Reviews
Latvian Radio Choir’s CD focuses on golden era for choir music
June 15, 2013
Throughout the years, many choirs in Latvia, both professional and amateur, have released albums of Latvian choir music.
A new entry to the mix of choir CDs is Diena aust, a collection of Latvian choir classics (choir songs written in the early 20th century) recorded by the Latvian Radio Choir and conducted by Sigvards Kļava. Focusing on what many consider to be the golden era for Latvian choir music, the CD contains a selection of works by the composers of that era.
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Sadarbībā ar Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienību, piedāvājam ziņas, resursus un pārdomas par latviešu izglītību ārzemēs.
Diasporas nedēļas nogales skolas saņem finansiālu atbalstu
Publicēts 2013.06.15
Ir noslēgusies diasporas nedēļas nogales skolu pieteikšanās Latviešu valodas aģentūras (LVA) finansiālajam atbalstam no Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas budžeta programmas „Valsts valodas politika un pārvalde”. Konkursam pieteicās 39 diasporas nedēļas nogales skolas.
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News
May 16, 2013
Nelsons named music director of Boston Symphony Orchestra
Andris Nelsons, who has led the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in the United Kingdom since 2008, has been appointed the new music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
May 09, 2013
Saeima approves dual citizenship
After several hours of debate, the Latvian parliament on May 9 approved legislation that will allow dual citizenship for many individuals, including World War II-era exiles and their descendants.
Publicēts 2013.05.09
Latviešu valodas aģentūra piedāvā atbalstu ārzemju latviešu skolām
Latviešu valodas aģentūra (LVA) aicina diasporas nedēļas nogales skolas pieteikties 2013. gadā pieejamajam finansiālajam atbalstam no Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas budžeta programmas „Valsts valodas politika un pārvalde”.
May 03, 2013
Latvia faces-off at hockey championships in Helsinki
The IIHF World Hockey Championship kicks-off on May 3 and runs until May 19 with the gold medal game that will determine this year’s bragging rights among the sixteen qualifying countries. The Championships are being held jointly in Stockholm and Helsinki.
May 03, 2013
Committee OKs citizenship law; Saeima vote expected May 9
Revised legislation that opens the door to dual citizenship for a broad range of Latvians is headed for its final reading in the Saeima, according to the parliament’s press service.
Vasaras nometnē 'Avots' Baškīrijā apgūst latviešu tradīcijas
June 26, 2012
Šogad tieši nedēļā pirms Jāņiem latviešu kopienā Baškīrijā norisinājās lingvistiskā nometne “Avots”. Dalībnieki ieradās gan no vietējā Arhlatviešu pagasta, gan no Omskas apgabala latviešu biedrības, gan no Latvijas.
Weather
Current conditions at Rīga, Latvia
20°C (68°F)
Humidity: 56%
Sky: partly cloudy
Conditions: light showers of rain
Wind: SE at 2 m/s
Visibility: 10 km
Events
April 27
Queensland
“Zolīte” in Brisbane
The Brisbane chapter of the Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon of playing the card game zolīte beginning noon May 18 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Participation is AUD 7.50 and all are welcome. Upcoming dates are June 8 and July 13 at noon. Source: Brisbanes ziņotājs.
May 04
Queensland
Brisbane Latvian choir rehearsals
The Brisbane Latvian choir “Beverīna” has rehearsals every Saturday at 10:00 at the Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The choir is open to new members; anyone with a serious interest in singing Latvian choir repertory is invited to join. Source: Brisbanes ziņotājs.
May 12
Queensland
Brisbane Latvian school dates
The Brisbane area Latvian school “Sauleszaķis” meets twice a month from 15:00 to 17:00 at the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The next meeting dates are: May 12, May 26, June 9, July 14 and July 28. “Sauleszaķis” offers a bilingual environment for children of all ages and language abilities to learn Latvian traditions, songs, dances and games. Parents are also welcome to participate. For more information contact Vita Rieksta at +61 0403 530 982 or vrieksta@yahoo.com. Source: Brisbanes ziņotājs.
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From Rīga to rivets
Take a good look at those Levi’s brand jeans you’re wearing. See those rivets that help prevent the pockets from ripping off? If you’re as amazed by the genius of those rivets as we are, you have a Jewish tailor from Rīga to thank.
Reviews
Latvian Radio Choir’s CD focuses on golden era for choir music
June 15, 2013
Throughout the years, many choirs in Latvia, both professional and amateur, have released albums of Latvian choir music.
Commentary
Non-citizen voting in Latvian local elections
May 26, 2013
One of Russia’s foreign policy objectives in the former Soviet space is non-citizen voting in local elections. The upcoming Latvian municipal elections again put this issue on the front burner.
Multimedia
Čaklais skaidro jaunumus Pilsonības likumā
May 09, 2013
Saeima 9.maijā pieņēma grozījumus Pilsonības likumā kas atzīst dubultpilsonību, nosaka kā nepilsoņu bērni tiks pie Latvijas pilsonības, un nosaka ari izmaiņas naturalizācijas kārtībā. Saeimas Pilsonības likuma grozījumu apakškomisijas priekšsēdētājs Ingmārs Čaklais skaidro jaunumus. (Video no YouTube)
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Blogs
Šimkus and Ziedonis’ archival collaboration released
Choose topic | June 05, 2013
As the tributes to departed Latvian poet Imants Ziedonis continue, of the many archival recordings that have been recently released, one of the most memorable is Atsaukšanas (Upe tuviem un tāliem, UPETTCD074), released to coincide with what would have been the poet’s 80th birthday.
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Reviews
15 Jun 2013
Latvian Radio Choir’s CD focuses on golden era for choir music
Throughout the years, many choirs in Latvia, both professional and amateur, have released albums of Latvian choir music.
Blogs
05 Jun 2013
Šimkus and Ziedonis’ archival collaboration released
As the tributes to departed Latvian poet Imants Ziedonis continue, of the many archival recordings that have been recently released, one of the most memorable is Atsaukšanas (Upe tuviem un tāliem, UPETTCD074), released to coincide with what would have been the poet’s 80th birthday.
Opinions
26 May 2013
Non-citizen voting in Latvian local elections
One of Russia’s foreign policy objectives in the former Soviet space is non-citizen voting in local elections. The upcoming Latvian municipal elections again put this issue on the front burner.
Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web.
Miris dzejnieks Imants Ziedonis. Latviešu dzejnieks miris 79 gadu vecumā.
Latvia: Dziesma 2013 second semi-final results. ESCDaily.com reports that the stage is set for the national final to choose who will represent Latvia in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Latvia bound for Games. "The hockey party in Sochi will be just a little louder next year, as Latvia have punched their ticket to the 2014 Winter Olympics with a 3-2 overtime loss to France that gave the team the points it needed to qualify," reports the official website of the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Caring for animals his life passion. Dr Artis Medenis has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal for service to veterinary science and the community.
Latvia: Russia’s playground for business, politics – and crime. The Guardian from London reports that "Two decades after Latvia declared independence from the Soviet Union, joining the EU and Nato in 2004, Russian influence is growing again."
Explore Iz kolōnijām, our growing guide to Latvian communities abroad. The project received support from the Latvian government's former Secretariat of the Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration.
