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In reply to the discussion: STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Tuesday, 9 July 2013 [View all]xchrom
(108,903 posts)16. Latvia gets Ecofin nod to become 18th eurozone member
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23238029
Latvia already sells stamps priced in euros and lats
EU finance minsters have rubber-stamped Latvia's application to become the 18th country to use the euro.
The application for membership had earlier been approved by the European Commission and European Central Bank.
The exchange rate has been set at 0.702804 lats to one euro, and euro notes and coins will be issued in Latvia on 1 January, 2014.
Latvia is keen to strengthen ties with western Europe and reduce its dependency on Russia.
Latvia already sells stamps priced in euros and lats
EU finance minsters have rubber-stamped Latvia's application to become the 18th country to use the euro.
The application for membership had earlier been approved by the European Commission and European Central Bank.
The exchange rate has been set at 0.702804 lats to one euro, and euro notes and coins will be issued in Latvia on 1 January, 2014.
Latvia is keen to strengthen ties with western Europe and reduce its dependency on Russia.
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Jul 2013
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