Baltic and Nordic networks
The Embassy in Latvia is part of a newly created Baltic regional arrangement within which the British embassies in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn co-ordinate their work ever more closely, implementing the British Government's Foreign Policy Strategy "Better World, Better Britain". The Baltic and Nordic embassies plan to create one combined network on 1 April 2009.
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We hope that the improved layout and easier navigation will make it easier for you to search for the news, visa and consular information, learn about Latvian-British relations, and generally satisfy your interest in the UK.
LOCATE - new online service for British nationals abroad
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has recently launched a service called LOCATE . This new service will help track down British citizens in the event of crisis and improve our ability to help in these situations.
British Embassy in Latvia
The British Embassy in Latvia has a produced a logo for the 90th Anniversary of Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia which will be celebrated on 18 November. The British logo is based on Latvia's official anniversary logo, supplemented with Union Jack colours and a congratulatory message.
The Embassy and its partners, British Council in Latvia and the British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, are using the logo on their correspondence and e-mails throughout 2008. The UK will also take part of a NATO parade to commemorate the 90th Anniversary.
In Latvia the anniversary will be marked with a wide programme of national and regional events, published on the official anniversary website and co-ordinated by the Latvian Ministry of Defence. In the UK Indulis Berzins, Ambassador of Latvia to the UK, will open an exhibition of photos on the occasion of the anniversary in Cardiff on 26 November.
The logo was launched on 13 June together with a small exhibition of historical photos on Latvian-British relations dating from 1918 at the Foreign Languages library of Riga.
Britain was the first country to recognise Latvia's de facto independence in 1918. Seven days before the independence was proclaimed, on 11 November 1918, Foreign Secretary Balfour wrote a letter with an official confirmation that the United Kingdom acknowledged de facto statehood of Latvia.
Responsible tourism
In the recent years, countries such as Latvia have experienced an increase in the number of tourists entering the country. To help you prepare for your journey in advance, and in order to make your stay an enjoyable one, please consult our additional travel advice for British tourists visiting Latvia. Read more...
LATEST NEWS
St Andrew's Day 2008
28 November 2008
Message of the Rt Hon Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, on St Andrew's Day 2008
Invitation for UK citizens in Latvia to register through the LOCATE system
25 November 2008
A new improved online registration service is available for UK citizens in Latvia
Latvia, Riga, British Embassy
Latvia, Riga, British Embassy
British Embassy
5, J. Alunana Street
Riga LV-1010
Riga
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