http://latviansonline.com Latvians Online is a Web site for anyone interested in Latvia and Latvians. Features include regular news reports, discussion forums, an events register, product reviews and shopping. en andris.straumanis@latviansonline.com Copyright 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6906/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6906/#When: 01 Sep 2010 This summer in Latvia has been the warmest on record, topping the previous heat wave of 2002, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Science 01 Sep 2010 http://latviansonline.com/education/article/6903/ http://latviansonline.com/education/article/6903/#When: 31 Aug 2010 Ar mērķi padziļināt latviešu jauniešu zināšanas par Abrenes novadu, Latviešu Nacionālā Apvienība Kanadā (LNAK) ir izsludinājusi globālu vēstures konkursu “Piemini Abreni”. Education, Scholarships 31 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6892/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6892/#When: 30 Aug 2010 The number of persons from Latvia who have become legal permanent residents of the United States dropped last year to its lowest point in the past decade, according to recently released government statistics. Society and Culture 30 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/reviews/article/6887/ http://latviansonline.com/reviews/article/6887/#When: 28 Aug 2010 One of the most intriguing recent collaborations in Latvian music is that of composer Valts Pūce and the Georgian ensemble The Shin. Joining together on the recording entitled Es arī, their talents have produced a unique album, combining elements of Latvian and Georgian folk songs, as well as jazz and other world music elements. 28 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6886/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6886/#When: 26 Aug 2010 Any Latvian citizen abroad who wants an absentee ballot to vote in the Oct. 2 parliamentary election has two weeks left to submit their application and passport to one of 24 embassies or consular offices around the world. Government, Elections, Election 2010 26 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6883/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6883/#When: 24 Aug 2010 More than 1,200 citizens abroad applied for new or renewed their Latvian passports in a project that brought mobile processing stations to the United States, Canada and Australia during July and early August, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced in Rīga. Government, Elections, Election 2010, Society and Culture 24 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6875/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6875/#When: 22 Aug 2010 A 17-year-old javelin athlete from Smiltene, Latvia, has won a bronze medal in the the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) underway in Singapore. Recreation and Sports, Olympics 22 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6874/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6874/#When: 21 Aug 2010 The first individual to be extradited to the U.S. from Latvia under a new treaty between the two countries has been sentenced to two years in prison for conspiring to produce and sell counterfeit slot machines, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. Society and Culture, Crime 21 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6873/ http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6873/#When: 20 Aug 2010 In August, Latvia marks three anniversaries worth noting. On Aug. 11, 1920, Russia signed a peace treaty with Latvia. Nineteen years later, on Aug. 23, 1939, the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany. Government, Politics 20 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6872/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6872/#When: 19 Aug 2010 Vairāk nekā 20 cilvēku no ASV pilsētām, kurās tiks izvietoti 10. Saeimas vēlēšanu iecirkņi, ieradās Vašingtonā 13. un 14. augustā, lai piedalītos Amerikas latviešu apvienības (ALA) un Latvijas vēstniecības rīkotajos iecirkņu vadītāju apmācību kursos, ziņo LR Ārlietu ministrija. Government, Elections, Election 2010 19 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/reviews/article/6861/ http://latviansonline.com/reviews/article/6861/#When: 19 Aug 2010 Folkloras kopa Laiksne nesen laidusi klajā jaunu ierakstu ar intriģējošu nosaukumu - Putra. Dziesmas nav par putru vien. Tur tēmas ir dažādas, bet vienojošais ir ēšana, sadzīve, darbs un pēc tam izpriecas, kas ir lauku dzīves svarīgas sastāvdaļas. Compact discs, Laiksne 19 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/blogs/article/6862/ http://latviansonline.com/blogs/article/6862/#When: 18 Aug 2010 A collection of hit songs by Eolika, once called Latvia’s answer to Swedish pop superstars ABBA, has been released in Rīga as the foursome marks its 30th anniversary. Entertainment, Music 18 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6859/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6859/#When: 18 Aug 2010 Latvia ranks 36th in a list of the world’s 100 “best” countries compiled by Newsweek magazine. The list considers a country’s health, education, economy and politics. Business and Economy, Health, Society and Culture 18 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6857/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6857/#When: 17 Aug 2010 British authorities have identified a woman from Latvia who was found stabbed to death on an East London street, as well as her mother, whose body was found in their burning home. Society and Culture, Crime 17 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6856/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6856/#When: 16 Aug 2010 An animation film created by a director from Latvia has won a prize during the Hiroshima 2010 festival, organizers have announced. Arts and Humanities 16 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6852/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6852/#When: 15 Aug 2010 A new online and print publication, aimed at informing Latvians abroad about the upcoming parliamentary election in the homeland, has been unveiled by a group in Sweden. Government, Elections, Election 2010 15 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6845/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6845/#When: 14 Aug 2010 British authorities have revoked the license of a labor provider that made a group of fruit pickers from Latvia live and work in what was described as “appalling” conditions. Business and Economy, Society and Culture, Crime 14 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6844/ http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6844/#When: 13 Aug 2010 Twenty years ago a Latvian prime minister and foreign minister met with an American president in the Oval Office of the White House. It was July 30, 1990, and Latvia was still an occupied country. Why did President George H.W. Bush meet with Ivars Godmanis and Jānis Jurkāns a year before Latvia restored its independence, and why does it matter today? Government, Politics, Social Science, History, Soviet occupation 13 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6842/ http://latviansonline.com/news/article/6842/#When: 12 Aug 2010 The Bank of Latvia has issued a new 1-lat coin featuring an alphabet primer. The coin is meant for collectors and will not be put into circulation. Arts and Humanities, Art, Society and Culture 12 Aug 2010 http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6841/ http://latviansonline.com/commentary/article/6841/#When: 12 Aug 2010 Ir 11. jūlija vakars Rīgā. Tikko Daugavas stadionā izskanējis pēdējais X Latvijas skolu jaunatnes dziesmu un deju svētku lielkoncerts “Deja kāpj debesīs”, un kopā ar citiem skatītājiem ejam uz mašīnas stāvvietu. Pa priekšu man iet dejotāji no Grobiņas, lai dotos mājās. Jautāju bērniem - kā jūtaties pēc garās dziesmu svētku nedēļas? Saņemu atbildi: labi, mājās negribas braukt! Society and Culture, Song festivals, 2010 Skolu jaunatnes 12 Aug 2010