Calendar adjusted data (at constant prices) compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published on July 29th show that, compared to June 2025, in June 2026 Latvia's total retail trade turnover rose by 4.8 %.
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Just one day before the event, the concert by American musician Pitbull in Mežaparks has been cancelled. The hospitality sector is also already facing cancellations of bookings, whilst the Consumer Rights Protection Centre will be monitoring the
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The restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages, introduced a year ago, have not significantly reduced alcohol purchases, but have changed shoppers’ buying habits, with people adjusting the times at which they shop, according to retailers
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For the most part, Latvia has good potential for a grain harvest this year, although in many places the rain is currently delaying the harvest. The situation is better in Zemgale, Latgale and Vidzeme, but farmers in Kurzeme are currently facing the
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Until recently here were 12 "Mere" stores in Latvia, in Rīga, Liepāja, Tukums, Jēkabpils and other cities, but now they have been closed because one of Mere's owners - Russian businessman Sergey Schneider - is included in the European Union (EU)
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In 2023, about 43% of EU farms reported having internet access. Some northern and central European countries such as Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, Czechia, and Austria, had rates above 90%, according to Eurostat data published on July 24th.
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Staging a theatrical performance in a small village, at 6 p.m. on a Monday evening, while a storm warning is in place and the rain is hammering down might seem like a good way to ensure no audience turns up.
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Following a devastating outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at the beginning of this year, SIA "Vaiņodes bekons" has gradually resumed operations at its pig farm.
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