Germany

Baiba Skride

www.baibaskride.com/

Daugavas Vanagi Vācijā

www.daugavasvanagi.de/

Deutsch-Baltische Gesellschaft e.V.

www.deutsch-balten.de/

Deutsch-lettisches Netzwerk

www.draudziba.de/

Eiropas Latviešu Apvienība

www.ela-online.eu/

Haus Annaberg

www.annaberg.de/

Honorakonsulats der Republik Lettland

www.honorarkonsulate-lettland.de/

Latviešiem Vācijā

www.lv-de.de

Latvieši Hamburgā

www.hamburga-lv.de/

The Latvian communities in the land of the Oktoberfest are small, but they differ from most in the trimda as they are now primarily made up of students from Latvia who are working or studying in Germany. Just as the young Letts living in Munich, Muenster and Cologne, those in Hamburg have pushed along the idea that a Web site detailing local events would be worthwhile. The site includes a history of the Hamburg Latvian Society dating back to the 1950s, while the newcomers from Latvia also have their say, complete with photos of their first get-together in December 2002. LV (Reviewed April 2003)

Latvieši Hanoverē

www.latviesi-hanovere.de/

Since the renewal of independence in 1991, many Latvians have emigrated to other countries seeking educational opportunities and better paying jobs. Germany is one of the logical destinations, being so close to Latvia. Many of these Latvians do not congregate with other Latvians and choose to completely blend into their new environment. A group of recently arrived Latvians living in Hannover are an exception. They meet regularly and have even created this Web site to keep their culture alive. The site includes songs, recipes, information about traditional Latvian festivities and even rhymes to write in birthday and name's day cards. It's interesting to note that the material on the site differs greatly from that of the older, more established communities outside Latvia. LV (Reviewed October 2005)

Latviešu centrs Minsterē

www.lcm.lv/

Minsteres Latviešu ģimnāzija may have shut its doors in 1998 but the high school complex is still there in Muenster, Germany. Latviešu Centrs Minsterē remains the venue for various Latvian cultural activities, and the site of the offices of the Baltic Tourism and Information Bureau; the Latvian-German Culture, Education and Information Foundation; the Latvian Society in Germany and memorial rooms devoted to writers Zenta Mauriņa and Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš. Did you know you can find furnished accommodation here if you're passing through and even on a long-term basis if you're planning to study in the Muenster region? The map and directions on how to get there are quite detailed. DE LV (Reviewed December 2002)

Latviešu evanģēliski luteriskā baznīca Vācijā

www.baznica.de/

Latvijas Republikas vēstniecība Vācijas Federatīvajā Republikā

www.am.gov.lv/berlin/

Lettische Gemeinschaft in Deutschland

www.latviesu-kopiba.de/

Lettische Presseschau

www.lettische-presseschau.de/

A Web update published by Latviešu Centrs Minsterē (the Latvian center in Muenster, Germany), this summary of the week's news from Latvia is meant for German speakers. The news is not restricted to the usual politics and business. Press clippings on many topics that relate to German-Latvian relations have been gleaned for this update. The latest edition highlights forthcoming cultural events by Latvian performers in Germany as well as snippets on sport and news briefs on new books in print. Great for Germans who want a quick look at Latvian news items that may relate to them. DE (Reviewed September 2004)

Lettland

lettland.blogspot.com/

Minhenes letiņi

www.minhene.de/

There's an energetic bunch of Latvians studying in Munich at the moment -- why don't you have a glance at their site to see what they have been up to in the past few years? Happy snaps and witty comments abound but there's also a serious side to this site: it can be of great help to Latvians planning to study or work in Munich (or Germany, in general). Helpful hints regarding work and study arrangements -- different tertiary study options, au-pair work, scholarships,cost of living -- are all covered as well as a German links list that could be of use to new arrivals to this neck of the (Bavarian) woods. LV (Reviewed December 2001)

Modern Chamber Music

www.modern-chamber-music.com/

Latvia-born flautist Liene Sējāne and Germany-born guitarist Kristaps Grasis are both classical musicians whose genre is modern chamber music. They play the works of 20th century composers — Maurice Ravel, Béla Bartók, Astor Piazzolla — as well as their own compositions. Sejāne and Grasis both divide their time between Germany and Latvia, studying, teaching and performing in various capacities in Germany and also regularly performing in Latvia. To sample their talent, download some of their performances from their Web site. EN (Reviewed March 2005)