Latvia

  • Jan 6, 2005
  • 7 min read

LATVIA/LITHUANIA: Quick euro-area entry targeted

Latvia repegged the lat from the SDR to the euro on January 1. This is a prelude to joining ERM...

Latvia
  • Dec 30, 2004
  • 7 min read

BALTIC STATES/RUSSIA: Butinge is victim of Transneft

Russian pipeline operator Transneft plans to cut crude supplies to Lithuania's Butinge oil...

Russia
  • Dec 13, 2004
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2005: CEE-8 economies set for steady growth

There are strong grounds for optimism as the CEE-8 enter their first full year as EU members. ...

  • Dec 10, 2004
  • 1 min read

CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Economic performances vary

The pace of economic growth in Poland slowed in the third quarter to 4.8% year-on-year, down from...

  • Dec 2, 2004
  • 1 min read

LATVIA: Parliament votes in Kalvitis government

Parliament today voted in Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis's new centre-right government by 75...

Latvia
  • Nov 24, 2004
  • 7 min read

CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Airlines face uncertain future

Hungary's privatisation agency cancelled a tender for state airline Malev on November 18 after it...

  • Nov 24, 2004
  • 1 min read

LATVIA: Kalvitis chosen to head new government

President Vaira Vike-Freiberga today nominated 38 year-old former Economy Minister Aigars...

Latvia
  • Nov 18, 2004
  • 5 min read

LATVIA: No quick fix to parlous healthcare system

Anaesthetists and intensive-care staff are providing only emergency medical assistance while...

Latvia