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Meeting of Euro project Steering Committee

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:59:59 GMT

On 22 May 2013 was held the regular meeting of the Euro Project Steering Committee.

More information available in Latvian her

The next Euro project Steering Committee meeting is planned for 27 june 2013.

Ilmārs Rimšēvičs: If there is no current exchange rate, we will not enter in eurozone!

Tue, 21 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Ilmārs Rimšēvičs: If there is no current exchange rate, we will not enter in eurozone!

Original article available at la.lv.

Presidium of the Baltic Assembly: adoption of the euro will strengthen the Latvian national macroeconomic policy and competitiveness

Mon, 20 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Presidium of the Baltic Assembly: adoption of the euro will strengthen the Latvian national macroeconomic policy and competitiveness.

Original article available at Saeima.lv.

LTV: About introduction of the euro will talk all year round!

Mon, 20 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

LTV: About introduction of the euro will talk all year round!

Original article available at 7guru.lv.

Rounded prices in euros, Zoo and theaters violate the law

Sun, 19 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Rounded prices in euros, Zoo and theaters violate the law.

Original article available at diena.lv.

The police are going to fight against euro counterfeiters

Sat, 18 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

The police are going to fight against euro counterfeiters.

Original article available at lsm.lv.

Professor of Oxford University: Latvian economy will benefit from the euro

Sat, 18 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Professor of Oxford University: Latvian economy will benefit from the euro.

Original article available at tvnet.lv.

Edgars Rinkēvičs: is done tremendous work in order to support the Latvian participation in the euro area

Sat, 18 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Edgars Rinkēvičs: is done tremendous work in order to support the Latvian participation in the euro area.

Original article available at delfi.lv.

About price increases after the introduction of the euro calls not to worry

Fri, 17 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

About price increases after the introduction of the euro calls not to worry.

Original article available at la.lv.

Ministry of Finance announces euro campaign media purchases

Fri, 17 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Ministry of Finance announces euro campaign media purchases.

More information available in Latvian here.

Latvian Bank payment systems are ready for the euro

Fri, 17 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Latvian Bank payment systems are ready for the euro.

Original article available at nra.lv.

There is a growth of entrepreneurs support to the euro introduction

Thu, 16 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

There is a growth of entrepreneurs support to the euro introduction.

Original article available in Latvian at db.lv.

Ilmārs Rimšēvičš hopes that Latvian inhabitants will support the euro introduction at 50% by the end of summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Ilmārs Rimšēvičš hopes that Latvian inhabitants will support the euro introduction at 50% by the end of summer.

Original article available at apollo.lv.

Maastricht Criteria. April 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Compliance with Maastricht criteria - Latvia's data in April 2013

Convergence criteria	Criteria in April 2013	Latvia's achievement in April 2013
Budget balance (% of GDP)	-3,0	-1,2¹
Government debt (% of GDP)	60,0	40,7¹
Average inflation over last 12 months (%)	2,7	1,3²
Government securities long-term interest rate (%)	5,51³	3,84⁴
Currency exchange (%)	+/-15	+/-1⁵

Information source:

1. Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia: http://www.csb.gov.lv/notikumi/visparejas-valdibas-budzeta-deficits-2012-gada-samazinajies-lidz-12-no-ikp-36441.html

2. Eurostat: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=prc_hicp_mv12r&lang=en

3. Assuming the criteria include Sweden, Latvia and Ireland.

4. Eurostat: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=irt_lt_mcby_m&lang=en

5. Bank of Latvia: http://www.bank.lv/monetara-politika/valutas-kursa-politika/valutas-kursi

More information at the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Latvia websites.

More about compliance with Maastricht criteria here.

Jānis Pēršons: Latvia should use theforest industry export potential; introduction of the euro will contribute the export

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:59:59 GMT

Jānis Pēršons: Latvia should use theforest industry export potential; introduction of the euro will contribute the export.

Original article available at kapitals.lv.

Survey: Inhabitants still don’t think of the euro changeover, they will do it at the last minute

Wed, 15 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Survey: Inhabitants still don’t think of the euro changeover, they will do it at the last minute.

Original article available at apollo.lv.

Set up a website for entrepreneurs on euro support

Wed, 15 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Set up a website for entrepreneurs on euro support.

Original article available at diena.lv.

Euro information telephone is hotline

Tue, 14 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Euro information telephone is hotline.

Original article available at zinas.ltv.lv.

Ints Ķuzis: In Latvia will increase counterfeits of euro

Tue, 14 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Ints Ķuzis: In Latvia will increase counterfeits of euro.

Original article available at delfi.lv.

Businessmen and government workers are actively educated about the euro introduction practical issues

Tue, 14 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Businessmen and government workers are actively educated about the euro introduction practical issues.

More information available in Latvian here.

Seminar on euro introduction practical guidelines

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:59:59 GMT

Seminar on euro introduction practical guidelines.

More information available in Latvian here.

Latvian Post office: in the lats changeover there will be onvolved 1,000 employees within 302 branches

Tue, 14 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Latvian Post office: in the lats changeover there will be onvolved 1,000 employees within 302 branches.

Original article available at Diena.lv.

In Latvia will be held a wide conference dedicated to the protection of the euro against counterfeiting

Mon, 13 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

In Latvia will be held a wide conference dedicated to the protection of the euro against counterfeiting.

Original article available at apollo.lv.

Launch of an information portal for the introduction of the euro for entrepreneurs

Mon, 13 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Launch of an information portal for the introduction of the euro for entrepreneurs.

Original article available at db.lv.

Eurozone stability fund allocated the first payment for Cyprus

Mon, 13 May 2013 0:00:00 GMT

Eurozone stability fund allocated the first payment for Cyprus.

Original article available at delfi.lv.