Latvia

The four-party centre-right government remains divided over a deal backed by transport minister Ainars Slesers (People's Party) to allow TeliaSonera to take control of a local mobile-phone... 2008-04-08

Flash data suggest the current account deficit was about 23.3% of GDP in 2007. Merchandise exports grew by almost 22% in 2007, while imports increased by 21% but decelerated in H207,... 2008-03-04

Parliamentary opposition to the government is fragmented and weak, but new forces are emerging that could potentially lead to defections from the ruling ranks. In February, disaffected... 2008-03-04

The business cycle has turned and Latvia's over-extended and unbalanced economy is slowing, but not by enough to alleviate concerns that there may be hard economic times ahead.

Ivars Godmanis, Latvia's new {rime Minister, has unveiled an action plan for his four-party, centre-right government's first 100 days. Priorities include fighting inflation, strengthening... 2008-02-05

Inflation is likely to remain stuck at high levels in 2008, increasing the risks of a hard landing for the economy.

The general government budget posted a surplus of 0.7% of GDP in 2007 compared to a target of 0.4%, according to provisional estimates from the Ministry of Finance. Tax revenues increased... 2008-02-05

Little progress was made on structural economic reform in 2007 despite the government's acknowledgment that further supply-side initiatives are needed to support a sustainable rate... 2008-01-07

Parliament approved the formation of a new government on December 20, two weeks after the administration led by Aigars Kalvitis of the People's Party (TP) resigned in the face of... 2008-01-07

The search is on for a new prime minister and cabinet following the announcement in early November by Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis of the People's Party that his administration... 2007-11-26