speech, Industry, Investments, Latvia, Markets and Companies

Imports of goods have reached a historic high; exports witness the sustainability of business competitiveness
12.09.2018.Imports of goods have reached a historic high; exports witness the sustainability of business competitiveness

V. Vasiliauskas: Clear ‘rules of the game’ needed for the booming crypto sector
11.09.2018.V. Vasiliauskas: Clear ‘rules of the game’ needed for the booming crypto sector

11.09.2018.The current account surplus stood at 0.5% of GDP in the second quarter

10.09.2018.Prices continue favoring export of energy products – economist

06.09.2018.The current account in Estonia was back in balance over the half year

06.09.2018.Latvian economy is riding a cyclical growth wave

31.08.2018.The average wage is rising, but it varies notably across Latvian regions



Round Table Round Table

Modern city: sustainability vs. “mega-projects” in Latvian development

Modern city: sustainability vs. “mega-projects” in Latvian development

06.03.2017.

Managing urban areas has been always one of the most important development challenges for city planners. During last decades, cities have been developed in a strictly “human & sustainable” way: everything for city’s dwellers! However, nowadays it’s easy to evaluate the “optimal city” –its development has to be in line with the sustainability concept adopted by the UN and in effect from January 2016.

Keyword tags: EU – Baltic States, Investments, Latvia, Real Estate, Round Table

800 million euro to be invested in Skanste – the modern center of Riga
22.02.2017.800 million euro to be invested in Skanste – the modern center of Riga



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Hungarian Days in Latvia October 2018

Hungarian Days in Latvia October 2018

19.09.2018.

The Embassy of Hungary to Latvia is happy to announce that the Hungarian Days 2018 will take place for the 4th time throughout October.

Keyword tags: Culture, EU – Baltic States, Forum, Latvia

Domain industry representatives from CIS and Eastern Europe meet in Latvia
19.09.2018.Domain industry representatives from CIS and Eastern Europe meet in Latvia

Lithuania's Venice Biennale pavilion will turn into singing beach
18.09.2018.Lithuania's Venice Biennale pavilion will turn into singing beach

17.09.2018.Leading medical companies to meet at Medbaltica 2018

14.09.2018.Tallinn Digital Summit to host top-level global debate on future of digital societies

12.09.2018.Presidents of 13 EU member states to arrive in Latvia this week to discuss the future of Europe

12.09.2018.5G Ideation will showcase the opportunities of 5G technology for startups

12.09.2018.Nordic, Baltic military infrastructure experts meeting in Tallinn



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