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Embassy of Latvia/Latvijas vēstniecība 2306 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20008 Telephone: (202) 328-2840 FAX: (202) 328-2860 Consular Section: (202) 328-2881 (questions only relating to consular issues such as passport renewal, visas, etc.) Latvia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States and Mexico: Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics The Embassy is also on Facebook HIGHLIGHTS: (for more current events, please click on NEWS on the left) |
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| 12.maijā Latvijas vēstniecība Eiropas Savienības Eiropas nedēļas ietvaros piedalījās ES atvērto durvju dienā. | |
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| Sākot ar 2012.gadu Latvijas vēstniecība piedāvā Latvijas valsts piederīgajiem iespēju saņemt Latvijas pasi dažādos ASV reģionos. Mobilās pasu darbstacijas nākamais pieturas punkts paredzēts Milvokos - jūlijā. Lai pieteiktos apmeklējumam Milvokos, dokumenti uz Latvijas vēstniecību jānosūta līdz 13.jūnijam. | |
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| On Saturday, May 12 visitors will be able to tour the Embassy's historic building, enjoy traditional folk dance performances and view a Contemporary Art Exhibit. | |
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| Š.g. 3.maijā vēstnieks Andrejs Pildegovičs, atzīmējot Latvijas Republikas 22.gadadienu kopš Neatkarības atjaunošanu un mūsdienu latviešu mākslinieku gleznu izstādes viesošanos Vašingtonā, rīkoja pieņemšanu vēstniecībā. | |
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| The exhibit is now closed. | |
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| The exhibit is now closed. | |
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| On April 23, 2012 a discussion was held at CSIS regarding the new publication "Latvia and the U.S.: A New Chapter in the Partnership." | |
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| A profile of Latvia's Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics was published in the March/April 2012 issue of the Diplomatic Courier, a global affairs magazine. | |
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| Padomnieks Juris Pogrebņaks piedalās Trimdas latviešu arhīvu un materiālās kultūras konferencē, kura notiek 2012.g.12-14.aprīlī Mineapolē, ASV. | |
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| The EU Youth Orchestra, with 3 musicians from Latvia, will be touring the U.S. in April 2012. They will perform in: Chapel Hill, NC - April 13; Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. - April 15; Carnegie Hall, New York - April 18; Boston - April 20; Bloomington, IN - April 22; Evanston, IL - April 24. Details: 2012 Tour Brochure | |
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| Remarks by the Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia Andrejs Pildegovics at the opening of the exhibition of the leading Latvian contemporary painters at the National Arts Club of New York, April 2, 2012. Photos of the Opening here | |
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| April 2-20: the National Arts Club of New York; April 26-May 12: Embassy of Latvia; May 18-21: at the Driehaus Museum in Chicago, where it will coincide with the NATO Summit. Detailed info: Contemporary Latvian Painters. Photos of the April 2 Opening in New York here | |
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| On February 18, 2950 citizens of Latvia in the U.S. participated in the national referendum on the Amendments to the Constitution. 473 voted at the Embassy of Latvia, including those who voted by mail. | |
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| On February 11 the second annual novuss tournament was held at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| On January 27 at an award ceremony at the Embassy of Latvia, Ambassador Pildegovics presented the Order of Three Stars to Mr. Strobe Talbott, President of the Brookings Institution. | |
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| This interview with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovičs was published in the December 2011 "Diplomatic Pouch" e-mail newsletter, produced by The Washington Diplomat. | |
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| Vēstniecības rīcībā ir sekojošā informāciju par valsts atlīdzības izmaksu Latvijas Krājbankas klientiem | |
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| Remarks on the occasion of Latvia's 93rd anniversary of the proclamation of independence, and 20th anniversary since restoration of independence. | |
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| Latvijas vēstnieka A.Pildegoviča apsveikums goda konsuliem un tautiešiem (latviešu valodā) | |
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| 17.novembrī vēstnieks A.Pildegovičs rīko svinīgās pieņemšanas par godu Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas 93.gadadienai.Līdztekus pieņemšanām ikvienam ir iespēja apskatīt triju Baltijas valstu un ASV Valsts departamenta fotogrāfiju izstādi Together Again." | |
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| The puppet show "Who Will Protect the Bunny" (Kas zaķīti pasargās?) will be performed at the Kids Eurofestival on Saturday, October 29 at 3:15 p.m. at the French Embassy in Washington, DC | |
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| The "Acorn Boy" (Zīļuks) will be shown as part of the Kids Eurofestival on October 16 and 23 at the French Embassy in Washington, DC | |
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| 1.oktobrī vēstnieks Andrejs Pildegovičs piedalījās Baltijas vienotības dienas svinībās Priedainē, Ņūdžersijā. | |
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| On September 26 Finance Minister Andris Vilks and Central Bank Governor Ilmars Rimsevics participated in a discussion at the German Marshall Fund. Audiointerview with the Finance Minister. | |
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| 2011. 8.septembrī, atzīmējot Baltijas valstu un ASV pilntiesīgu diplomātisko attiecību atjaunošanas divdesmito gadadienu, ASV Valsts departamentā (U.S. State Dept.) tika atklāta kopīga Baltijas valstu fotoizstāde. | |
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| In mid-July during a working visit to the U.S., Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis opened two honorary consulates in California. | |
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| On July 13 in Washington, DC Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of Latvia, met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner. | |
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| From July 13-22, 2011 Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will be on a working visit to the U.S. to enhance political dialogue and to develop cooperation between businesses in Latvia and the U.S. | |
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| From June 21-25, Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics visited Alaska under the auspices of the US State Departments Experience America program. He also had a chance to meet with Alaska's Latvian community and be interviewed by the local CBS TV affiliate. | |
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| On Saturday, May 28, 2011 President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers addressed the nation and proposed the dissolution of Latvia's Saeima (Parliament). | |
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| Paintings of Latvian artist Ieva Bondare will be exhibited at the Embassy of Latvia Art Space from May 6-June 20, 2011. | |
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| On May 13 Amb. Andrejs Pildegovics presented the Three Star Order to Dr. Juris Mezinskis, President of the American Latvian Association | |
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| On May 7 the Embassy was open to visitors for the annual EU Open House. | |
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| 6.maijā vēstnieks A.Pildegovičs atklāja Ievas Bondares gleznu izstādi. Vakarā vēstniecībā uzstājās Māra Briežkalna kvintets. | |
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| Š.g. 4.maijā vēstnieks Andrejs Pildegovičs uzstājās ASV Centrāleiropas stratēģiskā foruma panelī par Austrumu partnerību. | |
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| Open from 10:00am-4:00pm. See the historic Alice Pike Barney Studio House, enjoy live folk music and view contemporary art. Free & open to the public. "EU Open House" brochure | |
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| On April 25 the National Energy Marketers Association held its opening reception at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| The photographs of Sarmite Bezzubova are on exhibit at the Embassy of Latvia Art Space through April 28, 2011. | |
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| On April 13, 2011 at the Pentagon Artis Pabriks, Minister of Defense of Latvia met with US Defense Secretary Robert Gates. | |
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| "Zatlera vizīte ASV iezīmēja perspektīvas sadarbības jomas" publicēts 8.aprīlī laikrakstā "Diena" | |
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| On April 4 President Zatlers met with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, as well as with representatives of Abbott Laboratories, Walgreen's and the Suzlon Wind Energy company. | |
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| On Sunday, April 2nd President Zatlers visited met with the Latvian community in Chicago. | |
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| On April 2nd, President Zatlers was the keynote speaker at the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) conference. | |
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| On April 1 President Valdis Zatlers met with Vice President Joseph Biden at the White House. Following their meeting on Latvia-U.S. relations, President Zatlers presented Vice President Biden with the Latvian Order of Three Stars. | |
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| On March 31 President Zatlers met with Speaker of the House John Boehner, Senator John McCain, and Congresswoman Ileana Lehtinen-Ros. | |
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| On March 30 in Washington, DC President Valdis Zatlers spoke at Georgetown University, as well as visited Capitol Hill. | |
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| President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers has concluded his visit to Michigan and is continuing on to Washington, DC. | |
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| The President of Latvia's website will update information on the President's working visit to Michigan, Washington, DC and Chicago, from March 27-April 5, 2011. | |
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| On March 14 the highly-acclaimed youth choir from Latvia performed at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| On March 14 the youth choir "Kamer" from Latvia performed for diplomats and other distinguished guests at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| This unique collection of paintings by refugee artists is on exhibit at the Embassy of Latvia through April 2, 2011. The exhibit is open: Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays HOURS: 11:00-5:00 | |
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| Izstāde atvērta līdz 2.aprīlim vēstniecības telpās (2304 Massachusetts Ave., NW). Darba laiki: sestdienās, pirmdienās, trešdienās no 11iem līdz 5iem. | |
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| Latvian actress Indra Burkovska met with Ambassador Pildegovics at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| The Embassy announces the opening of three new honorary consul posts in the United States. | |
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| On February 22, 2011 Minister of Foreign Affairs Girts Valdis Kristovskis met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State Department. | |
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| Girts Valdis Kristovskis, Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, is on a working visit to Washington from February 19-22, 2011 | |
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| Professor Marcis Auzins, Rector of the University of Latvia, visited Washington and Philadelphia to discuss student exchange programs. | |
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| At the beginning of February, Ambassador Pildegovics represented Latvia at the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration in Simi Valley, California. He also met with the local Latvian community. | |
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| Februāra sākumā vēstnieks A. Pildegovičs pārstāvēja Latviju bijušā ASV prezidenta Ronalda Reigana simtgades pasākumos Losandželosā. | |
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| 31.janvārī Latvijas vēstniecība rīkoja tikšanos ar ASV Nacionālās aizsardzības universitātes pārstāvjiem. | |
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| 30.janvārī vēstnieks Andrejs Pildegovičs piedalījās Klīvlandes Latviešu biedrības Draudzīgā aicinājuma sarīkojumā. | |
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| On January 19 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics hosted the Harvard Club of Washington at the Embassy. | |
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| Twenty years have passed since the barricades were set up in Riga in January of 1991. Many events will be held in January 2011 in Latvia. | |
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| On Friday, December 10 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics lit a Christmas tree in front of the Embassy of Latvia. Win a free trip to Latvia by visiting a Maryland Christmas Tree Association farm! | |
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| On December 7 the US Congress passed HR 267, congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of the reestablishment of their full independence | |
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| 7.decembrī ASV Kongresa Pārstāvju palāta vienbalsīgi apstiprināja rezolūciju, apsveicot Baltijas valstis neatkarības atjaunošanas 20. gadadienā. | |
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| Atzīmējot Latvijas proklamēšanas 92. gadadienu, 18. novembrī Latvijas vēstniecība ASV organizēja slavenā Latvijas mākslinieka Vestarda Šimkusa klavierkoncertu ASV Kongresa bibliotēkā Vašingtonā. | |
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| On Thursday evening, November 18 the Embassy of Latvia organized a piano concert with Latvian pianist Vestards Simkus at the Library of Congress in honor of Latvia's National Day | |
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| On November 16 Valdis Birkavs, former prime minister of Latvia, delivered a speech at the European Institute in Washington, DC | |
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| 13.novembrī vēstnieks viesojās Čikāgā | |
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| These remarks were presented by Ambassador Pildegovics on November 4, 2010 at the House of Sweden in Washington, DC | |
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| During his visit to Atlanta Ambassador Pildegovics also met with the local Latvian community. | |
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| On October 12 President Obama congratulated Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis on his re-election. | |
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| 7.oktobrī vēstnieks A. Pildegovičs atklāja Latvijas Kultūras koledžas un Viskonsīnas universitātes Oklērā (Eau Claire) studentu fotoizstādi "Cultural Perceptions". Izstādi iespējams aplūkot līdz 6. novembrim. | |
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| ASV saņemtas 2531 derīgas vēlēšanu aploksnes. | |
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| On September 28 in Boston, President Valdis Zatlers spoke at the Kennedy School of Government, as well as visited Massachusetts General Hospital. | |
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| President Valdis Zatlers addressed the Latvian community in Boston, Massachusetts. He will also present a speech at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. | |
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| 17.septembrī vēstniecība piedalījās Euro Night 2010 pasākumā, piedāvājot iespēju apmeklētājiem nogaršot pelēkos zirņus, rupjmaizi ar medu. | |
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| 2010.g.10.septembrī vēstniecības diplomāti piedalījās ALA valdes sēdē | |
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| The September 10, 2010 e-mail column "Diplomatic Pouch" featured an article on a reception for the Guild of Professional Tour Guides held at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| 2010. gada 1.septembrī vēstniecība rīkoja tikšanos ar Vašingtonas profesionālo gidu ģildes pārstāvjiem. | |
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| 13. un 14. augustā Latvijas vēstniecībā notika iecirkņu vadītāju apmācību kursi. | |
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| To mark the 70th anniversary of the Welles declaration, the Prime Ministers of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania submitted a letter to President Obama. | |
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| Statement marking the seventieth anniversary of the Welles Declaration - July 23, 1940. | |
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| On June 15, 2010 Valdis Dombrovskis, Prime Minister of Latvia, met US Vice President Joe Biden at the White House. | |
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| On June 15, 2010 Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State Department in Washington. | |
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| On June 6 the Riga Dom Boys' Choir performed at the Ford's Theater Annual Gala at the White House. | |
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| On June 4 the Riga Dom Boys' Choir visited the Embassy of Latvia and met with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics. Later that day the choir performed at the Kennedy Center. | |
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| On Friday, June 4, 2010 the Riga Dom Boys' Choir performed at the Kennedy Center. The performance can be viewed at: Boys' Choir performance. | |
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| On May 26-27, 2010 Gundars Daudze, Chairman of Latvia's Saeima, visited Washington as part of a delegation of speakers of the Nordic and the Baltic Parliaments. | |
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| 2010.g.27. maijā Vašingtonā notika Baltijas un Ziemeļvalstu parlamentu priekšsēdētāju tikšanās ar ASV kongresa Pārstāvju palātas vadītāju Nensiju Pelosi. Latviju pārstāvēja Saeimas priekšsēdētājs G.Daudze. | |
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| 25. maijā Latvijas vēstniecībā notika Saeimas priekšsēdētāja Gundara Daudzes tikšanās ar tautiešiem. | |
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| In mid-May Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics visited Chicago, Illinois (under the auspices of the State Department's "Experience America" program); Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota. | |
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| World-renowned violinist Baiba Skride and her sister pianist Lauma Skride performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on April 30 and May 1. | |
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| On May 6, 2010 Washington Capitals player Mike Knuble, who is of Latvian heritage, met with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics at the Embassy. | |
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| Latvia's Honorary Consul Laura Ramanis (Minnesota) met with Latvian diplomats at the Embassy. | |
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| 22.aprīlī Latvijas vēstniecībā uzstājās dziedātāja Sandra Strenga un Virdžīnijas operas (The Virginia Opera) solisti. | |
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| On April 8, 2010 in Prague President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers attended a working dinner with President Obama and 10 Eastern European leaders. | |
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| Amerikas latviešu apvienības Kultūras nozare rīko "Meistarklases" 2010.g.27.un 28.martā, Vašingtonā. | |
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| On February 2, 2010 Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers made the decision to resettle in Latvia one detainee from Guantanamo. | |
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| On January 26, 2010, the 89th Anniversary of the International (de iure) Recognition of the Republic of Latvia, the Embassy of Latvia showed the documentary film "A New Beginning for Latvia. The Presidency of Guntis Ulmanis." | |
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| On January 20, 2010 "Diena" (in Latvian) and "Telegraf" (in Russian) published an article by Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and US Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber. | |
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| 2010.g.14.janvāra vakarā režisora Jāņa Streiča jaunā spēlfilma "Rūdolfa mantojums" piedzīvoja savu pirmizrādi The Avalon Theatre Vašingtonā, ASV. | |
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| On January 7, 2010 the Embassy's previous building was sold at auction. Please see former Latvian Ambassador Ojars Kalnins' commentary on the history of the 17th Street, NW building. | |
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| This Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report (Jan. 2010) The Northern Distribution Network and Afghanistan examines the development of new northern supply routes into Afghanistan, including Latvia's contribution to the Northern Distribution Network. | |
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| On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 the Embassy of Latvia celebrated the 91st anniversary of Latvia's Independence. Congressman John Shimkus was an honored guest at the event. | |
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| The following are remarks by Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics on Latvia's National Day - November 18, 2009 | |
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| 2009.g.14.novembrī Filadelfijā Latvijas vēstnieks ASV Andrejs Pildegovičs uzstājās ar runu Latvijas valsts svētkos. | |
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| Former President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga was in Washington at the end of September 2009. In addition to meetings at the World Bank, Vaira Vike-Freiberga had two speeches at prominent universities:Johns Hopkins/SAIS and Georgetown University. | |
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| At the conclusion of their U.S. tour, Latvia's "Three Tenors" visited the Embassy of Latvia on September 28. | |
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| Friends of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Washington, DC to reenact "The Baltic Way" and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. | |
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| 22.augustā Latvijas vēstnieks ASV Andrejs Pildegovičs uzrunāja 3x3 nometnes dalībniekus | |
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| From August 17-21 Ambassador Pildegovics participated in an Ambassadors Tour of Iowa, organized by Senator Chuck Grassley. | |
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| On July 14, 2009 in Washington, DC Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. | |
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| The Riga Business School Choir performed in Washington July 7 and 8, 2009. | |
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| On June 16, 2009 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics participated in events commemorating Victims of Communism. The Ambassador placed a wreath at the Victims of Communism Memorial. | |
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| On May 14, 2009 President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the State Department. | |
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| President Valdis Zatlers will be on a working visit to the United States from May 13-21, 2009. | |
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| President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers was the Guest of Honor at the US-Baltic Foundation Gala, held May 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. | |
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| An in-depth interview with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics was published in the May 2009 issue of the Washington Diplomat. | |
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| On March 19 popular actors from Latvia Mirdza Martinsone and Juris Kalnins met with Ambassador Pildegovics | |
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| On February 3 in Washington, DC, Latvia - along with 7 other countries - marked their admission into the Visa-Waiver Program. | |
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| On January 27 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics participated in commemorating victims of the Holocaust at the US Holocaust Museum. | |
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| On January 26 Ambassador Pildegovics hosted a reception in honor of Latvia's "de jure" recognition day. The Ambassador unveiled a portrait gallery of all the Heads of Mission, as well as presented Ministry of Affairs awards of recognition. | |
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| On December 9, a book launch for the publication Latvia and the USA: From Captive Nation to Strategic Partner was held at the German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC. | |
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| On December 1 Karlis Skrastins of the Florida Panthers visited the Embassy of Latvia | |
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| Golden State Warriors player Andris Biedrins met with Ambassador Pildegovics on November 25. | |
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| Ambassador Pildegovics addressed an audience of 400 invited guests at the Embassy of Latvia Independence Day celebration at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC | |
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| On November 19 the Embassy of Latvia hosted a concert and reception at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. | |
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| Honorary Consuls presented Ambassador Pildegovics with two wall clocks, one showing Riga time, the other Washington, DC time. | |
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| On October 9, 2008 in Washington, DC Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department. | |
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| Mr. Edvins Snore, author and director of the documentary "The Soviet Story" was in the US in September 2008 for the US premiere of the film. "The Soviet Story" will be shown in New York from October 24-October 30, 2008. | |
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| Alan L. Dessoff of WashingtonInternational.com interviews Latvia's Ambassador to the US Andrejs Pildegovics. The article is titled "Latvia-A Fresh Start." | |
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| On May 8 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President of Mexico Felipe Calderon. | |
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| On April 26 President Valdis Zatlers concluded his week-long visit to the United States. | |
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| On April 25 at the State Department, President Valdis Zatlers met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He also had a press conference at the National Press Club. | |
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| On April 24 President Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House. Earlier, he met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the Pentagon. | |
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| On April 23, President Zatlers met with Senator Lugar, visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Victims of Comumunism Memorial. He also addressed the Heritage Foundation, and visited the Embassy of Latvia, where a reception was held in his honor. | |
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| President of the Republic of Latvia Valdis Zatlers will be on a working visit to Washington, DC from April 22-25, and then will travel to Cleveland, Ohio. | |
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| The White House has released this statement by US President George W. Bush | |
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| Ambassador Pildegovics congratulates Golden State Warriors player Andris Biedrins of Latvia | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House on October 31, 2007. | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with the US Secretary of State on October 31, 2007. | |
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| On July 25, 2007 at the White House, Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President George W. Bush, and on May 8, 2008 at the National Palace of Mexico presented his credentials to President Felipe Calderon. Prior to his appointment as Latvia's Ambassador to the US, Mr. Pildegovics served as Chief of Staff to President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga. | |
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| On September 27, 2007 in New York President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush during a roundtable discussion on human rights and democracy. | |
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| On July 25 at the White House, Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President Bush. | |
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| Latvia's new Ambassador to the US meets with Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte on July 18, 2007 | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Atis Pabriks, together with his colleagues from Estonia and Lithuania, met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department on June 14, 2007 to commemorate 85 years since the establishment of official diplomatic relations between the Baltic countries and the United States. Click here to view State Dept. video. | |
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| Valdis Zatlers, 52, was elected president of Latvia by the Saeima (Parliament) on May 31, 2007. Dr. Zatlers will take office on July 8, when President Vaira Vike-Freiberga concludes her two terms in office. | |
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| In a meeting at the White House on May 1, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga discussed Latvia-US relations, European-US cooperation and the activities of NATO. | |
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| Agenda included discussions of NATO's transformation. Additional information regarding the NATO Summit can be found at: www.rigasummit.lv | |
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| Full text of President Bush's speech to the Riga Conference on November 28, 2006. | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President George W. Bush on November 28, 2006 at the Riga Castle. | |
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| On November 27, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga welcomed members of the international media to Riga and opened the floor to questions. | |
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| Link to additional information on archive of NATO Summit - Nov. 27-29 | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President George W. Bush and NATO Secretary-General among those addressing conference of high-level leaders in Riga. | |
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| Complete text of President Vaira Vike-Freiberga's June 7, 2006 speech to the U.S. Congress | |
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| On June 8, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney at the White House | |
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| Overview of the President's visit to Los Angeles and Washington, DC. | |
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| The consular department of the Embassy is responsible for visas, passports, and other consular issues. ATTENDANCE HOURS (Consular Section) (These are hours the Consular Section is available for appointments): Monday: 14:00-16:00 Tuesday: 10:00-12:00 Wednesday: 10:00-12:00 Thursday: 10:00-12:00 Friday --------- The Embassy is closed on Latvian National Holidays: 2012 Official Holidays: Sunday, January 1 (New Year's Day) Friday, April 6 (Good Friday) Monday, April 9 (Easter Monday) Tuesday, May 1 (Labor Day/Convocation of the Constituent Assembly) Friday, May 4 (Independence Proclamation Day) Saturday, June 23 (Midsummer "Ligo" Holiday) Sunday, June 24 (Midsummer "Jani" Holiday) Sunday, November 18 (Latvian National Day holiday) Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas) Wednesday, December 26 (Christmas) Monday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) |