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  "path": "/economist-households-in-latvia-spend-significantly-more-on-food-than-the-eu-average-which-is-not-a-good-indicator-279220",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T07:59:39.000Z",
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    "Latvia",
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    "Economist: Households in Latvia spend significantly more on food than the EU average, which is not a good indicator",
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  "textContent": "The structure of household budgets in Latvia differs significantly from the European Union (EU) average — residents allocate a much larger share of their income to basic necessities, especially food. This also reflects a lower standard of living, as a substantial portion of income is spent on essential needs rather than services and other opportunities […]\n\nThe post Economist: Households in Latvia spend significantly more on food than the EU average, which is not a good indicator appeared first on Baltic News Network.",
  "title": "Economist: Households in Latvia spend significantly more on food than the EU average, which is not a good indicator"
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