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March 2010
Koru virsdiriģents Teterovskis notur meistarklases Toronto koristiem
Ethnic Latvian proportion sees slight increase, data show
Video about recycling earns Latvian top prize in U.S.-sponsored contest
Couple starts eclectic shop for clothing, furniture, partying
February 2010
In survey of diaspora, national anthem ranks as top patriotic song
Latvia’s top bobsleigh team withdraws from Winter Olympics
Constitutional Court to review dual citizenship case in April
ALA protests NBC’s coverage of Latvia in Winter Olympics
Skeletonist Martins Dukurs earns second silver medal for Latvia
Brothers Andris, Juris Šics earn silver medal in men’s double luge
Latvia falls 8-2 against Russia in Olympic men’s hockey
Oddsmakers see Latvia as long shot in ice hockey against Russia
Irish solicitor disappointed by lack of charges in Saulīte case
Latvia readies for Winter Olympics; record contingent heads to Canada
Latvia accepts Guantánamo detainee
January 2010
Tuvojoties vēlēšanām, vēstniecība ASV aicina pārbaudīt pases
Latvia pledges aid to Haiti victims
Biedrība Cēsinieku klubs meklē bijušos cēsniekus ārpus Latvijas
Latvia sells old embassy in Washington
Magazine: Despite economy, Latvia still ranks well in living standards
Folk club in Vecrīga offers taste of Latvian music, food traditions
Irish data suggest migrants from Latvia jumped 5% in 2009
Sorority seeks contributions to complete artist Cenne’s album
December 2009
Activist, businessman Brunis Rubess dies at 83
Constitutional Court gives itself more time to ready citizenship case
Exhibit of émigré music recordings goes on display in National Library
Irbe to join hockey Hall of Fame
Project seeks diaspora’s picks for patriotic songs
Low-cost Wizz Air to fly from Rīga
H1N1 deaths in Latvia reach 14, including first report of child victim
Irish police seek help locating missing woman
Latvia’s jobless rate is EU’s highest
November 2009
Canadian lawmakers back day to remember Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Bank of Latvia commemorates first Christmas tree, mummers, water
H1N1 claims two more lives in Latvia
Latvia falls in corruption index
PBLA honors Valdis and Lalita Muižnieks for years of service
Ar īpašu piegaršu, firma ‘Zafte’ meklē savu vietu dizaina pasaulē
Russian official criticizes Europe for slow response on Baltics
Hospital reports first H1N1-related death, number of cases tops 100
Swedish newspaper supports Vīķe-Freiberga for EU president
Three from Latvia charged in Montana with fraud, extortion
October 2009
Biden to address U.S. foreign policy toward Baltics, Central Europe
Survey: Six in 10 households in Latvia have Internet access
Journalists quit Diena, citing uncertainty, differences with owner
War of words in Britain becomes diplomatic issue for Latvia
UNESCO adds Suiti culture to list of heritages in need of safeguarding
Survey seeks input from U.S. Latvians on next Saeima election
September 2009
Constitutional Court to hear case challenging dual citizenship rule
Zatlers visits U.S., to speak at U.N.
Long-time New York basketball coach receives two honors
Rīga gets nod to be a European Capital of Culture in 2014
Migration to U.K. rising, data show
Prime minister calls for task force on higher education, science reforms
Liepāja Theater tours eastern North America with stories all about men
President calls meeting of ministers, asks for updates on reforms
August 2009
Emigration may slightly top 2008, but immigration plummets
Top court questions constitutionality of Latvia’s dual citizenship rule
Iesaistot vairākus Latvijas meistarus, jauns uzņēmums ražo tautiskas lelles
Lack of political support kills citizenship changes, premier says
Baltic premiers sign declaration calling for day of remembrance
Clinton hails Baltic Way anniversary; human chain planned in Washington
TB/LNNK opposes changes to citizenship law
Three Tenors set month-long tour of North America
New U.S. ambassador takes oath, meets with ALA officials
Embassy in Ireland warns Latvian women to be wary of job offers
July 2009
On eve of 20th anniversary, Baltic Way added to UNESCO register
News staff of The Baltic Times quits, but weekly to continue
Vīķe-Freiberga joins in letter asking Obama to not forget Eastern Europe
Nine from Latvia receive Fulbright scholarships for U.S. studies
Kalamazoo activist, chiropractor Valdis Muižnieks dies at 81
Latvia reports second case of H1N1
Latvian to be honored for saving drowning man in Ireland
June 2009
White House nominates next ambassador to Latvia
Traffic deaths show sharp decline
Latvia reports first case of H1N1
Prime minister apologizes for Latvia’s hard times
Health minister steps down as Latvia faces budget reforms
Institute: Latvia drops in global peace ranking
Washington events to commemorate deportations
Latvian government agrees on more deep budget cuts
New 1-lat coin features Namejs ring
Data on Europarliament vote abroad mingled with prisoners’ ballots
Civil Union, Harmony Centre lead in Europarliament vote
Rīga goes to Harmony Centre, but Civil Union fares surprisingly well
Exit poll: Harmony Centre takes Rīga, while Civil Union does well
U.S., Australia lead in European Parliament absentee ballot requests
Thousands casting early ballots in local, Europarliament elections
Deaths, migration cause continued population decline
Survey: Latvia’s housing prices tumble by half in first quarter
May 2009
Latvia ends summer job program for diaspora youth
Šlesers support group in Chicago disbands under pressure
airBaltic approved for U.S. flights, but start date unclear
Granddaughter donates Liberts paintings to university
Restberga-Zalta, former consul in Argentina, dies
Court overturns ban on Rīga ‘pride’ march
Mozaīka appeals Rīga ban of gay pride parade
Zatlers begins weeklong visit to United States
Latvia falls to Canada, ending hockey run
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