euro|topics - Juris Paiders

: 1. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 08/09/2008

Misguided spending on arms

The daily Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze doubts it makes sense for smaller states to make massive investments in purchasing military technology, arguing that the Caucasus war ... » more

: 2. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 17/01/2008

Queuing up with good reason in front of Latvia's schools

Long queues formed this year in Latvia as parents waited to register their children for the new school year, especially in front of desirable schools. ... » more

: 3. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 11/06/2007

Latvia's scepticism over the new nuclear power station in Lithuania

Lithuania, Poland, Estonia and Latvia agreed last year on a joint venture to build a new nuclear power station in Lithuania to take the place ... » more

: 4. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 29/03/2007

Latvia's opportunity in the EU's energy system

According to Juris Paiders, Latvia stands to gain financially more than anything else from signing the border treaty with Russia. "It's no secret that Latvia ... » more

: 5. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 21/03/2007

High inflation in Latvia

Latvia has the EU's highest rate of inflation. Experts are warning that the economy may overheat, while rating agencies are sinking their forecasts for the ... » more

: 6. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 13/02/2007

Overreaction to Putin's speech

According to Juris Paiders, Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at the Munich Conference on Security Policy will not trigger a new Cold War. "This was ... » more

: 7. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 27/10/2006

Russia bans imports of sprats from Riga

Even in communist times, smoked sprats from Riga were considered a delicacy in Russia and were always served at festive meals. Now Russia has banned ... » more

: 8. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 19/04/2006

The oil price hike

Juris Paiders notes that there was a time when the impact of events taking place on the other side of the world would hardly have ... » more

: 9. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 11/01/2006

Inflation

The Statistical Office of Latvia recorded an inflation rate of seven percent for 2005 – a record level in the EU. "The residents of Riga, ... » more

: 10. Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze - Latvia | 03/01/2006

Putin uses Energy as a Political Weapon

Juris Paiders points out that the EU has recognised Ukraine as a country with a free market economy since December 2005. "With this step, the ... » more