By the top of the 12 months, value development ought to speed up once more

Based on the Central Statistical Bureau, client costs in Latvia in Might this 12 months elevated by 0.3% in comparison with April, and annual inflation amounted to 0.1%. What’s subsequent? Martins Abolins, economist: — Inflation in Latvia stays very low, however will progressively start to extend within the coming months and should method 3% by … Read more

In France they need to elevate the worth of a pack of cigarettes to 25 euros

The French Senate’s Social Affairs Committee has printed a report on how taxation can transfer the French inhabitants in direction of a more healthy life-style. The publication, launched final week, featured smoking, a behavior linked to greater than 73,000 preventable deaths a 12 months in France, as one among its key themes. To fight this … Read more

The Baltic Warrior train will likely be held on the Adazi coaching floor

As we speak, the annual army train “Baltic Warrior” will happen on the Adazi coaching floor and its environment, designed to advertise the unity of troopers of the Latvian and allied armed forces in performing frequent duties, in addition to to extend bodily and psychological resilience, LETA was informed in Floor forces. In the course … Read more

“Digital Week” might be held in Latvia. Highlight on synthetic intelligence

Throughout Digital Week, which can happen for the fifteenth time, Latvian residents and companies are invited to concentrate to their digital literacy and digital id. On Might 13, there might be occasions devoted to common digital literacy and the advantages of synthetic intelligence. The occasion might be broadcast on LIKTA and different companions’ Fb pages. … Read more

Latvia’s new excise taxes will spur inflation

How do Latvian economists assess the situation with prices? And what forecasts do they give? Ieva Opmane, economist: — Prices were expected to rise slightly in March as excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and sweetened soft drinks increased this month. Fuel prices also increased slightly during the month, while district heating tariffs continued … Read more

Why do they drink alcohol in Latvia? And why are there those who don’t drink a drop?

Not drinking alcohol is almost like radicalism Despite the fact that Latvia is currently considered the leader in alcohol consumption in the world, in practice it is clear that in certain groups of society the role of strong drinks is decreasing. Those who never exceed the legal limit of alcohol are residents with high incomes … Read more

What are you complaining about? The Ombudsman reported what the residents of Latvia are dissatisfied with

Vsenarodnaya vest is crying Over the past year, residents of Latvia and foreigners staying with us quite actively contacted the Ombudsman’s Office – 1,718 times, compared to 1,634 in 2022. But here’s what’s interesting: children’s issues are considered the most worrying in the country, complaints about which have increased from 238 to 405 times. On … Read more

Central Bank of Tunisia Maintains Key Rate at 8% to Further Decelerate Inflation

2023-12-12 18:29:00 (Ecofin Agency) – The Central Bank of Tunisia kept its key rate unchanged at 8%, following the meeting of its monetary policy committee held on Monday, December 11. According to the committee, the current key rate will contribute to “ a continued deceleration of inflation in the coming period “, knowing that annual … Read more