http://latviansonline.com/garamejot Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web. lv arnis.gross@latviansonline.com Copyright 2012 http://channel6newsonline.com/2012/05/google-adds-estonia-and-latvia-to-popular-street-view-feature/ http://channel6newsonline.com/2012/05/google-adds-estonia-and-latvia-to-popular-street-view-feature/ Google has introduced the Baltic states of Estonia and Latvia to its popular Street View feature on Google Maps. 2012-05-16 http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/7179782-chef-brings-latvian-flavor-for-nato-summit/#.T6oL3vRf2v4.facebook http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/7179782-chef-brings-latvian-flavor-for-nato-summit/#.T6oL3vRf2v4.facebook Latvian celebrity chef Mārtiņš Rītiņš, in the US to cater for the NATO summit shares some Latvian cuisine with CBS 2 Chicago morning show 2012-05-10 http://bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2012/05/09/native-latvia-seeks-holocaust-justice/KY2PYWucW6si2rJ3gELD2N/story.html http://bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2012/05/09/native-latvia-seeks-holocaust-justice/KY2PYWucW6si2rJ3gELD2N/story.html The Boston Globe reports on a Massachusetts resident who is seeking USD 190 million in restitution. 2012-05-10 http://www.iihf.com/competition/272/news/news-singleview-2012/recap/6902.html http://www.iihf.com/competition/272/news/news-singleview-2012/recap/6902.html The International Ice Hockey Federation presents a feature on young World Championship players Jānis Sprukts and Miks Indrašis. 2012-05-10 http://www.db.lv/tirdznieciba/pakalpojumi/uz-latvietes-izveidota-urzula-s-nail-bar-pakalpojumiem-irija-rinda-gaida-divas-nedelas-371161 http://www.db.lv/tirdznieciba/pakalpojumi/uz-latvietes-izveidota-urzula-s-nail-bar-pakalpojumiem-irija-rinda-gaida-divas-nedelas-371161 Dienas bizness stāsta par Urzulas Brences panākumiem Longfordā. 2012-05-09 http://www.expatica.com/de/news/german-news/wwii-victory-day-still-stirs-controversy-in-latvia_226271.html http://www.expatica.com/de/news/german-news/wwii-victory-day-still-stirs-controversy-in-latvia_226271.html Events in Rīga capture the interest of Expatica.com. 2012-05-09 http://www.worldpoultry.net/news/egg-production-in-latvia-on-the-decline-10342.html http://www.worldpoultry.net/news/egg-production-in-latvia-on-the-decline-10342.html If prices do not increase, the dropoff will continue, reports worldpoultry.net. 2012-05-08 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/latvia-is-first-choice-for-the-worlds-most-beautiful-county-2012-05-08 http://www.marketwatch.com/story/latvia-is-first-choice-for-the-worlds-most-beautiful-county-2012-05-08 Travel agency First Choice Holidays is using Pinterest in a contest that right now features the Baltic nation in the lead. 2012-05-08 http://wapo.st/IQdzpU http://wapo.st/IQdzpU The Washington Post explores several exhibitions, including one featuring Latvian artists. 2012-05-05 http://www.iihf.com/se/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/recap/6741.html http://www.iihf.com/se/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/recap/6741.html The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Championship opens in Stockholm. 2012-05-05 http://realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com/2012/05/04/who-do-you-think-you-are-recap-rashida-jones/ http://realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com/2012/05/04/who-do-you-think-you-are-recap-rashida-jones/ On an American television show that has celebrities trace their family roots, one actress learns about her ties to Latvia's Jewish history. 2012-05-05 http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/05/02/latvia-carrying-on-regardless/ http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/05/02/latvia-carrying-on-regardless/ The Financial Times looks at the country's ratings improvement in the context of its push to join the eurozone. 2012-05-05 http://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/0405121766/transition-reaches-latvia http://www.permaculture.co.uk/news/0405121766/transition-reaches-latvia Activists in Ikšķīle teach sustainability to local residents. 2012-05-04 http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/wooing-malaysian-tourists-1.79744 http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/wooing-malaysian-tourists-1.79744 Latvia, "northern Europe's hidden treasure," is being promoted by the nation's foreign minister. 2012-05-01 http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2012/05/01/edmonton-oilers-sign-oil-kings-forward-kristians-pelss-to-3-year-deal/ http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2012/05/01/edmonton-oilers-sign-oil-kings-forward-kristians-pelss-to-3-year-deal/ Canadian hockey team signs the Latvian to a three-year deal, reports the Edmonton Journal. 2012-05-01 http://bit.ly/IRhwyT http://bit.ly/IRhwyT International Tracing Service in Germany reports on its work with a wedding band taken in a Nazi concentration camp. 2012-04-30 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-leaders-call-for-justice-in-latvia-legal-cases-149537125.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-leaders-call-for-justice-in-latvia-legal-cases-149537125.html Supporters of Ināra Vilkaste and her husband, Vladimirs Vaškevičs, weigh in on alleged corruption affair. 2012-04-30 http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2012/4/30/51551/ http://www.charter97.org/en/news/2012/4/30/51551/ Charter '97 warns interest in democratization is declining. 2012-04-30 http://bit.ly/IBIsF5 http://bit.ly/IBIsF5 Edgars Rinkēvičs is being accompanied by a business delegation. 2012-04-30 http://www.mfa.gov.lv/lv/london/jaunumi/pazinojumi-presei/2012/04-23/ http://www.mfa.gov.lv/lv/london/jaunumi/pazinojumi-presei/2012/04-23/ Rolands Lappuķe no 20. līdz 22. aprīlim viesojās Londonā. 2012-04-23