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May 2012
Transition reaches Latvia. Activists in Ikšķīle teach sustainability to local residents.
April 2012
Belarus has Latvia on business hook. Charter '97 warns interest in democratization is declining.
March 2012
Chips banned in Latvian school cafeterias. French-fried potatoes, fatty meats are off the menu.
Pilsonība ir jānopelna. Latvijas Avīze piedāvā pārskatu par 2. marta konferenci Rīgā.
February 2012
Abstract from Latvia. On the Isle of Man, artist Jelena Benson gets an exhibit of her paintings.
Latvia braces for vote on Russian language. The Feb. 18 referendum gets coverage in South Africa.
January 2012
Latvian resignalling goes live. A seven-year project is completed, reports Railway Gazette.
Latvia holds Russian language referendum. Radio Free Europe reports on the upcoming vote.
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Opinions
20 May 2012
Bitter Sweet World Hockey Championships for Latvia
With everything said and done, Latvia placed 10th at this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. Victories against Germany and Italy as well as a goal differential advantage over Germany and Switzerland who finished with the same number of points was enough to propel Latvia from last year’s 13th place finish to 10th.
News
19 May 2012
President in Chicago for NATO summit
Latvian President Andris Bērziņš is on a three-day visit to Chicago to attend the NATO defense alliance summit and to meet with the local Latvian community, according to his press office.
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.
In the forums
Latvians .. what have we done across the globe? posted by marisr on 20 May 2012
The most beautiful country in the world................. posted by peter B on 19 May 2012
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



