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August 2011

Milk carton boat race in Latvia. Britain's ITN offers video via YouTube of a fun water event. But aren't those kefir cartons, not milk cartons? There is a difference!

The Baltic miracle continues. Teri Schultz in GlobalPost writes: "The three Baltic nations, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, look at their southern European partners now struggling with cutbacks and think, 'we’ve seen worse.'"

Let’s speak Russian. The Voice of Russia argues that Russian is being subject to political repression in the Baltics.

Little country, big impact. "Bones" novelist Kathy Reichs writes about her visit to Latvia for the Wall Street Journal (subscription required).

“Demonised” Russian party eyes Latvia vote win. Harmony Centre leader Jānis Urbanovičs talks to Reuters about the party's prospects in the Sept. 17 election.

Web tool bolsters Latvians’ political participation. German broadcaster Deutsche Welle reports on the manabalss.lv site.

My first (nonmechanical) chicken. "Summer is a Latvian chicken," writes Gary Shteyngart in New York magazine.

Iceland Square inaugurated in Riga. Iceland Review reports on an event to honor the first country to recognize the renewed independence of Latvia.

Liga Verse: Man bailed over body in Bordage flat. Police in Guernsey are treating the death of the 24-year-old Latvian woman as suspicious, the BBC reports.

Baltics fear electricity dependency. From Reuters via The Moscow Times, news that Latvia and Lithuania are importing more power from Russia.

Latvia is booming of cemetery tourism. Oddly worded headline notwithstanding, we didn't know there is such a thing as cemetery tourism, whether in Latvia or elsewhere.

Latvia: At liberty in the Baltic. London's The Independent finds that Rīga "has reinvented itself as an intriguing tourist destination."

Escaped Latvian bear lured home with love. The story of Made makes it as far as MSN Malaysia.

Minehunter Sakala aids clearence operation in Latvia. Estonian Public Broadcasting reports on efforts to clear out some leftovers from World War II.

A Baltic triumph. Presseurop.eu carries an article by Mindaugas Jurkynas noting that despite challenges, "the Baltic states have managed to catapult themselves out of the Soviet space."

Voices raised for change. In the wake of riots in Britain, the Wall Street Journal reviews "The Singing Revolution."

Sweden apologises to Baltics over Soviet era. The Swedish Wire reports on what Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told his counterparts from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.

Epilogue: Three hours south of Lincoln, an edible bastion of Huskerdom. Nebraska restaurant chain Runza almost opened a store in Soviet Latvia.

Russians come in from 20-year Latvian freeze as austerity plan threatened. Harmony Centre could join the next goverment, Bloomberg reports, but "it raises concern that economic policy may be derailed."

Kindergarten competition proposal. The International Business Times takes a look at an architectural proposal for Rīga.

Roads to revolution: The Baltics revisited - Kaunas to Riga. "There is only one place in the Baltics that can properly be called a city and that is Riga," writes Adrian Smith of London's Telegraph.

Latvian church mixes old and near Philadelphia. Like many congregations, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer, "St. John's must grapple with low attendance and an aging membership."

Parāds kā debesskrāpis. Intervija ar ASV dzīvojošo Oto Godfreju, kas interneta lapā wtfnoway.com piedāvā ASV parāda vizualizāciju.

Latvia’s Gulbis rallies past Fish, wins title in L.A.. Despite his antics, he still has game, reports CBS Sports.

July 2011

Mike Keenan to coach Latvian national team?. It just too bad NBC used an unedited Google Translate version of what Latvian Ice Hockey Federation President Kirov Lipman had to say.

Latvia: Historic clownery against Russia. Pravda.ru commentator Sergei Balmasov takes on history, noting that "if you were to calculate everything that Russia built for Latvia, it could easily exceed the requested amount for the Latvian Soviet occupation."

FinCEN withdraws money-laundering rule on Latvian bank amid liquidation. Shutting down VEF Banka means it no longer poses threat to U.S.

Crucial times for investors in Latvia. "The key worry for investors is a shift to Harmony Centre," an economist looking at Latvia tells a Financial Times blog.

Cīnījās par brīvu Latviju, bet var palikt bez pilsonības
. Vai Konstantīna Pupura grūtības ar dubultpilsonību saistītas ar politiku?

Latvia: Political déjà vu?. The country "may be on the verge of another political paradigm shift," writes Ivan Delibasic in New Europe.

The Latvian people’s verdict: It’s Reform time. Danske Bank A/S analyst foresees changes in how the country does business -- or perhaps not.

Latvia may elect new premier after referendum sinks parliament. Bloomberg reports Harmony Centre and former President Valdis Zatlers' new political party are now tied for first place in the opinion polls.

Latvia to weaken oligarchs, join euro in 2014, Dombrovskis says. Prime minister talks to Bloomberg.

Hosting provides unique experiences for Roswell family. Boy from Latvia is one of 45 orphans visiting Georgia.

Latvian prime minister visits O.C.. Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis stops in California's Rancho Santa Margarita.

What we can learn from Latvia’s economic recovery. Economics columnist Robert Samuelson of The Washington Post sees lessons for America.

With love, from Latvia: Eastern European orphans spend summer with Conyers families. Two girls visit the U.S. state of Georgia.

Premiê fala do crescimento da Letônia após crise financeira. The newspaper Correio Braziliense has an interview with Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis. Use Google Translate to get an approximate version in English or Latvian.

Latvia, a Baltic state in the 21st century. Examiner.com interviews Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovičs.

Gray will continue basketball career in Latvia. Player from Washington's Gonzaga University goes to Ventspils.

Postcard from Riga: Wrapping up the FIBA U19 championships. Luke Winn of Sports Illustrated covers the basketball games and marvels at "a beautiful Baltic capital."

Pašnāvnieki no Latvijas dodas uz Angliju. Lai gan skaits dzimtenē ir kritis, pieaugums noticis Lielbritānijā, Īrijā un Vācijā, ziņo portāls nra.lv.

Miracle escape as car crashes into Wigan family’s living room. Near Manchester, England, a Latvian mother and her children avoid injury.

Angola and Latvia set up diplomatic relations. The ceremony took place in New York.

Defeated Latvian president to form own party. A newspaper in Qatar picks up the story about Valdis Zatlers.

Latvia PM confident of sustained recovery. Public Service Review: European Union has an exclusive interview with Valdis Dombrovskis.

Berzins sworn in as Latvia’s new president. China's Xinhua has the story.

Azerbaijani president congratulates Latvian president. "Ilham Aliyev wished Andris Bērziņš good health, happiness and success in upcoming activities for the benefit of the friendly people of Latvia," according to the story.

Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis to visit San Francisco Bay area. Over two days he will promote business and development in Latvia.

Latvians turn Soviet military past into tourist draw. The Montreal Gazette reports on an unusual museum in Dundaga.

The Baltic Berlusconi: Recovery takes place in silence. Baltic Worlds examines Aivars Lembergs and his influence in Latvia.

June 2011

Cox: Latvian D-man can be the leader we needed. Sergejs Louskins joins the Bracknell Bees hockey team in England.

Latvian prime minister launches his book about financial crisis. New York-based television station for Chinese diaspora reports on work by Valdis Dombrovskis.

Latvia seeks extradition of man wanted for desecrating a grave. He is being held in a Malta jail on a charge of theft.

JZ Microphones on Lady Gaga’s album. The audio devices are manufactured in Latvia.

Latvian 12 year old girl sizzles Dubai waters with Olympic hopes. Krista Ceplīte learned to swim shortly after moving to the emirate in 2004.

Riga, Latvia - travel beyond the strip clubs. TNT Magazine finds the capital is becoming a hip place for art and music.

3 Latvians conquer Chestnut Hill. A concert in Philadelphia that featured three modern composers gets a good review.

Pacers select Latvian F Davis Bertans, likely headed to Spurs. Website SB Nation reports on how the 18-year-old basketball player will be traded away.

Latvian coin featuring beer mug ‘amounts to hidden alcohol advertising’. OMG! There's a beer stein on that coin!

There’s a story behind this Studebaker. August Grasis II replaces vehicle taken by the Soviets.

Latvian churches in row over social science sexuality teaching. Religious community protests new textbook.

Estonian investors keep eyes peeled for change in Latvia. The July 23 referendum on dissolving the Saeima could be an "acid test," reports ETV.

Thousands expected to attend Latvian festival at Boston’s PRSA. Between 1,000 and 2,000 people are expected at the Jāņi celebration in the United Kingdom.

War veteran makes history with Latvian Jewish school. The Cleveland Jewish News has the story of Isay Auguston and the school in Rīga that he co-founded.

The Heiress of Vilkaci, Riga Operal Festival, Latvian National Opera. The Financial Times gives a favorable review to Bruno Skulte's composition, which was completed by Andrejs Jansons.

What I eat: Around the world in 80 diets. A Latvian choir director takes in 3,900 calories a day and is featured in a book about food.

Parishioners saddened fire destroyed historic Grand Rapids church, but grateful artifacts were saved. Michigan blaze comes weeks before the final service at the Latvian Apostolate at Our Lady of Aglona Church.

Fisherman feared lost overboard near Milford Haven. Rescue crews search for the Latvian lost off the southwest coast of England, reports the BBC.

Latvia gets festival fever. British travel website notes that "there is always something to celebrate."

Initiative to force Latvian language in Latvian schools fails. Estonian Public Broadcasting reports that, nonetheless, "reform has been more successful than in Estonia."

Latvia: New law drawn up on personal identification documents. Website reports on effort to introduce identity cards.

Lithuania gets EU backing for confrontation with Communist past. Educating the public is the goal, reports EUobserver.com

Latvia: Race against the oligarchs. The country is on 'the brink of a political crisis," reports New Europe.

Goaltending coach Arturs Irbe won’t return to Capitals. The Washington Post reports the Latvian hockey great is leaving for family and personal reasons.

Latvia makes successful return to financial markets. For the first time since March 2008, the nation sells eurobonds.

Latvia P.M. promotes wood exports to Korea. Valdis Dombrovskis visits Seoul.

Police: Body found in Latvia could be missing British artist. Daniel Lyon has been missing since June 1.

Yorkshire’s links with Latvia celebrated. Ambassador Eduards Stiprais visits a festival in honor of historic ties with Rīga.

Rijada - weird and wonderful stuff from Latvia. Babygadget reports on toys from a Rīga design studio.

Blondes on parade take over Latvia’s capital. In case you missed it, here's something to take the edge off all the political news out of Rīga.

A long hot summer for Latvia. The country "is in danger of producing more news than it can comfortably consume," writes The Economist.

Belarus-Latvia passenger train service resumed. Daily service between Rīga and Minsk is now available.

Recycling banks clothing stolen in Haverfordwest. A trio from Latvia are accused of theft in the United Kingdom, reports the BBC.

Turmoil on the Baltic pits president against parliament. Peter Goodspeed of Canada's National Post looks at what is going on in Latvia.

Political tension as Latvian lawmakers vote for president. The June 2 vote in the parliament may not produce a winner, reports the Associated Press.

The good guys are losing ground in Latvian struggle. "The political class is shallow, and many of the country's best and brightest regard politics as a distasteful and pointless circus," writes a commentator in European Voice. "Until that changes, Latvia won't."

Latvian GDP estimates ‘optimistic’ as Europe slows, RBS says. The economic forecasts from Rīga may be a bit too good to come true.

May 2011

Lithuanian ambassador to Latvia resigns over gaffe about president. Antanas Valionis said something not too nice about Valdis Zatlers. Now he's looking for a new job.

Latvian companies seek West Midlands manufacturers for future partnerships at Subcon 2011. The country's investment and development agency is looking for business deals in the United Kingdom.

‘No crisis’ in Latvia despite surprise referendum. Advisers to President Valdis Zatlers do not anticipate major political problems in the country despite move to dissolve the Saeima, reports Deutsche Presse-Agentur.

Latvian president moves to dissolve Parliament. The Sacramento Bee carries an Associated Press story about the political situation.

Latvian parliament faces dismissal in corruption row. The Montreal Gazette carries a Reuters story about President Valdis Zatlers action against the Saeima.

The Amber Coast: A Latvian family’s journey. The Ottawa Citizen reviews the story of an immigrant to Canada.

Brain illness could have affected Stalin’s actions, secret diaries reveal. But does that excuse them?

Latvia CDS may rise above Lithuania on Eurobond, UniCredit says. The country's planned return to the market is viewed with skepticism.

2011 NBA mock draft: Is Latvia’s Dāvis Bertāns overhyped?. A basketball fan consider's the forward's chances.

3 banks service majority of spam-driven sales. And can you guess in which country, according to researchers, one of those banks is found?

Anti-corruption force launches series of raids in Latvia. Aivars Lembergs, Andris Šķēle and Ainārs Šlesers are among those targeted, reports Deutsche Presse-Agentur.

MU signs Latvian recruit. Liene Priede will play basketball for the University of Missouri.

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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.

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