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Summer of 2010 is Latvia’s warmest
September 01, 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.
The record was broken in part thanks to the average temperature in August reaching 18.4 degrees Celsius, beating the old average temperature for the month by 2.6 degrees.
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Ārzemju vecāku pieredze ar Latvijas skolām
Publicēts 2010.09.01
Kad sāk par Latvijas skolām runāt, ārzemēs auguši un tagad Latvijā dzīvojoši vecāki smagi nopūšas un emocijas viņiem veļas ārā. Diemžēl tās mēdz būt negatīvas emocijas, un diemžēl tās bieži ir pamatotas. Kautiņi, kliedzoši un pazemojoši skolotāji, novecojušas mācību metodes… Tas viss ir zināms.
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News
August 30, 2010
Number of green cards declines, while U.S. sees more Latvian visitors
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.
August 26, 2010
Two weeks remain to apply for absentee ballots in Saeima election
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.
August 24, 2010
Passport project serves 1,247 citizens
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.
August 22, 2010
Javelin thrower from Smiltene wins bronze in Youth Olympic Games
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.
August 21, 2010
U.S. court sentences two in Latvia-based slot machine scheme
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.
Summertime festivals abound in Latvia, featuring music, art, more
July 8, 2010
If you missed the Jāņi festivals across Latvia last month and will not make it in time for the 10th Latvian Youth Song and Dance Celebration in Rīga (July 6-11), the 16th International Early Music Festival (July 7-10), or the rock music celebration Saldus Saule (July 10), plenty of other cultural events are in the offing for the rest of the summer.
Weather
Current conditions at Rīga, Latvia
11°C (52°F)
Humidity: 88%
Sky: overcast
Conditions: light showers of rain
Wind: N at 7 m/s
Visibility: 10 km
Events
August 21
New Jersey
Arts center exhibits Daina Krūmiņš’ artwork
The Barron Arts Center will be hosting an exhibit of Daina Krūmiņš’ artwork from Aug. 21 through Sept. 15 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge. The exhibit will include photomontages, sculptures and films by Krūmiņš.The opening reception is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Meet the artist herself at a screening of her experimental films at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 . For more information visit perkons1.com or write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
September 02
Washington
Draudžu dienas būs Kursā
Latviešu ev. luteriskā Baznīca Amerikā (LELBA) rīko Draudžu dienas no 2.-6. septembrim Rietumkrasta Izglītības centrā “Kursa”, 3381 W. Dayton-Airport Road, Shelton. Galvenais lektors būs māc. Indulis Paičs no Rīgas Lutera draudzes. Sīkāka informācija, kā arī pieteikšanās anketa, pieejama LELBAs interneta lapā, lelba.org, vai arī Sietlas Latviešu ev. lut. draudzes lapā, seattlelatvianchurch.org.
September 04
Wisconsin
Apjumības and craft exhibit at Dievsēta
The Dievturi community celebrates a harvest festival, Apjumības, from Sept. 4-6 at Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Road, Warrens. The weekend will include a small exhibit of art and crafts produced by Dievsēta regulars, dinner, and then a bonfire. For more information and to register (Dievsēta does have rustic overnight accommodations, but please let them know beforehand) contact Ilze Bērziņa at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), +1 (708) 445-1990 or +1 (773) 209-3620, or Ingrīda Erdmanis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information about Dievsēta and traditional Latvian festivals, see www.dievseta.org.
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Chicago’s Tribune Tower has piece of Rīga
A piece of Rīga can be found in the wall of the Tribune Tower in Chicago. The stone is from the Powder Tower, or Pulvertornis, the only surviving tower of the 14th Century wall that once protected the Latvian capital.
Reviews
Latvian, Georgian collaboration results in remarkable world music album
August 28, 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.
Commentary
The peace and pacts of August
August 20, 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.
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Blogs
Eolika, Latvia’s answer to ABBA, releases 30th anniversary album
Music | August 18, 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.
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News
01 Sep 2010
Summer of 2010 is Latvia’s warmest
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.
News
30 Aug 2010
Number of green cards declines, while U.S. sees more Latvian visitors
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.
Reviews
28 Aug 2010
Latvian, Georgian collaboration results in remarkable world music album
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.
Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web.
Janis Ruksans’s collection of miniature bulbs. Although his name may not be known to many British gardeners, what he knows about flowers is amazing, as are his adventures.
USA to loan MRAPs, HMMWVs to the Latvian Armed Forces for ISAF operations. Vehicles will be used in Afghanistan.
Hawaii recruits 7-foot center from Latvia. College basketball player Dāvis Rozītis will leave California for the island state.
Estonian architects win contest for 35-million-euro hotel in Latvia. Arhitektuuribüroo Pluss to design new Marriott in Rīga.
Latvia’s mushroom mania aims for world audience. Tourism organization goes after foreigners.
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.
