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Covid-19 Latvia: Government plans to allow requesting downtime benefits for April in May
13.05.2020The Cabinet of Ministers plans to change the rules of downtime pay, which it approved a week ago, and to allow requesting downtime benefits for April in May, reported LETA.
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European Commission: EU borders could be gradually re-opened this summer season
13.05.2020The European Commission reckons EU countries could reopen borders with other member states for the tourist season if they have Covid-19 infections under control and well-prepared health-care systems, according to a draft document, reported LETA/DPA.
Lithuania approves use of oil stocks during international crises
13.05.2020As Lithuania expects to join the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2021, the government on Wednesday approved legislative amendments authorizing it to make decisions on oil stocks, informs LETA/BNS.
Lithuania eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions
13.05.2020The Lithuanian government on May 13th further eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions: it will no longer be mandatory to wear face masks in open public spaces from Thursday, bars, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers indoors from next Monday, and students will start returning to classrooms in a week and a half, reports LETA/BNS.
Businessman Gulam Gulami detained in Latvia
13.05.2020The State Police on May 12th detained businessman Gulam Gulami, Latvian Television reported today, cites LETA.
Lithuania opening its railway infrastructure to Poland's PKP Cargo
Poland's PKP Cargo will be able to transport freight in Lithuania under an agreement signed with the state railway company Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai (Lithuanian Railways, LG) last week, writes LETA/BNS.
Gauss: investment in airBaltic will return multiple times for Latvia
State investments in the share capital of the Latvian national airline airBaltic will provide an opportunity for the company to return to profitable operations, and in the coming years will be repeatedly returned to Latvia in the form of taxes and direct payments to state companies, airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss told LETA.
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