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History, Literature
Baņuta Rubess-Bruno Slept Here
Baņuta Rubess’s historical novel ” Bruno Slept Here” is published in Latvian
On December 17 at 18.00 Rīga's cultural space Hanza Platform will see the launch of the newly published novel "Te bija Brunis" ("Bruno Slept Here") by Baņuta Rubess. Members of...
Canada-Latvia relations
Memorial to Victims of Communism opens Thursday, December 12 in Ottawa
The official inauguration of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism—Canada, a Land of Refuge will take place on December 12, 2024, in partnership with the project's main promoter, Tribute...
Defence, Canada-Latvia relations
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Prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs tiekas ar Kanādas ārlietu ministri Melāniju Žolī (Melanie Joly)
2. decembrī Valsts prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs Rīgas pilī tikās ar Kanādas ārlietu ministri Melāniju Žolī (Melanie Joly), lai pārrunātu abu valstu divpusējo sadarbību, īpaši aizsardzības un drošības jomā, kā arī...
Business, LIAA
Business-taxes
Latvia Ranks Second in the Tax Competitiveness Index 2024
The Baltic countries have the most competitive tax systems among OECD countries. According the 2024 index, Estonia ranks first, Latvia is in second place and Lithuania in fifth place. Canada...
National holidays
Edmonton-Independence Day
Edmonton Latvians celebrate Latvia’s Independence Day
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Imanta to celebrate Latvia's 106th Independence Day! Your presence made the day truly special, and it was a joy to see so...
PBLA
Lilija Zobena-PBLA Award
PBLA Annual Award to conductor Lilija Zobena
The World Federation of Free Latvians (PBLA) has awarded its annual prize to Lilija Sabīne Zobens, conductor of the UK Latvian choirs, ethnomusicologist, former chairperson of the Latvian National Council...
Ukraine
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Ukrainian children need more help
In Ottawa on October 27, Save Ukraine hosted a thank-you event for its supporters in a downtown church that has been converted into a community centre. Attending the meeting were...
Diaspora, EP Elections 2024
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Members of the Latvian diaspora are invited to complete a survey by November 10
The Centre for Diaspora and Migration Studies at the University of Latvia launches the third large-scale Latvian Diaspora Survey! On 15 October, after a five-year break, the Migration Research Group...
Business, LIAA
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Printymed working on a Heart Valve Prothesis
The biomedical startup PrintyMed has attracted two grants from the Competence Center for Smart Materials and Technologies, with a total amount exceeding 800 thousand euros. It is planned that the...
Education
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Northern Birch Community Roots Scholarship open for applications
Northern Birch is calling all student members! If you're currently enrolled in post-secondary school and are actively contributing to your community, apply for the Northern Birch Community Roots Scholarship! Accepting...