Data of the Central Statistical Bureau show that compared to 2011, the total retail trade turnover at constant prices in 2012 increased by 9,7%, of which in food commodity group – by 3,1%, but in enterprises selling non-food products – by 12,9%

The Latvian parliament Saeima has passed the euro adoption bill in the third and final reading.

According to the media monitoring data by Latvian Institute, in 2012, 74,2% of all articles by foreign online media mentioning Latvia have been positive.

Guinness World Records today approved Latvia’s bid for the longest telephone conversation by a team.

For four evenings, February 7-10, the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow will sparkle with two guest productions from Riga - the National Opera (LNO) Company will present its "Yevgeny Onegin" and "Lucia di Lammermoor"

Latvia continues to rebound vigorously from the deep downturn in 2008–09, despite recession in the euro area, states a Public Information Notice released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (Switzerland), the Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized that strengthening of the fiscal discipline in the European Union is the essential precondition for regaining stability.

Animated film from Latvia „Lotte and the Moonstone Secret” has been named best animated film in the 8th International Children’s Film Festival in India.