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HKScan Estonia hires 44 summer workers
HKScan Estonia, subsidiary of the Nordic food group HKScan, hired 44 summer employees at the Rakvere meatpacking plant to service the increased demand of the summer period, informs LETA/BNS.
2.3 mln illegal cigarettes seized at Riga port
In late May 2018, border guards discovered 2.3 million cigarettes and 960 liters of spirit in a truck that was boarding a ferry going to Stockholm from the Riga passenger port, the State Police reported LETA.
Ireland’s experience might help Latvia to find way to return emigrated nationals
Ireland’s experience might help Latvia to find a way to return the emigrated Latvians, said Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis after his meeting with Irish President Michael Higgins on June 18th, informs LETA.
Kekava poultry farm starts supplying products in Sweden
Kekava poultry farm has started delivering products to retail chains in Sweden, the company’s representatives reported LETA.
Top court leaves decision in force in one of Estonia's 1st private sector corruption cases
Teet Jarvet, found guilty by a court in July 2017 of soliciting a bribe while serving as an owner supervision official in construction, lost also in the Estonian Supreme Court since the court announced on Monday that it left the decision of the circuit court unchanged, informs LETA/BNS.
Estonia leads among Baltics in World Press Freedom Index 2018
Lithuania ranks 36th in the annual World Press Freedom Index 2018, produced by Reporters Without Borders, unchanged from last year. Neighboring Latvia comes in 24th in the index, Estonia is 12th, reports LETA/BNS.
Zvaigzne ABC saw reduction in turnover and losses in 2017
The consolidated turnover of Latvian book publishing company Zvaigzne ABC reduced by 5.7% to EUR 12.39 million in 2017, writes LETA according to Firmas.lv.
Marijampoles Pieno Konservai exported to China for first time
Marijampoles Pieno Konservai, one of the largest milk processing companies in Lithuania, exported to China for the first time in 2017, informs LETA/BNS.
Lido invests EUR 830,000 in renovation of Vermanitis self-service restaurant
Vermanitis, a popular self-service restaurant of the Lido chain in the Riga center, reopened on June15th after a month-long renovation, informs LETA.
Indian sellers using Estonian e-residency to access EU markets, PayPal system
Indian sellers on the Amazon platform are using Estonia's e-residency program to access European markets and the Paypal payment system, the news portal Economic Times reports, cites LETA/BNS.
New opportunities and trends in Nordic cooperation
Northern Europe is known for its open knowledge societies and innovative economies. Here in the north, the Baltic Sea region, the Nordic countries and the European Arctic overlap, and Finland is integral to each one. We are all Arctic, all Nordic and we hold a particularly central position in the Baltic Sea region. Over 40% of Finland’s foreign trade is with countries around the Baltic Sea, and Sweden and Denmark by themselves account for a similar, high proportion of all foreign direct investment in Finland.
All six Vairak Saules restaurants have resumed work
All six of the Vairak Saules restaurant have resumed work today after police raided them earlier this week, LETA has found out. The restaurant chain's spokeswoman Laura Minskere also confirmed this information to LETA.
EU Budget – what about Eastern Europe?
The European Commission (EC) presented its proposal for the European Union (EU) Budget 2021- 2027 also known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), on 2nd May 2018. DBRS foresees a period of long and complex negotiations, particularly for those member states facing the prospect of higher contributions and those that might receive less funds.
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