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Latvia Rolling Up Its Sleeves To Boost Business And Investment Efforts In Regions
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. On Tuesday, July 3, representatives from the Ministry of Economics, leadership of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), and regional coordinators met at LIAA's Jelgava office...
Satish Prasad joins Riga Foods as executive chef catering
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 4, 2025
Satish Prasad, executive chef (catering), Riga Foods.Riga Foods announced the appointment of Satish Prasad as its new executive chef (catering), marking a significant milestone in the brand’s pursuit of culinary innovation and excellence. With a...
Rīga's future port terminal could expect passengers in 2030
LSM
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July 4, 2025
The local government is ready to develop the access roads and the area around the planned terminal. However, due to a lack of funding, the Riga Free Port Authority plans to implement the project in stages, with the second berth being built later...
105-year-old temperature record broken in Riga
Xinhua News Agency
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RIGA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Latvian capital of Riga broke a 105-year-old temperature record on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 32.4 degrees Celsius this afternoon, according to the Latvian Center for Environment, Geology and Meteorology. The...
Latvia to experience hottest day since last summer
Baltic News Network
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July 3, 2025
The night leading into Thursday was dry and nearly clear, with light winds and the potential for fog to form in some areas. The day will begin with sunshine, but by afternoon, clouds will gradually increase from the west, bringing short periods of...
Latvian watermelons not too happy this year
LSM
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July 3, 2025
The cultivation of exotic fruit has boomed in Latvia in recent years, and the number of farms continues to grow every year. Mareks Kantāns has been growing watermelons on his farm for eight seasons. This year, he has 50 varieties. Some are grown...
Beware of rip currents at Rīga's bathing sites
LSM
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July 3, 2025
For this reason, special warning signs have been installed at Rīga's swimming areas, urging swimmers to be careful and not to leave children unattended, according to the Rīga City Council. What is a rip current? A strong current away from the...
Heat alert in Latvia on Thursday
LSM
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July 3, 2025
Although the day will be hot, south-westerly and westerly winds will intensify again, reaching 10-15 metres per second in gusts, and up to 16-18 metres per second in some parts of Kurzeme. In the afternoon, clouds will increase and local rain and...
UK Ambassador to Latvia: The importance of bilateral relations will only grow
LSM
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July 2, 2025
Brummell identifies the strengthening of close ties in various formats—such as combating money laundering—as the main mission of his diplomatic posting. Speaking about the challenges awaiting the next British diplomat in Latvia, Brummell notes...
How Soviet occupation tried to erase asparagus from Latvian memory
LSM
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July 2, 2025
In Rīga, a street has been named after asparagus, and the name has remained since the interwar period. However, during the Soviet occupation, this vegetable, which was so popular in Western cuisine, disappeared from plates and from historical...
Thursday has potential to become hottest day of 2025 in Latvia
LSM
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July 2, 2025
There will be few clouds tonight, with no precipitation expected and light winds. The minimum temperature will be 12 to 17 degrees. During the day, south-westerly and westerly winds will strengthen, with gusts of 10-15 metres per second, reaching...
Latvia Urges Reform For Fairer Global Tax Systems At UN Summit
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Latvia took part in the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 through July 3, Trend reports. The conference brought...
Latvia Sets Pace For Foreign Investment Growth Among Baltic Nations, FM Says
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže praised the country's business community and innovation sector in remarks made yesterday, noting international recognition of Latvia's achievements in...
Summer weather to visit Estonia for a few days
ERR
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July 2, 2025
The heat from Southern Europe is currently heading toward the Baltic Sea. Estonia is in for a few days of warm summer weather. On Wednesday, Estonia will lie on the edge of a high-pressure system slowly moving eastward from Central Europe. This...
Cell broadcasting system starts working in Latvia
LSM
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July 2, 2025
Problems with procurement delayed the introduction of this system. It is essential for warning people in a timely manner in the event of natural disasters, military threats or other crises. The system was developed by SIA Meditec. The Ministry of...
Bus routes launched in Latvian-Estonian border area
LSM
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July 2, 2025
The bus routes will help to solve transport accessibility problems in border regions and facilitate everyday mobility, especially for older people. In a festive atmosphere, the ribbon is cut and the first passengers set off on a test run,...
Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor received EU funding support
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
The project partners of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) – Finland’s Gasgrid, Estonia’s Elering, Latvia’s Conexus Baltic Grid, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, Poland’s Gaz-System, and Germany’s Ontras have signed a grant agreement with the...
BDC Dividend Cut Storm Likely Ahead
Seeking Alpha
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July 4, 2025
High-income investors face limited options for sustainable, high-yield investments, with traditional asset classes often highly correlated and yields rarely exceeding 7-9%. Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer attractive yields averaging...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Latvia participates in Global Summit on funding Sustainable Development Goals
AzerNews
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June 30, 2025
Artjoms Uršuļskis, Parliamentary Secretary at Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will represent Latvia at the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, scheduled from June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, Spain,...