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All About Latvia
Writing from Indiana, journalist Aleks Tapinsh provides commentary on a wide variety of issues about his homeland.
Norberts Klaucēns
A conservative writer and Latvia's former honorary consul in Chicago takes on the liberal media, Latvian politicians and a host of others.
laacz.lv
Rīga-based computer programmer Kaspars Foigts has developed a loyal following. He writes about computing, music and other topics.
latviski.lv
Does your washing machine speak Latvian? Arnis Gross, who doubles as technical director for Latvians Online, keeps tabs on what products — electronic and not — are being Latvianized.
Marginalia
Pēteris Cedriņš, a frequent contributor to the Latvians Online forums, writes on politics and history, especially as it concerns Latgale, where he lives.
Svaigs.lv
Artūrs Mednis has set up a site in Latvia to capture the latest entries from a variety of Latvian blogs.
Telecoms in Latvia
Journalist Juris Kaža offers "sporadic commentary" on the telecommunications and IT industry in the Baltics.
22 Sep 2008
Detlef Zoo competes for MTV’s ‘Best Baltic Act’
Rīga-based rock band Detlef Zoo, fronted by former “Talantu Fabrika” singer Detlefs, is one of five acts competing for Best Baltic Act, which will be announced during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
Fans have until Oct. 12 to vote for the Latvian band or one of its competitors, which include Happyendless and Jurga from Lithuania, as well as Kerli and Rulers of the Deep from Estonia. Whoever wins Best Baltic Act will go on to compete with…
07 Sep 2008
Inara George is Latvian in name only
A while back the downloadable “song of the day” from The Current, a service of Minnesota Public…
30 Aug 2008
Sax quartet combines classics with the modern
A recent question in the daily “Brain” quiz on draugiem.lv asked what instrument the quartet n[ex]t is known…
05 Aug 2008
‘World famous’ Rezgale to perform in Vecpiebalga
Reading on Notikumi.lv about the Aug. 9 festival “Satiksmies Piebalgā” in Vecpiebalga, this line jumped off the…
27 Jun 2008
Folk and fighting group Vilkači has first album
Vilkači, a group that performs folk music and re-enacts ancient fighting techniques, has released its first compact disc,…
24 Jun 2008
Dzelzs Vilks sings about ferocious wolves
Dzelzs Vilks, an ecletic rock group that in recent years has turned to tapping Latvian folklore for its…
20 Jun 2008
Šomase’s first solo album comes after burglary
The expression on Liene Šomase’s face on the cover of her first solo effort, Vārdos nepateiktais, is a…
17 Jun 2008
Radio choir releases two CDs for Jāņi
Just in time for this month’s Jāņi or Midsummer celebration in Latvia, the Latvian Radio Choir has…
14 Jun 2008
DJ Ella does well in Canadian dance music chart
Looks like it’s time for a DJ Ella update. The Latvian singer, who back in February slipped into…
12 Jun 2008
Acid jazz band The Briefing presents first album
The Briefing, an acid jazz group from Liepāja, has released its first album. Titled Funny Thoughts, the compact…
10 Jun 2008
Ex-president becomes a recording artist
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former president of Latvia, is now a recording artist. Vairas dziesmas, a selection of folk songs…
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19 Nov 2008
PBLA honors Jānis Kukainis with its top award
Jānis Kukainis, a longtime Latvian-American community activist, has been honored with its top award by the World Federation…
News
18 Nov 2008
ALA announces Nov. 18 gifts to Latvia
About USD 280,000 in financial support for a children’s fund, a museum and a film have been approved…
Opinions
17 Nov 2008
Latviskā pašapziņa dzīvo katra cilvēka sirdī
Godātie tautieši! Godātie Latvijas pilsoņi! Esiet sveicināti visi, kas dzīvo ar Latviju sirdī ārpus tās robežām!
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Daudz laimes dzimsanas diena, Latvija! - "Mūsu ir tikai nepilns pusotrs miljons, un mums IR sava valsts." posted by ambersun on 18 Nov 2008
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Kas Jauns Latvijā 11/2008 posted by Roberts on 17 Nov 2008
Latvian Soldiers of the Strange War. Requiem. posted by AugustaDels on 17 Nov 2008
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