November 19, 2009
Latvia falls in corruption index
After several years of improvements, Latvia’s ranking in a global index of corruption has dropped almost to the point it was at five years ago, according to results announced Nov. 17 by the Berlin-based anti-graft organization Transparency International.
Latvia ranked 56th out of 180 countries in the 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index, down from 52nd in last year’s ranking, according to a press release from the organization.
Sadarbībā ar Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienību, piedāvājam resursus un pārdomas par latviešu izglītību ārzemēs.
ALAs skolotāju konference un domas par turpmāko darbu
Publicēts 2009.07.14
Marta pirmajā nogalē 35 skolotājas no deviņām Amerikas latviešu skolām sabrauca uz Vašingtonas draudzes pamatskolu Rokvilē, Merilandē, lai piedalītos Vašingtonas skolas paspārnē rīkotajā Amerikas Latviešu…
- Ārzemju latviešu skolotāju tikšanās Rīgā pa Ziemassvētku brīvdienām
- Latviešu skolas Īrijā tiekas ar PBLA Izglītības padomes pārstāvēm
- ASV skolotāju konference notiks martā
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Events
November 25
Massachusetts
Annual ALJA congress set for Boston
The annual congress of the American Latvian Youth Association (ALJA) is set for Nov. 25-29 in Boston. For more information visit www.aljakongress.net or www.alja.org or write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
November 28
Queensland
Zolīte tournament in Brisbane
A tournament of the popular card game zolīte begins at 13:00 hours Nov. 28 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave, Buranda. Cost to participate is AUD 5.
December 05
Queensland
Christmas craft fair in Brisbane
The Daugavas Vanagi women’s auxiliary is hosting the annual Christmas craft fair in Brisbane, which begins at 10:00 hours Dec. 5 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Filled pancakes and salads will be available for AUD 10, cakes and coffee for AUD 5.
Did you know?
Nobel Prize winner born in Rīga
Wilhelm Ostwald, the 1909 winner of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, was born to German parents in Rīga…
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Valsts prezidenta apsveikums tautiešiem ārzemēs
Publicēts 2009.11.17
Sagaidot Latvijas Republikas 91. gadadienu, Valsts prezidents Valdis Zatlers savā apsveikumā tautiešiem ārzemēs atgādina, ka "latvietis ir latvietis vienmēr, lai kur arī dzīvotu, lai arī par ko strādātu, lai arī kādas domas domātu savā ikdienas dzīvē".
News
November 18, 2009
PBLA honors Valdis and Lalita Muižnieks for years of service
The late Valdis Muižnieks and his wife, Lalita, have been honored by the World Federation of Free Latvians…
Publicēts 2009.11.13
Ar īpašu piegaršu, firma ‘Zafte’ meklē savu vietu dizaina pasaulē
Dizaina grupa “SIA Zafte” ir 2008. gada nogalē Rīgā nodibināts uzņēmums, kas izteicis sev trīs pamata darbības virzienus…
November 11, 2009
Russian official criticizes Europe for slow response on Baltics
European officials remain “sluggish” in their response to efforts at rewriting the history of World War II and…
November 10, 2009
Hospital reports first H1N1-related death, number of cases tops 100
Latvia has reported the first death from the H1N1 flu virus, while the number of confirmed cases in…
November 05, 2009
Swedish newspaper supports Vīķe-Freiberga for EU president
A leading Swedish newspaper has thrown its support behind former Latvian President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga to become the next…
Reviews
20 years is long time to wait for Alis P, but worth it
November 20, 2009
Twenty years after Latvian-Swedish band Alis P released its first album, the sole remaining member has returned with Uz priekšu. The group was founded in 1979 by Gundars Rullis (vocals and bass), Māris Rozenbahs (drums) and Pēteris Šmitmanis (guitar), and released its first album, Alis iet pastaigāt, in 1988.
Commentary
Lai mums izdodas saglabāt nešaubīgu ticību Latvijas nākotnei
Publicēts 2009.11.17
Es nešaubīgi ticu Latvijas nākotnei, kas izaugs no mums.
In the forum
The Jan. 13 protest
We were there. There was lots of energy (maybe different from last year) and, even more, anger... Unfortunately, I left more cynical than when I came.
"Russia’s Imperial Crutches" posted by Peteris Cedrins on 23 Nov 2009
Latvian male charactertistics? posted by fleuryfox on 22 Nov 2009
"Ulmanis. Kolaboracionisms. Nepieciešama precizēšana." posted by Peteris Cedrins on 21 Nov 2009
How do you say, "Happy Thanksgiving!" posted by bgpa on 21 Nov 2009
Saulgozis posted by lorac on 21 Nov 2009
On the Edge with...Michael Hudson (1/2) posted by Irena on 19 Nov 2009
Song translation... posted by bgpa on 19 Nov 2009
Hello & Weddings. posted by bgpa on 19 Nov 2009
Elizabetei posted by Peteris Cedrins on 19 Nov 2009
Independence day debacle? posted by Pols on 19 Nov 2009
Music blog
Updated version of ‘Manai tautai’ recalls desire for Latvian unity
November 22, 2009
The unofficial anthem of the late 1980s National Awakening in Latvia was the moving “Manai tautai,” a song performed by Ieva Akuratere and penned by California-based Brigita Ritmane and her father, Andris Ritmanis. Now, two decades after the song rattled Soviet authorities in occupied Latvia, a group of young performers has recorded a new version.
Books blog
Skyforger’s pork ribs recipe included in heavy metal cookbook
November 22, 2009
Not only can pagan metal band Skyforger kick out some growling tunes about Latvia’s history, but at least one of its members can cook up a mean dish of pork ribs.
Dažādi
German students produce film about Latvians in Münster
October 03, 2009
History students at the Hittorf-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Münster in Germany have produced a short documentary film about the history of the once-thriving Latvian exile community in their city. Titled Ghetto ohne Zaun (The Ghetto With No Fence), the film includes interviews with members of the community, as well as historical images, according to a press release from the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe), which supported the documentary.
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Blogs
22 Nov 2009
Updated version of ‘Manai tautai’ recalls desire for Latvian unity
The unofficial anthem of the late 1980s National Awakening in Latvia was the moving…
Blogs
22 Nov 2009
Skyforger’s pork ribs recipe included in heavy metal cookbook
Not only can pagan metal band Skyforger kick out some growling tunes about Latvia’s…
Reviews
20 Nov 2009
20 years is long time to wait for Alis P, but worth it
Twenty years after Latvian-Swedish band Alis P released its…
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Latvia agrees budget cut goal. The BBC reports on how the Saeima will reduce spending by LVL 500 million.
Panel members offer personal perspectives of Berlin Wall’s fall. Professor Rasma Lazda joins discussion at University of Alabama.
Big-scale bets revealed in Latvian soccer scandal. More details revealed in FK Dinaburg betting scheme.
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