RSS Latvia http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk British Embassy Latvia - subscribe for news The Foreign and Commonwealth Office The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Remembrance Day - Sunday 8 November 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21126291 <img src="http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/3993451/4073366/remembrance-day-2009"/><p>Britain and the Commonwealth have observed Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence since the end of the First World War.</p> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:08:05 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21126291 2009-11-02T15:08:05Z Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office discusses the crisis in Latvia http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21041357 <img src="http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/13473456/20557392/20949885/jonathan-portes-en_thumb"/><p>Jonathan Portes, Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office, visited Riga on 14-15 October.</p> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:05 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21041357 2009-10-16T12:16:05Z UK Trade and Investment seminar of 1 October http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21041148 <img src="http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/13473456/20557392/20949885/ukti-seminar-en_thumb"/><p>The seminar introduced UK business culture, tax and legal issues as well as the London 2012 Olympic opportunities for Latvian companies.</p> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:28:32 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=21041148 2009-10-06T09:28:32Z Investment Seminar „UK – Springboard for Global Growth“ http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20854947 Investment Seminar &bdquo;UK &ndash; Springboard for Global Growth&ldquo; Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:48:25 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20854947 2009-10-01T12:48:25Z The Days of British Education 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20889376 International Education Fair &bdquo;The Days of British Education 2009&rdquo; will take place in the Reval Hotel Latvia in Riga on 2-3 October. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:34:56 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20889376 2009-09-24T07:34:56Z Tornakalns masterplan shortlisted for prestigious World Architecture Festival award http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20822575 Tornakalns masterplan shortlisted for prestigious World Architecture Festival award Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:27:09 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20822575 2009-09-09T15:27:09Z New shop in Domina shopping centre will offer British materials for individual builders http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20822588 New shop in Domina shopping centre will offer British materials for individual builders Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:56:37 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20822588 2009-09-08T14:56:37Z Bicycle marathon &quot;Barons Path&quot; supports green mobility for the 3rd year running http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20585803 <img src="http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/13473456/20557392/20585011/barons-path-en_thumb"/><p>A way to fight the crisis is also to open more possibilities for people to travel by bicycle.</p> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:47:17 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20585803 2009-07-20T09:47:17Z Seminar &quot;Making Latvia Accessible...For Everyone&quot; http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20572723 The main theme of the seminar, which we financed, was to promote an accessible environment for disabled people in the tourism and hospitality industries. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:21:12 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20572723 2009-07-16T08:21:12Z Seminar &quot;Making Latvia Accessible...For Everyone&quot; http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602803 The main theme of the seminar, which we financed, was to promote an accessible environment for disabled people in the tourism and hospitality industries. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:21:12 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602803 2009-07-16T08:21:12Z Isaiah Berlin's centenary week in his birth city Riga http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=19338715 The programme of the centenary week (29 May - 6 June) included a conference, an exhibition, the premiere of a documentary film and other events. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:11:06 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=19338715 2009-06-11T13:11:06Z www.64ForSuu.org: Global Campaign To Free Aung San Suu Kyi launched today http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18399010 Celebrities and NGOs leave 64 word messages for the Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi Thu, 28 May 2009 08:52:17 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18399010 2009-05-28T08:52:17Z Baltic Pride 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602903 Support of the UK embassy for the Baltic Pride 2009 in Riga Fri, 15 May 2009 13:25:38 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602903 2009-05-15T13:25:38Z Ambassador Richard Moon wishes success for Baltic Pride 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18168624 Address at 15 May reception on the occasion of the Baltic Pride Fri, 15 May 2009 13:17:29 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18168624 2009-05-15T13:17:29Z Ambassador Richard Moon wishes success for Baltic Pride 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602910 Address at 15 May reception on the occasion of the Baltic Pride Fri, 15 May 2009 13:17:29 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=20602910 2009-05-15T13:17:29Z Baltic Pride 2009 http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18403458 Support of the UK embassy for the Baltic Pride 2009 in Riga Fri, 15 May 2009 13:13:44 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18403458 2009-05-15T13:13:44Z Riga to introduce a &quot;traffic lights&quot; system for bars http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=17799212 Riga Police to introduce a system for grading bars and entertainment places by crime levels at each establishment Fri, 15 May 2009 11:02:48 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=17799212 2009-05-15T11:02:48Z Former Foreign Secretary Lord Hurd visits Riga http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=18310816 Lord Douglas Hurd will visit Riga on 11 and 12 May. Mon, 11 May 2009 12:03:50 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=18310816 2009-05-11T12:03:50Z Celebrating Latvia's 5 years in the EU http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18312425 Our Flickr gallery of photos Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:33 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=18312425 2009-05-06T07:00:33Z Unity Kilometre for people with special needs at the Nordea Riga marathon http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=16983200 For the first time in the history of Nordea Riga Marathon there will be a separate distance for people with special needs. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:38:27 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=16983200 2009-04-24T15:38:27Z St George's Day celebration http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=16780675 On 23 April the British Ambassador will give a reception for British expatriates resident in Latvia on the occasion of St George&rsquo;s Day. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:09:42 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=16780675 2009-04-22T13:09:42Z Tredegar school visit to the British Ambassador's residence http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=15992699 10 Tredegar school students and 3 teachers from Wales visited the British Ambassador's residence Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:49:07 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=News&id=15992699 2009-04-20T11:49:07Z British Ambassador's reception in the run-up to the G 20 Summit http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=15350329 the UK&rsquo;s vision on the global financial and economic situation, the aims and objectives of the summit. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:31:26 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=15350329 2009-03-19T16:31:26Z South Wales police best practice exchange visit to Latvia http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=15111957 The objective of the British police visit is exchange of best practice on prevention of antisocial behaviour in urban environments. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:50:21 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=15111957 2009-03-18T14:50:21Z International Trade Advisors' conference &quot;Explore the Baltics&quot; in Riga http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=16336084 The UK Trade &amp; Investment (UKTI) teams based in the British Embassies in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia hosted a joint conference in Riga Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:13:18 GMT http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/newsroom/?view=PressR&id=16336084 2009-02-12T14:13:18Z