That should be a thrilling thought for Latvians.

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Top Staff Employment, an agency based in Scotland that recruits Latvians for the catering and construction industries, is planning to expand to neighbouring Lithuania and Estonia.

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Last week, while in Riga, Burkhard Balz, a German member of the European Parliament, said he expects Latvia to be admitted to the euro zone, but sees a low level of support among Latvians for the move.

WSJ: Latvian Vote Reflects Ambiguity Over Euro

The latest results from polling firm TNS-Latvia, for a survey taken in April and published May 13, show about 36% of Latvians favor joining the euro.

WSJ: Latvian Vote Reflects Ambiguity Over Euro