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Seeking investors for airBaltic is a more appropriate course of action at the moment than going public - Aseradens
  • 2026-02-06
  • LETA/TBT Staff

RIGA - Currently, finding investors for Latvia's national airline airBaltic is a better option than going public, Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens (New Unity) told Latvian Television last night. When asked the timeline airBaltic has to attract new fundi...

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Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively - Murniece
Europe must do more, faster, bolder, and more decisively - Murniece
Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary
Rail tracks on Latvia's eastern border not to be dismantled for now, but plan being prepared to quickly cut them if necessary
PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic
PM Silina does not rule out injection of additional funds in airBaltic
Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics
Tariff discussions benefit no one in the Euro-Atlantic area - Rinkevics
Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry
Municipalities must justify restrictions on wind power plant construction with data - ministry
National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics
National freedom cannot be taken for granted - Rinkevics
Cold weather in Latvia this week
Cold weather in Latvia this week
What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge
What are Latvia’s sports stars doing in the waste management sector? Ozolins, Ostapenko and Grazulis join forces to tackle Latvia’s waste challenge
US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert
US operation in Venezuela does not give Russia or China green light for similar military operations - expert
Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report
Latvia's practical support to Ukraine since the start of war reaches almost EUR 1 billion - report
Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet
Inese Vaidere. The end of energy blackmail: Europe’s boldest move yet
LIAA aims to attract EUR 1 billion in investment next year
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