News
For upcoming language referendum, absentee ballot applications top 1,200
February 08, 2012
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.
A total of 1,226 Latvian citizens have applied for mail ballots, according to figures compiled by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and released Feb. 8 by the Central Election Commission in Rīga. That’s more than five times the number who applied for absentee ballots for last year’s referendum on dissolving the 10th Saeima.
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Saeimas komisija pārrunā plašākas sadarbības iespējas ar diasporas skolām
Publicēts 2012.01.31
Latvijai aktīvāk jāveido saikne ar ārzemēs dzīvojošiem latviešiem un ar elastīgām izglītības metodēm jādod iespēja apgūt latviešu valodu, kultūru un vēsturi.
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News
February 08, 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.
February 03, 2012
Latvian state TV plans Internet channel for diaspora audience
Latvian State Television (Latvijas Televīzija, or LTV) is testing a new channel aimed at Latvians abroad, the head of the service told a radio audience on Jan. 2.
January 26, 2012
U.S. securities officials charge Latvian in stock price manipulation scheme
Calling his actions “brazen,” the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a man from Latvia in a stock price manipulation scheme that allegedly netted him more than USD 850,000 in illegal profits.
January 25, 2012
Irish police seek help locating missing 16-year-old Latvian girl
Police in the western Ireland county of Limerick are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing a 16-year-old Latvian girl who has been missing for one week.
January 24, 2012
Muižnieks, American-born Latvian, elected to top human rights post
American-born Nils Muižnieks, who repatriated to Latvia and became a leader in human rights issues, has been elected the Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights.
Latvian hockey, players face season of ups and downs
December 11, 2011
The ice hockey season started tragically for Latvia with the death of Kārlis Skrastiņš, one of 43 players and officials of the Kontinental Hockey League’s Jaroslavl Lokomotiv team who died in an airplane crash. Things did not bode well for Latvian hockey a month later. For the first time in years, no player from Latvia started the season in North America's National Hockey League.
Weather
Current conditions at Rīga, Latvia
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Sky: clear skies
Conditions: clear
Wind: ENE at 3 m/s
Visibility: 9 km
Events
February 11
Queensland
Zolīte in Brisbane
The Brisbane chapter of the Daugavas Vanagi hosts an afternoon of playing the card game zolīte beginning noon Feb. 11 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Participation is AUD 5 and all are welcome.
February 26
Queensland
Latvian fiber arts group to meet
All those interested in sewing, knitting and weaving traditional designs may meet with other like-minded people of the “Brisbanes rokdarbnieču kopa” at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month.
February 26
Queensland
“Cepums” activities for children
The “Cepums” biweekly cooking and language activity for children is scheduled at 3 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The activities teach children how to prepare simple Latvian foods as well as give them the opportunity to meet with other children, sing songs, play games and learn the basics of the Latvian language. Instruction takes place in both Latvian and English. Mothers and fathers are also welcome to join their children in the kitchen. For more information, contact Baiba Grīnberga at +61 0451 148 089 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Did you know?
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
Book shines a light on Latvian lighthouse art and history
October 01, 2011
What could be quainter than the lowly lighthouse? Its simple purpose has always been to shine a light out over the coastline to guide ships.
Commentary
Great Russia’s divine nationalistic mission
January 16, 2012
Speaking about languages, at times it seems that Russians, and especially politicians, do not understand how fatal their policies have been.
Multimedia
Latvian band Otra Puse performs in Minneapolis
January 14, 2012
The Latvian band Otra Puse, on a two-week tour of the United States, performed Jan. 13 in Minneapolis. The first part of the concert featured songs from the group’s own repertoire, while during the second half the band’s covered songs by other well-known Latvian composers and performers. Otra Puse includes lead singer Normunds Pauniņš, keyboardist Ivars Makstnieks, and American-born Arnolds Kārklis on guitar.
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Blogs
Musica Baltica releases first CD in series of sacred music albums
Music | February 06, 2012
Musica Baltica, a Latvian publisher specializing in scores and sheet music of Baltic composers, has released its first compact disc, Missa a cappella 1.
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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.
Blogs
06 Feb 2012
Musica Baltica releases first CD in series of sacred music albums
Musica Baltica, a Latvian publisher specializing in scores and sheet music of Baltic composers, has released its first compact disc, Missa a cappella 1.
News
03 Feb 2012
Latvian state TV plans Internet channel for diaspora audience
Latvian State Television (Latvijas Televīzija, or LTV) is testing a new channel aimed at Latvians abroad, the head of the service told a radio audience on Jan. 2.
Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web.
Too Russian to have rights? Latvia to vote on ‘alien’ language. Russia Today reports that "Latvia’s large Russian minority has given voice to its anger over escalating institutional discrimination."
A (con)federation of three Baltic states?. Lithuanian journalist Linas Jegelevicius, blogging for New Eastern Europe, suggests it is time for the countries to join forces.
Good Bread: Storye. Food blog Serious Eats discovers Latvian bread baked by Lāči is now available in America.
Latvian resignalling goes live. A seven-year project is completed, reports Railway Gazette.
Andris Biedrins ‘not satisfied’ with his season. The Golden State Warriors basketball player is not getting as much court time as in the past.
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.
