Fishing in the Baltic Sea

It cannot be disputed – almost every resident of Latvia who lives and works on the coast is employed in a fishing company or otherwise linked to the fishing industry, while we all consume produced fish.

The important role and importance of this sector in the economy is also highlighted by Karina Pavlova, deputy director of the Rural Support Service's Fisheries and State Aid Department. Various types of aid are available, both compensation and investment measures.

Investments and targeted funding contribute significantly to the development of the fishing industry, providing support for infrastructure facilities, equipment purchase and construction. Since 2014, more than 400 different types of projects and projects have been supported in Latvia, directly in the field of fisheries.

In video industry representatives acknowledges that the current situation is not simple, education and the promotion of the sector should be considered. Moreover, it is necessary to understand and agree on what the country's fisheries development strategy - what needs to be done to make the sector viable in the long term.

Ivars Janeks, chief executive of "Vergi" Ltd says: “Our biggest achievement is that we can provide more than 250 jobs for our people. The company approaching 30 years anniversary - it is also our achievement, our success story."

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