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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…

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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.

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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”.

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Izglītība

Sadarbībā ar Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienību, piedāvājam resursus un pārdomas par latviešu izglītību ārzemēs.

Vasaras nometnes bērniem atrodamas arī Latvijā

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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,…

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Pateicoties skolotājiem ASV un Latvijā, mācību materiālu sadaļa papildināta ar darba lapiņām un grāmatiņām par pavasaru un Lieldienām. » Aiziet!

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Tribune Tower

Chicago’s Tribune Tower has piece of Rīga

A piece of Rīga can be found in the wall of the Tribune Tower in Chicago. The stone…

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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…

11 May 2008

First ambassador to Brazil gets accreditation

Latvia’s first ambassador to Brazil—home to about 200 Latvian citizens and many more persons who claim at least…

11 May 2008

Latvia nips Norway, edges closer to hockey quarters

Latvia’s outlook for getting into the quarterfinals of the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship has improved…

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…

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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,…

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Reviews

Huskvarn

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…

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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…

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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

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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 »

Kultūras dienas

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 »

Jumis

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 »

Folk dance program

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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…

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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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