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Published on Mar 12, 2025

Estonian court convicts two in large-scale cannabis case

The Pärnu County Court found Age-Theresa Tammaru and Raigo Sõkkal guilty of the illegal handling of a large quantity of narcotic substances. The court also convicted Tammaru of the illegal possession of a firearm. According to the defense attorney, they …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Vera Krichevskaya's 'Connected' Premieres at Artdocfest in Riga

Since 2007 Artdocfest has been celebrating the art of documentary filmmaking, first in Moscow and then, when the Russian authorities began to disrupt the festivals, in Riga. Every year dozens of films from or about Russia and Ukraine, Central Asia, the …

Source: The Moscow Times - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Digging deeper into Latvian price developments

If the basket of goods of food and non-alcoholic beverages of the average Latvian consumer cost 100 EUR in early 2000, that same basket would cost 353 EUR today; a rise of 253%. It sounds like a lot but it is actually just a 5.2% per year increase on …

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Inflation on the rise in February in Latvia

The latest data of the Central Statistical Bureau show that in February 2025, compared to February 2024, the average level of consumer prices increased by 3.7 %. To view this resource, we need your consent to the use of cookies. Accept "Third-party…

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Mapped: Europe’s Tobacco Use By Country

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Tobacco Use Rates Across Europe This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of …

Source: Visual Capitalist - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Innocent-looking balloons in the service of a hostile neighbor

Last summer, residents of Narva were stunned by the sight of a large white balloon repeatedly floating near the border crossing for two weeks, launched by Russia. While at first glance the aerostat might resemble a soft, white Moomin-like figure, experts …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 11, 2025

More than a game: Maccabi Tel Aviv, Zionism, and Israeli identity

I’m not supposed to have favorites, but I think this episode is going to be one of my favorites. And I don’t usually remember what I did on specific dates. Like, if you were alive, do you remember where you were on March 3, 2004? Or December 15, 2023? I …

Source: Unpacked - Center-right
Published on Mar 11, 2025

A guide to Greater Boston's bounty of spring classical music events

“Harken to the tidings that will bring the spring!” That’s what we sang in the third grade to the tune of “Spring Song,” Mendelssohn’s most famous “Song without Words.” We all hope this hard winter is now over, and that spring will suddenly fill the air. …

Source: WBUR - Massachusetts - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Halt Disney! Flow’s director, and fellow upstart animators, on a new era for the artform

Flow is a gorgeous animated Noah’s Ark tale-of-sorts that bobs into cinemas like a message in a bottle. The brainchild of Gints Zilbalodis, a 30-year-old Latvian film-maker, it’s about an unnamed house cat cast adrift on a sailboat alongside a capybara and …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi ArabiaWe’re just getting a line that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for his talks with Mohammed bin Salman, whose government has played a mediating role between Ukraine and Russia. …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Mesmerising performer gets her folk on before rocking out in concert of two halves

When she comes back, they play The Glorious Land, another track from 2011 album Let England Shake that straddles folk and rock, with its enviro-catastrophe refrain “What is the glorious fruit of our land? Its fruit is deformed children”. A couple of songs …

Source: The Age - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Külli Taro: Thin line between overregulation and responsible governance

Not every rule automatically turns a society into a nanny state, but the more the government regulates personal choices, the greater the risk of losing the balance between freedom and protection, writes Külli Taro in her Vikerraadio daily commentary. …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Police Museum hopes revamped smuggling exhibition will deter crime

The Estonian Police Museum's updated smuggling exhibition puts confiscated goods on display — and also gives visitors a glimpse of what can happen if you get caught up in illegal activities. At the Estonian Police Museum in Rakvere, visitors checking …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Russian forces creep through disused gas pipeline in attempt to launch surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers

Russian special forces crept through a disused gas pipeline for several miles to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, Ukraine's military and pro-Moscow war bloggers have said. Footage circulating on the Telegram app …

Source: Sky News - Neutral
Contraband challenges changing in Latvia's eastern Latgale region

Contraband tobacco products mostly enter the country by rail, although in much smaller volumes than before, as a result both of the sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus and the modernization of state border security. However, the production of …

Source: LSM - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 9, 2025

Eurozone retail sales fall in Jan

ISTANBUL - Euro-area retail sales posted an unexpected decline in January compared to a month ago, according to data released Thursday. The volume of retail trade in the eurozone decreased by 0.3% on a monthly basis in January, following a revised flat …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Statistics: February consumer price index up 5.3 percent on year

This February, the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 1.4 percent compared with January and by 5.3 percent on year, Statistics Estonia said Friday. Last month, goods were 2 percent and services 10.6 percent more expensive than in February of last year …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 04:50 GMT

Saskatchewan set to Receive Over $700 Million in Canada's Historic Tobacco Settlement

CANADA, March 10 - Released on March 10, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see a resolution was reached in efforts to recover funds for the provincial healthcare system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. The Chief …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Nova Scotia to Recoup Hundreds of Millions from Tobacco Settlement

CANADA, March 7 - Nova Scotia will receive about $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for the healthcare costs related to tobacco use. A mediated …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 07:59 GMT

First illicit tobacco store hit with long-term closure order

Release date: 07/03/25 The Malinauskas Labor Government has hit a northern suburbs retail store caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes with its first long-term closure order. Following an application by Minister Michaels, Thingy Gifts in Salisbury North …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 01:09 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Canada’s Big Tobacco Settlement Falls Short: Provinces Face a Massive Financial Gap in Covering Tobacco-Related Costs, ...

TORONTO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA) acknowledges today’s approval of Canada’s $32.5 billion Big Tobacco settlement, but Canada’s most powerful lung health advocacy network warns that the funding is nowhere …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:49 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 02:55 GMT

Statement from Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane

CANADA, March 12 - Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on the resolution of tobacco litigation: “I am pleased to announce a resolution in an effort to recover money for our health system from tobacco companies that …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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