RSS Latvia

Memorial event for HMS "Dragon" on the eve of the Remembrance Day

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:15:23 GMT

It is a tradition for the Latvian Armed forces to honour the British, French and Irish sailors who lost their lives in 1919 supporting new Latvia's resistance to the attack of Bermont.

Remembrance Day - Sunday 8 November 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:08:05 GMT

Britain and the Commonwealth have observed Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence since the end of the First World War.

Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office discusses the crisis in Latvia

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:05 GMT

Jonathan Portes, Chief Economist of the Cabinet Office, visited Riga on 14-15 October.

UK Trade and Investment seminar of 1 October

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:28:32 GMT

The seminar introduced UK business culture, tax and legal issues as well as the London 2012 Olympic opportunities for Latvian companies.

Investment Seminar „UK – Springboard for Global Growth“

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:48:25 GMT

Investment Seminar „UK – Springboard for Global Growth“

The Days of British Education 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:34:56 GMT

International Education Fair „The Days of British Education 2009” will take place in the Reval Hotel Latvia in Riga on 2-3 October.

Tornakalns masterplan shortlisted for prestigious World Architecture Festival award

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:27:09 GMT

Tornakalns masterplan shortlisted for prestigious World Architecture Festival award

New shop in Domina shopping centre will offer British materials for individual builders

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:56:37 GMT

New shop in Domina shopping centre will offer British materials for individual builders

Bicycle marathon "Barons Path" supports green mobility for the 3rd year running

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:47:17 GMT

A way to fight the crisis is also to open more possibilities for people to travel by bicycle.

Seminar "Making Latvia Accessible...For Everyone"

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:21:12 GMT

The main theme of the seminar, which we financed, was to promote an accessible environment for disabled people in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Seminar "Making Latvia Accessible...For Everyone"

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:21:12 GMT

The main theme of the seminar, which we financed, was to promote an accessible environment for disabled people in the tourism and hospitality industries.

Isaiah Berlin's centenary week in his birth city Riga

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:11:06 GMT

The programme of the centenary week (29 May - 6 June) included a conference, an exhibition, the premiere of a documentary film and other events.

www.64ForSuu.org: Global Campaign To Free Aung San Suu Kyi launched today

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:52:17 GMT

Celebrities and NGOs leave 64 word messages for the Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Baltic Pride 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:25:38 GMT

Support of the UK embassy for the Baltic Pride 2009 in Riga

Ambassador Richard Moon wishes success for Baltic Pride 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:17:29 GMT

Address at 15 May reception on the occasion of the Baltic Pride

Ambassador Richard Moon wishes success for Baltic Pride 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:17:29 GMT

Address at 15 May reception on the occasion of the Baltic Pride

Baltic Pride 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:13:44 GMT

Support of the UK embassy for the Baltic Pride 2009 in Riga

Riga to introduce a "traffic lights" system for bars

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:02:48 GMT

Riga Police to introduce a system for grading bars and entertainment places by crime levels at each establishment

Former Foreign Secretary Lord Hurd visits Riga

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:03:50 GMT

Lord Douglas Hurd will visit Riga on 11 and 12 May.

Celebrating Latvia's 5 years in the EU

Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:33 GMT

Our Flickr gallery of photos

Unity Kilometre for people with special needs at the Nordea Riga marathon

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:38:27 GMT

For the first time in the history of Nordea Riga Marathon there will be a separate distance for people with special needs.

St George's Day celebration

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:09:42 GMT

On 23 April the British Ambassador will give a reception for British expatriates resident in Latvia on the occasion of St George’s Day.

Tredegar school visit to the British Ambassador's residence

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:49:07 GMT

10 Tredegar school students and 3 teachers from Wales visited the British Ambassador's residence

British Ambassador's reception in the run-up to the G 20 Summit

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:31:26 GMT

the UK’s vision on the global financial and economic situation, the aims and objectives of the summit.

South Wales police best practice exchange visit to Latvia

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:50:21 GMT

The objective of the British police visit is exchange of best practice on prevention of antisocial behaviour in urban environments.