Всю эту кутерьму вокруг Греции и европейских проблем иначе как бесплатным шоу не назвать: слишком уж долго шли переговоры между греческими кредиторами и лидерами Европейского союза. И вот вроде бы они окончательно договорились. Цена вопроса — списание 100 из 350 миллиардов евро афинских долгов.

The EU legislation clearly states that the Union laws –both primary and secondary- must be respected and implemented. The Commission makes monthly analysis of the member states’ state-of-art concerning implementation of the EU directives, mainly in line with their transposition’s deadline. Recent Commission analysis follows below with examples of formal complaints to the Court of Justice.

EU’ Eastern Direction is exploring new opportunities and possibilities in transport. This issue has been the target of the recent Commission’s efforts to streamline the region’s transport policy. Efforts in transport cooperation with several Eastern European countries can provide an excellent opportunity for the Baltic States to take part. Now it is the question of political will and actions.

31. oktobrī Rīgas Latviešu biedrības namā notika Turcijas vēstniecības pieņemšana sakarā ar Turcijas Republikas proklamēšanas 88. gadadienu.

The reception of the Turkish embassy dedicated to the 88th anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic took place at the Riga Latvian Society House on October 31.

On October 28 in Riga Small Guild Hall the Czech Embassy reception was held on the occasion of the Independent Czechoslovak State Day.

28.oktobrī Mazā Ģilde tika organizēta pieņemšana sakarā ar Neatkarīgas Čehoslovākijas Republikas dibināšanas Dienu.

European Commission proposed to develop a draft of the Common European Sales Law to boost trade and expand consumer choice. It will provide firms with an easy and cheap way to expand their business to new markets in Europe while giving consumers higher level of protection. Instead of setting aside national laws, the European Commission is taking an innovative approach to contracts based on free choice, subsidiarity and competition.

Second Secretary of the Embassy of Belarus, Mr. Aleksandr Sushkevich is finishing his duties in Latvia and going back to Minsk to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.