Latvia

Latvia could mark Ethnic Minority Days

24 May 2012

RIGA - Latvia could mark Ethnic Minority Days, which will not affect the country's holidays and remembrance days, Primez Minister Valdis Dombrovskis' (Unity) advisor on national identity, civic society and integration matters Sarmite Elerte (Unity) announced during today's session of the Saeima Social Cohesion Committee.

Latvia eyeing euro entry despite crisis: prime minister

23 May 2012

(BRUSSELS ) - Latvia intends to join the eurozone in 2014 despite the debt crisis, hoping it will bring an element of economic stability to the country, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said on Wednesday.

Latvia records highest share of jobseekers among Baltic countries

23 May 2012

RIGA - Latvia currently has the highest proportion of jobseekers among the Baltic countries.