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Eugene Eteris, Baltic Course
More than ever before, the Baltic States needed coordinated and efficient industrial policies. The whole progress of these states heavily depends on this sphere. Present crisis has shown that solid economic growth can only be placed on the shoulders of the efficient productive sector, best of industrial character. The Commission at the end of October has voiced this message; politicians in the Baltics have to take urgent measures.

Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission-Responsible for inter-institutional relationship and administration discussed the new role of national Parliaments under the Lisbon Treaty (taking the Spanish Parliament as a practical example in the dialogue with colleagues from the Cortes Generales).

Below are statistics on the purchasing prices for agricultural products in Latvia from 1995 to 2009, as well as some positions were compared with retail prices of the same period.

The statistical analysis of the tourism industry in Latvia

The below shows the situation of income of Latvian inhabitants in 1998 to 2009 years. These indicators are compared with the national minimum monthly wage, the subsistence level consumer basket per one person and with the average monthly income of pensioners in Latvia.

Stability part of voluntary Financial Sector Assessment Program now mandatory — 25 biggest, most interlinked financial sectors to get IMF review every five years, — Decision strengthens, integrates IMF’s financial, economic surveillance
Economies with financial sectors that have the greatest impact on global financial stability are now required to undergo in-depth reviews of their financial health by the International Monetary Fund every five years.

The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) is the Financial Instrument under which EC assistance to Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and South Mediterranean countries is provided since 1st January 2007

Data for 2009 and 2 nd quarter of 2010 on the main economic indicators

During the crisis, it is especially important for companies to review their capabilities, to look for new markets in order to survive, to be competitive in the market and to develop.

With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), world leaders are meeting at a summit in New York (20-22 September)

115 years ago Alfred Nobel signed his last will in Paris. When it was opened and read after his death, the will caused a lot of controversy both in Sweden