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The Financial Sector Development Council has approved an action plan to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism
11.09.2018The Financial Sector Development Council, supported by Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis, has approved an action plan to strengthen Latvia’s anti-money laundering capabilities, and its ability to combat the financing of terrorism and weapons proliferation.
Keyword tags: Banks, EU – Baltic States, Financial Services, Latvia, USA
In July foreign trade turnover in goods was 11.9 % larger than last year in Latvia
11.09.2018Provisional data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in July 2018 the foreign trade turnover of Latvia amounted to 2.31 bln euros, which at current prices was 11.9% more than in July 2017, of which the exports value of goods was 8.3% and imports value of goods was 14.5% higher.
Employment up by 0.4% in both the euro area and the EU28
11.09.2018The number of persons employed increased by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28 in the second quarter of 2018 compared with the previous quarter, according to national accounts estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Latvian government approves purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters
11.09.2018The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the planned purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters for 175 mln euros from the United States, informs LETA.
Teachers' minimum salary raised to EUR 710 in Latvia
11.09.2018Teachers' minimum statutory salary will be increased 30 euros to 710 euros in September, the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia agreed on Tuesday, informs LETA.
SEB Global Services Center in Riga to create 80 new jobs next year
SEB Group's service center in Riga is planning to hire around 80 employees next year, informs LETA referring to the SEB Global Services Center in Riga representative.
Prices of Soviet-time apartments in Riga climb 3.5% from beginning of year
In August 2018, apartment prices in Soviet-era buildings in Riga rose 0.2 from the previous month and climbed 3.5% from the beginning of 2018, informs LETA referring to the Arco Real Estate property market review.
On the verge of its 25th anniversary, The Baltic Course leaves business media market
