Commentary
Commentary archive
May 2012
A Numbers Game - the future of the Latvian émigré community
April 2012
Vai konference rosinās valsti atbalstīt tautiešus ārvalstīs?
Move to digital records among topics discussed at archives conference
Lieldienas traditions celebrate rebirth
March 2012
During NATO visit, Latvian officials should remember Gen. Jānis Kurelis
February 2012
Feb. 18 referendum is very dangerous
January 2012
Great Russia’s divine nationalistic mission
December 2011
Language referendum to be pointless, but potentially harmful to Latvia
November 2011
There’s a Latvian app for that
Reflecting on independence, ambassador to U.S. sees hope for future
Rupners: Piedalīsimies, ne tikai ar kritiku, bet ar radošu, palīdzīgu roku
By supporting Russian language, Ušakovs shows he cannot be trusted
October 2011
Voters left puzzled over weeks of post-election coalition-building
September 2011
Ir jāsaglabā latviešu mākslas nozīmīga vēstures daļa
Election is victory for pro-western parties and a vote against corruption
Latvija gatava uzņemties lielāku starptautisku atbildību
17. septembrī izdarīt gudru izvēli ar interneta palīdzību
Deflated passion evident in buildup to Saeima election; polls results differ
August 2011
Zatlers makes his political mark, but not without controversy
July 2011
Even before Saeima referendum, the scramble for the aftermath has begun
June 2011
Recalling June 14 not about revenge, but about survival, shared experience
Latvian politics gets a double shock
May 2011
Finding national security between free mobility and mass migration
April 2011
Valsts prezidenta redzējums Latvijai: Gudra un stratēģiska valsts
Latvia appears headed toward another murky presidential election
March 2011
A new ombudsman in the service of political manipulators?
February 2011
Jūsu brīvība bija mūsu uzdevums
For one Latvian, learning Russian unlocks Grebenshikov and richness of Rīga
Casino robbery reveals sordid side of Latvian politics
January 2011
2x2 ir vieta, kur atdzimt kopībā, latvietībā
53rd Arts Festival shows Latvians ‘down under’ still going strong
2010 was turning point in Latvian politics
December 2010
Prezidents: Apzināsimies savu vērtību, un mums viss izdosies!
PBLA sveic latviešus Ziemassvētkos, stāsta par nākamajiem darbiem
November 2010
Vienota, stipra latviskā kopība ārzemēs ir labākais atbalsts Latvijai
Our first milestone - a decade online
Putin’s war of words: The irony of Russia’s propaganda against Latvia
New coalition is considerable achievement
September 2010
Kas ir nacionāla valsts un vai Latvijai ir izredzes kļūt par tādu?
Dokuments par latvieša stāju svešumā rakstīts 1947. gadā, bet aktuāls šodien
For Latvia, climate change, security, human rights among top UN issues
Strādāsim mērķtiecīgi un vienoti, roku rokā, stiprākai Latvijai
Campaign splutters to finish line, but real issues must not be ignored
Politiskās apvienības ‘Visu Latvijai!’ mērķis – latviska Latvija
Latvijai zemākais punkts, bet kas tālāk?
August 2010
Once upon a time in the White House
Bērni, tie esat jūs, mūsu zelts!
Run-up to October’s Saeima election features alliances, conflicts
June 2010
To be continued (A diplomatic success story)
As Saeima election approaches, parties jockey for position
May 2010
Coming soon to a theatre near you: Better sound from a Latvian inventor
Latvija atsakās no trešdaļas tautas
In Latvia, a false calm after the coup
March 2010
Unity has potential, but faces rocky road
Būsim arī vienoti par pilsonības jautājumu
February 2010
Singer Aisha to represent Latvia in Eurovision Song Contest
Latvia awaits a political thaw
Sold: A piece of diplomatic history at 17th and Webster
January 2010
December 2009
2010. gads prasīs daudz spēka un darba
Conference offers a promising future for Latvian IT
November 2009
Lai mums izdodas saglabāt nešaubīgu ticību Latvijas nākotnei
Indecisive politics surround a decisive budget
In Latvia, the kids are all right
ALA, PBLA gatavojas 10. Saeimas vēlēšanām
October 2009
Latvija izdzīvos. Jautājums būs tikai, kā?
September 2009
Living in Rīga brings appreciation for heat
Effects of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact continue to haunt Europe
August 2009
How do you say ‘zaglis’ in English?
A new order emerges, or old troubles are re-emerging
July 2009
Coming to terms with Latvians from Latvia
Svētku saviļņojums nepieciešams ikkatram latvietim
After the festival: Hangover or withdrawal?
June 2009
Midsummer offers hope the sun will come up tomorrow
May 2009
Street named for Čaks changes its coat once again
Dealing with the deficit and with Rubiks
April 2009
Vai Eiroparlamentā Latviju pārstāvēs komunists?
March 2009
Kontrastains februāris Austrālijā
February 2009
Amid crisis, penguins feel the heat
Kultūras dienas papildina latvietības pūru
January 2009
Latvijas Radio, LTV face financial disaster
December 2008
Saudzēsim un sargāsim savu mīlestību, ticību un vienotību
November 2008
Don’t dare say anything bad about the lat
Visilgākā, viskošākā, visintensīvākā un visemocionālākā jubileja
Latviskā pašapziņa dzīvo katra cilvēka sirdī
October 2008
Georgia and Latvia, and Russia and America, too
September 2008
Un kur pazuduši Latvijas bērni?
Latvian politics in the shadow of Georgia
President snubs Paralympic athlete’s victory
August 2008
What's new
Reviews
16 May 2012
Vasks compilation of works exceptional
Though Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks has achieved success and fame with compositions for solo instruments, string quartets, orchestras, piano, among many other instruments, some of his most powerful and memorable works are his choir songs. The addition of text and language (particularly the Latvian language), in combination with the exceptional skill of the world-class Latvian Radio Choir, make his choir songs particularly haunting and emotionally affecting.
Reviews
16 May 2012
Galante captivates in the soul of Rīga
One of the best known Latvian musicians internationally, with a career spanning multiple decades, soprano Inese Galante (known as Inessa Galante internationally) has turned to sacred music on her latest 2011 release – The Soul of Rīga. Recorded at the Rīga Cathedral, the two CD collection features the Cathedral’s world famous organ performed by organists Aivars Kalējs and Mattias Wager.
Blogs
15 May 2012
LU studente veic pētījumu par diasporu un Latvijas medijiem
Kāda Latvijas Universitātes komunikācijas studiju studente griežas pie ārzemēs dzīvojošiem latviešiem ar lūgumu izpalīdzēt ar viņas pētijumu par Latvijas sabiedrisko mediju lietojumu ārzemēs dzīvojošo latviešu vidē.
In the forums
Can Latvia be trusted by NATO? posted by Andrejs on 15 May 2012
Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development - Geneva posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
«Ušakov, domā latviski!» posted by Peteris Cedrins on 10 May 2012
