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U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of 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 at Riga Castle on February 21. Statement from Ambassador Robinson: “I am honored to begin my work as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia. Latvia is our friend, partner, ...

By Inga | 21 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Latvia

Ambassador Carwile Farewell Message

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 27 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 13 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Public Affairs

Complementary Response Small Grants Program

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 and Eurasian Affairs is pleased to welcome proposals for the Complementary Response Small Grants Program (CRSGP) from potential partners working to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia. This support is meant ...

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

Security Alert: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased criminal activity and safety incidents in Latvia

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 activity and safety incidents in Latvia. Latvia has a “zero tolerance” policy for drinking and driving. However, the holiday season often sees an increase in the number of drivers under ...

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 16 December, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens

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