Polls
So, what do you think?
On this page you will find the results of short polls about various topics, some serious and some not, of interest to Latvians. Current polls are those in which you may vote. In each poll, you are allowed to vote only once. Closed polls are those in which voting has come to an end.
Bear in mind that these polls are not scientific, but merely a reflection of the opinion of those readers who bothered to answer the questions. Results should not be construed as an accurate reflection of our readership or of the Latvian community.
Current poll
10. Saeimas vēlēšanas
August 14, 2010
Recent polls
The next president of the United States
October 31, 2008
By the end of the day Nov. 4, Americans most likely will know who they have chosen to lead their…
A Eurovision boycott?
August 22, 2008
Should Latvia skip next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as a protest over Russia’s actions in Georgia? The chairman of…
Referendum on pension payments
August 04, 2008
Three weeks after Latvian citizens worldwide voted in the Aug. 2 referendum on whether to amend Latvia’s constitution, they will…
Citizens and the Saeima
June 13, 2008
A national referendum is scheduled Aug. 2 on amending Latvia’s constitution to allow citizens the right to propose dismissing…
Summer in China
March 31, 2008
Violent repression by Chinese authorities of protests in Tibet has led some critics to call for boycotts of this summer’s…
Party time in Latvia
March 03, 2008
In recent months, defections from Latvia’s leading political parties have mounted, while talk continues of forming a new organization. The…
What's new
News
01 Sep 2010
Summer of 2010 is Latvia’s warmest
This summer in Latvia has been the warmest on record, topping the previous heat wave of 2002, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
News
30 Aug 2010
Number of green cards declines, while U.S. sees more Latvian visitors
The number of persons from Latvia who have become legal permanent residents of the United States dropped last year to its lowest point in the past decade, according to recently released government statistics.
Reviews
28 Aug 2010
Latvian, Georgian collaboration results in remarkable world music album
One of the most intriguing recent collaborations in Latvian music is that of composer Valts Pūce and the Georgian ensemble The Shin. Joining together on the recording entitled Es arī, their talents have produced a unique album, combining elements of Latvian and Georgian folk songs, as well as jazz and other world music elements.
In the forums
SC = "Atpakaļ nākotnē" posted by ambersun on 02 Sep 2010
Election campaigns posted by jem71 on 01 Sep 2010
Saeima nedomā par latviešiem, bet par bagātiem ārzemniekiem posted by courlander on 31 Aug 2010
Durbin on the Mosque posted by Peteris Cedrins on 30 Aug 2010
"In Israel, Settling for Less" posted by Peteris Cedrins on 30 Aug 2010
