Stories about Latvia from April, 2007
Latvia: Roma Resources
TOL's Romantic posts a link to the collection of resources on Latvia's Roma.
Estonia, Latvia: Robert Amsterdam's Impressions
Following his visit to Latvia and Estonia, Robert Amsterdam shares his thoughts on the two countries and their relationship with Russia.
Russia, Latvia: April 16 in History
April 16 in history – at De Rebus Antiquis Et Novis: a failed attempt to kill the Russian emperor in 1866; the first Russian trade union is created in 1905; the museum of the red Latvian riflemen opened in Riga in 1970.
Latvia: Corruption Scandal
All About Latvia reports on the newest corruption scandal and writes about how poverty forces many Latvians to violate the laws: “For a trolleybus conductor I met on my recent trip to Latvia, this was a matter of survival. Instead of a normal fee, she charged me less without giving...
Latvia: Referendum?
All About Latvia writes on the president's intention to put two national security laws for referendum.
Latvia: “Language Issue”
All About Latvia discusses “the language issue.”
Latvia: “Adult Playground”
All About Latvia writes about Riga's mayor's proposal to build an “adult playground” for the capital's foreign visitors: “the new district will feature a multi-purpose sports facility, several night clubs, public restrooms, and a brothel.” (Update: it's an April 1 joke!)
Latvia: Deportations of 1949
Very belatedly, here's a link to Peteris Cedrins’ post on Marginalia about the 1949 deportations of Latvians.
Latvia: Hutcherson's Visit
Marginalia writes about a U.S. pastors visit to Latvia, gay rights and other political issues.
Latvia, Russia: Border Agreement
All About Latvia and Marginalia write about the recently-signed Russian-Latvian border agreement. All About Latvia also comments on the Russian media's reaction.
