Portal eiro.lv is launched

Ministry of Finance, 19.12.2008

On December 18, 2008 internet portal dedicated to the euro changeover in Latvia was launched. In the portal citizens may get necessary information regarding the lats changeover to the euro and activities influencing this changeover.

As the euro changeover concerns all the Latvia's population the portal is oriented towards all target groups. Both - citizens and entrepreneurs, as well as journalists may find information here. The web page is interactive and modern - visitors can look at original photo galleries and use special euro calculator, as well as study analytical and research materials.

„It is important to help society to prepare for the euro changeover. That is why in the portal we will provide practical advice and suggestions. We will try to show benefits and disadvantages, as well as explain the euro changeover process. During the changeover period it is important to ensure that people feel safe and convinced that the euro changeover will not cause them losses," told the Euro Project Manager Sanita Bajāre.

The euro changeover is a common project of the whole state - public administration institutions, organisations, entrepreneurs and citizens - rather than a project of some part of society. To ensure efficient and convenient currency changeover it is greatly in hands of every citizen - one can timely get acquainted with the euro changeover process and prepare itself accordingly.