Latvian mailer | 2004 Index

Issue Date News/Features/Propaganda Alert	Picture
	Link
02 October 2004 Dutch seek to soothe Russian anger over EU request for explanation to bloody end of hostage seizure Popular Latvia Prison Holiday Russia complains about continuing pressure against Russian minorities Latvian government shaky as no-confidence vote looms Suicide Around the World Every 40 Seconds, Baltics at top of list Baltic Sea ports to partner in bid to promote more cruise ship visits Politicians in Latvia's capital propose stripping street of name honoring first Chechen president Latvian police seize illegal cache of expired World Food Program herring U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage criticizes Putin's undemocratic reforms in face of terrorism Angered by Russian TV historical revisions, Lithuania may pull plug on broadcaster Latvian government comfortably survives no-confidence vote NATO chief says Baltic air patrol to be continued Latvian parliament committee says only some KGB files will be released Latvian parliamentary committee proposes sweeping smoking ban Europe's Car-Laden Cities, including Riga, Ban Cars for Day Latvian lawmakers give voting rights to resident EU citizens NATO chief: members will not ratify weapons treaty until Russia withdraws troops in Trans-Dniester Kremlin's envoy criticizes EU for breaking promises regarding Kalingrad cargo transit Russia sets up government sponsored center to protect human rights Latvian supreme court upholds verdict finding Sovet partisan guilt Latvia agrees to give Olympic athletes, coaches bonuses Russian prime minister appeals for help for isolated Kalingrad Latvian parliament votes to prevent dual citizens from holding office, some cite partisan politics Latvian police arrest man suspected of prank calls to Riga airport	Cakste family portrait
	Cakste Memorial Album
03 September 2004 Editorial on Kagarlitsky Moscow Times article Latvian police haul in largest stash of contraband cigarettes EU governments deadlock on Monsanto's gene-altered corn Putin Ratifies Russian Arms Treaty Head of Nazi hunting mission dismisses concerns over legality Latvian EU lawmaker appeals for European help to overturn Latvian language requirements A Common Baltic Future, THE MOSCOW TIMES Latvia's health minister proposes smoking ban in most public places France willing to join air patrolling over Baltic Latvian cattle thieves ditch half their take, but not before milking them Ryanair announces first low-cost flights to the Baltics Russia Tracks Down Internet Extortionists As NATO exercise winds down, mock disaster leaves some wondering Latvia's prime minister nominates Baltic nation's EU commission member Traditional beer claims comeback as tastes change Russia expels Lithuanian military attache Ryanair trumpets initial success with Latvia route Protesters rally against Latvian EU nominee Udre Russia Criticizes NATO's Expansion Reuters historical calendar - August 21 U.S. Senator John McCain calls Belarusian president a dictator Russia calls monument to Estonian who fought with Nazis against Soviets disgraceful glorification of Nazis Russia planning to initiate OSCE reform Return of the Wings: DFW International Airport art program Environmentalists, Artists Join Forces to Save Baltic Behind bars with Stalin, tourists pay for a night of past reality Teachers in crossfire over Latvia's school reform Thousands of Russian speakers protest new school language rules Seven more countries join Europol Nazi war monument removal sparks protests in Estonia	The Gauja Valley in the 1880's
	Livlandische Schweiz Album
18 July 2004 Baltic states hope Russia joins early tanker ban Leaders of Baltic Sea nations discuss trade, environmenet Russian and Finnish foreign ministers discuss Russian-speakers Russia agrees early single-hull Baltic tanker ban Lithuania calls emergency Council meeting on raids Peace at the beach comes at a price for New Yorkers EU gives newcomers leeway on budget deficits Russia calls time on Baltic oil terminal boom Russia's lower house of parliament to consider Conventional Forces treaty Russia's lower house of parliament ratifies Conventional Forces treaty Tens of thousands honor icon in solemn procession as icon returns to Russia EU Deadlocked on Approving Modified Corn Russia urges confidence-building steps in Baltic With preliminary results counted, Adamkus looks to return respectability to Lithuania's presidency Court Favors Czech Brewer in Trademark Fight Mixed messages from anti-death penalty Europe over Saddam Hussein Latvian government to appeal human rights court ruling Fitch upgrades Estonia, Slovenia, Latvia, Lithuania Latvian government to let cities, towns decide on smoking Famed Russian icon returns to its home at the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery Russia, former Soviet republics blast OSCE missions Family of Latvian soldier killed in Iraq to receive compensation Latvian central bank keeps rates on hold Latvian crisis looms as minister deserts for EU	Riga street (2003)
	a veritable potpourri of links
20 June 2004 (news and sports) Latvia's largest political party calls on integration minister to resign Latvia refuses entry to Russian foreign ministry official Norway's Orkla Foods to acquire Latvian food maker SPILVA Lithuania's PM blasts food vendors for hiking prices Russia criticizes Latvian decision to deny entry visa to Russian diplomat Latvian parliament votes to make KGB files open to public Lithuania approves sale of its stock exchange Russia, other post-Soviet states lag in democratic reform Russia criticized Latvian parliament over citizenship legislation Latvians begin training Iraqis to rebuild their country Russian parliament prepares to ratify arms treaty Latvia's Salaspils nuclear reactor to be decommissioned EU reacts angrily to Russian block on meat imports Russia reverses decision on import of EU meat First Latvian soldier dies in Iraq in de-mining operation Death of Latvian soldier stirs debate about presence in Iraq Latvia's Dome Cathedral closed after analysis reveals severe structural problems An overview of the history, powers of European Parliament Latvians begin voting in European Parliament elections Early voter turnout low in Latvia's first European Union election Money reward in hunt for Nazis stirs criticism in Poland Issues to be tackled at this week's EU leader's summit Latvia's government survives first no-confidence vote Baltic Russians Form Party to Represent Them in EU Latvia is Euro 2004's biggest underdog Soccer-Euro-Germany next step on Latvia learning curve Soccer-Euro-Latvia to give Kahn citizenship if he blunders Latvia holds Germany to 0-0 tie Germans call draw with Latvia "catastrophe"	St. Peter's Church (2003)
	"The Latvian Thing"
16 May 2004 (news and sports) Polish Solidarity hero Walesa slams EU restrictions EU Parliament welcomes new members at start of last session US company admits handling credit card payments for child pornography ring Britain's asylum ruling faces legal test Latvia set to start bilateral talks on ERM-2 entry Swedish coast guard says at least three of six-man crew are dead Swedish divers recover two more bodies from sunken ship Latvia says confident of joining ERM-2 by 2005 Hansabank Seeks More Business in Russia European Judo Championships Results IAAF Super Grand Prix Results	Presidential palace (2002)
	Perceptions of Latvian-ness
26 April 2004 Russia Growls at NATO Air Patrols on Borders US-NATO Expansion Russia expels three Lithuanians in tit-for-tat Russia says NATO air patrolling over Baltic states unnecessary Russian parliament concerned about NATO's expansion U.S. School of Democracy, THE MOSCOW TIMES Flags of new Eastern European members raised at NATO Baltics celebrate hard-won NATO membership NATO Bravado Reflects Top Brass' Delusions, THE ST. PETERSBURG TIMES Russia Grumbles, NATO Soothes Over Alliance Growth Resigned to NATO enlargement, Russia reaches out Language Fight Russia Hopes to Sign New Cooperation Deal with NATO NATO chief tries to sweet-talk Russia on expansion Russia asks U.N. human rights body to condemn Waffen SS NATO assures Russia of no military buildup in Baltics New EU borders will struggle to keep out crime Latvian president visits Shanghai Moscow hopes to settle EU enlargement issues by May 1st Russia rages at NATO growth Welcome to the EU, we're taking you to court Senior general: Moscow concerned about NATO's expansion Ethnic Russians rally against Latvia school reform Latvia president wants Russia border treaty soon EU Gives Food Safety Go-Ahead to New States Latvian president accuses Moscow politicians of interfering U.N. Watchdog Condemns Nazi SS Memorials French and Russia outline solution for Iraq crisis Historically vulnerable Baltics hope ``EU century'' brings security Russia set for EU deal as bloc moves to its border	Wooden building as still life (2003)
	No link this edition
15 February 2004 Wildlife police brace for impact of EU expansion Latvian government crisis appears to loom Latvia-Politics Genocide Conference Latvia gov't rift harms EU preparations - President Latvia PM loses majority in coalition break-up Flower girl who slapped prince held on suspicion of arson Sweden shuts door on new EU states' workers Baltic Shipwrecks Ethnic Russians In Baltics Don't Need Inciting Frustrated EU drawing up new policy on Russia New EU members to get 11.8 billion share of EU handouts Thousands rally in Latvia in Russian minority rift Latvian government quits after coalition break-up Latvian Rightwing in Talks to End Political Crisis Latvia's Dukurs thrills hometown fans to win World Cup skeleton race Russia Seeks Access to NATO Facilities Latvian center-right parties seem poised to form new government BBH helped by Russian beer, but margins low Latvia coalition talks near deadlock Latvia's Russians stage third protest against schooling New wave of protests in Latvian minority rift No end in sight for Latvia's political limbo	Treasury building and wrought iron whimsy (2003)
	World Bank Carbon Accounts
17 January 2004 CDC Report Illustrates Current Diphtheria Risks Child Porn-Arrests Estonian troops suffer first injuries of the year Freedom ranking of world's economies Latvia to ban ex-KGB, former communists from EU participation New Shot Fired in Vodka Battle TeliaSonera, Latvia to seek settlement on 2 firms	Brick Gingerbread (2003)
	Organizations with Latvian connections
5 January 2004 A Bigger EU Threatens Russian Steel Calpers approves 7.5 mln euro Baltic investment Dimensions International, Inc. Receives Contract to Assist Latvian Ministry of Defense Latvia claims world drinking record Latvian court finds ex-Soviet official guilty of deportations Nearly six decades after war's end, Russia provides map of mines Impeachment procedures begin against Paksas Belarus Says to Prepare Against U.S. Attack "Banana tide" brings Christmas cheer to Lithuania Book critical of KGB successor seized, distributor claims EU president looks forward to welcoming 10 new nations Latvia Q3 c/a gap 10.3 pct of GDP, up 39 pct yr/yr Lithuania's highest court rules against president Latvia cuts corporate income tax to 15 percent	Reflecting Pond (2003)
	Historical Archives (Hoover Institute, League of Nations)

Next ►

↗ Peters on Bluesky↗ Peters on Twitter↗ Silvija on Bluesky↗ Terms of Use Privacy Policy Facebook ToS Web presence by Dynamic Resources↗