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12 May 2008
Germans end Latvia’s hopes in hockey championship
It was a hard-fought game, but Latvia lost 5-3 to Germany on May 12, missing out on a spot in the quarterfinals and ending its run in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Canada.
To get to the quarterfinals, Latvia had to beat Germany, while Norway had to lose to the United States. Earlier in the day, the U.S. team thrashed Norway 9-1, giving hope…
May 12, 2008
The International Ice Hockey Federation celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and as a gesture to the birthplace of hockey, this year’s World Championship is being held in Canada from May 2-18. Eight countries are competing in Québec City, Québec, and another eight are in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The semi-finals and finals will be held in Québec City. Latvia played in Halifax in a tough preliminary round group with Canada, the United States and Slovenia.
Events
- May 15
- Ontario
- Linda Maruta performs in Toronto
Latvian-Canadian singer Linda Maruta performs at 8:30 p.m. May 15 in the Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., Toronto. The concert includes a special performance by Daphne Darling. Tickets are CAD 6 and are available at the door. For further information about Linda Maruta, visit www.lindamaruta.com.
- May 17
- Denmark
- Family field trip and meeting
The Danish-Latvian Association is organizing its annual meeting along with an excursion on May 17 at Labyrinthia, Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund, Silkeborg Syd, Them. Learn about the history of the labyrinth park beginning at 10:00 hous. The Danish-Latvian Association meeting will begin at 11:00 hours. Bring along a picnic lunch to eat around noon, and after that participants will be free to socialize and explore the park at their own pace. For more information and to register, visit lettiskdanskforening.dk. For more information about the park visit www.labyrinthia.dk.
- May 17
- Minnesota
- Skolas gada nobeigums
Mineapoles un St. Paulas latviešu skolas gada nobeigums sāksies plkst. 11.00 17.maijā Mineapoles un St. Paulas Latviešu ev.-lut. draudzes telpās, 3152 17th Ave. S., Mineapolē. Skolēni uzvedīs lugu “Brīnums mežā”.
Sadarbībā ar Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienību, piedāvājam resursus un pārdomas par latviešu izglītību ārzemēs.
Vasaras nometnes bērniem atrodamas arī Latvijā
Publicēts 2008.05.07
Ja Tu esi “trimdas latvietis”, kur Tu iepazinies ar visvairāk citiem latviešu bērniem? Droši vien kādā nometnē. Vai tie bija Mežvidi, vai Saulaine, vai Tērvete,…
- Atbalstot vēstures konkursu, ĪUMSILS piešķir līdzekļus diasporas NVO
- Skolas.lv portāls sāk darbību
- Bērniem un jauniešiem iespēja laimēt ceļojumu uz Latviju
- Ārzemju latviešu skolotāju seminārs Rīgā jūlijā
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News
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11 May 2008
First ambassador to Brazil gets accreditation
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11 May 2008
Latvia nips Norway, edges closer to hockey quarters
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11 May 2008
Irish police: Youth found dead not Latvian
A teenager found dead May 10 near Limerick in western Ireland was a native of Ukraine, not Latvia,…
09 May 2008
Finland tops Latvia 2-1 in hockey qualifier
After taking a first-period lead, Latvia nonetheless fell 2-1 to Finland during a high-fire May 9 qualifying round…
06 May 2008
Latvia avoids relegation in hockey championship
With a 3-0 victory over Slovenia, the Latvian squad has managed to avoid relegation at the close of…
06 May 2008
500 diaspora Latvians to be among song festival performers
About 500 Latvians from abroad—including a folklore ensemble from Luxembourg that accounts for nearly 10 percent of the…
04 May 2008
Canada crushes Latvia 7-0 in ice hockey championship
After a thrashing by the Canadians in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, Latvia’s ice hockey…
02 May 2008
U.S. beats Latvia 4-0 as hockey championship begins
In a game described as hard fought, the United States blanked Latvia 4-0 as the two teams faced…
02 May 2008
Latvia faces U.S. in first game of hockey championship
Latvia, in another bid not to end up in the cellar, will face the United States in its…
Features
Latvian hockey players, fans converge on Halifax
May 12, 2008
The International Ice Hockey Federation celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and as a gesture to the birthplace of hockey,…
Reviews
Huskvarn’s aggressive music, growling vocals not so special
April 06, 2008
One would think that heavy metal, full of aggressive notes and despairing lyrics, would have quite the following in Latvia, where the long dark winters…
Commentary
Apple re-emerges in the Baltics
May 11, 2008
With Apple’s percentage share of the worldwide computer market now approaching double digits, things are now finally starting to move…
In the forum
Latvietis esmu, latvietis biju, varbūt būšu
My definition of a Latvian nation is fairly simple. It will have a clear cut Latvian linguistic identity in which the Latvian language will always have a special and protected status. That’s it.
Sveiks Saulainais Maijs! posted by Mr L L on 13 May 2008
Only 14% of Russians in Latvia think that Latvia was occupied; 50,000 Russians in Latvia celebrated Soviet "Victory" Day on May 9 in "Uzvaras" Park. posted by ambersun on 13 May 2008
Congressional Research Report on Latvia posted by Andrejs on 13 May 2008
Vaira Vike-Freiberga - extraordinary Latvian voice featured in "Extraordinary Voices" lecture series in SF May 14 posted by ambersun on 11 May 2008
About Rezekne posted by Aussie Latvian on 07 May 2008
Latvian Birth Certificate posted by Skye on 05 May 2008
Happy May Day, fellow proletarians................ posted by peter B on 01 May 2008
There is no need for Republic of Latvia whatsoever posted by Mr L L on 28 Apr 2008
Turning of the tide posted by Andrejs on 27 Apr 2008
Seeking Meirans family from Pilda and Riga posted by buktop on 25 Apr 2008
Music blog
Prāta Vētra releases ninth album, sets concert tour
May 13, 2008
Rock group Prāta Vētra on May 13 released its latest album, Tur kaut kam ir jābūt (Brainstorm Records, BRCD219). The…
Latvians on YouTube
Many Latvian-related videos are found on YouTube. Here are some favorites.
Kultūras dienas atmiņas
Set to popular Latvian music, this video captures highlights of the 51st annual Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Kultūras dienas) held in December 2006 in Adelaide. View »
We are Jumis
The New York Latvian folk dance troupe Jumis gets a nice video treatment, based on its 2006 performance of "Kurzemnieku pērkondancis" at the New York Times Travel Show. View »
Latvian folk dance show
The close of the folk dance program during the 2007 Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Indianapolis is captured YouTube user MaiklsVideo. View »
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Music
13 May 2008
Prāta Vētra releases ninth album, sets concert tour
Rock group Prāta Vētra on May 13 released its latest album, Tur kaut kam ir jābūt (Brainstorm Records,…
News
12 May 2008
Germans end Latvia’s hopes in hockey championship
It was a hard-fought game, but Latvia lost 5-3 to Germany on May 12, missing out on a…
News
12 May 2008
More festival tickets to go on sale after June 10
Additional tickets for this summer’s song festival in Latvia will not be available until after June 10, says…
Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web.
Stung by cyber warfare, Estonia, NATO allies to sign deal on cyber defense center. After last year's Internet attack, alliance members join forces to research digital terrorism.
Mother’s Day is special for Flyers’ Knuble. Latvian-American professional hockey player to take his mother on special trip to her homeland.
Gas pipeline under the Baltic faces many hurdles. Company has yet to receive any permits for plans to pump oil from Russia to Germany, reports the International Herald Tribune.
The missing multi-millionaire: A cut-throat mystery for the new Cold War. The Independent, a British daily newspaper, updates the Leonid Rozhetskin story.
India to have investment agreement with Latvia. And the lats and the rupees will flow, right?
Latvia insults WW2 vets with Pig Man Day. Russia Today reports close of "Cūkmens" anti-litter campaign is an affront to Soviet-era soldiers.
Latvians mixing business with pleasure. Hockey isn't the only thing on the minds of fans in Nova Scotia.
Baltic sea ice cover hits an all-time low: meteorologists. Another sign of global warming?
New Zealand to negotiate working holidays with Poland and Latvia. Up to 100 young Latvian citizens could benefit each year.
Latvians for sale? Canadians admire little country’s lovable fans. Writes the Canadian Press: "They're loud. They're always smiling. And they really bring a festive atmosphere to the IIHF World Hockey Championship."
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