Latvian Mailer2001 Archive

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27 December 2001 Latvia, U.S. Sign Treaty Prosecution's case against alleged Nazi Kalejs continues Latvia holds Russian blast suspect in murder case Latvia starts three new genocide probes Latvia drops Prince Charles flower girl charge EU leaders name candidates likely to join in 2004 Latvia wins approval from human rights watchdog Latvian Girl Apologises for Attacking Prince Charles Latvian central bank candidate promises stability Latvia's slow justice system threatens EU hopes Russia protests OSCE decision to close missions in Baltics Reuters historical calendar - December 26	Riga's Pulvertornis (1997) and Season's Greetings!
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12 December 2001 Latvia says covers three more EU accession areas Riga City Council deploys SCREAM to connect schools to Internet NATO chief stops in the Baltics amid increasing optimism Riga girl charged with hooliganism Latvian president speaks Russian Latvian central bank chief Repse resigns Latvia remembers Holocaust killings 60 years ago Russian military leader warns about admitting Baltics to NATO UN: New Permanent Representative of Latvia presents credentials INTERVIEW-Latvia seeks simultaneous Baltic EU vote Baltic countries ban import of Finnish beef Latvian police hold Russian in synagogue blast World ballet stars to commemorate Maris Liepa at Bolshoi Russia likely to react if Baltic countries enter NATO US Renews NATO Expansion Pledge to Balts	Classic Riga skyline (2001)
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22 November 2001 U.S. House endorses future NATO expansion Woman tries to swipe Prince Charles with flowers Suspected Nazi War Criminal Dies; Konrads Kalejs at rest Prince defends carnation assailant Reuters historical calendar - November 18; Latvian Independence European Court to discuss complaint against Latvia EU Expansion at a glance Percy Ross dies Latvia's central banker to resign in order to enter politics Foreign Military-Glance Putin Offers Americans Thoughts on NATO, Bin Laden Latvia launches ad campaign to encourage more Russians to apply for citizenship	(No picture or link)
30 October 2001 EU president Belgium tones down enlargement plan ANALYSIS - Eastern Europeans welcome signs EU ready to open doors Ageing Nazi war crimes suspect in Australian court DIARY - World Time Changes to October 2001 INTERVIEW - Latvia says close to fisheries deal with EU Tiimari opens store in Latvia Gloomy Czechs accept EU curb on workers' movement Itar-Tass Russia and CIS news digest of October 28 - Byelorussians commeorate Stalin's atrocities	Guitarist in Old Riga (2001)
	Latvian Institute
19 October 2001 Analysis: Pondering NATO enlargement Russia, NATO lawmakers agree to cooperation pact Tanaka sends notes to Baltic states marking 10 years of independence Top Latvian court quashes terrorism sentences Source: Bush pushes NATO enlargement after attack Propaganda Alert!... 800 oppose Latvia's division into citizens and non-citizens Leading Latvian judge gunned down in Riga Victims of the Deportation to the Riga Ghetto to Receive Memorial Site Propaganda Alert Buried!... Politics: Moscow encourages repatriation of ethnic Russians	Renovations at the corner of Vagnera and Gleznotaju ielas (2001)
	Efforts to clean up environmental damage from military waste
6 October 2001 Speaker of the Duma: Russia opposes NATO expansion Gunman arrested ahead of NATO summit Latvia opens its waters to NATO ships armed with nuclear weapons EBRD head says Baltics, Russia strong Inadequate terrorism insurance grounds Estonia's national airline Baltic Development Forum opens in St. Petersburg	Konventa Seta minimalism (2001)
	Documents and treaties in Latvian history
22 September 2001 Forum AimsTo Bolster Regional Cooperation Latvia against continuing OSCE presence there World Bank sees strong Baltic potential New Book Reveals UK's Mr Average And More Moscow condemns prosecution of veterans on "ideological and political reasons"	Lizums' Windmill (1994)
	Civic Heraldry
15 September 2001 Baltic countries pay their respects to victims of attacks Lithuanian president presses NATO membership bid Reuters historical calendar - September 17 Russia, Baltic states agree tanker safety deadline UPI ANALYSIS - Baltics' Unique Status Latvian Police Score Big Drug Haul Canada tells Latvia it backs NATO expansion Latvia sends Soviet official to genocide trial Lawyer says alleged Nazi war criminal is unfit to stand trial Latvian PM party asks central bank head to resign Finland Visit Gives Hope For Future, THE MOSCOW TIMES Kazakhstan, Latvia discuss trade, economic cooperation Latvia offers its ports for Kazakh oil transportation Putin Slams NATO Expansion on Finland Visit Putin denounces NATO's plans to expand eastward Moscow, Riga sign memorandum on development of cooperation	(No picture or link)
31 August 2001 Riga celebrates 800th birthday Latvia marks Riga's 800th, says EU, NATO a must Ten years later, Baltic states have put Russia behind Sen. Lugar Says Baltics Should Be in NATO FEATURE-Latvia's Russians carve out Baltic identity U.S. senator says he supports NATO's eastward expansion Reuters historical calendar - September 6	A farmhouse at the Brivdabas muzejs
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17 August 2001 10 years after USSR fell, freed republics still in Russia's orbit Reuters historical calendar - August 21 Moscow delegation cancels trip for Riga's 800th anniversary FEATURE-Balts look back on coup that freed them FEATURE-Latvian capital turns 800, looks to future Latvia's capital celebrates its 800th anniversary	See our site for pictures of the Riga Zoological Garden
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11 August 2001 Nordea chosen as custodian bank of Latvian state pension system Propaganda Alert! Russia's rebirth not complete without expatriates - Kremlin Russian defence minister cool on NATO membership USSR RIP-Republics	A summer rose in Ieriki
	Institute of Baltic Folklore
2 August 2001 Reuters historical calendar - August 5 FEATURE-Survivor looks back on Lithuanian border massacre Chirac backs Baltic NATO and EU bids Hungary to back NATO membership for Baltic states EU encourages Latvia, but much work remains Russia-China pact echoes 1939 ANALYSIS-Putin calls for end to NATO U.S. Immigration-State Dept. Releases Green Card Lottery Rules	Herdera Laukums in Old Riga
	Where has the nobility gone?
30 June 2001 Poll: Russians call Belarus top ally, U.S. biggest threat (Latvia tied for 4th) Russia, Ukraine and Belarus mark 60th anniversary of Nazi invasion Prodi urges Irish to rethink Nice Treaty Bush picks U.S. ambassadors to Armenia, Latvia Latvia: Dudayev Street residents want its old name restored NATO commander urges Latvia to keep spending plans intact	15/17 Ridzenes iela (2000)
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21 June 2001 - Bush-Putin Summit in Warsaw Latvian tax official killed in mafia-style hit Baltic states mark 60th anniversary of first mass deportations under Stalin Analysis: NATO enlargement grows as issue Russia welcomes Latvian move to ease naturalization requirements Slovenia summit: 'Putin wins by knockout' NATO will expand next year Analysis: Fooled by a smile Transcript of President Bush's speech in Warsaw Transcript of Bush-Putin news conference in Yugoslavia	Rozenu iela, Vecriga (2000)
	Stalinist era repression, Library of Congress
13 June 2001 Baltics say they're not panicking over Irish no-vote NATO expansion an issue for Bush's visit to alliance's headquarters Latvian president calls for clearer condemnation of deporations Victims of Stalinist persecution demand Russia pay damages	Bralu Kapi, Fallen Heroes (1995)
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9 June 2001 Estonian police charge 12 ex-Soviet officials with crimes against humanity Powell meets with Estonian foreign minister Russia to chair Council of Baltic Sea States Ivanov says ethnic Russian rights abused in Latvia and Estonia Irish reject Nice Treaty in blow to EU expansion Canada Warns Against Hasty NATO Enlargement St. Petersburg-Kaliningrad trains to bypass Latvia U.S. defense chief says NATO will add nations "when they are ready" Russia -- Reforming? West of East for Russia? Human Rights Activist Barred	Gates to Rundales Palace
	NATO, U.S. State Dept. (Euro. Section), Chicago 2002 Dziesmu Svetki
2 June 2001 Russian defense minister again bristles at NATO's expansion plans Lithuania asks NATO for clarity on Baltic members Latvian officials, Jewish leaders hail extradition Poland to lobby Bush for Baltics' NATO membership Lithuania joins WTO as 141st member Coca-Cola boosts Estonian mkt share with kvass buy	Jelgava Castle (1995)
	Bezdechi, NYPL, and Abolins
24 May 2001 Italians suspected of laundering money through Latvia Dutch Minister expects compromise on free movement of EU citizens Russian Duma Passes Resolution Against NATO Expansion Latvian parliament to look into alleged secret KGB pact	Serenity by Perlu Dzirnavas (2000)
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20 May 2001 Nazi crimes suspect battles extradition to Latvia FM draws Degn's attention to Russians' position in Latvia and Estonia EU nations fail to end stalemate over Eastern European admissions Latvia Wants No Nuclear Arms, PM Says Statue to Return	Rain in Kronvalda Park (1996)
	Latvian Statesmen
12 May 2001 ANALYSIS-NATO's enlargement dilemma -- Big Bang or whimper Ten prime ministers to discuss benefits of their countries joining NATO NATO says geography will not limit NATO expansion NATO hopefuls urge inclusion despite Russia WWII Anniversary - Putin	Vidzeme Homestead (1994)
	Latgale Studies
7 May 2001 No Russia veto on bigger NATO, Powell tells Latvia Counting the Cost of NATO Expansion, THE MOSCOW TIMES Over 13,000 kilometres of Russian border still not agreed upon Russisch bleibt populärste Sprache in Lettland ("Russian remains most popular language in Latvia") Latvian economy minister to face confidence vote Latvia sentences three Russians for terrorism Prime ministers of NATO candidate countries to meet Baltic counterparts U.S. loses seat on U.N. rights commission Moscow blames Latvia for passing hooligans for terrorists	"Two Ruble" lake, Mordanga (1994)
	Central Europe Review
21 April 2001 EU expansion "should factor in" Russian interests Russian Veterinary Service Abolishes the Ban on Meat Russian president: Relations with Latvia need "serious improvement" Moscow protests against anti-Russian conduct of Vieda Geneva resolution critical of Russia action in Chechnya	Winter in Vecaki (2001)
	Val Stils' genealogy page
14 April 2001 Time for Putin to Take the Initiative, THE MOSCOW TIMES Jazz band to treat Bill Clinton to his favorite music Latvian parliamentarian dies during trip to Tibet Latvia charges ex-Soviet official with genocide Latvia charges another Stalinist-era agent over Russian deportaions Denmark backs Baltic states joining NATO Joining NATO not to impede Lithuania-Russia relations Senators urge Bush to fight for NATO enlargement Czech president urges NATO to continue eastward expansion	Alberta iela No. 13 (2001)
	Latvian information portals
31 March 2001 Russia-Meat Ban imposed Latvian capital's city council elects leftist mayor Lithuanian president meets Putin Positive stands of Putin, Adamkus make meeting productive	Freedom Monument (1997)
	Geneology and RFE Baltic Report
24 March 2001 Russia lashes out at Latvia for Waffen SS gathering Estonia to Establish Rapid Response Force OSCE urges faster Latvian citizenship drive Latvia court denies ex-Soviet police early release U.S. speaker praises Lithuania's NATO efforts	St. John's spire in Old Riga (1996)
	Riga 800 Anniversary site bigger and better
17 March 2001 Russia blasts critical U.S. human rights report Gorbachev says NATO membership would ruin Baltic-Ru... Belarus cabinet head to open economy exhibition in Latvia Nordic media claim confirmation of Russian missiles in Kalingrad Spy revelations add to U.S.-Russian tensions Left-wing parties score major advance in municipal elections PROPAGANDA ALERT!!! "Inequality" of Russians in Latvia and Estonia Foot-and-Mouth Disease Forces Bans Russian Parliament Passes Anthem Latvian Waffen SS veterans meet but skip controversial march	Daugavas Gate (Alley), Vecriga (1997)
	New Home Page Features
24 February 2001 Russians living in Baltics feel abandoned by Moscow Russia drawing line over further NATO expansion NATO secretary-general takes message to Russian public Pope bestows cardinal's rings on new princes of church	Bee and wildflowers (1997)
	Cardinal Pujats and Pope John Paul II
17 February 2001 Putin complains of treatment of Russians in Latvia Latvia president, on Russian TV, says ties improve Mad Cow Disease Likely to Occur in Baltic Countries Latvian doctors recommend releasing jailed Stalinist Russia intensifies attack on U.S. plans for missile defense system Amid mad-cow worries, Baltics step up checks of livestock	Romping in Kronvalda parks (1997)
	Riga Graduate School of Law
10 February 2001 A bigger NATO to block the Gaullists? Baltics ask Russia to clarify weapons reports Ex-Stalinist agent in Latvia told he won't have to go to jail Former NKVD staffer indicted in Latvia appeals court NATO enlargement could sink arms treaty -- Russia Putin to meet Latvian president on Saturday Anti-American pop music is all the rage in Russia	No. 2a Alberta Iela (2000)
	Baltic American Freedom League
3 February 2001 Brief sketches of the latest new cardinals Latvia hopes for success in 4th Shipping sale Reuters historical calendar - February 9 [excerpts] Russia Worried About NATO Expansion Transponder Monitor [excerpt] Surprise Papal Announcement Vandals Targeting Latvian Consulate Baltics Defy Russia on EU, NATO Latvians Design Web Hub	Janu Seta (1986)
	NATO membership pros and cons (little changed from 1996)
27 January 2001 Mariss Jansons Named to Symphony Orchestra of Bavarian Radio Post Reuters interview-Latvia's last communist boss remains "true believer" Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania tourism on the rise, one example is German tour operator expanding its Baltic offerings Today In History (January 20th) [excerpt] Latvia - Crackdown Commemorated Australian court sets Kalejs extradition hearing Putin Dismisses NATO Expansion	Andris Slapins Memorial (1983)
	German Baltic Tourism Site
14 January 2001 the U.S. indicates evidence that the Russians have deployed nuclear weapons in Kalingrad; Russians says it's ridiculous entertainment/recreation center planned for site of the old Skrunda radar base Bolsheviks who threatened to blow up St. Peter's to go on trial Lithuania marks 10th anniversary of freedom a Latvian educator in the classics named one of the best the Baltic economy looks good for next year after consultation with international experts, charges are reinstated against Kononov (in German) our dictionary is still packed away -- apparently Vaira Vike-Freiberga's official web site was hacked into, leaving an unceremonious welcome message Russia denounces Kononov charges Lithuania demands that killers of participants in fateful January 13, 1991 pro-independence rally be brought to justice (demands apparently falling on deaf ears); Russians dismiss Landesbergis' demands as "just a speech"	Riga City Canal in the Autumn (1986)
	Jamestown Monitor, artist's remembrance of the Gulags
5 January 2001 Templar Treasures Hidden on Baltic Sea Island? Latvian foreign minister to visit Russia U.S.: Russia Moved Weapons	Street Scene by Summer Sun

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