Good for Business
Good for Business
Satellite LitSat-1successfully controlled from Kaunas
07.03.2014.The satellite LitSat-1 of the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is already successfully controlled form the Earth. On Tuesday, the satellite radio station of KTU established a two-way connection with LitSat-1 for the first time, informs LETA/ELTA.
Keyword tags: Education and Science, Good for Business, Lithuania, Technology
07.03.2014.Hellus Bacteria developed by University of Tartu's experts available in capsules
07.03.2014.PM took part in the ceremony of Lithuanian Science Award
06.03.2014.2013 was a successful year for Estonian business sector
06.03.2014.Citizens of Latvia to travel visa-free to United Arab Emirates
06.03.2014.Market share of Estonian exports in target markets increased by 5.5%
06.03.2014.airBaltic to launch Riga – Bucarest flight
06.03.2014.Investment in tangible fixed assets in Lithuania grew by 12.3% in 2013
Baltic States: News & Analytics
Analytics, EU – Baltic States, Baltic States – CIS, Legislation, Business in Europe
In February, annual inflation in Estonia made 0.6%
07.03.2014.According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in February 2014 was 0.1% compared to January 2014 and 0.6% compared to February of the previous year.
Keyword tags: Analytics, Estonia, Inflation, Markets and Companies
07.03.2014.Largest share of women – in Riga, smallest – in Burtnieki
07.03.2014.New revelations on EU-2020 strategy: preparing for changes
07.03.2014.MFAs of Nordic, Baltic and four Central European countries meet in Narva
07.03.2014.European Council approved of first sanctions against Russia
07.03.2014.Estonian Prosecutor's Office starts criminal proceedings regarding Paet-Ashton phone call recording
07.03.2014.Sadzius: meeting Maastricht criteria is not enough for Lithuania
07.03.2014.ECB trims inflation, raises growth forecasts for eurozone in 2014
Baltic States: Economy
Transport, Markets and Companies, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Tourism, LIVE RĪGA, Baltic export
Duklavs and Israeli ambassador discuss cooperation in aquaculture
07.03.2014.Yesterday, Agriculture Minister Janis Duklavs (Greens/Farmers) had a meeting with Israeli Ambassador to Latvia Hagit Ben-Yaakov to discuss cooperation opportunities in agriculture, the Agriculture Ministry informed LETA/Nozare.lv.
Keyword tags: Baltic States – CIS, Latvia, Markets and Companies, Water
07.03.2014.Discussion over Rail Baltica is reaching a dead end
07.03.2014.EVR Cargo's transport volume falls by 5.4% in February
07.03.2014.EstLink 2 officially inaugurated
07.03.2014.Preliminary sales revenues of Klaipedos Nafta decreased by 28.7% in January-February
07.03.2014.Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania turns to Prosecutor Office over Russian propaganda
06.03.2014.Enefit turnover in Latvia at EUR 56.5 mln in 2013
06.03.2014.PM: Lithuanian businessmen working with Russia, Ukraine may face difficulties
Baltic States: Finances & Investments
Financial Services, Investments, Buy / Sell Business
Swedbank, Rietumu banka and ABLV Bank most profitable banks in Latvia in 2013
07.03.2014.Swedbank, Rietumu banka and ABLV Bank were the most profitable banks in Latvia last year, informs LETA, referring to the Association of Commercial Banks of Latvia data.
Keyword tags: Banks, Financial Services, Latvia
07.03.2014.Bank of Lithuania: way to strengthen credit union sector is cooperation
06.03.2014.Current account deficit at EUR 191.1 mln in Latvia in 2013
06.03.2014.Siim Kallas working as president of Eesti Pank issued warranties worth hundreds million dollars
06.03.2014.Baltikums Bank posted EUR 12.8 mln in profit in 2013
05.03.2014.Latvia's first euro collector coin generates considerable interest
05.03.2014.Bank of Latvia issues first euro collector coin
04.03.2014.Danske: Russia's financial shock can cost 0.1% of country's GDP
Education and Science
Education and Science, Economic History, Book review
University of Tartu is among Top-200 universities in the world in three subjects
03.03.2014.A global consultation company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released its ranking list QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014 which ranks the specialties of top universities in comparison with each other. Estonia makes the list with three specialties: the highest position (51–100) is maintained by the communication studies curriculum of the University of Tartu, modern languages, history and archaeology rank on places 151–200, Tartu University informed LETA.
Keyword tags: Education and Science, Estonia, Rating
28.02.2014.French Ambassador rewarded Tallinn University's historian Marek Tamm
25.02.2014.Latvian Audit Office: Ministry may be violating the law in planning earmarked subsidies for teachers
21.02.2014.Druviete: education and knowledge hold as powerful export potential
19.02.2014.Increase in teachers' salaries expected in 2015 in Lithuania
18.02.2014.Tallinn University Baltic Film and Media School's Film Screenings to take place in Riga
14.02.2014.Estonian government approves of lifelong education strategy
12.02.2014.Vademecum to law studies in the United States
Baltic States: Opinion
Direct speech
Putin answered journalists’ questions on the situation in Ukraine
04.03.2014.The President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with media representatives to answer a number of their questions, in particular with regard to the situation in Ukraine, informs kremlin.ru.
Keyword tags: Baltic States – CIS, Direct Speech, Energy, EU – Baltic States, Legislation, Russia, Ukraine
26.02.2014.Lithuanian economist: ratio of minimum wage to average wage should not exceed 50%
25.02.2014.The heart of Ukrainian “Euromaidan” vis-à-vis the country’s geopolitical limbo
12.02.2014.Gregory Pomerantsev: air service is the future
11.02.2014.Hjörtur Smárason: Iceland is a small country with big ambitions
23.01.2014.Mission accomplished: successes and achievements of the Lithuanian Presidency in EU
20.01.2014.President Karimov chairs extended session of Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers
17.12.2013.Dmitry Trenin: Latvia has the closest economic relations with Russia among Baltic States
Round Table
Round Table
Pension issues in the social EU policies: cross-sectoral approach
15.05.2013.Pension issues in the EU member states are regulated by the so-called supplementary division of competences and are subject to different means from numerous policies. Several Commissioners are responsible for integration process concerning persons under retirement age, i.e. mostly those on pensions. At the same time, these issues are, generally, within the member states competence. Hence, most of them need both political and socio-economic solution.
Keyword tags: Analytics, Education and Science, EU – Baltic States, Investments, Markets and Companies, Pensioners, Round Table
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Press-releases, Forums
Exhibition of furniture and design of interior to be held in Lithuania in March
06.03.2014.The 20'th International exhibition for furniture, furniture and interior design, furniture fabrics, fittings and equipment FURNITURE (BALDAI) – Baldai, Interjeras, Dizainas will be held in Vilnius at the Lithuanian Exhibition and Congress Center LITEXPO on March 20-23, 2014, the organizers said in a statement, cites LETA/ELTA.
Keyword tags: Forum, Lithuania, Markets and Companies
05.03.2014.International Baltic Jewellery Exhibition Amber Trip to open in Vilnius
03.03.2014.The CEO of «Russian Fuel and Energy Complex in the XXI Century» Forum informed about the main theme
28.02.2014."Baltic Book Fair" gets underway in Riga
26.02.2014.Riga prepares for high-level transport and logistics conference in June
25.02.2014.Lithuania's PM welcomes participants of conference of Libraries for Innovation 2
24.02.2014.Economic forum takes place at Siauliai University
21.02.2014.Week of Titanic at Seaplane Harbor in Tallinn
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A way to progress for the Baltic States: industry and manufacturing 
