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Remarks at the ILGA-Europe 2014 Conference

Riga, October 8, 2014 By Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Sharon Hudson-Dean Hello, and welcome everyone. Thank you to Evelyne for that warm introduction, and to ILGA-Europe for hosting us today The United States is so happy to partner with ILGA, as we work together to advance the human rights of LGBT persons. And a special thank ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 8 October, 2014 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Speeches

Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Riga Art Space

Riga, August 28, 2014 – Riga Art Space, the U.S. Embassy Riga, and Dimitry Krupnikov are proud to announce the opening of a photo exhibit entitled The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw on Tuesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m. in Riga Art Space’s Intro Hall, Kungu Street 3. The exhibit features over 40 historic photographs ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 28 August, 2014 | Topics: Press Releases

U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Mark the Completion of Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects at Adazi and Ogre

Riga, August 27, 2014 – On August 28, 2014, U.S. Embassy Riga and Latvian Officials will participate in closing ceremonies to mark the completion of two Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) projects at Adazi High School and Ogre 1st High School. The project at Adazi High School included installation of perimeter fence around the school grounds ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 27 August, 2014 | Topics: Press Releases

U.S. Embassy Riga Team to Participate in Baltic Way Commemorative Bike Ride

Riga, August 22, 2014 — This Saturday, August 23, a U.S. Embassy Riga team will participate in the Baltic Way commemorative bike ride organized by the Latvian National Armed Forces to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way. The team will consist of U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, U.S. Embassy personnel, and U.S. military representatives. Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 22 August, 2014 | Topics: Press Releases

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden On the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of The Baltic Way

August 22, 2014 WHITE HOUSE On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, we congratulate the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 25th anniversary of The Baltic Way. Today, we remember that as many as two million people joined hands on August 23, 1989 to form a human chain ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Latvia | 22 August, 2014 | Topics: Speeches

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