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 ceremony that included representatives from the Latvian government, diplomatic community, and civil society. “The United States stands with the LGBTQI+ community around the world and remains committed to equality for …
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By Inga | 18 May, 2023 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
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 Mārtiņš Baltmanis and eight Latvian municipalities accepted the donation. The U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation worked with the Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), the lead governmental agency …
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By Inga | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Latvia
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 and me to say goodbye. My service in Latvia has been a tremendous honor. Over the last three years, the United States and Latvia were tested by a global pandemic …
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By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 27 January, 2023 | Topics: 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 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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By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 13 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Public Affairs
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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By Inga | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs
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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By Inga | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs
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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By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Hello all avid readers. Apologies for a prolonged hiatus, but the book club is back with ZUCKED, by Roger McNamee. This controversial book has raised quite a few eyebrows and as social media continues to evolve and influence our lives, it’s probably worth taking a critical look/read. An erudite friend of the Embassy, 20 year …
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By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs
Hello all avid readers. As we near the end of this patriotic month for Latvia, the book we have on offer is by Pulitzer Prize winning author C.J. Chivers – The Fighters. This book, coupled with guest speaker Commander of the Latvian Land Forces, Colonel Ilmārs Atis Lejiņš, who has front line experience wherever Latvian …
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By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs
