Commentary
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January 2012
Great Russia’s divine nationalistic mission
December 2011
Language referendum to be pointless, but potentially harmful to Latvia
November 2011
There’s a Latvian app for that
Reflecting on independence, ambassador to U.S. sees hope for future
Rupners: Piedalīsimies, ne tikai ar kritiku, bet ar radošu, palīdzīgu roku
By supporting Russian language, Ušakovs shows he cannot be trusted
October 2011
Voters left puzzled over weeks of post-election coalition-building
September 2011
Ir jāsaglabā latviešu mākslas nozīmīga vēstures daļa
Election is victory for pro-western parties and a vote against corruption
Latvija gatava uzņemties lielāku starptautisku atbildību
17. septembrī izdarīt gudru izvēli ar interneta palīdzību
Deflated passion evident in buildup to Saeima election; polls results differ
August 2011
Zatlers makes his political mark, but not without controversy
July 2011
Even before Saeima referendum, the scramble for the aftermath has begun
June 2011
Recalling June 14 not about revenge, but about survival, shared experience
Latvian politics gets a double shock
May 2011
Finding national security between free mobility and mass migration
April 2011
Valsts prezidenta redzējums Latvijai: Gudra un stratēģiska valsts
Latvia appears headed toward another murky presidential election
March 2011
A new ombudsman in the service of political manipulators?
February 2011
Jūsu brīvība bija mūsu uzdevums
For one Latvian, learning Russian unlocks Grebenshikov and richness of Rīga
Casino robbery reveals sordid side of Latvian politics
January 2011
2x2 ir vieta, kur atdzimt kopībā, latvietībā
53rd Arts Festival shows Latvians ‘down under’ still going strong
2010 was turning point in Latvian politics
December 2010
Prezidents: Apzināsimies savu vērtību, un mums viss izdosies!
PBLA sveic latviešus Ziemassvētkos, stāsta par nākamajiem darbiem
November 2010
Vienota, stipra latviskā kopība ārzemēs ir labākais atbalsts Latvijai
Our first milestone - a decade online
Putin’s war of words: The irony of Russia’s propaganda against Latvia
New coalition is considerable achievement
September 2010
Kas ir nacionāla valsts un vai Latvijai ir izredzes kļūt par tādu?
Dokuments par latvieša stāju svešumā rakstīts 1947. gadā, bet aktuāls šodien
For Latvia, climate change, security, human rights among top UN issues
Strādāsim mērķtiecīgi un vienoti, roku rokā, stiprākai Latvijai
Campaign splutters to finish line, but real issues must not be ignored
Politiskās apvienības ‘Visu Latvijai!’ mērķis – latviska Latvija
Latvijai zemākais punkts, bet kas tālāk?
August 2010
Once upon a time in the White House
Bērni, tie esat jūs, mūsu zelts!
Run-up to October’s Saeima election features alliances, conflicts
June 2010
To be continued (A diplomatic success story)
As Saeima election approaches, parties jockey for position
May 2010
Coming soon to a theatre near you: Better sound from a Latvian inventor
Latvija atsakās no trešdaļas tautas
In Latvia, a false calm after the coup
March 2010
Unity has potential, but faces rocky road
Būsim arī vienoti par pilsonības jautājumu
February 2010
Singer Aisha to represent Latvia in Eurovision Song Contest
Latvia awaits a political thaw
Sold: A piece of diplomatic history at 17th and Webster
January 2010
December 2009
2010. gads prasīs daudz spēka un darba
Conference offers a promising future for Latvian IT
November 2009
Lai mums izdodas saglabāt nešaubīgu ticību Latvijas nākotnei
Indecisive politics surround a decisive budget
In Latvia, the kids are all right
ALA, PBLA gatavojas 10. Saeimas vēlēšanām
October 2009
Latvija izdzīvos. Jautājums būs tikai, kā?
September 2009
Living in Rīga brings appreciation for heat
Effects of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact continue to haunt Europe
August 2009
How do you say ‘zaglis’ in English?
A new order emerges, or old troubles are re-emerging
July 2009
Coming to terms with Latvians from Latvia
Svētku saviļņojums nepieciešams ikkatram latvietim
After the festival: Hangover or withdrawal?
June 2009
Midsummer offers hope the sun will come up tomorrow
May 2009
Street named for Čaks changes its coat once again
Dealing with the deficit and with Rubiks
April 2009
Vai Eiroparlamentā Latviju pārstāvēs komunists?
March 2009
Kontrastains februāris Austrālijā
February 2009
Amid crisis, penguins feel the heat
Kultūras dienas papildina latvietības pūru
January 2009
Latvijas Radio, LTV face financial disaster
December 2008
Saudzēsim un sargāsim savu mīlestību, ticību un vienotību
November 2008
Don’t dare say anything bad about the lat
Visilgākā, viskošākā, visintensīvākā un visemocionālākā jubileja
Latviskā pašapziņa dzīvo katra cilvēka sirdī
October 2008
Georgia and Latvia, and Russia and America, too
September 2008
Un kur pazuduši Latvijas bērni?
Latvian politics in the shadow of Georgia
President snubs Paralympic athlete’s victory
August 2008
Russia’s ‘Russia problem’ also causes global misery
July 2008
Valdošajai elitei ir bailes no aktīvas, prasīgas sabiedrības
Šie svētki ir, lai vienotu mūsu tautu nākotnei
TV service tells story of Latvians in Ireland
June 2008
Media ethics slip, politicians stumble
May 2008
Apple re-emerges in the Baltics
April 2008
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Reviews
11 Feb 2012
Despite 25 years of making music, Bumerangs has just two albums
Bumerangs, from the northern Latvian city of Valka, has long been a Latvian schlager music institution. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in December 2011, the band has been one of the hardest working—playing, in some years, hundreds of concerts, and entertaining audiences not just in Latvia, but elsewhere in the world.
Multimedia
09 Feb 2012
Ar videoklipu biedrība mudina latviešus celties un iet balsot valodas referendumā
Biedrība “Par latviešu valodu” 9. februārī Rīgā atklāja akciju mudināt latviešus piedalīties 18. februāra referendumā un balsot pret grozījumiem Latvijas satversmē, kas noteiktu krievu valodu kā otro valsts valodu. Akcija ieskaita televīzijas reklāmas videoklipu ar nosaukumu “Celies un ej”, kurā dažādi sabiedrībā pazīstami cilvēki aicina skatītāju piedalīties referendumā.
News
08 Feb 2012
For upcoming language referendum, absentee ballot applications top 1,200
The hot-button language referendum scheduled Feb. 18 apparently has lots of voters abroad interested in letting their voice be heard, if figures from absentee ballot requests are any indication.
In the forums
Help with Latvian newspaper translation posted by shellym on 11 Feb 2012
The Arts Diplomacy Festival 2012 posted by ICD Academy on 09 Feb 2012
A place to see before dying... posted by anita on 07 Feb 2012
Who to trust Kremlin or Russia Greenpeace? Fire at Nuclear research institute! posted by Talisman Browns on 05 Feb 2012
«Karš bez noteikumiem» posted by Peteris Cedrins on 02 Feb 2012
