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May 2011
Zatlers calls for Saeima’s dismissal; diaspora leaders support president
Second candidate emerges to challenge Zatlers for president’s job
PBLA, ALA tell Saeima to back Zatlers for second term as Latvia’s president
U.S. Secret Service opens office to help combat cybercrime in Baltics
Signature collection underway to require Latvian as language of schools
Timely victories for Latvian hockey avoid championship relegation
Latvia drops first championship game; player suspended for body-check
April 2011
Police in Britain seek missing woman
JBANC presents Baltic Democracy Award to two members of Congress
PBLA asks prime minister to help remaining Latvian Legionnaires
Londonas latviešu dejotāji brauc uz nelielu turneju dzimtenē
Commission OKs signature drive for amendment on school language
Woman protesting Latvia’s political situation sets herself afire in Berlin
Tiekoties ar ASV jauniešiem, Zatlers pārrunā dubultpilsonības jautājumu
Officials charge 17, including women from Latvia, in Florida ‘B-girl’ fraud
Trial begins in Australia for Latvian woman accused in pensioner’s murder
Saeima supports dual citizenship proposal, sends bill to 2nd reading
March 2011
Brigita Liepiņa, editor and active Melbourne community member, dies
Latvian flamenco guitarist Kārkliņš, known as Andrés el Letón, dies in Rīga
Special commission to study changes to Latvia’s citizenship law
Latvia to donate 100,000 lats to help Japan quake, tsunami relief efforts
Widow, Latvian Shipping reach partial settlement in wrongful death suit
Short-term visitors abroad asked to participate as census begins in Latvia
February 2011
Clinton lauds Latvian democracy during visit with foreign minister
Vienotība seeks dual citizenship; Saeima now has 3 proposals
Interior minister quits, calls on Latvians to consider their role
During U.S. visit, foreign minister to meet government officials, community
PBLA unhappy with Saeima over failure to defend Latvian in workplace
Zatlers joins dual citizenship debate, tells Saeima it’s time to change law
Latvian technology business group opens office in Silicon Valley
January 2011
Nationalists in Saeima propose amendments to allow dual citizenship
U.S. allows Latvian guest workers
Latvian migration to Ireland slowed in 2010, government data suggest
Foreign Ministry, PBLA sign pact on cooperation with diaspora
President’s office protests state TV’s failure to play anthem on New Year’s
December 2010
Report says Latvia among world’s best places for ethical travel
Latvia’s population to lose 19,000; emigration, birth rate are top causes
Pa ziemas brīvdienām, jaunieši apmeklēs 2x2 semināru Kalifornijā
NATO would defend Baltics from Russian attack, WikiLeaks reveals
November 2010
PBLA honors 3x3 movement’s founder Ruperte with annual award
Doctor at center of political scandal faces repercussions in Minnesota
Kristovskis survives no-confidence vote; party ousts Latvian-American
Former ambassador Kalniņš to head Saeima’s foreign affairs commission
Saeima confirms new government
President invites Dombrovskis to form new Latvian government
October 2010
Vienotība announces picks for 7 ministries in new government
Canada reports slight increase in permanent residents from Latvia
Latvia slips for a second year in global corruption perceptions index
Veto ousts nationalists from new government; 2 parties remain in talks
Next government of Latvia likely to be three-party coalition
Latvia awaits word on makeup of new Dombrovskis government
Election commission releases final list of candidates elected to 10th Saeima
MPs seek end to dual citizenship ban; Latvian-Canadian asks Saeima’s help
Štrombergs wins BMX cup in France, sets sights on quadruple crown
London tops in voter activity abroad; turnout best since 1995 election
Vienotība takes most votes in election, while Saskaņas Centrs fares well
Voter turnout in Latvia and abroad tops 2006 parliamentary election
Zatlers urges citizens at home and abroad to vote for Latvia’s future
September 2010
Deadline looms for election monitors; applicants abroad number just 3
PBLA rezolūcijas mudina uzmanību vēsturei, valodai, diplomātijai
San Jose to induct hockey player Irbe into local Hall of Fame
Polling stations open for 10 days to help voters prepare for election
Zatlers to address United Nations, meet with New York, Boston Latvians
JBANC urges Congress to adopt resolution congratulating Baltics
Citizens abroad request nearly 900 absentee ballots for Oct. 2 election
ELJA50: ‘Par Labu Latviju!’ newsletter discriminates against sexual minorities
Commission seeks volunteer monitors for Oct. 2 parliamentary election
Second online talk with candidates and Latvians abroad set for Sept. 11
Latviešu ārsts Nagobads uzņemts Minesotas universitātes slavas zālē
Study ranks Latvia low in charitable giving, but better than neighbors
Latvian music academy names pianist Ozoliņš honorary professor
Latvian Shipping faces $1.5 million lawsuit over sailor’s death in Texas
Public policy center opens website for discussion between voters, candidates
Fitch Ratings raises outlook for Latvia
Summer of 2010 is Latvia’s warmest
August 2010
Number of green cards declines, while U.S. sees more Latvian visitors
Two weeks remain to apply for absentee ballots in Saeima election
Passport project serves 1,247 citizens
Javelin thrower from Smiltene wins bronze in Youth Olympic Games
U.S. court sentences two in Latvia-based slot machine scheme
Amerikas latvieši apmeklē vēlēšanu iecirkņu vadītāju apmācības
Newsweek ranks Latvia 36th in list of world’s 100 ‘best’ countries
British police identify woman, mother, stabbed to death in London
Animation film from Latvia wins prize in Hiroshima festival
Publication aims to inform Latvians abroad about parliamentary election
British authorities say Latvians made to work in ‘appalling’ conditions
Bank honors history of alphabet primers with commemorative coins
Commission scratches 5 candidates from election, 7 more may face hook
U.S. women’s bobsled team gets Latvian coach
Dombrovskis: Economic indicators suggest recession in Latvia is over
Drawing determines order of candidate lists
Population decline continues in Latvia, while marriages see significant drop
13 parties field 1,200 candidates for Oct. 2 parliamentary election
BMX cyclist Štrombergs takes gold in South Africa world championship
In U.S., mobile passport effort sees more than 700 applications
July 2010
U.S. military funds renovation of 10 fire stations across Latvia
Latvian long jumper earns gold, makes history in European championships
U.S. transfers former Guantánamo Bay detainee to Latvia
Absentee ballot requests trickle in for Saeima election set Oct. 2
Latvian center Gaŗezers marks 45 years of education, culture, recreation
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Opinions
20 May 2012
Bitter Sweet World Hockey Championships for Latvia
With everything said and done, Latvia placed 10th at this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. Victories against Germany and Italy as well as a goal differential advantage over Germany and Switzerland who finished with the same number of points was enough to propel Latvia from last year’s 13th place finish to 10th.
News
19 May 2012
President in Chicago for NATO summit
Latvian President Andris Bērziņš is on a three-day visit to Chicago to attend the NATO defense alliance summit and to meet with the local Latvian community, according to his press office.
Reviews
16 May 2012
Vasks compilation of works exceptional
Though Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks has achieved success and fame with compositions for solo instruments, string quartets, orchestras, piano, among many other instruments, some of his most powerful and memorable works are his choir songs. The addition of text and language (particularly the Latvian language), in combination with the exceptional skill of the world-class Latvian Radio Choir, make his choir songs particularly haunting and emotionally affecting.
In the forums
Latvians .. what have we done across the globe? posted by marisr on 20 May 2012
The most beautiful country in the world................. posted by peter B on 19 May 2012
Can Latvia be trusted by NATO? posted by Andrejs on 15 May 2012
Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development - Geneva posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors posted by ICD Academy on 15 May 2012
