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Embassy of Latvia 2306 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20008 Telephone: (202) 328-2840 FAX: (202) 328-2860 Latvia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States and Mexico: Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics HIGHLIGHTS: (for more current events, please click on NEWS on the left) |
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| On February 2, 2010 Latvia's Cabinet of Ministers made the decision to resettle in Latvia one detainee from Guantanamo. | |
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| On February 1 National Defense University students met with Ambassador Pildegovics | |
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| On January 26, 2010, the 89th Anniversary of the International (de iure) Recognition of the Republic of Latvia, the Embassy of Latvia showed the documentary film "A New Beginning for Latvia. The Presidency of Guntis Ulmanis." | |
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| 10.Saeimas vēlēšanas notiks sestdien, 2010.g.2.oktobri. Lai piedalītos vēlēšanās, ir nepieciešama derīga Latvijas pase. | |
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| On January 20, 2010 "Diena" (in Latvian) and "Telegraf" (in Russian) published an article by Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and US Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber. | |
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| 2010.g.14.janvāra vakarā režisora Jāņa Streiča jaunā spēlfilma "Rūdolfa mantojums" piedzīvoja savu pirmizrādi The Avalon Theatre Vašingtonā, ASV. | |
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| On January 7, 2010 the Embassy's previous building was sold at auction. Please see former Latvian Ambassador Ojars Kalnins' commentary on the history of the 17th Street, NW building. | |
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| J.Streiča filmas "Rudolfa mantojums" pirmizrāde notiks š.g.14.janvārī Vašingtonā, DC Avalon Theater. Biļetes varēs iegādāties pie ieejas kīnozālē pirms izrādes. | |
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| This Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report (Jan. 2010) The Northern Distribution Network and Afghanistan examines the development of new northern supply routes into Afghanistan, including Latvia's contribution to the Northern Distribution Network. | |
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| On November 30, 2009 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics met with members of the Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group at the Embassy of Latvia. | |
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| On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 the Embassy of Latvia celebrated the 91st anniversary of Latvia's Independence. Congressman John Shimkus was an honored guest at the event. | |
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| The following are remarks by Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics on Latvia's National Day - November 18, 2009 | |
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| 2009.g.14.novembrī Filadelfijā Latvijas vēstnieks ASV Andrejs Pildegovičs uzstājās ar runu Latvijas valsts svētkos. | |
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| Latvian artist Agija Audere's paintings are featured in an exhibit, held November 13-29, 2009. | |
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| On November 2, 2009 the documentary "The Soviet Story" was shown at the CATO Institute in Washington. Following are the introductory remarks of Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics. | |
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| The Latvian movie "Little Robbers" (Mazie laupītāji) will be shown on November 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Kids Eurofestival. The project director will be in attendance. | |
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| 2009.g.5.oktobrī Latvijas vēstnieks ASV A.Pildegovičs pasniedza Triju Zvaigžņu ordeni Julietai Rumbergai. | |
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| Former President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga was in Washington at the end of September 2009. In addition to meetings at the World Bank, Vaira Vike-Freiberga had two speeches at prominent universities:Johns Hopkins/SAIS and Georgetown University. | |
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| At the conclusion of their U.S. tour, Latvia's "Three Tenors" visited the Embassy of Latvia on September 28. | |
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| On September 24, 2009 in Washington, DC an international loan agreement was signed between the Republic of Latvia and the World Bank. | |
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| 2010.gada 2. oktobrī notiks 10. Saeimas vēlēšanas. Latvijas vēstniecība ASV un Amerikas latviešu apvienība ir izstrādājušas aptaujas anketu, lai labāk apzinātu vēlētājus ASV.APTAUJA SLĒGTA 2010.g.janvārī | |
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| 24.augustā Latvijas vēstnieks Andrejs Pildegovičs ar kolēģiem tikās ar Amerikas latviešu apvienības pārstāvjiem. | |
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| Friends of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Washington, DC to reenact "The Baltic Way" and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. | |
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| 22.augustā Latvijas vēstnieks ASV Andrejs Pildegovičs uzrunāja 3x3 nometnes dalībniekus | |
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| From August 17-21 Ambassador Pildegovics participated in an Ambassadors Tour of Iowa, organized by Senator Chuck Grassley. | |
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| "Baltic Way" will be recreated in Washington, DC the afternoon of Sunday, August 23, 2009. | |
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| On July 14, 2009 in Washington, DC Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. | |
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| The Riga Business School Choir performed in Washington July 7 and 8, 2009. | |
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| On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.the Riga Business School choir will be performing at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage in Washington, DC | |
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| On June 16, 2009 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics participated in events commemorating Victims of Communism. The Ambassador placed a wreath at the Victims of Communism Memorial. | |
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| 13.jūnijā Latvijas vēstnieks ASV Andrejs Pildegovičs piedalījās Amerikas Latviešu apvienības (ALA) valdes sēdē. | |
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| On May 29, 2009 the "Diplomatic Pouch" published an article on the JBANC Security Conference held in Washington, DC. | |
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| Latvijas vēstnieka Andreja Pildegoviča apsveikums Daugavas Vanagu delegātu sapulcei 2009.g. 28.maijā Garezerā | |
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| On May 14, 2009 President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the State Department. | |
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| President Valdis Zatlers will be on a working visit to the United States from May 13-21, 2009. | |
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| President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers was the Guest of Honor at the US-Baltic Foundation Gala, held May 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. | |
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| An in-depth interview with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics was published in the May 2009 issue of the Washington Diplomat. | |
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| "Latvian Dimensions: An exhibit of Contemporary Installations and Sculptures" (May 9 - 19, 2009) will be part of "Europe Week" in Washington, DC. | |
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| On Saturday, May 9, 2009 the Embassy of Latvia's doors were open to visitors for "Europe Week". Nearly 4000 people visited the Embassy that day. | |
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| The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI) in the summer of 2010, from June 14-August 6. Elementary Latvian courses will be offered, as well as lectures in English. | |
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| 25.aprīlī Latvijas vēstniecība ASV rīkoja atvērto durvju dienu Amerikas latviešu sabiedrībai. | |
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| 23.aprīlī Latvijas vēstniecība ASV organizēja finanšu ministra Einara Repšes tikšanās ar Amerikas latviešu sabiedrību. | |
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| On March 25 Ambassador Pildegovics participated in a Capitol Hill event in honor of NATO and its enlargement. | |
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| On March 19 popular actors from Latvia Mirdza Martinsone and Juris Kalnins met with Ambassador Pildegovics | |
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| On February 3 in Washington, DC, Latvia - along with 7 other countries - marked their admission into the Visa-Waiver Program. | |
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| On January 27 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics participated in commemorating victims of the Holocaust at the US Holocaust Museum. | |
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| On January 26 Ambassador Pildegovics hosted a reception in honor of Latvia's "de jure" recognition day. The Ambassador unveiled a portrait gallery of all the Heads of Mission, as well as presented Ministry of Affairs awards of recognition. | |
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| On December 9, a book launch for the publication Latvia and the USA: From Captive Nation to Strategic Partner was held at the German Marshall Fund in Washington, DC. | |
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| On December 1 Karlis Skrastins of the Florida Panthers visited the Embassy of Latvia | |
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| Golden State Warriors player Andris Biedrins met with Ambassador Pildegovics on November 25. | |
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| Ambassador Pildegovics addressed an audience of 400 invited guests at the Embassy of Latvia Independence Day celebration at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC | |
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| On November 19 the Embassy of Latvia hosted a concert and reception at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. | |
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| Honorary Consuls presented Ambassador Pildegovics with two wall clocks, one showing Riga time, the other Washington, DC time. | |
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| Film will be part of 2008 European Union film showcase at the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring, Maryland. "Rigas sargi" will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16 and at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18. There will be an opportunity to meet the director following the November 18th performance. | |
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| Artists Dace and Enrico Pezzoli performed at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. | |
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| Frequently asked questions and answers about entry requirements into the United States for citizens of Latvia (in Latvian) regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) | |
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| On October 29, 2008 in Riga, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced that as of November 17, 2008 citizens of Latvia will no longer require visas to enter the United States. | |
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| "The Soviet Story," Jury Prize Winner at the 2008 Boston Film Festival, will be screened at the Village East Cinema in New York at the end of October. | |
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| On October 17, 2008 at a White House ceremony, President Bush announced the addition of Latvia, as well as 6 other countries, to the Visa Waiver Program. | |
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| On October 9, 2008 in Washington, DC Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department. | |
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| Mr. Maris Riekstins, Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be on a working visit to Washington, DC from October 8-11, 2008. He has meetings scheduled with various government officals, including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. | |
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| Mr. Edvins Snore, author and director of the documentary "The Soviet Story" was in the US in September 2008 for the US premiere of the film. "The Soviet Story" will be shown in New York from October 24-October 30, 2008. | |
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| Alan L. Dessoff of WashingtonInternational.com interviews Latvia's Ambassador to the US Andrejs Pildegovics. The article is titled "Latvia-A Fresh Start." | |
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| On May 8 Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President of Mexico Felipe Calderon. | |
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| On April 26 President Valdis Zatlers concluded his week-long visit to the United States. | |
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| On April 25 at the State Department, President Valdis Zatlers met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He also had a press conference at the National Press Club. | |
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| On April 24 President Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House. Earlier, he met with Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the Pentagon. | |
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| On April 23, President Zatlers met with Senator Lugar, visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Victims of Comumunism Memorial. He also addressed the Heritage Foundation, and visited the Embassy of Latvia, where a reception was held in his honor. | |
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| On April 23, President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. To see a video stream of the speech, click on "view event." | |
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| President of the Republic of Latvia Valdis Zatlers will be on a working visit to Washington, DC from April 22-25, and then will travel to Cleveland, Ohio. | |
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| The White House has released this statement by US President George W. Bush | |
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| On December 21 Latvia joined the Schengen Zone; for those requiring a visa to enter Latvia, a Schengen visa is now required. | |
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| Ambassador Pildegovics congratulates Golden State Warriors player Andris Biedrins of Latvia | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House on October 31, 2007. | |
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| Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis met with the US Secretary of State on October 31, 2007. | |
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| On July 25, 2007 at the White House, Mr. Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President George W. Bush, and on May 8, 2008 at the National Palace of Mexico presented his credentials to President Felipe Calderon. Prior to his appointment as Latvia's Ambassador to the US, Mr. Pildegovics served as Chief of Staff to President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga. | |
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| On September 27, 2007 in New York President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers met with President George W. Bush during a roundtable discussion on human rights and democracy. | |
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| On July 25 at the White House, Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics presented his credentials to President Bush. | |
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| Latvia's new Ambassador to the US meets with Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte on July 18, 2007 | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs Atis Pabriks, together with his colleagues from Estonia and Lithuania, met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department on June 14, 2007 to commemorate 85 years since the establishment of official diplomatic relations between the Baltic countries and the United States. Click here to view State Dept. video. | |
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| Valdis Zatlers, 52, was elected president of Latvia by the Saeima (Parliament) on May 31, 2007. Dr. Zatlers will take office on July 8, when President Vaira Vike-Freiberga concludes her two terms in office. | |
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| In a meeting at the White House on May 1, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga discussed Latvia-US relations, European-US cooperation and the activities of NATO. | |
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| Agenda included discussions of NATO's transformation. Additional information regarding the NATO Summit can be found at: www.rigasummit.lv | |
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| Full text of President Bush's speech to the Riga Conference on November 28, 2006. | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President George W. Bush on November 28, 2006 at the Riga Castle. | |
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| On November 27, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga welcomed members of the international media to Riga and opened the floor to questions. | |
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| Link to additional information on archive of NATO Summit - Nov. 27-29 | |
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| President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President George W. Bush and NATO Secretary-General among those addressing conference of high-level leaders in Riga. | |
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| Complete text of President Vaira Vike-Freiberga's June 7, 2006 speech to the U.S. Congress | |
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| On June 8, 2006 President Vaira Vike-Freiberga met with President Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney at the White House | |
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| Overview of the President's visit to Los Angeles and Washington, DC. |
| The consular department of the Embassy is responsible for visas, passports, and other consular issues. ATTENDANCE HOURS (Consular Section): Monday: 14:00-16:00 Tuesday: 10:00-12:00 Wednesday: 10:00-12:00 Thursday: 10:00-12:00 Friday --------- The Embassy is closed on Latvian National Holidays: 2010 Official Holidays: Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day) Friday, April 2 (Good Friday) Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday) Saturday, May 1 (Labor Day/Convocation of the Constituent Assembly) Tuesday, May 4 (Independence Proclamation Day) Wednesday, June 23 (Midsummer "Ligo" Holiday) Thursday, June 24 (Midsummer "Jani" Holiday) Thursday, November 18 (Latvian National Day holiday) Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Saturday, December 25 (Christmas) Friday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) |