Worldwide Caution
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…
Ambassador John Carwile’s Remarks on America’s 246th Independence Day
Ambassador John Carwile July 6, 2022 Good afternoon ministers and excellencies, distinguished guests, friends. Karin and I welcome you to our celebration of America’s 246th…
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: 1 July, 2022 *** As of 12:01 a.m. EDT June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons aged two and above…
Social media contest to win invites for a concert of U.S. musician Clark Beckham
Official Trivia Contest Rules Social media contest to win invites for a concert of U.S. musician Clark Beckham at the Rīgas Ritmi Festival. Contest Sponsors «Social…
U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition opens in Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Riga, June 10, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile took part in the opening event for a new U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition at the…
U.S. Embassy Raises Rainbow Flag on May 17 for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and...
Riga, May 17, 2022 – To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), the U.S. Embassy in Riga raised the rainbow flag…
Message for U.S. Citizens: June 1, 2022 Open House For American Citizens – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia
June 1 Open House For American Citizens The U.S. Embassy invites U.S. citizens resident in or traveling to Latvia to an open house with the…
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus perform in Ādaži and Lielvārde
Riga, May 3, 2022 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus concerts in…
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government Programs
U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Riga The Embassy of the United States in Riga, Latvia announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of…
Ambassador John Carwile visits Rēzekne
U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile paid a two-day visit to Rēzekne on March 22-23 affirm U.S. support for Latvia, build on longstanding U.S.-Rēzekne ties,…
Ambassador, Minister of Interior and State Border Guard Chief to Participate in the Handover Ceremony...
Rīga, March 8, 2022 – Ambassador John Carwile, Minister of Interior Marija Golubeva and State Border Guard Chief General Guntis Pujāts will participate in a…
Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs At a Joint Press...
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 7, 2022 FOREIGN MINISTER RINKĒVIČS: (Via Interpreter) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And…
Diplomacy over War; Truth over Lies
Ambassador John Carwile February 1, 2022 The world is watching Russia’s pattern of unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine. Russia’s actions are a threat not only to…
U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s...
Riga, January 18, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador John Carwile, Minister of Interior Marija Golubeva, Chair of Daugavpils City Council Andrejs Elksniņš, and Chief of State…
Health Alert: Implementation of a one day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers coming to the United...
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (4 December 2021) Location: Latvia, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Ina Strazdiņa of LTV
Interview Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Atta Center Riga, Latvia December 1, 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability at the NATO Ministerial
Remarks Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Atta Center Riga, Latvia December 1, 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs at a Joint Press...
Remarks by Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Riga, Latvia November 30, 2021
