Latvia
LATVIA: Bank seeks to curb credit growth and inflation
The central bank (LB) yesterday raised its benchmark refinancing rate by 50 basis points, to 4.0%.
LatviaRUSSIA/EU: Disagreements postpone summit meeting
Thursday's EU-Russia summit has been postponed at Moscow's request, the Dutch EU presidency said...
RussiaCENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Undeclared work is widespread
The informal economy varies across CEE according to historical, socio-economic and institutional...
EUROPEAN UNION: Latvia replaces unpopular Udre
The outgoing Latvian government yesterday replaced its nominee for European Commissioner, Ingrida...
LatviaLATVIA: Obstacles remain to strong government
Prime Minister Indulis Emsis's government resigned on October 28. Under Saeima (parliamentary)...
LatviaLATVIA: Weak government falls on budget vote
Prime Minister Indulis Emsis's government resigned today after losing a parliamentary vote on its...
LatviaEUROPEAN UNION: New members lag on euro-area criteria
Reports today by the ECB and the European Commission emphasise that the new member states are...
CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: FDI downturn will be temporary
Central and Eastern Europe suffered a steep decline in FDI inflows in 2003. However, the...
