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

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 you tonight for a celebration of freedom – the freedom to speak one’s mind, the freedom to hold our leaders accountable, and the freedom to tell the truth. For more …

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BOOKS ARE STILL COOL!

Hello all avid readers. Each February, the U.S. recognizes and celebrates Black History Month, as does the US Embassy of Latvia with a chance for eight of our social media followers to receive a copy of Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. What is in it for you? A free hard cover copy of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, yours to keep, …

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BOOKS ARE STILL COOL!

Hello all avid readers. Looking for a good post Halloween read as the days get darker and colder from America’s most prolific scary story teller – Stephen King. His latest book, The Institute, is out and we have 8 copies to hand out to social media followers, and an opportunity to discuss the book with …

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U.S. Embassy Riga Brings Gordon Sander’s “My America 2” Photography Exhibit to Riga

Riga, September 18, 2019 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the photography exhibit “My America 2,” a retrospective of U.S. culture and life by noted photographer and writer Gordon F. Sander. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Paul Poletes will participate in the exhibition opening. The exhibit will be on display in …

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