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Officials to decide on mechanisms to control people's compliance with emergency measures - Karins
12.03.2020Officials have yet to decide on control mechanisms allowing to make sure people comply with the measures introduced in Latvia as part of the state of emergency, declared in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) told journalists Thursday, referred LETA/BNS.
Keyword tags: Crisis, EU – Baltic States, Health, Latvia, Medicine

Estonian Concrete Building of the Year is the building of Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
12.03.2020The winner of the "Concrete Building of the Year Awards 2019" was announced 11th of March. Estonian Academy of Security Services won the prize that has been given out for 20 years.

Coronavirus will slow global growth – Lithuanian economist
12.03.2020The ongoing coronavirus outbreak will slow global growth this year but should not become a global economic crisis similar to the one that hit a decade ago. Nevertheless, such a scenario is possible only if countries take coordinated measures, including fiscal ones, Swedbank's chief economist says LETA/BNS.

Lithuania to suspend flights from Italy on Monday
12.03.2020Lithuania will suspend flight from coronavirus-hit Italy on Monday to give time for Lithuanian citizens until then to come back home. People are also advised not to travel abroad at all and strongly recommended not to travel to ten countries, reporte LETA/BNS.

Latvia declares state of emergency until Easter
12.03.2020In an effort to prevent Covid-19 from spreading further in Latvia, the government on Thursday declared a state of emergency, setting a number of tough restrictions, officials informed after a government meeting, informed LETA.
European industrial strategy: new message for the states
In March 2019, the European Council called for a comprehensive and long-term strategy for the member states concerning industrial policies with an integrated approach for a deeper and stronger single market. The new “EU’s industrial path” is part of the Commission’s political guidelines for 2024 and includes the European “green deal” and the digital agenda. The Baltic States have to be ready for a certain “home work”...
17 people in Estonia confirmed positive for Covid-19
Four samples taken by the Estonian Health Board on Wednesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Estonia to 17, writes LETA/BNS.