Limiting the availability of alcohol does not always affect excessive consumption

Limiting the availability of alcohol does not always affect excessive consumption

Between 2010 and 2016, with different policies for the regulation of alcohol availability, excessive episodic drinking decreased in both Nordic and Mediterranean countries. Although the overall average alcohol consumption per capita decreased in Finland, Norway and Sweden, but increased in Malta, Italy and Greece, we observe a decrease in the rates of excessive episodic alcohol … Read more

IKEA Opening New Planning and Product Ordering Location in Liepaja, Latvia in 2024

IKEA Opening New Planning and Product Ordering Location in Liepaja, Latvia in 2024

The new Planning and product ordering location will be located in Liepāja, Ezermalas Street. “IKEA Liepāja” will occupy approximately 1,000 square meters of space in an existing building. The company explains that the purpose of the “IKEA” planning and product ordering center is to provide support in the planning of “IKEA” furniture systems – kitchen … Read more

Rimi’s Turnover Growth in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania – Statistics and Store Expansion

Rimi’s Turnover Growth in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania – Statistics and Store Expansion

In Latvia, the turnover of “Rimi” in the first half of the year compared to January-June last year increased by 6.4% – up to 434.4 million euros, while in Estonia, the turnover of “Rimi” in the first six months of this year was 227.7 million euros, which is by 7 .2% more than a year … Read more

De-Risking China: Understanding the New Buzzword in US and European Policies

De-Risking China: Understanding the New Buzzword in US and European Policies

New Buzzword Emerges as Policymakers Seek to “De-Risk” Relations with China In a surprising turn of events, policymakers in the United States and across Europe have recently embraced a new buzzword: “de-risking” relations with China. This term has gained popularity as a result of the sudden abandonment of the previously favored concept of “decoupling”, which … Read more

“Senukai.lv” and “1a.lv” logistics center has been opened in Rumbula – Branches – Financenet

Kesko Senukai Digital informs that it is renting a 5,700-square-meter warehouse. – The location of the new logistics center in Latvia has been chosen because it is geographically convenient to serve all three Baltic States. – Ķestutis Statulevičs, the company’s logistics manager, points out that the pandemic has not only increased the demand for online … Read more

Several animals are at risk of starvation if the Suez Canal is not cleared soon – Animals – Nature and animals

At least 20 livestock vessels do not pass through the Suez Canal, which is blocked by the giant container ship Ever Given. In total, about 200 ships are waiting for the release of one of the world’s busiest trade routes. – There are fears that the rescue operation will take longer than expected and that … Read more

To limit the number of customers in stores, will reduce the number of shopping carts and carts – Branches – Financenet

In small “Rimi” stores, shopping baskets will be used to provide ten square meters per visitor. Namely, only the number of baskets or shopping carts allowed in the store will be placed at the entrance to the store, said Regīna Ikala, Public Relations Manager of Rimi Latvia. – If there are no baskets or carts … Read more

Luminor: It will be difficult to achieve improvements in exports – Financenet

“The fact that sales of goods in stores decreased by only 0.6% year-on-year in May is good news. Food sales even increased, which is due to the fact that at that time, it is very likely that more people stayed in Latvia than usual this month, and “The result of May would seem a very … Read more

Largest mobile exhibition canceled after 44 companies refused to participate

The MWC Barcelona 2020 mobile technology exhibition has been canceled due to the risk of the spread of coronavirus, informs Reuters, citing the organizer of the exhibition – GSMA. Since February 4, leading telecommunication and IT companies refused to participate in the MWC, noting the epidemiological risks. By February 11, the list of companies that … Read more

Bloomberg: Putin changes constitution due to failure of plan to unite with Belarus

Amendments to the Constitution, initiated by the President of Russia and weakening his role in governing the country, can only be Plan B to retain Vladimir Putin in power after his term expires in 2024, writes Bloomberg, citing sources. – – According to two Kremlin officials, Plan A, which allowed Putin to remain in power … Read more