Delfi Business Roundup for 9 November: From Olive Oil to Ryanair Changes
The Latvian news portal Delfi published a roundup of business and economy news for Latvia and the world on 9 November. It mentions rising electricity prices, changes for Ryanair passengers and an investigation involving a company chief executive.
The business section of the Latvian news portal Delfi published a daily digest on Monday, 9 November, covering the main developments in business and the economy in Latvia and elsewhere in the world. The digest gives readers a short overview of the topics that were relevant that day.
Companies and services
The roundup notes that not all of the olive oil produced will reach the market, and it explains why. It also mentions that a tennis and family sports centre is to be built in Riga. Another item explains why the new "iPhone Duo" is not available in shops. A retailer and a car-sharing platform are to begin a new partnership, and passengers of the airline Ryanair can expect changes. The airline airBaltic has signed a new contract. The digest also says who will head the Latvian Restaurant Association.
Prices, finance and an investigation
Electricity prices are reported to be rising sharply. The digest also raises the question of whether now is a good time to sell one's home. An investigation has been opened into the relationship between the chief executive of a large company and a woman; the source summary does not name the company or give further details. It also reports how much Eleving Group earned.
Other topics
The roundup mentions available funding for research in the IT sector and news about the head of the European Central Bank (ECB). It also looks at what Riga can learn from Tallinn and Vilnius, the capitals of Estonia and Lithuania. A Latvian cosmetics brand has joined a charity campaign.
Fuller details on each topic are available in the complete roundup published by Delfi.
