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Latvian minister to amend budget
RIGA - With revenues falling short of target, government ministers have agreed in principle to amend the budget and retain a 0.5 percent budget surplus. Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis told journalists on June 12 that ministries have been asked to assess their budgets and find possibilities to economize. In addition, all state institutions will be ordered to reduce expenditures proportionally. “The goal is to end the year with a positive balance,” said Godmanis, adding that the government doe ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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