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Ambassador Robinson Addresses Saeima Energy Forum

Ambassador Robinson Addresses Saeima Energy Forum

“Energy has become a fundamental security issue for Latvia and for our entire NATO Alliance.”

Embassy hosts IDAHOBIT commemoration

Embassy hosts IDAHOBIT commemoration

Participants unfurl historic Gilbert Baker flag as show of support for LGBTQI+ rights

U.S. donates household appliances for Ukrainian refugees’ temporary housing

U.S. donates household appliances for Ukrainian refugees’ temporary housing

Ambassador Robinson participates in handover ceremony with Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service and eight Latvian municipalities

Please meet Ambassador Robinson

U.S. Sports Envoys coach young Latvian hockey players

U.S. Sports Envoys coach young Latvian hockey players

Brett Kurtz and Molly Schaus: "We all speak the same language, which is the game we love so much."

  
  • Ambassador Robinson Addresses Saeima Energy Forum
  • Embassy hosts IDAHOBIT commemoration
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Demonstration Alert – A Protest on May 27, 2023, U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia

26 May, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, May 26, 2023 Location:  At and around Freedom Monument in Riga. Event:  A protest against the Government of Latvia will take place tomorrow, May…

We are holding an Auction!

24 May, 2023 | Business, Events, News

U.S. Embassy Riga announces an online auction. Auction starts on June 2, 2023 at 10:00 Riga time, and lasts until June 5 at 12:00 Riga…

Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Address to Saeima Energy Forum

22 May, 2023 | Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Environment, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Latvia

Saeima Energy Forum As prepared for delivery Riga, 22 May 2023 Thank you Chairman Kulbergs for the invitation to participate in this important discussion on…

U.S. Embassy Raises Rainbow Flag on May 17 for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and...

18 May, 2023 | Events, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), the U.S. Embassy in Riga raised the rainbow Progress Pride flag today at a…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Federal Benefits Unit Representatives from Warsaw to Visit Riga June 1 –...

10 May, 2023 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Message for U.S. Citizens: Federal Benefits Unit Representatives from Warsaw to Visit Riga June 1 – 2, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Riga is very…

United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian...

3 May, 2023 | Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Latvia

On Tuesday, May 2, U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson presented the Latvian government with 24 refrigerators and 24 washers. State Fire and Rescue Service Chief Colonel…

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U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia

21 February, 2023 | Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia

Riga, February 21, 2023. – Christopher Robinson, the new U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia, presented his credentials to President of Latvia Egils Levits…

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Ambassador Carwile Farewell Message

27 January, 2023 | Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

Ambassador Carwile Public Farewell Message Riga, January 27, 2023 This weekend, I conclude my term as U.S. Ambassador to Latvia.  It is time for Karin…

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Ambassador Carwile Remarks at the Opening of RFE/RL New Riga Office

13 January, 2023 | Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

Ambasssador John Carwile January 13, 2023 Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga Mr. President, Mr. Minister, Mr. Fly, distinguished guests; I am pleased to join…

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Complementary Response Small Grants Program

5 January, 2023 | Business, Economic Affairs, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Latvia

Call for Proposals: Complementary Response Small Grants Program (CRSGP) FY 2023 U.S. Embassy Riga in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European…

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Security Alert: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased criminal activity and...

16 December, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (December 16, 2022) Location: Latvia, Countrywide Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased criminal…

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Ambassador Carwile Remarks on International Anti-Corruption Day

9 December, 2022 | Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Latvia

Speaker Smiltēns, Director Straume, Executive Director Tauriņa, Members of Saeima, Distinguished Guests: I am honored to join you today in marking International Anti-Corruption Day. The…

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2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Funding Available

9 November, 2022 | Alumni, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges

U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Riga Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Riga announces an open competition for past…

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U.S. to Provide Latvia with Foreign Military Financing to Strengthen Deterrence

7 October, 2022 | Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia

Riga, October 7, 2022 – The U.S. government will provide Latvia with an estimated $200 million in security assistance and security cooperation funding in Fiscal…

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COVID-19 Information

7 October, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10 May, 2023 The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting

8 September, 2022 | Alert, Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services

Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022. Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating…

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Ambassador John Carwile: Ukraine’s Six Months of Resistance, Resilience, and Resolve

31 August, 2022 | Ambassador, Policy, Press Releases

August 30, 2022 Riga Ukraine, a country under attack by Russia since 2014, has now withstood half a year of massive bombings, sieges of cities,…

Fire Station

U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde...

16 August, 2022 | Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia

Riga, August 5, 2022 – On August 4, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile, Latvian Air Force Lt. Col. Viesturs Masulis and Under Secretary of…

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