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Sport Sevastova reaches fourth round of Australian Open
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Latvia's highest-ranked tennis player Anastasija Sevastova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second time in her career after she defeated China's Wang Quiang 6-3, 6-3 in the third round on Saturday.
Sport Kibermanis third at Bobsleigh World Cup stage in Innsbruck
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Latvian bobsleigh pilot Oskars Kibermanis and pusher Matiss Miknis placed third in two-man Bobsleigh World Cup stage in Austria's Innsbruck on Saturday.
Sport Martins Dukurs becomes European skeleton champion for 10th time
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Latvia's skeleton hero Martins Dukurs wrote history yet again on January 18, becoming European champion for the tenth time. He has not been beaten for the continental title since 2010, lsm.lv reports.
News KPV LV deputies not enthusiastic about Latvia's proposed coalition
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The inter-party and intra-party intrigues of Latvia's coalition formation process appear to be far from over with several members of the KPV LV political party saying they would prefer not to be part of a government headed by Krišjānis Kariņš of the New Unity party.
News New Unity’s candidate to continue talks with partners on government declaration over weekends
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New Unity’s prime minister candidate Krišjānis Kariņš plans to continue working on the government declaration, cooperation agreement and fiscal discipline agreement over Saturday, 19 January, as confirmed by New Unity’s press-secretary Sandris Sabajevs.
News MEP: Britain’s non-exit from EU is no longer possible
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It is no longer possible for Britain to stay in the European Union. Even British politicians who have spoken against Brexit admit as much, said Latvian MEP Roberts Zīle in an interview to Rīta panorama.
News Proposal to make ports state capital association faces no major objections in Latvia
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No major objections have been voiced so far against transport minister candidate Tālis Linkaits’ proposal on reforming ports as state capital associations.
News Latvia’s forming coalition promises to be more open to opposition
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The forming coalition in Latvia may consider proposals from the opposition and even support the more constructive of them, said prime minister candidate Krišjānis Kariņš in a conversation with journalists on Thursday, 17 January.
Sport Sevastova through to third round in Australian Open
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On Thursday Anastasija Sevastova (WTA No. 12) won Canada's Bianca Andreescu (WTA No. 106) in three sets with 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, reaching the third round of the Australian Open tournament, lsm.lv reports.
News Elksnins elected Daugavpils mayor
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Former Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksnins (Harmony) was again elected mayor of Daugavpils on Thursday.
News New healthcare service principle’s adoption in Latvia postponed until July
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The rights to receive healthcare services as part of state compulsory healthcare regardless of their health insurance contributions will remain available for residents until 30 June 2019, Latvian Saeima has decided.
News Opinion: Russia will definitely interfere with European Parliament elections
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According to Latvian member of the European Parliament Inese Vaidere, Russia will definitely attempt to interfere with upcoming European Parliament elections.
News Latvian parties taking too long on compiling government cooperation documents
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Although work on the new government’s cooperation documents has taken more time than initially expected, Latvian prime minister candidate Krišjānis Kariņš still hopes for the government to be approved next week.
News Ministry: more children end up in families in Latvia not through foster families or guardians
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More and more children in Latvia end up in families not through adoption, but through foster families or guardians, says Welfare Minister’s office manager Linda Baļčūne.
News In 2018 Latvia experienced more rapid growth of car registrations than EU
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Last year the number of newly registered cars in Latvia was higher than the average in the European Union, according to the latest data from European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
News Latvian government prepares legislation to protect rights of Latvian in Britain after Brexit
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Latvian government has started working on a document that provides for the protection of rights of Latvian citizens working in Britain and vice versa after Brexit, says Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs.
Business Karolis Sankovski appointed as chairman of RB Rail council
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A new council chairman has been appointed in Baltic joint company RB Rail. Riia Sillave and Edvīns Bērziņš were picked as vice-chairmen, as the company reports.
News Latvian minister sceptical about abolishing MPC system without litigations
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Latvia’s Economy Minister Arvils Ašeradens does not expect abolishment of the mandatory procurement component system this year to pass without litigations.
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NATO film charts Latvian special forces selectionNATO has added to its growing credentials as a producer of short documentary films with a 13-minute movie about the selection of recruits to join Latvia's special forces. Now available on YouTube, the film titled "The Brave Man Wins" (sadly, no women are included) gives a look at the grueling selection process to join the coveted elite unit.Famous Latvians
They were born in Latvia 
Janis Rainis
Outstanding Latvian poet and playwright Rainis, real name – Jānis Pliekšāns (b. September 11, 1865 in Varslavāni of the Dunava rural municipality, d. September 12, 1929 in Majori; buried at the Raiņa Cemetery in Riga) – one of the most outstanding Latvian authors, a poet and playwright.
Philippe Halsman
Significant photographers of the 20th century Philippe Halsman was born in Riga on the 2nd of May 1906. He died in New York on the 25th of June 1979.
Kristine Opolais
Opera star Audience favourite and the darling of critics, opera star soprano Kristine Opolais was born in Latvia in 1979. She studied voice at the Latvian Academy of Music and with Margaret Honig in Amsterdam.
Raimonds Pauls
One of the all time favourite composers in Latvia Maestro Raimonds Pauls is not only the most famous composer in Latvia, but also the most popular Latvian composer in the world. He is an outstanding melody maker and an accomplished musician. Many of his melodies are as ingrained as folk songs, and his albums are classics that stand the test of time.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer, choreographer, and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov was born on January 27, 1948 in Riga. He has attended Riga Choreography School, the class of Nina Leontyeva and Juris Kaprālis. These teachers helped Mikhail lay the the foundation for his superlative ballet technique. |
Travel Amazing Latvia
Number of guests hosted in Latvian tourist accommodation establishments up 6.5%
1.03 million visitors stayed at Latvian tourist accommodation establishments in Q3 2018, which is 6.5 % more than in Q3 2017. Compared to corresponding period of the previous year, the number of nights spent by visitors has increased by 5.3 %, reaching 1.95 million.
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Entertaiment & Arts
Vivid selection of Latvian culture on offer in Tartu for 9 daysThe Estonian city of Tartu is hosting nine days of selected Latvian culture events up until the centennial of Latvia on November 18. The events begun on Friday with the opening of the photography exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer Zaiga Šteina. |
