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Parliament approves new Latvian government
November 07, 2002
A new government coalition, headed by new Prime Minister Einars Repše, has been approved by the Latvian parliament, according to local news media.
In a special session Nov. 7, the Saeima in a 55-43 vote approved a cabinet of ministers that draws from the ranks of four different and largely conservative political groups.
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November 07, 2002
Parliament approves new Latvian government
A new government coalition, headed by new Prime Minister Einars Repše, has been approved by the Latvian parliament, according to local news media.
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.
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Events
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).
March 03
Queensland
Kalpaks commemoration
The Daugavas Vanagi of Brisbane will host a commemoration of Col. Oskars Kalpaks and the Latvian Legion at 3 p.m. March 3. Juris Merija will speak about the “Studentu rota.” Admission is by donation.
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