Latvian mailer | 2003 Index

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14 December 03 EU constitution talks hit big obstacles in home stretch EU inspectors in Latvia to check ageing tanker How the EU voting system works In Latvia, man indicted in country's worst serial killings Latvia to prolong military presence in Iraq Rusty single-hull oil tanker leaves Latvia UN brings forward global single-hull ban Lithuania's president vows to fight impeachment EU constitution talks face tough hurdles as deadline approaches Treaties that formed the European Union Calpers staff seeks exception to invest in Baltics European summit ends in failure as power struggle dominates Four Climbers Die on New Zealand Peak Globalizing Internet Brings Unexpected Problems In the Baltics, complaints about losing Radio Free Europe/Radio Libery Latvia mourns death of mountain climbing hero, three companions TeliaSonera close to Latvian expansion	16th century Riga skyline
	Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies
27 November 03 In Latvia, a renewed interest in a favorite son, Mark Rothko In Denmark, children compete in a Eurovision of the young In Latvia, officials say college student detained in Iraq Uncontrolled public spending in new EU countries could push back euro adoption NATO pushing ahead with Istanbul summit despite terrorist attacks Bush lifts aid restrictions for Iraq allies Latvian college student held in Iraq for three months World AIDS Deaths, Infections at New Highs Baltics to jointly condemn communism before joining EU Estonia lines up with Poland in spat over EU voting power Soccer-Latvia shock Turkey with 1-0 victory World Cup Luge Results Soccer-Latvia reach Euro 2004 after 2-2 draw in Turkey Soccer-Latvia basks in joyful disbelief after Euro success Euro 2004 odds	A country barn
	References and Remembrances of Displaced Persons Camps
8 November 03 Nordics invite Balts into Nordic Investment Bank Latvian central banker opposes Baltic race to join euro Russian Press Freedom Low, THE ST. PETERSBURG TIMES EU sees strong GDP growth in new member states Europol to sign crime fighting deals with Latvia, Lithuania Baltic euro timetable is too ambitious -- Hansabank Latvia ratifies EU Accession Treaty Cook's Corner -- Pumpkin Turnovers Russian Jewish leaders lash out at Estonia and Latvia Latvian Defense Minister, others, visiting Iraq Lithuania confronts Russia mob link talk No ECB comfort to nations seeking quick euro entry EU approves enlargement but warns of shortcomings U.N. Lists Places Lacking Terror Reports Medieval Goes Modern as Riga Rises	Riga radio building
	A journey home
25 October 03 In Estonia, former top Soviet official named as suspect in deportations Propaganda Alert! Memorial to fallen Waffen SS in Latvia draws complaints Helsinki's stock exchange to cut 60 jobs Latvia defense minister worried about Russia HIV, TB Concern European Health Officials EU: Russia should drop trade barriers against Estonia	Riga sheds in winter
	EU Integration Net
11 October 03 Editorial EU membership and central authority Latvia gov't rebels say to stay in coalition EU small states demand open treaty talks Latvia PM survives key vote to avoid gov't break-up Ex-Stalinist agent convicted in Latvia for ordering deportations Russian Patriarch ends goodwill visit to Estonia Clash expected as 25 European leaders try to hash out widening EU Latvian court dismisses war crimes charges against Kononov Latvia deputy PM blames western slump on laziness Crime Gangs Honing Net Skills Latvia to accede to European Economic Area Agreement Obituary - Irene Beleiciks Europe's top human rights court rules on Latvia case Latvian parliament approves 2004 deficit budget Russia Soothes NATO Concerns Over Nuclear Posture Limonov's Deputy Found in Lefortovo, THE MOSCOW TIMES Latvian president defends human rights record Ex-agents in Estonia found guilty of Stalinist-era Latvian government collapse averted as parties back off calling for resignation	Deco details
	Latvia image building
22 September 03 Latvian president hopes EU poll won't turn into protest vote Latvian elite biting nails ahead of last EU vote Latvians begin voting on EU entry - the last candidate Latvia seen voting "Yes" in final EU referendum Latvia votes to join EU - exit polls As Latvians vote yes to the EU, their government goes into crisis Latvians return loud "yes" in final EU referendum Latvia PM refuses to go despite coalition mutiny	No picture this edition
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17 September 03 Baltic EU entry set to improve historically rocky road with Russia Latvia central banker warns against budget laxity Lithuanian ambassador says his homeland seeks more U.S. trade Soviet pride buoys Dnestr "nation's" might Estonians vote overwhelmingly to join EU Latvia seen facing cliffhanger EU membership vote Latvia EU "No" would hit Baltic stability-minister Latvian EU support at 53 pct ahead of weekend vote	Latvia's EU ballot
	Amara Graps & EU Vote
7 September 03 Steamed pink, heat freaks sweat it out at Sauna World Latvian, Russian police discover illegal cross-border liquor smuggling As more members sign up, Europe's Tower of Babel expands Reuters historical calendar - August 21 [excerpt] Reuters historical calendar - August 25 [excerpt] Latvian police intercept weapons likely intended for terrorists Latvia president's office evacuated by bomb hoax Latvian EU "No" loses ground, "Yes" flat at 50 pct Stora Enso Timber to Build a Second Sawmill in Latvia Baltic Sea countries sign declaration on environment Latvia needs institutional reforms - World Bank Smaller countries band together on EU constitution Latvia must say "Yes" to EU or turn East-Verheugen	Old Riga never cloys the senses
	A potpourri of links
2 August 03 Propaganda Alert! Kremlin uses letter from Putin to student to criticize Latvia Ireland faces competitiveness crisis Nordics and Baltics protest Greek plans for more brothels Powerful propane blast kills five in Latvia Nazi-hunting center criticizes Austria for failing to bring criminals to justice Walter Zapp, inventor of Minox 'spy' camera, dead at 97 Reuters historical calendar - August 5 [excerpt] Latvian EU support drops below 50 pct, "No" gains	Riga city of all styles
	Latvian photographers
19 July 03 In Estonia, a museum to recount Nazi and Stalinist atrocities American Logistics Tools Support Latvian Forces in Iraq U.S. Ends Military Aid to 35 Countries Mongolia vows to boost cooperation with Latvia Disappointment about U.S. decision to cut off military aid The European Union at a glance Latvian CPI jumps in June on high food prices Estonia moves to amend constitution for presidential elections In Latvia, fears of the past remain locked away Russian police track down Gogol's missing nose Latvian fugitive, reputed gang leader, nabbed in South Florida Russia, Eastern Europe Most Attractive Expansion areas for merchandisers Fuel oil washes up on heritage site in Baltic Sea Tour de France results [excerpt]	A Riga lakeside spot
	author Zinta Aistars
26 June 03 EU referendum in Latvia to be held in September The Agony and the Ecstasy of Riga Opera Latvian court strikes down law restricting Russian-language broadcasting Nordic and Baltic leaders pledge support for euro Latvian opposition demands no-confidence vote against Repse Latvian decision to slap import taxes on pork anger neighbors Poland's EU Yes paves way for outstanding votes Latvia Q1 GDP jumps 8.8 pct, FinMin ups '03 target Estonia, Latvia hope EU referendum success will boost chances Czechs Give Overwhelming 'Yes' to EU Entry Latvian peacekeeping troops start mission in Iraq Lithuania seeks NATO base on its territory Latvia needs over 50 years to attain normal EU welfare levels After leading Latvia into NATO, EU, Vike-Freiberga expected to win re-election Estonia, still grappling with Soviet-era environmental damage Latvia's president wins re-election Shooting blind poses no difficulty for sightless photographer Remembering June 22, THE MOSCOW TIMES Baltic greens urge EU to stop Russia oilfield Russia criticizes Lithuania for inviting NATO to set up base	Eveles iela, Riga
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1 June 03 EU Parliament endorses historic expansion to 10 new members Nazi-hunters mull European sweep as time runs out In Latvia, lively jokes once grounds for arrest still live on Bush Sends NATO Expansion Papers to Senate Europe prepares for "kiss and make up" summit Latvia gov't okays treaty of EU accession Putin: Being world leader means carrying "the fate of all civilizations" EU admits new members in symbol-rich ceremony Text of declaration issued by leaders of EU and 10 joining members YUKOS plus Sibneft - booming output, big reserves Lithuania's Paksas rules out EU flop Senate Panel Backs NATO Expansion Bush to Meet with NATO Invitees Lithuanians yawn as crucial EU vote looms Ice hockey-Latvians topple Russia Sweden win lifts Russia into quarterfinals Investigators seize 14 million cigarettes In Latvia, a remembrance of sailors U.S. approves NATO expansion Lithuanians give huge "Yes" to EU EU hails Lithuanian referendum result EU enlargement - state of play on referendums EU Expansion Highlights Tensions With U.S. Latvia seeks to revive Ventpils oil port Latvian Russians protest planned school closings In Latvia, European pop's best, worst gather Turkey's Sertab Erener wins Eurovision Bewildered Britain debates Eurovision ``nul points'' Russian Foreign Ministry concerned about Russian speakers Latvia dismisses criticism of plan to eliminate Russian schools	No picture this edition
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5 April 03 Seven nations seal membership protocols with NATO Latvia's exiled World War II navy becomes front-page news Estonian parties cut deal to form new government Estonia getting a boyish, brainy new prime minister Latvia bans sales of rural property to foreigners In Estonia, EU skeptics get government money to sway voters Eastern European countries pledge to help repair rift over Iraq	Riga doorway
	Brigitte Carnochan's photography
25 March 03 Latvia's CPI rises slightly from January Lithuania ends IMF programme as ``star'' performer US senator offers bill to boost Russia trade status World criminal court in landmark inauguration In Latvia, support for EU membership remains steady New pollutants threatening seals in the Baltic Sea Latvian newspaper refuses ad seeking information about Nazis Putin boosts security agency, reshuffles officials A grim new allegation in Chechnya: Russians blowing up bodies Lithuanian police discover find more than 3 metric tons of radioactive material Monthly unemployment shows slight gain in Latvia Gulbis may turn Latvian in bid to promote golf	Riga Orthodox Cathedral
	Natalie Gulbis
8 March 03 Chirac criticism could inadvertently bolster Baltic Euroskeptics Reuters historical calendar - March 3 YUKOS says not interested in Latvian oil port Latvia coalition nominates president for election NATO expects to finalize membership details Russian Vodka Feud Migrates to Benelux, THE MOSCOW TIMES Robertson tells Latvia to clean up for NATO entry Latvia approves 2003 deficit budget Latvia's parliament approves early presidential election Baltic states: No requests to host U.S. bases In Latvia, accused Stalinist agent pleads innocent Amid criticism of its legality, Latvia cancels early election Regional news... Estonia's lost turn to leftist nostaliga, moonshine Lithuania's Seimas alters law to ensure yes vote in EU referendum In Lithuania, a stunt pilot who pledges pro-West stance, wins upset Death of a Dictator Reuters quote of the day, March 11 Political analysis... Vaira-Vike Freiberga - The New Voice of "New Europe"	Riga, the frozen Daugava, and night
	More on Ventspills and Transneft on Radio Free Europe
23 February 03 After Bush Meet, Latvian Predicts Iraq Developments Ranking of countries according to their technology Latvia sees EU, US backing on oil port Russia spat President Vaira Vike-Freiberga Interview Fallout from Chirac anti-Eastern European tirade [excerpt]	Riga's city canal park
	Latvian Dainu Closet
14 February 03 Latvians wary as PM cracks down on corruption Latvia turns to EU for help in resolving oil impasse East Europeans to back United States on Iraq In Latvia, where official support is high, residents oppose Iraq war American-owned tanker runs aground near Danish island Latvia's parliament approves troop deployment to Afghanistan Latvia reports increase in industrial output during December Nations Elect 18 Judges for Global Criminal Court NATO, Russia sign submarine rescue agreement EU says it will speak to Moscow about Russian-Latvian oil deliveries Latvia's unemployment creeps to 7.7 percent in January Latvia says East's history means Bush is right on Iraq Latvian premier says he is a mad Martian Youths from tiny nation write controversial software Estonian minister resigns in row over Soviet past Lithuanian jobless rises to 12.1 percent in January Lithuanian scrolls presented to Washington D.C. synagogue Lithuania says SAS only buyer interested in state-owned airline After Russia protests, Lithuanians say Chechen Web site is legal	Riga's Filharmonias (now Livu) Square
	News Compendium
1 February 03 After objections, ad seeking info about alleged Nazis doesn't run Basque leader says Spain rigged pop contest Sour note as Latvian budget battle hits Eurovision EU's expansion treaty comes into force The Baton Was in His Blood, THE MOSCOW TIMES EU-bound Lithuania imposes new visa rules for Kalingraders Prusis and Latvia surprise four-man bob champion	Opera fountain
	Mariss Jansons
24 January 03 Skanska to exit some markets Riga Expands Network (Press Release) Latvian parliament rejects bid to make Russian Orthodox Christmas a holiday In the Baltics, Nazi hunters hope ads will help find collaborators New EU states need to spend big on environment EU-bound Baltics consider train link to Europe Latvia says Russia wants toothless NATO In Latvia, modernizing and saving a language Lithuania to drop last restrictions on land sales Latvian national airline to upgrade fleet with Boeings	St. Peter's columns
	Baltic newsgroup links
13 January 03 Latvia's leaders, in bid to fight corruption, raise salaries Latvian December consumer prices rise 1.4% year-on-year Latvia's 2002 CPI lowest in 11 years Russian oil majors' growth tests Transneft boss US steel firms urge tariffs on developing nations	Melngaila iela
	Brivdabas Muzejs virtual tour
7 January 03 Farmhouse fire kills three children in Latvia Putin praises partisan accused of Latvia war crimes Populist Paksas Storms to Power in Lithuania In the Nordics, extreme cold blamed for deaths	Turgeneva iela
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