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Saturday, 04.02.2012, 06:39
Gasoline price in Baltic States were not among lowest in EU at end-January
03.02.2012At the end of January 2012, the retail price for 95 octane gas in Latvia was EUR 1,367.47 per 1,000 liters, including taxes, which is the eight lowest price in the European Union, according to the European Commission's data on fuel prices across the EU.
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CPB of Latvia: to a large extent, illegal smuggling cannot be carried successfully without help from officials
03.02.2012Smuggling illegal goods into the country is a quick and lucrative way to make money, unfortunately, officials are also involved in this illegal activity in Latvia. It is clear that large-scale smuggling cannot be carried out successfully without the support of officials, the deputy chief of the Corruption Prevention Bureau (CPB), Juta Strike, said during a press conference today.
Ventspils Port cargo turnover increased by 61% in January
03.02.2012In January 2012, Ventspils Port handled slightly more than three million tons of cargo, which is 1.1 million tons or 61% more than in January 2011, as the port's spokesperson Inga Ievina informed LETA.
Estonian Air carries 14.7% more passengers in January
03.02.2012In January 2012 Estonia-based airline Estonian Air carried 42,657 passengers, which was 14.7% more than a year ago, Estonian Air reports in a statement.
airBaltic plans to carry 3.35 mln passengers in 2012
03.02.2012In 2012, the national airline airBaltic plans to service approximately the same number of passengers as in 2011 – 3.35 million, Martin Gauss, the airline's CEO, said in an interview with the business information portal Nozare.lv.
Hot tea offered by public transport controllers in Vilnius
Extremely low and dangerous temperatures in the capital of Lithuania have led to social services being expanded in order to help those most in need, Vilnius Municipality said. Controllers are distributing free hot tea to all passengers.
Estonian Air will buy 12 Embraer planes
Estonia's national carrier Estonian Air confirmed on Friday that it has selected Embraer, the largest producer of regional aircraft, as its regional jet manufacturer and estimates a requirement for 12 Embraer E-Jet aircraft.
Tallink's passenger number falls by 3.5% in January
In January 2012, AS Tallink Grupp transported 644,658 passengers which is a 3.5% decrease compared to January 2011, the company told the Tallinn bourse.
FlyBe closes flights between Tallinn and Finnish towns
Aviation company FlyBe announced that it will end the flights between Finnish towns and Tallinn in the middle of February 2012, LETA/National Broadcasting reports.
40% increase in number of Russian tourists in 2011
The number of Russian tourists using Latvian tourism services, including rural tourism, increased by 40% in 2011, Latvian Travel Agents and Operators' Association representative Kitija Gitendorfa told the business information portal Nozare.lv.
Technopolis to begin Tallinn Airport campus expansion
Technopolis Ulemiste will begin expanding its Tallinn airport campus, the company says in its statement.
5000 monthly join BalticMiles through tablet computers
In January 2012, 5000 new members joined the multi-partner loyalty programme BalticMiles, using tablet computers.
Stadler appeals court decision to permit contract on new trains for Pasazieru vilciens
Swiss company Stadler has filed an appeal against the Administrative Court's decision to grant permission for the procurement of new trains by the state-owned Pasazieru vilciens (Passenger Train) company, as Stadler representative Oskars Frimanis informed Nozare.lv.
Deep freeze has not hindered work at Airport Riga
The deep freeze has not hindered work at International Airport Riga, with airport representatives telling Nozare.lv the opposite, that such weather is actually very favorable for the operations at the airport.
Latvia sets new record in number of visas issued to foreigners in 2011
In 2011, there was an 18 percent increase for visa requests at Latvian embassies and consulates abroad compared to 2010, Foreign Ministry State Secretary Andris Teikmanis told members of the press yesterday during a special press conference.
The europact: outcomes for the Baltic States 
