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Estonia gets its third natural mineral water plant Häädemeeste vesi
Estonian environment minister Keit Pentus will open on Friday the new natural mineral water bottling plant in Häädemeeste, which continues a tradition that ended years ago, LETA/Delfi reports.
EPP Group promises to support Latvia's efforts in achieving fairer direct payments
Today, European Parliament EPP Group Chairman Joseph Daul met with Latvian Agriculture Minister Laimdota Straujuma and pointed out that he is ready to support Latvia's efforts in evening out direct payments to farmers, Nozare.lv was informed EPP Group press secretary Girts Salmgriezis.
In Q1, Lithuanian public procurement grow due to Klaipedos Nafta purchase
According to the data from the Public Procurement Office of Lithuania, value of public procurement in Q1, 2012 made LTL 3.6 billion (EUR 1.04 billion) and grew twice compared to a same period in 2012.
62% Estonian patients get specialised doctors' appointments in allowed timeframe
The Estonian Health Insurance Fund report that was revealed on Tuesday indicates that an average of 62% of patients get a regular appointment with a specialised doctor in the period of time prescribed by regulations, LETA/Delfi reports.
Nordecon lost 4 mln euros in Tallinn Maritime Museum project
The Estonian construction company Nordecon's main shareholder Toomas Luman said in his speech at the opening of the Maritime Museum Lennusadam last week that the project's costs exceeded the income by four million euros, writes LETA/BBN, referring to Aripaev.
Bank of Lithuania warns Gubernija on law infringement
After investigating the law infringement case, the Supervision Service of the Bank of Lithuania warned the financial market participant Gubernija (based in Siauliai) about the infringement of Securities Law provisions, the Bank of Lithuania said in a statement.
About 10 Latvian government-run companies could have their councils restored
Continuing reforms in the management of government-run companies, company councils, which were previously liquidated, could be reinstated for some ten state companies, Economy Minister Daniels Pavluts told a press conference today.
Estonian Air invites chef of restaurant Egoist to serve dishes during flights
On Monday, May 14, Chef de Cuisine of Egoist Heidi Pinnak and the head of the Estonian Culinary Institute Dimitri Demjanov were be on board of Tallinn-London-Tallinn flight to personally introduce and serve the restaurant's dishes to Premium class passengers, the airline said in a statement.
Lithuania to open first chocolate museum in June
First Lithuanian Chocolate Museum will open on June 1 in a northern city of Siauliai, in a renovated building of Ruta chocolate factory.
Swedbank in Lithuania receives National Responsible Business Award
This week Swedbank in Lithuania received the Responsible Business Award in the Environmental category for engaging and educating clients and suppliers in the area of sustainable development, the banking group said in a statement.
Latvia registers EU's second largest increase in industrial production output in March
Industrial production output in Latvia increased by 8.5% in March 2012 from March 2011, which was the second steepest increase across the European Union, according to latest data presented the EU statistical office Eurostat.
Vilnius mayor promises making Lithuania a global business nucleus in election campaign
Vilnius Mayor, leader of the movement YES Arturas Zuokas presented an election programme in Kaunas this weekend during a congress of the TAIP movement.
Estonia plans to participate at EXPO 2015
The Estonian economy ministry has made a proposal to the government that Estonia should participate at the 2015 EXPO in Italy, which would cost an estimated 3.7 million euros, LETA/National Broadcasting reports.
Snaige delivers strong Q1 sales in declining market
In Q1, Lithuanian refrigerator manufacturer Snaige had a strong overall sales performance well ahead of their key markets and has matched 2011 sales value with revenues of LTL 22 million/EUR 6.4 million, (unaudited, unconsolidated results), the company said in a statement.
Souvenir sheet will promote Lithuanian museums
2012 is declared the Year of Museums in Lithuania. On that occasion a new souvenir sheet, "2012, the Year of Museums", will appear in circulation on May 12, Lithuanian Post said on Saturday.