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July 2010
Clinton marks anniversary of U.S. non-recognition policy
Harmony Centre is first to file for upcoming Saeima election
Latvian company takes on skateboarding in miniature
Direktore: Skolu jaunatnes svētki ieliek lūpās dziesmu, kājās deju
Vienotība: Next Saeima should amend law to allow dual citizenship
Officials bring passport station to U.S.; Canada, Australia are next
June 2010
President meets with ‘Sveika, Latvija!’ tour
Latvians worldwide prepare to celebrate Jāņi
Supreme Court to rule this month on Strunskis dual citizenship case
U.S. names winners of Fulbright, Humphrey fellowships
Latvian caterer from Texas competes for cooking show on Food Network
Cabinet approves passport project to serve 1,800 citizens abroad
Officials tell Saeima extra funds needed for mobile passport plan
BAFL: France’s plan to sell ship to Russia is threat to Baltic states
Author Nesaule to receive literary award from University of Wisconsin
May 2010
Granddaughter of Latvian refugee gets going on singing career
Latvia’s population declines as birth rate slips, emigration rises
Financial regulator shuts VEF banka
Pharmacy-themed bar finds place in owner’s ancestral homeland
Diplomat visits Brazil to discuss trade, meet with Latvian community
Ireland’s top court rules girl in custody case must go back to Latvia
Latvian ticket scam may have cost Vancouver Olympics $2 million
Press freedom watchdog alarmed by search of reporter’s home
Latvia plans mobile passport centers this summer in U.S., Canada
Human rights court backs Latvia in Kononov war crimes conviction
ALA atskatās uz padarīto, plāno nākamos darbus ASV un Latvijā
ALA meklē ceļu uz aktīvāku piedalīšanos Saeimas vēlēšanās
Bomb threat on airBaltic flight investigated by German police
Court rules dual citizenship restriction is constitutional
Saeima confirms two new ministers
Latvia advances to qualifying round of hockey World Championship
New British ambassador presents credentials to Latvian president
Clinton congratulates Latvia on 20th anniversary of restored freedom
April 2010
English bookshop in Rīga fills niche
Flights resume in Latvia, but concern remains for new ash cloud
Flights to Latvia remain canceled as volcanic ash continues spread
Siguldā julijā notiks jauno mūziķu meistarkursi
Performers from Latvia featured in Germany’s folkBALTICA festival
Volcanic ash from Iceland leads to flight cancellations in Latvia
March 2010
Moody’s raises Latvia’s credit rating, notes economy has stabilized
Culture minister to stay on, while government considers its options
People’s Party quits government, coalition now in minority
Hundreds march to honor Legion, while protesters attack fascism
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
What's new
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
