Paper: Rothschilds to invest millions in Latvia
21.12.2009, 11:20Representatives of the Rothschild dynasty are considering investing tens of million of euros in the Baltic countries.
The Baltic Course reported with reference to a story in the newspaper Telegraf last week that the Rothschild family is mostly interested in infrastructure development projects and concessions.
Representatives of the Rothschild family have expressed interest to meet with Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss these matters, according to sources close to the premier.
According to unofficial information, the Rothschilds could invest EUR 10 million or more in the projects in Latvia, Telegraf reports.
In Lithuania, the British bank N.M.Rothschild&Sons has started work on a new nuclear plant project that will provide Lithuania with electricity after the Ignalina nuclear plant shutdown, whereas in Latvia, the Rothschilds might be interested in infrastructure development projects – roads, ports, airports – and public service concessions.