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Court gives go-ahead to gay and lesbian parade
July 22, 2005
A gay and lesbian “pride” parade planned July 23 in the Old City district of Rīga is on again after a court decision overturned the city manager’s decision to cancel a permit for the event.
The Rīga District Administrative Court ruled July 22 that the city must re-issue a permit for the parade, but a city attorney said that may not be possible because of time contraints, according to the LETA news agency. Instead, City Attorney Ivars Mauriņš said, based on the court’s decision the earlier permit will be valid.
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Summertime festivals abound in Latvia, featuring music, art, more
July 8, 2010
If you missed the Jāņi festivals across Latvia last month and will not make it in time for the 10th Latvian Youth Song and Dance Celebration in Rīga (July 6-11), the 16th International Early Music Festival (July 7-10), or the rock music celebration Saldus Saule (July 10), plenty of other cultural events are in the offing for the rest of the summer.
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Events
August 14
Michigan
Scout jamboree slated for Jones
The 10th Latvian Girl Guide and Boy Scout Big Jamboree Camp will take place Aug. 14-21 at Wood Lake Scout Reservation, 10891 Withers St., Jones (located near the Latvian Center Gaŗezers in Three Rivers). The theme of this year’s jamboree is Zvaigžņu sega, or Blanket of Stars. For more information visit www.10LN.org.
August 22
United Kingdom
Latvians participate in Edinburgh festival
“I Became Luminous,” a play by Ieva Strazdiņa, Jeffrey Gordon Baker and Latvian noise artist Error, will be performed daily at 13:30 hours Aug. 22-30 at the C aquila, Roman Eagle Lodge, Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh. The performance is part of Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The play is described as a mono-performance that “explores a young man’s physical and spiritual evolution in an oppressive, media-ruled society.” For further information, visit www.edfringe.com.
September 02
Washington
Draudžu dienas būs Kursā
Latviešu ev. luteriskā Baznīca Amerikā (LELBA) rīko Draudžu dienas no 2.-6. septembrim Rietumkrasta Izglītības centrā “Kursa”, 3381 W. Dayton-Airport Road, Shelton. Galvenais lektors būs māc. Indulis Paičs no Rīgas Lutera draudzes. Sīkāka informācija, kā arī pieteikšanās anketa, pieejama LELBAs interneta lapā, lelba.org, vai arī Sietlas Latviešu ev. lut. draudzes lapā, seattlelatvianchurch.org.
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Passport tour continues across U.S.
July 17, 2010
More than 200 people have already renewed or applied for Latvian passports in the United States as part of an effort by the Latvian government to service citizens abroad before the Oct. 2 parliamentary election.
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29 Jul 2010
U.S. military funds renovation of 10 fire stations across Latvia
Ten fire stations across Latvia, most of them in the eastern part of the country, will be renovated during the next five years in a USD 1.5 million project funded by the U.S. military.
Blogs
29 Jul 2010
Book by German historian examines early years of Rīga Latvian Society
The Rīga Latvian Society and its landmark building at Merķeļa iela 13 have played an important role in fostering Latvian national identity. A recently released book, Rīgas Latviešu biedrība un latviešu nacionālā kustība no 1868. līdz 1905. gadam, examines the society’s early history.
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28 Jul 2010
Latvian long jumper earns gold, makes history in European championships
The fourth time was the charm for Latvian long jumper Ineta Radēviča, who scored big July 28 during the 20th European Athletic Championships in Spain, leaping to a new personal best and earning a gold medal for her country.
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