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02 Jan 2009
Integration secretariat disappears as 2008 ends
Latvia’s integration secretariat, the work of which included support for diaspora communities, disappeared with the close of 2008 as part of the government’s reorganization in the face of emergency budget-slashing. Its functions now will be handled by the Ministry for Children and Family Affairs, which now will be known as the Ministry for Children, Family and Social Integration Affairs.
The secretariat was known by the acronym ĪUMSILS, short…
Nov. 13, 2008
Viesturs Koziols is a real estate development entrepreneur and adventurer in Latvia. He is co-holder of the Latvian hot air balloon height and distance records and has been to the North Pole. Koziols is president of Avantis, a non-government youth organization that sponsored the film Atrasts Amerikā (Found in America). Koziols also is president and part owner (12.18 percent) of Dinamo Riga, a new hockey team that plays in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. In an interview from Finland, he talks about the team and its prospects.
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Skolas Rietumeiropā vairojas kā sēnes pēc lietus
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Pēdējos dažos gados latviešu skolas Rietumeiropā vairojas kā sēnes pēc lietus. Divas vecās trimdas laika skolas vēl pastāv, bet tām ir pievienojušās skolas un bērnudārza…
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Nobel Prize winner born in Rīga
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25 Dec 2008
English-language book tells story of Latvian
A book for foreign audiences that tells the story of Latvian language policy has been released by the…
19 Dec 2008
IMF, Latvia agree on loan package worth billions
A loan package worth EUR 7.5 billion (USD 10.5 billion), aimed at helping Latvia stabilize its economy, has…
19 Dec 2008
U.S. embassy in Rīga gets suspicious letter
The U.S. embassy in Rīga is one of 18 American diplomatic missions to which a suspicious white powder…
16 Dec 2008
Santas run through streets of Old Rīga for charity
More than 200 people dressed as Santa Claus ran or walked through the streets of Rīga’s Old Town…
12 Dec 2008
Saeima approves budget cuts, tax increases
Latvia’s parliament has accepted a package of 2009 budget reforms that slash state spending and raise taxes—and which…
11 Dec 2008
Group pursues museum on Latvian diaspora
Work on a new museum documenting the life of Latvians in the diaspora is well underway. Formed in…
03 Dec 2008
New coins honor chimney sweeps, basketball
Lucky Latvia is getting a million chimney sweeps—pictured on the back of a new 1-lat coin just released…
21 Nov 2008
President accredits three new ambassadors
New Latvian ambassadors to China, Slovenia and Turkey have received letters of accreditation from President Valdis Zatlers, his…
19 Nov 2008
PBLA honors Jānis Kukainis with its top award
Jānis Kukainis, a longtime Latvian-American community activist, has been honored with its top award by the World Federation…
18 Nov 2008
ALA announces Nov. 18 gifts to Latvia
About USD 280,000 in financial support for a children’s fund, a museum and a film have been approved…
Reviews
Detlef Zoo, the band, comes out of the closet
January 02, 2009
Detlef Zoo (formerly Detlef) has always been a band. However, there seemed to be a misconception that it was really just a solo act, singer…
Commentary
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How to celebrate LV90
I would like to know where and how you plan to celebrate the 90th anniversary since proclaiming the Republic of Latvia?
petersons, Sakā? posted by Edite on 06 Jan 2009
Latvians in Ireland?? posted by celms on 06 Jan 2009
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Orthodox Christmas posted by Irena on 05 Jan 2009
Sinepes Mikum posted by Peteris Cedrins on 03 Jan 2009
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Indie band Tramplīni releases third EP
January 05, 2009
Tramplīni, a Latvian indie rock band, has released its third EP, Ziepju trauks. The compact disc appeared in Rīga stores…
Desmit par deviņdesmito
Atzīmējot Latvijas neatkarības proklamēšanas 90.gadadienu, portāls "Latvians Online" oktobrī intervēja 10 latviešus, kas dzimuši vai daudz gadus dzīvojuši ārpus Latvijas, bet tagad dzīvo un strādā Rīgā. Viņi stāstīja par 18.novembra atzīmēšanu ārpus Latvijas, ko viņi sagaida no šīgada svētkiem un ko viņi novēl Latvijas nākotnei. Skatieties korespondentes Ilzes Ostrovskas videointervijas:
- Aija Abena, dzimusi ASV, tagad strādā "International School of Riga".
- Uldis Brūns, dzimis Austrālijā, strādā tulkošanas un rediģēšanas jomā.
- Vanda Dauksta dzimusi ASV. Uz Latviju pārcelusies 2007. gadā.
- Aija Ebden dzimusi Rīgā, no trimdas Vācijā dzimtenē atgriezusies 2003. gadā.
- Krišjānis Kariņš dzimis ASV. Latvijā dzīvo kopš 1997. gada. Vinš ir partijas "Jaunais laiks" deputāts Saeimā.
- Līga Kilman dzimusi Rīgā, bet trimdas gadus pavadija ASV. Pirms 6 gadiem atgriezās dzimtenē.
- Matīss Kukainis dzimis ASV. Divus gadus dzīvo Rīgā, kur pašam savs advokatu birojs.
- Pēteris Medenis dzimis Latvijā, pec II. pasaules kara emigrējis uz Austrāliju, tagad atgriezies dzimtenē.
- Pauls Raudseps, dzimis ASV, tagad laikraksta "Diena" komentāru lapas redaktors.
- Dīna Šillere dzimusi Čikāgā, tagad ir LR Valsts kases Personāla departamenta direktore.
Veidojot video intervijas, par finansiālo atbalstu pateicamies LR Īpašu uzdevumu ministra sabiedrības integrācijas lietās sekretariātam.
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Music
05 Jan 2009
Indie band Tramplīni releases third EP
Tramplīni, a Latvian indie rock band, has released its third EP, Ziepju trauks. The compact disc appeared in…
News
02 Jan 2009
Integration secretariat disappears as 2008 ends
Latvia’s integration secretariat, the work of which included support for diaspora communities, disappeared with the close of 2008…
Reviews
02 Jan 2009
Detlef Zoo, the band, comes out of the closet
Detlef Zoo (formerly Detlef) has always been a band. However, there seemed to be a misconception that it…
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