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ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Press Releases</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13759 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22841" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22841 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22841/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22272" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22272 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-350x211.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-768x464.jpg 768w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-2048x1237.jpg 2048w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-200x121.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Two smiling women" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13760" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13760 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13760 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21360" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21360 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Fire Station" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21317" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21317 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwiles-remarks-on-independence-day/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Four Marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador John Carwile’s Remarks on America’s 246th Independence Day</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13761" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13761 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13761 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22723" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22723 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-christopher-robinson-at-the-independence-day-celebration-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Robinson at the Independence Day Celebration 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22527" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22527 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Donation ceremony" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at State Border Guard Handover Event</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22451" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22451 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at Latvian Ministry of Defense</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13762" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13762 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13762 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-18131" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-18131 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-18072" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-18072 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-november-2019/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-16822" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-16822 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-may-8-9-2018/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, May 8-9, 2018</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-16818" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-16818 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-may-7-2018/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U. S. 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In addition, the announcement recognizes Latvia’s outstanding performance in building a robust anti-money …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22841/" aria-label="Read More FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank" title="FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 26 September, 2024 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" title="Political Affairs">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-22272 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-europe-and-eurasia category-human-rights category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Two smiling women" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-350x211.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-200x121.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="ua1-15" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/">U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of State has allocated $1.86 million to six non-governmental organizations and three international organizations in Latvia for programs to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia, the U.S. Embassy in Riga announced. This represents the largest U.S. government contribution to support Ukrainian refugees in Latvia. The funding will support …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia" title="U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 August, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/regions/europe-and-eurasia/" title="Europe & Eurasia">Europe & Eurasia</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/human-rights/" title="Human Rights">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-22206 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases category-speeches"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>  Ambassador Christopher Robinson Thursday, June 29, 2023 U.S. Embassy in Latvia Dārgie draugi, laipni lūdzam! Paldies, ka atnācāt, lai kopā ar mums nosvinētu mūsu Neatkarības dienu! [Dear friends, welcome! Thank you for coming to celebrate our Independence Day with us!] Good afternoon ministers and excellencies, distinguished guests, friends. Donka and I are honored to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/" aria-label="Read More Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration" title="Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 June, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a></p> </article> <article class="post-22065 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-europe-and-eurasia category-events category-news category-press-releases category-public-affairs category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="IMG_2203" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Tuesday, May 2, U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson presented the Latvian government with 24 refrigerators and 24 washers. State Fire and Rescue Service Chief Colonel Mārtiņš Baltmanis and eight Latvian municipalities accepted the donation. The U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation worked with the Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), the lead governmental agency …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia" title="United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/grinfeldei/" rel="author" class="fn">Inga</a> | 3 May, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/regions/europe-and-eurasia/" title="Europe & Eurasia">Europe & Eurasia</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21976 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en/">U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 21, 2023. – Christopher Robinson, the new U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia, presented his credentials to President of Latvia Egils Levits at Riga Castle on February 21. Statement from Ambassador Robinson: “I am honored to begin my work as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia. Latvia is our friend, partner, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia" title="U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson Presents Credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/grinfeldei/" rel="author" class="fn">Inga</a> | 21 February, 2023 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21564 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-economic-affairs category-political-affairs category-press-releases category-speeches category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-remarks-on-international-anti-corruption-day/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-remarks-on-international-anti-corruption-day/">Ambassador Carwile Remarks on International Anti-Corruption Day</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Speaker Smiltēns, Director Straume, Executive Director Tauriņa, Members of Saeima, Distinguished Guests: I am honored to join you today in marking International Anti-Corruption Day. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to continue our partnership with Delna and its tireless efforts to fight corruption and strengthen the rule of law in Latvia. I am glad to see …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-remarks-on-international-anti-corruption-day/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Carwile Remarks on International Anti-Corruption Day" title="Ambassador Carwile Remarks on International Anti-Corruption Day">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 9 December, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" title="Political Affairs">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" title="Speeches">Speeches</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21484 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-europe-and-eurasia category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-to-provide-latvia-with-foreign-military-financing-to-strengthen-deterrence/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-to-provide-latvia-with-foreign-military-financing-to-strengthen-deterrence/">U.S. to Provide Latvia with Foreign Military Financing to Strengthen Deterrence</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 7, 2022 – The U.S. government will provide Latvia with an estimated $200 million in security assistance and security cooperation funding in Fiscal Year 2022. This includes over $145 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to strengthen Latvian security and military interoperability.  The latest FMF package, which received final approval by the U.S. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-to-provide-latvia-with-foreign-military-financing-to-strengthen-deterrence/" aria-label="Read More U.S. to Provide Latvia with Foreign Military Financing to Strengthen Deterrence" title="U.S. to Provide Latvia with Foreign Military Financing to Strengthen Deterrence">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 7 October, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/regions/europe-and-eurasia/" title="Europe & Eurasia">Europe & Eurasia</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21397 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-policy category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/asv-vestnieks-latvija-dzons-karvails-ukrainas-pretestibas-noturibas-un-apnemibas-sesi-menesi/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/asv-vestnieks-latvija-dzons-karvails-ukrainas-pretestibas-noturibas-un-apnemibas-sesi-menesi/">Ambassador John Carwile: Ukraine’s Six Months of Resistance, Resilience, and Resolve</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>August 30, 2022 Riga Ukraine, a country under attack by Russia since 2014, has now withstood half a year of massive bombings, sieges of cities, and atrocities against its people. Ukraine is fighting to defend not only its democracy, but its very survival as an independent country. August 24th marked the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/asv-vestnieks-latvija-dzons-karvails-ukrainas-pretestibas-noturibas-un-apnemibas-sesi-menesi/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador John Carwile: Ukraine’s Six Months of Resistance, Resilience, and Resolve" title="Ambassador John Carwile: Ukraine’s Six Months of Resistance, Resilience, and Resolve">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 31 August, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/policy/" title="Policy">Policy</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21360 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Fire Station" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="pic3lfs" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/">U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 5, 2022 – On August 4, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile, Latvian Air Force Lt. Col. Viesturs Masulis and Under Secretary of State for Logistics Latvian Ministry of Defense Mārtiņš Paškēvičs participated in an official unveiling ceremony for a U.S.-funded Fire Station at the Lielvārde Air Force Base. Construction of the $2 …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 16 August, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21295 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-supported-exhibition-opens-in-museum-of-the-occupation-of-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Carwile delivering remarks" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-350x209.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-1140x684.png 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-1-200x120.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="post" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-supported-exhibition-opens-in-museum-of-the-occupation-of-latvia/">U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition opens in Museum of the Occupation of Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 10, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile took part in the opening event for a new U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition at the Latvian Museum of Occupation: “The USA: A Safe Haven when the Homeland is Occupied, 1940-1991.” The exhibition is part of the Embassy’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Latvia diplomatic …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-supported-exhibition-opens-in-museum-of-the-occupation-of-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition opens in Museum of the Occupation of Latvia" title="U.S. Embassy-supported exhibition opens in Museum of the Occupation of Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21213 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-art-and-culture category-culture category-events category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-army-europe-and-africa-soldiers-chorus-perform-in-adazi-and-lielvarde/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-army-europe-and-africa-soldiers-chorus-perform-in-adazi-and-lielvarde/">U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus perform in Ādaži and Lielvārde</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 3, 2022 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus concerts in Lielvārde Culture Center on May 7 at 12:00 pm and in Ādaži Culture Center on May 8 at 12:00 pm. Both concerts are open to the public and free of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-army-europe-and-africa-soldiers-chorus-perform-in-adazi-and-lielvarde/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus perform in Ādaži and Lielvārde" title="U.S. Army Europe and Africa Soldiers’ Chorus perform in Ādaži and Lielvārde">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21144 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-culture category-economic-affairs category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwile-visits-rezekne/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwile-visits-rezekne/">Ambassador John Carwile visits Rēzekne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador to Latvia John Carwile paid a two-day visit to Rēzekne on March 22-23 affirm U.S. support for Latvia, build on longstanding U.S.-Rēzekne ties, and thank the community for its generous support for the people of Ukraine. Ambassador Carwile: “The effects of Putin’s war of choice are not restricted to Ukraine and Russia. This …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwile-visits-rezekne/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador John Carwile visits Rēzekne" title="Ambassador John Carwile visits Rēzekne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 March, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-21095 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-minister-of-interior-and-state-border-guard-chief-to-participate-in-the-handover-ceremony-of-u-s-funded-polaris-all-terrain-vehicles/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-minister-of-interior-and-state-border-guard-chief-to-participate-in-the-handover-ceremony-of-u-s-funded-polaris-all-terrain-vehicles/">Ambassador, Minister of Interior and State Border Guard Chief to Participate in the Handover Ceremony of U.S.-Funded Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Rīga, March 8, 2022 – Ambassador John Carwile, Minister of Interior Marija Golubeva and State Border Guard Chief General Guntis Pujāts will participate in a ceremony to mark the delivery of Polaris all-terrain vehicles financed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ceremony will take place at the State Border Guard headquarters at 13:00 on …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-minister-of-interior-and-state-border-guard-chief-to-participate-in-the-handover-ceremony-of-u-s-funded-polaris-all-terrain-vehicles/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador, Minister of Interior and State Border Guard Chief to Participate in the Handover Ceremony of U.S.-Funded Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles" title="Ambassador, Minister of Interior and State Border Guard Chief to Participate in the Handover Ceremony of U.S.-Funded Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 March, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20917 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-american-spaces category-news category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-to-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-fire-and-rescue-services-2nd-division-in-daugavpils/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-to-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-fire-and-rescue-services-2nd-division-in-daugavpils/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s 2nd Division in Daugavpils</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 18, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador John Carwile, Minister of Interior Marija Golubeva, Chair of Daugavpils City Council Andrejs Elksniņš, and Chief of State Fire and Rescue Service General Oskars Āboliņš will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate completion of the 16th fire station renovation project between the U.S. government and the Latvian …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-to-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-fire-and-rescue-services-2nd-division-in-daugavpils/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s 2nd Division in Daugavpils" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s 2nd Division in Daugavpils">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/american-spaces/" title="American Spaces">American Spaces</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20735 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/odc_amb_ho3-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="People carrying boxes" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/odc_amb_ho3-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/odc_amb_ho3-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/odc_amb_ho3-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="odc_amb_ho3" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis-2/">United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 Crisis</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Tuesday, November 16, U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented the Latvian State Emergency Medical Service with eight mobile mechanical lung ventilators. The U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation worked with the Latvian Ministry of Health and State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) to implement the project. The donation, totaling $216,000, was funded by the U.S. European …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis-2/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 Crisis" title="United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 Crisis">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 16 November, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20544 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-emergency-medical-services-kandava-medical-warehouse/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-emergency-medical-services-kandava-medical-warehouse/">U.S. and Latvian Officials Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Emergency Medical Service’s Kandava Medical Warehouse</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Ambassador John Carwile, Chairman of Kandava and Parish Union Jānis Mazitāns, representatives of State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS), representatives of U.S. European Command and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate completion of the cooperation project between the U.S. and the Latvian State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) on Wednesday, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-of-renovation-project-at-state-emergency-medical-services-kandava-medical-warehouse/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Emergency Medical Service’s Kandava Medical Warehouse" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Emergency Medical Service’s Kandava Medical Warehouse">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 September, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20363 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-art-and-culture category-press-releases category-travel-and-tourism category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-my-america-exhibit-to-liepaja/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-my-america-exhibit-to-liepaja/">U.S. Embassy Riga Brings “My America” Exhibit to Liepāja</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 6, 2021 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the photography exhibit “My America,” a retrospective of U.S. culture and life by noted photographer and writer Gordon F. Sander. Mr. Sander and U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Rebecca Satterfield will participate in the exhibition opening on Wednesday, July 7 at …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-my-america-exhibit-to-liepaja/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga Brings “My America” Exhibit to Liepāja" title="U.S. Embassy Riga Brings “My America” Exhibit to Liepāja">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/travel-and-tourism/" title="Travel & Tourism">Travel & Tourism</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20318 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-special-operations-commander-visits-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/51279597340_1a9950f349_k-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/51279597340_1a9950f349_k-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/51279597340_1a9950f349_k-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/51279597340_1a9950f349_k-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="51279597340_1a9950f349_k" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-special-operations-commander-visits-latvia/">U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. EMBASSY RIGA, Latvia – U.S. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, U.S. Special Operations Command commander, visited Latvia June 28 and 29 as part of a routine, regional circulation through several countries in Europe. Clarke met with U.S. Embassy Riga leadership, along with Latvia’s Minister of Defense and Chief of Defense. He also toured Latvian Special Operations …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-special-operations-commander-visits-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Latvia" title="U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-20018 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-news category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0166-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Two men standing next to the ambulance" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0166-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0166-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0166-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DSC_0166" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis/">United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 crisis</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Friday, March 19, U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented the Latvian government with two single-patient isolation and transport systems. Minister of Health Daniels Pavļuts accepted the donation on behalf of the Latvian government. The U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation worked with the Latvian Ministry of Health and State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) to implement …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-donates-medical-equipment-to-state-emergency-medical-service-to-support-latvia-during-covid-19-crisis/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 crisis" title="United States European Command Donates Medical Equipment to State Emergency Medical Service to Support Latvia During COVID-19 crisis">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19804 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-news category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/message-from-ambassador-john-carwile/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/thumb4-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Carwile speaking" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/thumb4-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/thumb4-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="thumb4" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/message-from-ambassador-john-carwile/">Message from Ambassador John Carwile</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The United States and Latvia: Looking Ahead to 2021 Riga, January 28, 2021 – Dārgie draugi! As we move forward in the new year and President Biden begins his work, I am optimistic about our alliance as democratic, freedom-loving nations. Strong, bipartisan support for Latvia and NATO will continue under the Biden administration, and I’m …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/message-from-ambassador-john-carwile/" aria-label="Read More Message from Ambassador John Carwile" title="Message from Ambassador John Carwile">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19525 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-presents-personal-protective-equipment-to-latvian-government/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-presents-personal-protective-equipment-to-latvian-government/">Ambassador Carwile Presents Personal Protective Equipment to Latvian Government</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 17, 2020 — U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented the Latvian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense with $135,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) yesterday for use in the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation from the United States includes 14,000 isolation gowns and 13,500 coveralls. These items have been challenging to procure …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-carwile-presents-personal-protective-equipment-to-latvian-government/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Carwile Presents Personal Protective Equipment to Latvian Government" title="Ambassador Carwile Presents Personal Protective Equipment to Latvian Government">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19454 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-policy category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/statement-from-u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-on-u-s-presidential-election/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/statement-from-u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-on-u-s-presidential-election/">Statement from U.S. Ambassador John Carwile on U.S. Presidential Election</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Ambassador John Carwile November 3, 2020 The 2020 U.S election campaign cycle ends today against the backdrop of a global pandemic, high early voter turnout, and intense interest across the United States. Following the traditions of our democracy, candidates around the country have made their case to the American people, journalists have freely reported on …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/statement-from-u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-on-u-s-presidential-election/" aria-label="Read More Statement from U.S. Ambassador John Carwile on U.S. Presidential Election" title="Statement from U.S. Ambassador John Carwile on U.S. Presidential Election">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/policy/" title="Policy">Policy</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19083 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-collaborate-to-maintain-latvias-covid-19-readiness/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/covid-readiness-750-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/covid-readiness-750.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/covid-readiness-750-350x210.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/covid-readiness-750-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/covid-readiness-750-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="covid-readiness-750" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-collaborate-to-maintain-latvias-covid-19-readiness/">United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense Collaborate to Maintain Latvia’s COVID-19 Readiness</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>On Monday, July 27, U.S. Ambassador John Carwile will presented 2,800 face shields and 38,600 pairs of non-sterile disposable gloves worth $30,000 to Defense Minister Artis Pabriks, who will accept the donation on behalf of the Latvian government. The gloves and face shields will be used by various government institutions whose employees have frequent and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-collaborate-to-maintain-latvias-covid-19-readiness/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense Collaborate to Maintain Latvia’s COVID-19 Readiness" title="United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense Collaborate to Maintain Latvia’s COVID-19 Readiness">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-19061 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-exclude category-exclude-all category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-by-the-u-s-secretary-of-state-and-the-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-of-estonia-latvia-lithuania/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/welles-declaration750-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Photo of man. (Embassy Image)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/welles-declaration750.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/welles-declaration750-350x210.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/welles-declaration750-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/welles-declaration750-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="welles-declaration750" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-by-the-u-s-secretary-of-state-and-the-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-of-estonia-latvia-lithuania/">Joint Statement by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration.</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-by-the-u-s-secretary-of-state-and-the-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-of-estonia-latvia-lithuania/" aria-label="Read More Joint Statement by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania" title="Joint Statement by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18947 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-events category-news category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/air-force-training-mission-in-riga/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/air-force-training-mission-in-riga/">Air Force Training Mission in Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 15, 2020–The U.S. Air Force plans to conduct a training mission on Jun 15, 2020, over the Riga airport. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to our Allies and partners through the global employment of our military forces. Training together with NATO Allies enhances not only the readiness of U.S. forces, but …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/air-force-training-mission-in-riga/" aria-label="Read More Air Force Training Mission in Riga" title="Air Force Training Mission in Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18901 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-presented-the-latvian-ministry-of-defense/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-presented-the-latvian-ministry-of-defense/">Embassy donates 4,000 tests and lab equipment to Latvian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 12, 2020 — U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented the Latvian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health with two tranches of COVID-19 test-kits and associated lab equipment, supporting 4,000 tests. The United States’ contribution (approximately $200,000) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) solidarity fund financed the tests, which will bolster Latvia’s …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-john-carwile-presented-the-latvian-ministry-of-defense/" aria-label="Read More Embassy donates 4,000 tests and lab equipment to Latvian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health" title="Embassy donates 4,000 tests and lab equipment to Latvian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Health">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18847 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ambassador category-events category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-work-together-to-supply-sanitizer-and-gloves-to-schools-in-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/donation_large-scaled-e1591014584612-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Carwile presents donation" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/donation_large-scaled-e1591014584612-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/donation_large-scaled-e1591014584612-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/donation_large-scaled-e1591014584612-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="donation_large" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-work-together-to-supply-sanitizer-and-gloves-to-schools-in-latvia/">United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense work together to supply sanitizer and gloves to schools in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 1, 2020 — U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented the Latvian Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health with one thousand liters of hand sanitizers produced by the Latvian company AS Spodrība and 22,500 pairs of non-sterile disposable gloves on May 30. Minister of Health Ilze Viņķele and Ministry of Education and Science …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/united-states-european-command-u-s-embassy-and-latvian-ministry-of-defense-work-together-to-supply-sanitizer-and-gloves-to-schools-in-latvia/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense work together to supply sanitizer and gloves to schools in Latvia" title="United States European Command, U.S. Embassy, and Latvian Ministry of Defense work together to supply sanitizer and gloves to schools in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18786 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-2/">United States European Command in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Riga donates sanitizer to Latvian State Emergency Medical Services</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 18, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador John Carwile presented Latvian State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) with 3,660 liters of hand and surface sanitizers totaling $15,000 and produced by the Latvian company “AS Spodrība” on May 15. Director of the State Emergency Medical Services Liene Cipule accepted the donation on behalf of the Latvian government. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-2/" aria-label="Read More United States European Command in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Riga donates sanitizer to Latvian State Emergency Medical Services" title="United States European Command in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Riga donates sanitizer to Latvian State Emergency Medical Services">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18283 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-commercial-affairs category-economic-affairs category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-statement-fatf-decision/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-statement-fatf-decision/">U.S. Embassy Statement – FATF Decision</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>February 21, 2020 The United States Embassy acknowledges the significant steps that the Latvian Government has taken to combat money laundering and to respond to the Moneyval recommendations. We welcome the thorough and deliberative process of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which has recognized Latvia’s actions and progress. Much work remains, and the United …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-statement-fatf-decision/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Statement – FATF Decision" title="U.S. Embassy Statement – FATF Decision">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/commercial-affairs/" title="Commercial Affairs">Commercial Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18180 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ambassador category-american-spaces category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils/">U.S. Ambassador Visited Daugavpils</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 23, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador John Carwile made his first official visit to Daugavpils from January 22-23. During his visit, Ambassador Carwile visited the Embassy’s American Space (U.S. Information Center) at the Latgale Central Library to mark the grand opening of a new location for the Center at the Library building. The new …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Visited Daugavpils" title="U.S. Ambassador Visited Daugavpils">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 January, 2020 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" title="Ambassador">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/american-spaces/" title="American Spaces">American Spaces</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-18099 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-economic-affairs category-news category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/treasury-sanctions-corruption-and-material-support-networks/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/treasury-sanctions-corruption-and-material-support-networks/">Treasury Sanctions Corruption and Material Support Networks</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>U.S. Department of the Treasury December 9, 2019 Global Magnitsky and Venezuela designations target corruption on International Anti-Corruption Day Washington – Corruption is a global problem. It undermines the abilities of governments to adequately care for their citizens; erodes the legal, moral, and ethical fabric of society; and facilitates transnational crime. Today, on International Anti-Corruption …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/treasury-sanctions-corruption-and-material-support-networks/" aria-label="Read More Treasury Sanctions Corruption and Material Support Networks" title="Treasury Sanctions Corruption and Material Support Networks">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 December, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17988 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-embassy category-government-offices category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/new-u-s-ambassador-designate-to-latvia-arrives-friday-november-1/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/new-u-s-ambassador-designate-to-latvia-arrives-friday-november-1/">New U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Latvia Arrived Friday, November 1</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 1, 2019. – The new U.S. Ambassador-designate to Latvia, John L. Carwile, arrived in Riga on November 1. He will begin his official duties after presenting his credentials to the President of Latvia, Egils Levits, on November 5. President Donald J. Trump nominated John L. Carwile to be Ambassador to Latvia on May …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/new-u-s-ambassador-designate-to-latvia-arrives-friday-november-1/" aria-label="Read More New U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Latvia Arrived Friday, November 1" title="New U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Latvia Arrived Friday, November 1">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/embassy/" title="embassy">embassy</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/government-offices/" title="Government Offices">Government Offices</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17932 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-art-and-culture category-events category-press-releases category-public-affairs"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-gordon-sanders-my-america-2-photography-exhibit-to-riga/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/Soho-girl-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Girl at a bus stop" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/Soho-girl-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/Soho-girl-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/Soho-girl-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Soho girl" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-gordon-sanders-my-america-2-photography-exhibit-to-riga/">U.S. Embassy Riga Brings Gordon Sander’s “My America 2” Photography Exhibit to Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, September 18, 2019 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the photography exhibit “My America 2,” a retrospective of U.S. culture and life by noted photographer and writer Gordon F. Sander. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Paul Poletes will participate in the exhibition opening. The exhibit will be on display in …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-brings-gordon-sanders-my-america-2-photography-exhibit-to-riga/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga Brings Gordon Sander’s “My America 2” Photography Exhibit to Riga" title="U.S. Embassy Riga Brings Gordon Sander’s “My America 2” Photography Exhibit to Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/public-affairs/" title="Public Affairs">Public Affairs</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17908 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-human-rights category-news category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-nominates-brigita-dreize-as-latvias-2019-trafficking-in-persons-hero/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Group photo" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="post" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-nominates-brigita-dreize-as-latvias-2019-trafficking-in-persons-hero/">U.S. Embassy Nominates Brigita Dreiže as Trafficking in Persons Hero</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, September 5, 2019 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Latvia Paul Poletes hosted a lunch on September 5 in honor of Ms. Brigita Dreiže of the anti-trafficking working group in Liepāja. During the lunch, Chargé Poletes presented a certificate to Ms. Dreiže in honor of her nomination for the 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-nominates-brigita-dreize-as-latvias-2019-trafficking-in-persons-hero/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Nominates Brigita Dreiže as Trafficking in Persons Hero" title="U.S. Embassy Nominates Brigita Dreiže as Trafficking in Persons Hero">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/human-rights/" title="Human Rights">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17772 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education category-events category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ff-750x450.jpeg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Pettit greets a Fulbright scholarship recipient" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ff-750x450.jpeg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ff-1140x684.jpeg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ff-175x105.jpeg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards-2/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 13, 2019 – Today, Nancy Pettit, United States Ambassador to Latvia, will honor this year’s exchange program recipients for the Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin Franklin fellowships, and The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA), as well as the Studies of the United States Institute (SUSI), Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowships. Fulbright fellowships are being …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/education/" title="Education">Education</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17630 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-and-rezekne/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-and-rezekne/">U.S. Ambassador Visits Daugavpils and Rēzekne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 3, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Daugavpils and Rēzekne from April 3-5. During her visit to Daugavpils, Ambassador Pettit will meet with Daugavpils Mayor Andrejs Elksniņš and City Council officials. She will also meet with civil society representatives, visit the Embassy’s American Center at the Latgale …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-daugavpils-and-rezekne/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Visits Daugavpils and Rēzekne" title="U.S. Ambassador Visits Daugavpils and Rēzekne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 3 April, 2019 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17307 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-air-forces-in-europe-band-to-take-part-in-latvias-centennial-events/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/orchestra-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="USAFE Band Marching" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/orchestra-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/orchestra-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/orchestra-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="orchestra" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-air-forces-in-europe-band-to-take-part-in-latvias-centennial-events/">The United States Air Forces in Europe Band to take part in Latvia’s centennial events</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 16, 2018 – To honour the centenary of Latvia, the The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band will take part in the parade of Latvian National Armed Forces in Riga on November 18. The orchestra will also perform a concert in Jumprava Culture House on November 19 at 16:00. Entrance to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-air-forces-in-europe-band-to-take-part-in-latvias-centennial-events/" aria-label="Read More The United States Air Forces in Europe Band to take part in Latvia’s centennial events" title="The United States Air Forces in Europe Band to take part in Latvia’s centennial events">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 18 November, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17286 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-events category-history category-press-releases category-us-and-lv tag-jbanc"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/exhibit-opening-celebrating-the-centennials-of-baltic-independence-and-u-s-baltic-relations/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/jbanc2-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/jbanc2-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/jbanc2-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="jbanc2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/exhibit-opening-celebrating-the-centennials-of-baltic-independence-and-u-s-baltic-relations/">Exhibit Opening: “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S. – Baltic Relations”</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 1, 2018 – The United States Embassy in Latvia is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit titled “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S.-Baltic Relations.” The exhibit will be displayed at the National Library of Latvia’s atrium (Mūkusalas street 3, 1st floor) on November 1. The exhibit will be open …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/exhibit-opening-celebrating-the-centennials-of-baltic-independence-and-u-s-baltic-relations/" aria-label="Read More Exhibit Opening: “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S. – Baltic Relations”" title="Exhibit Opening: “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S. – Baltic Relations”">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 November, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/history/" title="History">History</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/jbanc/" rel="tag">JBANC</a></p> </article> <article class="post-17274 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-ambassadors category-human-rights category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-honors-state-polices-chief-inspector-andris-bidzans-for-his-fight-against-human-trafficking/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/tip-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/tip-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/tip-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/tip-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="tip" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-honors-state-polices-chief-inspector-andris-bidzans-for-his-fight-against-human-trafficking/">Ambassador Pettit honors State Police’s Chief Inspector for his fight against human trafficking</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Today, on October 25, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Bikoff Pettit presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Andris Bidzans, Chief Inspector of the Latvian State Police, in honor of his nomination for the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero Award. The ambassador hosted a lunch in honor of Latvians whose efforts have combatted Trafficking …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-honors-state-polices-chief-inspector-andris-bidzans-for-his-fight-against-human-trafficking/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Pettit honors State Police’s Chief Inspector for his fight against human trafficking" title="Ambassador Pettit honors State Police’s Chief Inspector for his fight against human trafficking">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/human-rights/" title="Human Rights">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16952 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-economic-affairs category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-for-terrorist-financing-marshall-billingslea-meets-with-latvian-counterparts-on-countering-threats-to-the-international-financial/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-for-terrorist-financing-marshall-billingslea-meets-with-latvian-counterparts-on-countering-threats-to-the-international-financial/">Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Countering Threats to the International Financial</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 7, 2018 – On June 6, Department of the Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with Latvian officials to emphasize the importance assigned by the United States to our close bilateral relationship. He reiterated the value of swift, meaningful reform to protect the Latvian financial system from illicit finance threats …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/assistant-secretary-for-terrorist-financing-marshall-billingslea-meets-with-latvian-counterparts-on-countering-threats-to-the-international-financial/" aria-label="Read More Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Countering Threats to the International Financial" title="Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Countering Threats to the International Financial">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16830 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-business category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-latvian-american-innovation-award/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-latvian-american-innovation-award/">Launch of Latvian-American Innovation Award</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 8, 2018 – The United States Embassy in Riga, along with the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (AmCham) have established the Latvian-American Innovation Award. The Innovation Award partnership also includes TechHub Riga and the Latvian StartUp Association. As an effort to promote entrepreneurship, research-driven innovation, and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-latvian-american-innovation-award/" aria-label="Read More Launch of Latvian-American Innovation Award" title="Launch of Latvian-American Innovation Award">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/business/" title="Business">Business</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16723 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-art-and-culture category-events category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-and-adelina-darvina-to-open-photo-exhibition-from-coast-to-coast-u-s-national-parks-in-preili/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/parks.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/parks.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/parks-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/parks-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/parks-200x120.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="parks" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-and-adelina-darvina-to-open-photo-exhibition-from-coast-to-coast-u-s-national-parks-in-preili/">U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Preiļi</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Rīga, 03/23/2018 – The United States Embassy in Latvia is proud to announce the opening of the “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” photo exhibition by Latvian photographer Adelīna Darviņa at the Preiļi Library, Kārsavas street 4, Preiļi, on Tuesday, April 10 at 12:00 a.m. Photographer Adelīna Darviņa and U.S. Embassy Riga Assistant …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-and-adelina-darvina-to-open-photo-exhibition-from-coast-to-coast-u-s-national-parks-in-preili/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Preiļi" title="U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Preiļi">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16708 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-consular-affairs category-press-releases category-us-citizen-services category-us-passports"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-passport-execution-fee-increase-effective-april-2-2018/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-passport-execution-fee-increase-effective-april-2-2018/">U.S. Passport Execution Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 20, 2018 – The Department of State recently announced an increase to the passport execution fee for American citizens. The passport execution fee will increase to $35 starting on April 2, 2018. This rule increases the fee $10 from the previous $25 fee. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-passport-execution-fee-increase-effective-april-2-2018/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Passport Execution Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018" title="U.S. Passport Execution Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/consular-affairs/" title="Consular Affairs">Consular Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" title="U.S. Citizen Services">U.S. Citizen Services</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-passports/" title="U.S. Passports">U.S. Passports</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16617 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-commercial-affairs category-economic-affairs category-former-us-government-leaders category-news category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/announcement-centennial-logo-contest-win-ipad-pro/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/announcement-centennial-logo-contest-win-ipad-pro/">Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Threats to the International Financial System</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 10, 2018 – U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with Latvian officials on March 8-9 to discuss illicit finance threats to the Latvian financial system. In his meetings, A/S Billingslea discussed risks posed to Latvia’s financial system from over-reliance on non-resident banking services, commended the significant …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/announcement-centennial-logo-contest-win-ipad-pro/" aria-label="Read More Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Threats to the International Financial System" title="Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Latvian Counterparts on Threats to the International Financial System">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 February, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/commercial-affairs/" title="Commercial Affairs">Commercial Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16608 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-renovation-project-state-fire-rescue-services-jelgava-division/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0194_1-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0194_1-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0194_1-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/DSC_0194_1-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DSC_0194_1" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-renovation-project-state-fire-rescue-services-jelgava-division/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s Jelgava Division</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 29, 2018 – U.S. Ambassador Nancy Pettit, Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Interior Evika Siliņa, Mayor of Jelgava Andris Rāviņš, representatives of State Fire and Rescue Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate completion of the 12th cooperation project between the U.S. and the Latvian …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-officials-commemorate-completion-renovation-project-state-fire-rescue-services-jelgava-division/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s Jelgava Division" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Renovation Project at State Fire and Rescue Service’s Jelgava Division">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16565 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-art-and-culture category-culture category-events category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-open-debora-la-grasses-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folksongs-talsi/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DEBORA" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-open-debora-la-grasses-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folksongs-talsi/">U.S. Embassy Riga to open Debora La Grasse’s multi-media art exhibition “Where the Great Smoke Rises – Art inspired by Latvian folksongs” in Talsi</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 10, 2018 – The United States Embassy in Latvia is proud to announce the opening of the “Where the Great Smoke Rises – Art inspired by Latvian folksongs” multi-media art exhibit by Florida artist Deborah La Grasse at the Talsi museum exhibition hall, January 11, at 4:00 p.m. U.S. Embassy Riga Deputy Chief …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-open-debora-la-grasses-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folksongs-talsi/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga to open Debora La Grasse’s multi-media art exhibition “Where the Great Smoke Rises – Art inspired by Latvian folksongs” in Talsi" title="U.S. Embassy Riga to open Debora La Grasse’s multi-media art exhibition “Where the Great Smoke Rises – Art inspired by Latvian folksongs” in Talsi">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16373 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-art-and-culture category-culture category-events category-press-releases category-travel-and-tourism"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-adelina-darvina-open-photo-exhibition-coast-coast-u-s-national-parks-rezekne/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/web-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/web-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/web-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/web-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="web" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-adelina-darvina-open-photo-exhibition-coast-coast-u-s-national-parks-rezekne/">U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Rēzekne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 27, 2017 – The United States Embassy in Latvia is proud to announce the opening of the “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” photo exhibition by Latvian photographer Adelīna Darviņa at the Rēzekne Academy of Technologies (RTA), <a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=Atbr%C4%ABvo%C5%A1anas+aleja+115&entry=gmail&source=g">Atbrīvošanas aleja 115</a> , Rēzekne on Tuesday, November 28 at 1:00 p.m. Photographer Adelīna Darviņa and U.S. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-adelina-darvina-open-photo-exhibition-coast-coast-u-s-national-parks-rezekne/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Rēzekne" title="U.S. Embassy Riga and Adelīna Darviņa to open photo exhibition “From Coast to Coast – U.S. National Parks” in Rēzekne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" title="Events">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/travel-and-tourism/" title="Travel & Tourism">Travel & Tourism</a></p> </article> <article class="post-16358 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-business category-economic-affairs category-featured-event category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-hosts-luncheon-promote-women-entrepreneurs/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-hosts-luncheon-promote-women-entrepreneurs/">Ambassador Pettit Hosts Luncheon to Promote Women Entrepreneurs</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 15, 2017 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit hosted a luncheon for Latvian women entrepreneurs on November 15 to highlight the role they play in promoting economic development and shared prosperity. The luncheon was part of the U.S. Embassy’s efforts to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual event that highlights the role of entrepreneurs and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pettit-hosts-luncheon-promote-women-entrepreneurs/" aria-label="Read More Ambassador Pettit Hosts Luncheon to Promote Women Entrepreneurs" title="Ambassador Pettit Hosts Luncheon to Promote Women Entrepreneurs">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/business/" title="Business">Business</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" title="Economic Affairs">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15945 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-press-releases tag-nato"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/uss-james-e-williams-visit-riga/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_7502-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_7502-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_7502-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_7502-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="IMG_7502" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/uss-james-e-williams-visit-riga/">USS James E Williams Visit to Rīga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 24, 2017 – On Friday, August 25, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS James Williams (DDG-95) will arrive in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit. The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Latvian relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Baltic region and Europe. The ship’s presence in …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/uss-james-e-williams-visit-riga/" aria-label="Read More USS James E Williams Visit to Rīga" title="USS James E Williams Visit to Rīga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/nato/" rel="tag">NATO</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15892 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-complete-repair-works-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/large2-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/large2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/large2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/large2-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="large2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-complete-repair-works-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/">U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Repair Works at “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 11, 2017 – The United States European Command (EUCOM), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Riga, U.S. Air National Guard, the Latvian National Armed Forces and the “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center have completed a humanitarian-civic assistance (HCA) project at the “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center. To mark the conclusion of the project …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-complete-repair-works-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Repair Works at “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center" title="U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Repair Works at “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" title="News">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15827 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-culture category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-aluksne-balvi-gulbene/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/balvi-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/balvi-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/balvi-1140x684.png 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/08/balvi-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="balvi" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-aluksne-balvi-gulbene/">U.S. Ambassador Visits Alūksne, Balvi, Gulbene</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 25, 2017 – On July 23-25, Ambassador Nancy Pettit visited the northeastern Latvian towns of Alūksne, Balvi, and Gulbene. In Alūksne, Ambassador Pettit met with Mayor Arturs Dukulis and visited the Ernst Glueck Bible Museum, the Alūksne Infantry School, and the Pededze border crossing. In Balvi, Ambassador Pettit met with Balvi Mayor Aigars …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-aluksne-balvi-gulbene/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Visits Alūksne, Balvi, Gulbene" title="U.S. Ambassador Visits Alūksne, Balvi, Gulbene">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/culture/" title="Culture">Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15708 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-us-government-leaders category-human-rights category-official-reports category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-secretary-state-rex-tillerson-releases-2017-trafficking-persons-report/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/tip_fin-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/tip_fin-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/tip_fin-1140x684.png 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/tip_fin-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="tip_fin" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-secretary-state-rex-tillerson-releases-2017-trafficking-persons-report/">U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Releases 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 28, 2017 – On June 27, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. This year, Latvia was placed in Tier 2, which is the same ranking as last year. The 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report finds that the Government of Latvia is making significant efforts to comply …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-secretary-state-rex-tillerson-releases-2017-trafficking-persons-report/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Releases 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report" title="U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Releases 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/human-rights/" title="Human Rights">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/official-reports/" title="Official Reports">Official Reports</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15674 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-art-and-culture category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-debora-la-grasse-open-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folk-songs/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/DEBORA-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="DEBORA" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-debora-la-grasse-open-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folk-songs/">U.S. Embassy Riga and Debora La Grasse to open multi-media art exhibition “Where the great smoke rises. Art inspired by Latvian folk songs”</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 26, 2017 – The United States Embassy in Latvia is proud to announce the opening of the “Where the great smoke rises. Art inspired by Latvian folk songs” multi-media art exhibit by Florida artist Deborah La Grasse at the Latvian National Library’s JFK Reading Room, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-riga-debora-la-grasse-open-multi-media-art-exhibition-great-smoke-rises-art-inspired-latvian-folk-songs/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga and Debora La Grasse to open multi-media art exhibition “Where the great smoke rises. Art inspired by Latvian folk songs”" title="U.S. Embassy Riga and Debora La Grasse to open multi-media art exhibition “Where the great smoke rises. Art inspired by Latvian folk songs”">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/" title="Art & Culture">Art & Culture</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15637 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases category-us-and-lv"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-renovate-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/odc-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/odc-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/odc-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/odc-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="odc" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-renovate-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/">U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Renovate “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 26, 2017 – The United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership with U.S. Embassy Riga, U.S. Air National Guard, and the Latvian National Armed Forces, will hold a kick-off ceremony on June 27 at 15:00 to mark the beginning of the renovation at “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center. The humanitarian-civic assistance (HCA) project …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-latvian-military-engineers-renovate-mes-esam-lidzas-rehabilitation-center/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Renovate “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center" title="U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Renovate “Mēs esam līdzās” Rehabilitation Center">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15568 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-alumni category-education category-featured-event category-press-releases tag-human-rights tag-idaho tag-lgbti"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/IMG_3975_web2-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/IMG_3975_web2-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/IMG_3975_web2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/06/IMG_3975_web2-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="IMG_3975_web2" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 15, 2017 – Today, Sharon Hudson-Dean, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Riga, will honor this year’s exchange program recipients for the Fulbright, Humphrey, and Benjamin Franklin fellowships, as well as the Studies of the United States Institute (SUSI), Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowships and Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program. Fulbright …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-celebrates-exchange-program-awards/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alumni/" title="Alumni">Alumni</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/education/" title="Education">Education</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/human-rights/" rel="tag">human rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/idaho/" rel="tag">IDAHO</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/lgbti/" rel="tag">LGBTI</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15397 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases tag-us-army"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-latvian-national-guard-participate-community-outreach-project/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/02/St.-Lukes-017-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/02/St.-Lukes-017-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/02/St.-Lukes-017-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/02/St.-Lukes-017-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="St. Lukes 017" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-latvian-national-guard-participate-community-outreach-project/">U.S. Soldiers and Latvian National Guard to Participate in Community Outreach Project</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 2, 2017 – On February 3, U.S. Army and Marine soldiers and Latvian National Guard soldiers from the Student Battalion will participate in a community outreach project to assist the Saint Luke Society by moving donated wood working equipment to their new facilities. The Latvian National Armed Forces will provide a lift vehicle, while …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-latvian-national-guard-participate-community-outreach-project/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Soldiers and Latvian National Guard to Participate in Community Outreach Project" title="U.S. Soldiers and Latvian National Guard to Participate in Community Outreach Project">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/us-army/" rel="tag">US Army</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15271 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/01/mcain-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/01/mcain-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/01/mcain-1140x684.png 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2017/01/mcain-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="mcain" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia-2/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, December 23, 2016 – U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Republican Senator John McCain will visit Latvia on December 28-29. The delegation will also include Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Amy Klobuchar. This visit is part of a larger trip, which will also include stops in Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Montenegro, and Ukraine. While …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 3 January, 2017 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15212 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/fulbrightmou/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/IMG_0614-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/IMG_0614-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/IMG_0614-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="img_0614" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/fulbrightmou/">U.S. Ambassador will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Fulbright Exchange Program in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, December 14, 2016 – On Friday, December 16, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Pettit, on behalf of the U.S. Government, and the Minister of Education and Science Kārlis Šadurskis, on behalf of the Latvian government, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding of the Fulbright Exchange Program. The Memorandum of Understanding will provide a stronger …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/fulbrightmou/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Fulbright Exchange Program in Latvia" title="U.S. Ambassador will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Fulbright Exchange Program in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/grinfeldei/" rel="author" class="fn">Inga</a> | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15228 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visit-saldus/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/image1-e1482303325142-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/image1-e1482303325142-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/image1-e1482303325142-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/12/image1-e1482303325142-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="image1" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visit-saldus/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Saldus</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, December 14, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Saldus today. Ambassador Pettit will meet with Mayor Indra Rassa and City Council officials, as well as civil society representatives. Also during her visit, Ambassador Pettit will visit the old Synagogue building and the Museum of History and Art, and will …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visit-saldus/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Saldus" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Saldus">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15138 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-visit-ludza-rezekne/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/11/IMG_0246-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/11/IMG_0246-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/11/IMG_0246-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/11/IMG_0246-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="img_0246" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-visit-ludza-rezekne/">Charge d’Affaires to visit Ludza and Rēzekne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 14, 2016 – Charge d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean will make an official visit to Ludza and Rēzekne on November 14-15. In Ludza on Monday, Hudson-Dean will meet with Ludza Mayor Alīna Gendele and present Latvia’s State Border Guards with 90,000 euros worth of equipment during a ceremony at Ludza Aviation Center. Latvian border guards …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/charge-daffaires-visit-ludza-rezekne/" aria-label="Read More Charge d’Affaires to visit Ludza and Rēzekne" title="Charge d’Affaires to visit Ludza and Rēzekne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-15034 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/jekabpils-en/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/20161018_121744-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/20161018_121744-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/20161018_121744-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/20161018_121744-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="20161018_121744" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/jekabpils-en/">U.S. Ambassador Visits Jēkabpils and Rēzekne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 20, 2016 – On October 18-19, U.S. Ambassador Nancy Pettit paid an official visit to Jēkabpils and Rēzkene. In Jēkabpils, Ambassador Pettit met with Mayor Leonīds Salcevičs and City Council officials, as well as with regional NGO youth leaders. On October 19, in Rēzekne, Ambassador Pettit met with Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs and other …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/jekabpils-en/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Visits Jēkabpils and Rēzekne" title="U.S. Ambassador Visits Jēkabpils and Rēzekne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/grinfeldei/" rel="author" class="fn">Inga</a> | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14971 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-ambassadors category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-dobele/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/IMG_0058-e1475671517153-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/IMG_0058-e1475671517153-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/IMG_0058-e1475671517153-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/10/IMG_0058-e1475671517153-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="img_0058" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-dobele/">U.S. Ambassador Visits Dobele</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 5, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Dobele today. Ambassador Pettit will meet with Mayor Andrejs Spridzāns and City Council officials, as well as civil society representatives. Also during her visit, Ambassador Pettit will visit the Dobele boarding school for people with special needs as well as tour …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-ambassador-visits-dobele/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Visits Dobele" title="U.S. Ambassador Visits Dobele">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-ambassadors/" title="Former Ambassadors">Former Ambassadors</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14874 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-announces-flex-scholarships-secondary-school-students/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/01/education-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Stundetu grupa" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/01/education-750x450.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/01/education-1140x684.png 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/01/education-175x105.png 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="education" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-announces-flex-scholarships-secondary-school-students/">U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, September 22, 2016 – On behalf of American Councils for International Education, U.S. Embassy Riga invites eligible secondary school students to spend an academic year in the United States through the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program. The application deadline is October 18, 2016. Created in 1992 by the United States Congress, FLEX is an …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-announces-flex-scholarships-secondary-school-students/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students" title="U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14478 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-declaration-increased-security-defense-cooperation-united-states-estonia-latvia-lithuania/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_22-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_22-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_22-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="VP_22" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-declaration-increased-security-defense-cooperation-united-states-estonia-latvia-lithuania/">Joint Declaration on Increased Security and Defense Cooperation between the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 On the occasion of Vice President Biden’s visit to Latvia, we, the United States of America, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, reaffirm our strategic alliance. Faced with an unpredictable security environment, we commit to deepening our cooperation and our efforts to ensure …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/joint-declaration-increased-security-defense-cooperation-united-states-estonia-latvia-lithuania/" aria-label="Read More Joint Declaration on Increased Security and Defense Cooperation between the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania" title="Joint Declaration on Increased Security and Defense Cooperation between the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14476 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout-2/">FACT SHEET: The United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – NATO Allies and Global Partners</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Defense and Security Cooperation NATO Allies: As NATO allies, the United States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania remain unwavering in their commitment to mutual defense, including building national resilience in line with the pledge made by all allies at the Warsaw Summit. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout-2/" aria-label="Read More FACT SHEET: The United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – NATO Allies and Global Partners" title="FACT SHEET: The United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – NATO Allies and Global Partners">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14474 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_55-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_55-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_55-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="VP_55" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout/">U.S. – Baltic Summit Readout</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Vice President Biden, Lithuanian President Grybauskaite, and Estonian President Ilves participated in a Baltic Summit hosted by Latvian President Vejonis in Riga today, on the 27th anniversary of the Baltic Way. The Vice President underscored the U.S. commitment to the security …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-baltic-summit-readout/" aria-label="Read More U.S. – Baltic Summit Readout" title="U.S. – Baltic Summit Readout">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14472 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-prime-minister-maris-kucinskis-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_18-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_18-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_18-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="VP_18" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-prime-minister-maris-kucinskis-latvia/">Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis of Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Vice President Biden met today with Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Māris Kučinskis in Riga. The Vice President emphasized the unshakable U.S. commitment to the security of the Baltic states and welcomed the steps Latvia is taking to strengthen …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-prime-minister-maris-kucinskis-latvia/" aria-label="Read More Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis of Latvia" title="Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Māris Kučinskis of Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14470 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-president-raimonds-vejonis-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_11-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_11-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/VP_11-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="VP_11" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-president-raimonds-vejonis-latvia/">Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Raimonds Vējonis of Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 The Vice President met with President of the Republic of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis in Riga today. The two leaders welcomed the decisions taken at last month’s NATO Summit in Warsaw to strengthen security along the Alliance’s eastern border, and the Vice …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/readout-vice-president-bidens-meeting-president-raimonds-vejonis-latvia/" aria-label="Read More Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Raimonds Vējonis of Latvia" title="Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Raimonds Vējonis of Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14527 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visits-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visits-latvia/">U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 24, 2016 – U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Representative Chris Gibson visited Latvia on August 24. The delegation also included Representatives Paul Cook, Austin Scott, Dan Lipinski, Rich Nugent, Chris Stewart, and Dan Benishek. The visit is part of a larger trip, which also included stops in Israel and Poland. While in Latvia, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visits-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14422 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="351" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/granger-1-750x351.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/granger-1-750x351.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/granger-1-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/granger-1-200x93.png 200w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/granger-1.png 752w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="granger" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 15, 2016 – U.S. Congressional Delegation from the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations led by Representative Kay Granger will visit Latvia on August 15-16. The delegation will also include Representative Steve Womack. This visit is part of a larger trip, which will also include stops in Germany and Kuwait. While in Latvia, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-congressional-delegation-visit-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13697 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-featured-event category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160813/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/Biden_Obama-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="President Obama and Vice President Biden." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/Biden_Obama-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/Biden_Obama-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/Biden_Obama-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Biden_Obama" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160813/">Vice President Joe Biden to Travel to Latvia, Turkey and Sweden</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2016 On August 22-25, 2016, the Vice President will travel to Riga, Latvia, Ankara, Turkey and Stockholm, Sweden. While in Riga, the Vice President will participate in a summit with the leaders of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. He will also participate in …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160813/" aria-label="Read More Vice President Joe Biden to Travel to Latvia, Turkey and Sweden" title="Vice President Joe Biden to Travel to Latvia, Turkey and Sweden">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/featured-event/" title="Featured Event">Featured Event</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14245 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160810/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/candles-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Burning candles." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/candles.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/candles-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/candles-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="candles" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160810/">Release of the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 10, 2016 The U.S. Department of State submitted the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report to the United States Congress on August 10, 2016. Now in its 18th year, this congressionally-mandated Report comprises almost 200 distinct reports on countries and territories worldwide and continues to reflect the United States’ …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160810/" aria-label="Read More Release of the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report" title="Release of the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14534 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/second-shipment-two-sentinel-ground-based-air-defense-radar-systems-delivered-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/sentinel-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/sentinel-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/sentinel-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/sentinel-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="sentinel" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/second-shipment-two-sentinel-ground-based-air-defense-radar-systems-delivered-latvia/">Second shipment of two Sentinel Ground-Based Air Defense radar systems delivered to Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 9, 2016 – On Friday, August 5th, the second shipment of two AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) Radar systems was delivered to Latvia as part of the European Reassurance Initiative (ERI). The first two radars and support equipment were delivered in June 2016. The total value of this procurement was over $22M …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/second-shipment-two-sentinel-ground-based-air-defense-radar-systems-delivered-latvia/" aria-label="Read More Second shipment of two Sentinel Ground-Based Air Defense radar systems delivered to Latvia" title="Second shipment of two Sentinel Ground-Based Air Defense radar systems delivered to Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 9 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14438 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-former-us-government-leaders category-press-releases tag-joe-biden"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-august-participate-two-military-exercises-latvia/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="450" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/SaberStrike_31-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/SaberStrike_31-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/SaberStrike_31-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/08/SaberStrike_31-175x105.jpg 175w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="Saber Strike 2012" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-august-participate-two-military-exercises-latvia/">U.S. Soldiers in August to Participate in Two Military Exercises in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 5, 2016 – U.S. soldiers will take part in two military exercises in August together with the Latvian Home Guard. Joint military exercise Rušonica 2016 will take place in Rēzekne County August 4-7. American soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division from Georgia that are currently deployed to Latvia as part of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-soldiers-august-participate-two-military-exercises-latvia/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Soldiers in August to Participate in Two Military Exercises in Latvia" title="U.S. Soldiers in August to Participate in Two Military Exercises in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 August, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/former-us-government-leaders/" title="Former U.S. Government Leaders">Former U.S. Government Leaders</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/joe-biden/" rel="tag">Joe Biden</a></p> </article> <article class="post-14105 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases category-us-and-lv tag-defense tag-nato"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160728/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/cesis_im-1-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Pettit, Cēsis mayor Rozenbergs, and Juris Žagars." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/cesis_im-1.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/cesis_im-1-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/cesis_im-1-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="cesis_im" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160728/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Cēsis</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 28, 2016 – Riga, July 28, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will visit Cēsis today to meet with Mayor Janis Rozenbergs and local business leaders. During her visit, Ambassador Pettit will tour some of the city’s cultural attractions as well as the Institute for Environmental Solutions.</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160728/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Cēsis" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Cēsis">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/defense/" rel="tag">Defense</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/nato/" rel="tag">NATO</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13607 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-europe-and-eurasia category-press-releases category-us-and-lv tag-defense tag-nato"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160719/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/lee-img-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Close-up of Latvian Defense Minister Raimonds Bergmanis meet with United States Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/lee-img.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/lee-img-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/lee-img-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="lee-img" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160719/">U.S. Air Force Secretary Discusses Contributions to NATO Operations and Baltic Air Policing Mission with Defense Ministry Leadership</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 19, 2016 – The U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James departed Riga Sunday following meetings with Latvian Ministry of Defense officials to discuss Latvia’s role in the Baltic Air Policing mission as well as its contributions to Operation Atlantic Resolve. Following her meetings, Secretary James said, “I had very enlightening …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160719/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Air Force Secretary Discusses Contributions to NATO Operations and Baltic Air Policing Mission with Defense Ministry Leadership" title="U.S. Air Force Secretary Discusses Contributions to NATO Operations and Baltic Air Policing Mission with Defense Ministry Leadership">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 July, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/regions/europe-and-eurasia/" title="Europe & Eurasia">Europe & Eurasia</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" title="U.S. & Latvia">U.S. & Latvia</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/defense/" rel="tag">Defense</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/nato/" rel="tag">NATO</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13286 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases tag-human-rights"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160705/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/whitney-img-1-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ship docked at the pier." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/whitney-img-1.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/whitney-img-1-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/whitney-img-1-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="whitney-img" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160705/">USS Mount Whitney Visit to Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 5, 2016 – On Monday July 4, the U.S. Sixth Fleet Flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC-19) arrived in Rīga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit. The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Latvian relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Baltic region and Europe. The ship’s presence in …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160705/" aria-label="Read More USS Mount Whitney Visit to Riga" title="USS Mount Whitney Visit to Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 July, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/human-rights/" rel="tag">human rights</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13244 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases tag-human-rights"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160630/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/kerry-img-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Secretary of State John Kerry holding a book." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/kerry-img.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/kerry-img-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/kerry-img-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="kerry-img" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160630/">U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Releases 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 30, 2016 – On June 30, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry released the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report. This year, Latvia was placed in Tier 2, which is the same ranking as last year. The 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report finds that the Government of Latvia is making significant efforts to comply …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160630/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Releases 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report" title="U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Releases 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a> | Tags: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/tag/human-rights/" rel="tag">human rights</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13174 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160627/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="440" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/07/slide_jul4-750x440.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Pettit, marching Color Guard, and a group of guests." decoding="async" loading="lazy" title="slide_jul4" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160627/">U.S. Independence Day Celebration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 27, 2016 – On Thursday, June 30, at 17:30, the U.S. Embassy will celebrate the 240th anniversary of U.S. independence at its annual Independence Day reception. Hosted by U.S. Ambassador Nancy Bikoff Pettit, the event will take place at the Latvian National Library’s atrium (Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka, Mūkusalas street 3, 1st floor) for …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160627/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Independence Day Celebration" title="U.S. Independence Day Celebration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13160 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160622/" class="darken suggest-link"><img width="750" height="350" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/daugins-img-1-750x350.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Young entrepreneur." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/daugins-img-1.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/daugins-img-1-350x163.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2016/06/daugins-img-1-200x93.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" title="daugins-img" /></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160622/">2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 22, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Latvia, is pleased to announce that Liepāja electric vehicle entrepreneur Artis Daugins is attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which takes place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. He will participate along with more than 700 entrepreneurs, investors, speakers, and leaders in the entrepreneurship space …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160622/" aria-label="Read More 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Latvia" title="2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit Delegates from Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13155 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160616/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160616/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 16, 2016 – Today, Nancy Pettit, United States Ambassador to Latvia, will host a reception to honor this year’s exchange program recipients for the Fulbright, Humphrey, and Benjamin Franklin fellowships, as well as the Studies of the United States Institute (SUSI), Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program, Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) Holocaust …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160616/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13137 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160614/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160614/">U.S. Embassy Nominates Lāsma Stabiņa as Latvia’s 2016 Trafficking in Persons Hero</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 14, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy has nominated Lāsma Stabiņa as Latvia’s 2016 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero for her exceptional commitment to preventing human trafficking. Ms. Stabiņa’s efforts to attract international funding for trafficking prevention activities and her public-private partnership promotion efforts contributed enormously to preventing human trafficking in Latvia. Today, Ambassador …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160614/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Nominates Lāsma Stabiņa as Latvia’s 2016 Trafficking in Persons Hero" title="U.S. Embassy Nominates Lāsma Stabiņa as Latvia’s 2016 Trafficking in Persons Hero">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13075 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160606/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160606/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Latgale</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 6, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will visit Latgale today to participate in U.S.-NATO Dragoon Ride II events with Latvian Minister of Defense Raimonds Bergmanis and Daugavpils Mayor Jānis Lāčplēsis in Daugavpils. She will also visit Silmala to help launch a renovation project funded by the United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160606/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Latgale" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Latgale">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 June, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13015 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160523/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160523/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Sigulda and Līgatne</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 23, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will visit Sigulda today to meet with Mayor Uģis Mitrevics and City Council officials, engage with local business representatives, and hold a roundtable with students at youth NGO Mērķis. During her visit, Ambassador Pettit will also tour the Ligatne Nature Reserve (Līgatnes dabas takas).</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160523/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Sigulda and Līgatne" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Sigulda and Līgatne">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 May, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-13006 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160520/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160520/">U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 20, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for academic year 2017-2018. The Embassy encourages all qualified students and scholars to apply. The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160520/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program" title="U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12983 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160505/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160505/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Construction Project at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 5, 2016 – On Friday, May 6, U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, Ministry of Health Deputy State Secretary Kārlis Ketners and State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) Director Sarmīte Villere will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion an emergency vehicle garage at the District Ambulance Support Station (DASS) ‘Krasts’ …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160505/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Construction Project at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Completion of Construction Project at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 May, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12973 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160425/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160425/">Deputy Assistant Secretary for Russia Kathleen Kavalec to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 25, 2016 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) in the Bureau of Europe and Eurasian Affairs Kathleen Kavalec will make an official visit to Riga, April 25-27. DAS Kavalec is responsible for Russia and for Policy and Regional Affairs. During her visit, DAS Kavalec will meet with government officials, cultural figures, and civil …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160425/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Assistant Secretary for Russia Kathleen Kavalec to Visit Latvia" title="Deputy Assistant Secretary for Russia Kathleen Kavalec to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12967 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160422/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160422/">U.S. Soldiers to Participate in the Big Cleanup (Liela Talka) at the Līgatne Nature Reserve</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 22, 2016 – On Saturday April 23, U.S. soldiers from 3-227 Aviation Unit stationed at Lielvārde military base together with Michigan National Guardsmen and Latvian National Guardsmen (Zemessardze) from Cesu Battalion will clean the Ligatne Nature Reserve (Līgatnes dabas takas) as part of the Big Cleanup Day (Liela talka). Media are invited to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160422/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Soldiers to Participate in the Big Cleanup (Liela Talka) at the Līgatne Nature Reserve" title="U.S. Soldiers to Participate in the Big Cleanup (Liela Talka) at the Līgatne Nature Reserve">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12961 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418-2/">USS Donald Cook Visit to Rīga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 18, 2016 – On Tuesday April 19, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) will arrive in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit. The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Latvian relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Baltic region and Europe. The ship’s …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418-2/" aria-label="Read More USS Donald Cook Visit to Rīga" title="USS Donald Cook Visit to Rīga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12956 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418/">U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 18, 2016 – U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean will make an official visit to Latvia April 18 – 20 to discuss issues related to the Holocaust. He will meet with government officials, members of Parliament, academics, and the Latvian Jewish community. For more information about Special Envoy Dean, please see: <a href="http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/231276.htm">http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/231276.htm</a> For more information …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160418/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12948 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407-2/">Bluegrass group Stash Wyslouch String Band to perform in Riga, Balvi, and Madona</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 7, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Liepāja and Saldus, April 7-8. In Liepāja, Ambassador Pettit will meet with the Mayor of Liepāja, Uldis Sesks, and Liepāja City Council officials and will participate in the commemoration ceremony to honor the U.S. airmen lost when their …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407-2/" aria-label="Read More Bluegrass group Stash Wyslouch String Band to perform in Riga, Balvi, and Madona" title="Bluegrass group Stash Wyslouch String Band to perform in Riga, Balvi, and Madona">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12942 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja for Commemoration Ceremony</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 7, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Liepāja and Saldus, April 7-8. In Liepāja, Ambassador Pettit will meet with the Mayor of Liepāja, Uldis Sesks, and Liepāja City Council officials and will participate in the commemoration ceremony to honor the U.S. airmen lost when their …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160407/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja for Commemoration Ceremony" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja for Commemoration Ceremony">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12923 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315/">U.S. Hip Hop Dance Team to hold dance workshops and concerts in Riga, Daugavpils</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 15, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Latvia is proud to welcome Soul Street Dance for a five-day visit to Latvia. The Houston-based group is a dynamic premier dance company that has performed both internationally and around the United States. Their technical and artistic skills, stage presence and wit allow them to push …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Hip Hop Dance Team to hold dance workshops and concerts in Riga, Daugavpils" title="U.S. Hip Hop Dance Team to hold dance workshops and concerts in Riga, Daugavpils">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 March, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12914 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315-2/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at Riga Regional District Ambulance Support Station “Centrs”</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 15, 2016 – U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, Latvian Minister of Health Guntis Belēvičs and Director of State Emergency Medical Service Sarmīte Villere will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a Civic Engagement Project at Riga Regional District Ambulance Support Station (DASS) “Centrs” on Duntes iela in Riga at 14:00 on …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160315-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at Riga Regional District Ambulance Support Station “Centrs”" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at Riga Regional District Ambulance Support Station “Centrs”">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 March, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12903 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160306/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160306/">U.S. Political Scientist and Elections Expert to Visit Latvia to Discuss the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 8, 2016 – Chair of Youngstown State University’s Politics and International Relations Department, Dr. Paul Sracic, will visit Latvia March 9-12 to discuss the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. Dr. Sracic will give two public lectures in Riga, both of which are open to the public and free of charge: Riga Stradins University (RSU), …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160306/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Political Scientist and Elections Expert to Visit Latvia to Discuss the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections" title="U.S. Political Scientist and Elections Expert to Visit Latvia to Discuss the 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-12842 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160217/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160217/">U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral James G. Foggo, III, visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 17, 2016 – The U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral James G. Foggo, III, will visit Latvia on February 17-18. During the visit VADM Foggo will meet with the Chief of Defense, Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube, and other Latvian Ministry of Defense officials to discuss the annual multinational exercise BALTOPS and regional security …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160217/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral James G. Foggo, III, visits Latvia" title="U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral James G. Foggo, III, visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9878 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160205/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160205/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Jelgava</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 5, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Jelgava on February 5 where she will meet with Jelgava Mayor Andris Rāviņš and City Council officials, as well as leading local figures in the fields of education and civic society. Ambassador Pettit will also tour the renewable energy heating plant …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160205/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Jelgava" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Jelgava">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 February, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9880 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160129/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160129/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Bauska</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 29, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will visit Bauska today to meet with Mayor Raitis Ābelnieks and city officials, tour cultural sites, and inaugurate the new Start Strong Youth Center. Start Strong is a youth career development program that provides students with the necessary skills to compete in Latvia’s competitive job market. During …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160129/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Bauska" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Bauska">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9884 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160122/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160122/">U.S. Ambassador Tours Border Detention Facility</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 22, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit continued the second day of her official two-day visit to Daugavpils by meeting with border authorities at the Border Guard Detention Facility. Ambassador Pettit also visited the Polish Cultural Center before touring the American Space at the Latgale Central Library.</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160122/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador Tours Border Detention Facility" title="U.S. Ambassador Tours Border Detention Facility">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9886 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160121/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160121/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Daugavpils</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 21, 2016 – Ambassador Nancy Pettit will make an official visit to Daugavpils January 21-22. Ambassador Petit will meet with Daugavpils Mayor Jānis Lāčplēsis and City Council officials, as well as leading local figures in the fields of education and culture. She will also visit several museums in Daugavpils, as well as the …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160121/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Daugavpils" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Daugavpils">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9882 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160120/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160120/">Two U.S. General Officers to visit Latvia for Barricades Commemoration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 20, 2016 – The Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Major General William Gayler, and the Deputy Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, Brigadier General James Mingus, will visit Riga January 20-21. Major General Gayler and Brigadier General Mingus will meet with the Latvian Chief of Defense and Lieutenant General Raimonds …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160120/" aria-label="Read More Two U.S. General Officers to visit Latvia for Barricades Commemoration" title="Two U.S. General Officers to visit Latvia for Barricades Commemoration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9888 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160112/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160112/">Two Latvian Construction Companies Awarded U.S. Funds for Projects at Latvia’s Adazi Military Base and Lielvarde Air Base</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 12, 2016 – The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded two construction contracts worth 8 million euros to local companies SIA Arčers and SIA Merks to improve facilities at Latvia’s Adaži Military Base and Lielvarde Air Base. These U.S.-funded European Reassurance Initiative (ERI) projects, the first to be awarded in the …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160112/" aria-label="Read More Two Latvian Construction Companies Awarded U.S. Funds for Projects at Latvia’s Adazi Military Base and Lielvarde Air Base" title="Two Latvian Construction Companies Awarded U.S. Funds for Projects at Latvia’s Adazi Military Base and Lielvarde Air Base">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 12 January, 2016 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9085 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151125/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151125/">General Breedlove to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 25, 2015 – The Commander of NATO’s Supreme Allied Command for Europe and U.S. European Command, General Philip M. Breedlove, will visit Latvia November 25-26, 2015 as part of a regional trip. General Breedlove will be awarded with the Commander of the Grand Cross of the Order of Viesturs by Latvian President Raimonds …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151125/" aria-label="Read More General Breedlove to Visit Latvia" title="General Breedlove to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9091 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151124/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151124/">U.S. Ambassador visits Valmiera and Rāmkalni</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 24, 2015 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Pettit is visiting Valmiera and Rāmkalni. In Valmiera, she will meet with Mayor Jānis Baiks and City Council officials, speak at Vidzeme University College, tour the Valmiermuiža brewery, and visit the Valmiera Fiberglass factory. In Rāmkalni, she will tour the Rāmkalni dried fruit factory …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151124/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador visits Valmiera and Rāmkalni" title="U.S. Ambassador visits Valmiera and Rāmkalni">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9098 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151113/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151113/">U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 13, 2015 – U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Nicholas Dean will make an official visit to Latvia November 12-13 to discuss the ongoing process of restitution of Holocaust-era Jewish communal and religious properties. He will meet with government officials, members of Parliament, and the Latvian Jewish community. This is Special Envoy’s third …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151113/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9095 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151112/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151112/">U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Majumdar to Discuss Energy Efficiency in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 12, 2015 – U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Arun Majumdar will visit Latvia on November 12-13 as part of a regional trip to discuss energy and energy efficiency issues. While in Latvia, Dr. Majumdar will meet local energy experts, as well as officials from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development and from …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151112/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Majumdar to Discuss Energy Efficiency in Latvia" title="U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Majumdar to Discuss Energy Efficiency in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 12 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9100 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151106/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151106/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 6, 2015 – The U.S. Embassy will celebrate the power of entrepreneurship and innovation as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2015. Under the theme of “Entrepreneurship: Cultivating the Habits of Success,” the Embassy is organizing a range of events scheduled November 2-20. GEW is the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurs and small …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151106/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 November, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9103 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151023/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151023/">U.S. Special Operations Commander General Votel to visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 23, 2015 – On October 22-23, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Commander General Joseph Votel will visit Latvia to discuss regional security issues and bilateral military cooperation. While in Latvia, General Votel will meet with President Raimonds Vējonis and National Armed Forces commander LTG Raimonds Graube, as well as tour Ādaži Military Base …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151023/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Operations Commander General Votel to visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Operations Commander General Votel to visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9106 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151015/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151015/">U.S. EUCOM Funds 286,883 EUR to Renovate SFRS Valmiera Division Training facility</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 15, 2015 – The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce an award of 286,883 EUR to renovate the Vidzeme Regional Brigade training facility of the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Valmiera Division. The renovation is projected to be completed in the fall of 2016 and will create a new training hall and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151015/" aria-label="Read More U.S. EUCOM Funds 286,883 EUR to Renovate SFRS Valmiera Division Training facility" title="U.S. EUCOM Funds 286,883 EUR to Renovate SFRS Valmiera Division Training facility">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9111 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014-2/">Deputy Assistant Trade Representative Christine Sevilla to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 14, 2015 – U.S. Deputy Assistant Trade Representative (DAUSTR) for Small Business Christina Sevilla will visit Riga October 14-17. While in Latvia, DAUSTR Sevilla will meet with representatives from local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and with senior government officials, including from the Saeima and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On October 16, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014-2/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Assistant Trade Representative Christine Sevilla to Visit Latvia" title="Deputy Assistant Trade Representative Christine Sevilla to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9109 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014/">U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students 14-10-2015</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 14, 2015 – On behalf of American Councils for International Education, U.S. Embassy Riga invites eligible secondary school students to spend an academic year in the United States through the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program. The application deadline is Friday, October 16, 2015. Created in 1992 by the United States Congress, FLEX is …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151014/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students 14-10-2015" title="U.S. Embassy announces FLEX scholarships for secondary school students 14-10-2015">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9113 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151013/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151013/">U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 13, 2015 – A delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Representative Eric Swalwell will visit Latvia, October 14-15. The delegation will also include Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger. While in Latvia, the delegation will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs and other Latvian government officials. Additionally, the delegation will …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151013/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9115 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151009/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151009/">U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 9, 2015 – A delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Representative Duncan Hunter will visit Latvia, October 10-12. The delegation will also include Representative Mark Sanford. While in Latvia, the delegation will meet with senior officials from the Ministries of Interior, Transportation, Defense and Foreign Affairs to discuss regional security …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20151009/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 9 October, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9117 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150901/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150901/">U.S. Army Europe’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command to conduct Terrain Walk across Germany, Latvia, and Poland</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, September 1, 2015 – Lieutenant General Frederick “Ben” Hodges, the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, will lead a delegation from U.S. Army Europe in the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Terrain Walk across Germany, Latvia, and Poland September 1-3. The delegation will visit Latvia September 2-3 and will tour Riga International Airport and Riga …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150901/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Army Europe’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command to conduct Terrain Walk across Germany, Latvia, and Poland" title="U.S. Army Europe’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command to conduct Terrain Walk across Germany, Latvia, and Poland">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 September, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9120 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150825/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150825/">New U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Will Arrive Friday, August 28</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 25, 2015 – The new U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Nancy Bikoff Pettit, will arrive in Riga on Friday, August 28. She will begin her official duties after presenting her credentials to the President of Latvia, Raimonds Vejonis, on September 8. President Barack Obama nominated Nancy Bikoff Pettit to be Ambassador to Latvia on …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150825/" aria-label="Read More New U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Will Arrive Friday, August 28" title="New U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Will Arrive Friday, August 28">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9132 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819-2/">U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 19, 2015 – U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot will visit Latvia, August 19-20. While in Latvia, Representative Chabot will meet with senior government officials from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, and Defense to discuss regional security and economic issues. Additionally, Representative Chabot will tour Adazi military base and meet with U.S. and Latvian …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9135 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819/">Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Frantz visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 19, 2015 – Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Doug Frantz will visit Latvia August 19-21 to participate in the inauguration ceremony for the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence. A/S Frantz will also meet with government officials and participate in the conference The Riga Stratcom Dialogue: Perception Matters at the National …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150819/" aria-label="Read More Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Frantz visits Latvia" title="Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Frantz visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9138 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150817/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150817/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 17, 2015 – A delegation of U.S. Senators will visit Latvia on August 20 to participate in the inauguration ceremony for the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence. The delegation is led by Senators John McCain and Sheldon Whitehouse and also includes Senator John Barrasso. While in Latvia, the delegation will meet with …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150817/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9942 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150807/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150807/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 7, 2015 – A delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Representative Dana Rohrabacher, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, will visit Latvia August 7-8. The delegation will include Representative Stephen Cohen, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150807/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 7 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9140 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150805/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150805/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 5, 2015 – A delegation of U.S. Congressmen from the House of Representatives led by Representative Rob Wittman will visit Latvia August 5-6. The delegation will also include Representative Madeleine Bordallo, Representative Bill Flores, Representative Robert Pittenger, and Representative Kenny Marchant. While in Latvia, the delegation will meet with parliamentarians and with officials …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150805/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 August, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9142 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150724/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150724/">Secretary Kerry to Host 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony and Honor Latvian Lawyer Gita Miruškina as a Hero</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 24, 2015 – Secretary of State John F. Kerry will release the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at 10:00 a.m. on July 27, 2015, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Secretary Kerry will also honor this year’s TIP Report Heroes, which include Latvia’s Gita Miruškina, a lawyer at Safe …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150724/" aria-label="Read More Secretary Kerry to Host 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony and Honor Latvian Lawyer Gita Miruškina as a Hero" title="Secretary Kerry to Host 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony and Honor Latvian Lawyer Gita Miruškina as a Hero">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9144 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150721/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150721/">U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Renovation of Naujene Orphanage</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 21, 2015 – The United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Riga and the Daugavpils Regional Council, completed renovation at the Naujene Orphanage. To mark the completion of this humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project, which is valued at $195,000, the U.S. Embassy and local authorities will hold a closing …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150721/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Renovation of Naujene Orphanage" title="U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Complete Renovation of Naujene Orphanage">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9146 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150620/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150620/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 20, 2015 – On Tuesday, July 21, U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, Deputy Director of Healthcare Department of Latvian Ministry of Health Biruta Kleina, and Director of State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) Armands Ploriņš will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an emergency vehicle garage at the District …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150620/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Commemorate Breaking Ground at District Ambulance Support Station in Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 20 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9149 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150710/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150710/">USS Jason Dunham to visit Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 10, 2015 – On Tuesday, July 21, U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, Deputy Director of Healthcare Department of Latvian Ministry of Health Biruta Kleina, and Director of State Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) Armands Ploriņš will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an emergency vehicle garage at the District …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150710/" aria-label="Read More USS Jason Dunham to visit Riga" title="USS Jason Dunham to visit Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 July, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9151 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150630/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150630/">U.S. Independence Day Celebration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 30, 2015 – On Thursday, July 2, at 17:30, the U.S. Embassy in Latvia will celebrate its 239th anniversary of independence at its annual Independence Day reception for invited guests at the Latvian Society House. Hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, the event will take place at the Latvian Society House’s Big Hall …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150630/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Independence Day Celebration" title="U.S. Independence Day Celebration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9154 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150626/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150626/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 26, 2015 – A delegation of U.S. Congressmen from the House of Representatives led by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart will visit Latvia from June 27-29 to attend the Transatlantic Legislators Dialogue hosted by the Saeima under the auspices of Latvia’s Presidency of the EU Council. The delegation will include Representative Jim Costa, Representative Eliot …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150626/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 26 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9548 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160617/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160617/">U.S. Secretary of Navy Ray Mabus to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 17, 2015 – The U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, will visit Latvia, June 17-18. While in Latvia, the Secretary of the Navy will meet with Defense Minister Raimonds Vējonis, the Chief of Defense, Lieutenant General Raimonds Graube, and the Commander of the Latvian Naval Forces, Captain Juris Roze, to discuss NATO …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160617/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Secretary of Navy Ray Mabus to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Secretary of Navy Ray Mabus to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9159 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150615/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150615/">U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 15, 2015 – U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Nicholas Dean will make an official visit to Latvia June 15 – 16 to discuss the ongoing process of restitution of Holocaust-era Jewish communal and religious properties. He will meet with government officials, members of Parliament, and the Latvian Jewish community. For more information …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150615/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9161 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150612/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150612/">U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 12, 2015 – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will visit Latvia, June 13-14. While in Latvia, Senator Shaheen will meet with senior government officials to discuss NATO issues, regional security, and the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Additionally, Senator Shaheen will tour Adazi military base and meet with U.S. soldiers currently …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150612/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 12 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9163 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150610/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150610/">U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin Franklin, SUSI, and BAFF</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 10, 2015 – Today, Sharon Hudson-Dean, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Riga will host a reception to honor the recipients of this year’s Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin Franklin, and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowships. This year, three students and three scholars from Latvia will receive Fulbright Fellowships to study and conduct …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150610/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin Franklin, SUSI, and BAFF" title="U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin Franklin, SUSI, and BAFF">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9168 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605-2/">U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Commence Renovation of Naujene Orphanage</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 5, 2015 –The United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Riga and the Daugavpils Regional Council, will undertake a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project at Naujene Orphanage. To mark the launch of the project, the U.S. Embassy and local authorities will hold a kick-off ceremony on June 8 at …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Commence Renovation of Naujene Orphanage" title="U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Commence Renovation of Naujene Orphanage">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9166 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605/">U.S. Embassy announces partnership to support training for Central Asian government and civil society professionals</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 5, 2015 –On Monday, June 8, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs together with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Sharon Hudson-Dean and Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) Rector George Ulrich, will announce a new partnership to support RGSL’s Advanced Program in Law Economics for European Neighborhood Policy Countries and Central Asia. This three-month training …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150605/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy announces partnership to support training for Central Asian government and civil society professionals" title="U.S. Embassy announces partnership to support training for Central Asian government and civil society professionals">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 5 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9170 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150604/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150604/">American celebrity chef Art Smith to visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 4, 2015 –American celebrity chef, Art Smith, will visit Riga, June 9-12. Oprah Winfrey’s former personal chef, Chef Smith will arrive from Expo Milano 2015, where he is representing the United States at the U.S. Pavilion. In Riga, Chef Smith will participate in various events, including leading a master class for Latvian chefs, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150604/" aria-label="Read More American celebrity chef Art Smith to visit Latvia" title="American celebrity chef Art Smith to visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9172 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150601/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150601/">U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Homeland Security Department Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 1, 2015 — U.S. Attorney General of the Department of Justice Loretta E. Lynch and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will visit Latvia, June 2-3 to participate in the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting hosted by the Latvian Minister of Interior and Minister of Justice. In …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150601/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Homeland Security Department Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Homeland Security Department Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 1 June, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9174 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150513/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150513/">U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 13, 2015 – U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller will visit Latvia April 14-15. While in Latvia, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will meet with members of Parliament and officials at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior to discuss international and regional security, arms control, nonproliferation, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150513/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program" title="U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9176 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150528/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150528/">U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 28, 2015 –The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for academic year 2016-2017. The Embassy encourages all qualified students and scholars to apply The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by the …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150528/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program" title="U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9178 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150521/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150521/">NATO ships USS Vicksburg, HNLMS Tromp, and TCG Goksu to visit Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 21, 2015 –On Friday, May 22, a group of three NATO ships is scheduled to arrive in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit. The three ships include the guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), the Turkish frigate TCG Goksu and the Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp. These ships are part of an …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150521/" aria-label="Read More NATO ships USS Vicksburg, HNLMS Tromp, and TCG Goksu to visit Riga" title="NATO ships USS Vicksburg, HNLMS Tromp, and TCG Goksu to visit Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9180 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150520/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150520/">The Yale Whiffenpoofs to perform in Riga and Talsi</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 20, 2015 – The world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, the Whiffenpoofs from Yale University, will visit Latvia May 23-25. The singing group will provide free performances in Talsi on May 24 and Riga on May 25, with the support of the U.S. Embassy Riga. The Whiffenpoofs will visit Talsi on Sunday, May …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150520/" aria-label="Read More The Yale Whiffenpoofs to perform in Riga and Talsi" title="The Yale Whiffenpoofs to perform in Riga and Talsi">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 20 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9266 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150515/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150515/">TechCamp Riga to boost investigative journalism in Baltic states, Central and Eastern Europe</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 15, 2015 – On May 18-19, over 60 journalists from the Baltic states, and Central and Eastern Europe will attend training focused on building digital literacy and capacity among investigative journalists, TechCamp Riga: Clearing the Noise. Investigative Journalism in a Digital Age. The event is hosted by the U.S. Embassy Riga in cooperation …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150515/" aria-label="Read More TechCamp Riga to boost investigative journalism in Baltic states, Central and Eastern Europe" title="TechCamp Riga to boost investigative journalism in Baltic states, Central and Eastern Europe">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 May, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9268 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150424/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150424/">Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs John A. Heffern to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 24, 2015 – The U.S. State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs John A. Heffern will visit Latvia on April 27 for meetings with Latvian government officials at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economics as well as with experts from the energy, banking, and entrepreneurship …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150424/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs John A. Heffern to Visit Latvia" title="Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs John A. Heffern to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9270 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150413/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150413/">U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 13, 2015 – U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller will visit Latvia April 14-15. While in Latvia, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will meet with members of Parliament and officials at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Interior to discuss international and regional security, arms control, nonproliferation, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150413/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9272 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150409/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150409/">U.S. Senator Portman Visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 9, 2015 – U.S. Senator Robert Portman will visit Latvia on April 9-11. While in Latvia, Senator Portman will meet with senior government officials at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Internal Affairs to discuss NATO issues. Senator Portman will also meet with local MPs and tour the Adazi military base to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150409/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Senator Portman Visits Latvia" title="U.S. Senator Portman Visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9274 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150408/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150408/">Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean to Visit Liepāja</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 8, 2015 – On Wednesday, April 8, U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean will participate in the commemoration ceremony in Liepāja to honor the U.S. airmen presumed lost when their aircraft was shot down by Soviet fighter planes on April 8, 1950. During her visit, Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean will participate in …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150408/" aria-label="Read More Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean to Visit Liepāja" title="Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean to Visit Liepāja">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 April, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9277 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150327/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150327/">U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 27, 2015 – U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Nicholas Dean will make an official visit to Latvia March 31 – April 2 to discuss the ongoing process of restitution of Holocaust-era Jewish communal and religious properties. He will meet with officials from the Prime Minister’s office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150327/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Nicholas Dean to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9279 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160311/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160311/">Arrival of next rotation of troops and equipment under Operation Atlantic Resolve</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 11, 2015 – As announced by the Pentagon Monday, approximately 3,000 soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division are coming to Europe for training and exercises. As part of that group, a company sized contingent from the 3rd Infantry Division (ID), or approximately 150 soldiers, will be deployed to Latvia in support of Operation …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20160311/" aria-label="Read More Arrival of next rotation of troops and equipment under Operation Atlantic Resolve" title="Arrival of next rotation of troops and equipment under Operation Atlantic Resolve">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 11 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9281 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150310/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150310/">U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Work at Naujene Orphanage During Summer 2015</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 10, 2015 – The United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Riga and the Daugavpils Regional Council, will undertake a humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project at Naujene Orphanage during the summer of 2015. The project will be carried out by three rotations of military engineers from the U.S. Air …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150310/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Work at Naujene Orphanage During Summer 2015" title="U.S. and Latvian Military Engineers to Work at Naujene Orphanage During Summer 2015">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 March, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9283 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150225/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150225/">U.S. Department of State Chief Economist Rodney Ludema to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 25, 2015 – U.S. State Department Chief Economist Rodney Ludema will visit Latvia February 25-27 to discuss the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and other economic issues of mutual interest. During his visit, Dr. Ludema will meet with senior government officials at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Transport. He will …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150225/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Department of State Chief Economist Rodney Ludema to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Department of State Chief Economist Rodney Ludema to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 25 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9285 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150224/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150224/">Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Hoagland to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 24, 2015 – U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Hoagland will visit Latvia February 24-26 and will meet with officials from the Latvian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and local civil society representatives to discuss developments and projects in the South and Central Asia region. Richard Hoagland has been Principal …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150224/" aria-label="Read More Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Hoagland to Visit Latvia" title="Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Hoagland to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 24 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9287 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150204/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150204/">Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy Robin Dunnigan to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 4, 2015 – U.S. State Department Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Energy Diplomacy Robin Dunnigan will visit Latvia February 5-6 to speak at the European Energy Union Conference. During her visit, DAS Dunnigan will also meet with senior government officials at the Ministries of Economics and Foreign Affairs …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150204/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy Robin Dunnigan to Visit Latvia" title="Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy Robin Dunnigan to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 4 February, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9289 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150117/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150117/">Commanding General of U.S. Army in Europe to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 17, 2015 – The Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, Lieutenant General Frederick “Ben” Hodges will visit Latvia January 18-20. In Latvia, LTG Hodges will visit Ādaži Military Base and participate in the welcome ceremony of U.S. soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The troops, which arrived earlier this month, are deployed …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150117/" aria-label="Read More Commanding General of U.S. Army in Europe to Visit Latvia" title="Commanding General of U.S. Army in Europe to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 17 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9291 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150116/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150116/">Coordinator for Sanctions Policy Daniel Fried Visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 16, 2015 – U.S. State Department Coordinator for Sanctions Policy Ambassador Daniel Fried is visiting Latvia January 15-16 to meet with senior government officials. The visit is part of a regional trip which includes stops in Brussels, Paris, and Riga, in Latvia’s capacity as current host to the Presidency of the Council of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20150116/" aria-label="Read More Coordinator for Sanctions Policy Daniel Fried Visits Latvia" title="Coordinator for Sanctions Policy Daniel Fried Visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 16 January, 2015 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9760 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141119/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141119/">U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 19, 2014 – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland will visit Riga November 19-20. While in Latvia, Assistant Secretary Nuland will meet with Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, and Minister of Defense Raimonds Vējonis to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional security, and Latvia’s …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141119/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 November, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9764 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141106/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141106/">U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, November 6, 2014 – The U.S. Embassy will celebrate the power of entrepreneurship and innovation as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2014. Under the theme of “Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the Start,” the Embassy is organizing a range of events scheduled November 3-23. GEW is the world’s largest celebration of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141106/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014" title="U.S. Embassy Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 November, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9766 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141028/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141028/">U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 28, 2014 – U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (ISA) Derek Chollet arrives in Riga today for an official visit through October 30. While in Latvia, Assistant Secretary Chollet will meet with Latvian Minister of Defense Raimonds Vējonis, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs, and other senior Latvian government …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141028/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 October, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9768 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141014/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141014/">U.S. Federal Judge and U.S. Federal Prosecutor, Experts on Trafficking-in-Persons Cases, Visit Latvia to Focus on Investigation, Prosecution, and Tria</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 14, 2014 – On October 15, two experts on trafficking-in-persons cases from the United States, Honorable Virginia M. Kendall, United States Federal Judge, and Daniel Weiss, United States Federal Prosecutor, will lead a seminar and share their legal and practical experience with Latvian police investigators, prosecutors, judges, and NGO leaders, on ways to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141014/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Federal Judge and U.S. Federal Prosecutor, Experts on Trafficking-in-Persons Cases, Visit Latvia to Focus on Investigation, Prosecution, and Trial" title="U.S. Federal Judge and U.S. Federal Prosecutor, Experts on Trafficking-in-Persons Cases, Visit Latvia to Focus on Investigation, Prosecution, and Trial">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 October, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9772 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141008/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141008/">Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Vidzeme concert hall “Cēsis”</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, October 8, 2014 – Vidzeme concert hall “Cēsis”, U.S. Embassy Riga, and Dimitry Krupnikov are proud to announce the opening of a photo exhibit entitled The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw on Thursday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m. in Vidzeme concert hall “Cēsis”, Raunas Street 12-1. The exhibit features over 40 historic photographs of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20141008/" aria-label="Read More Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Vidzeme concert hall “Cēsis”" title="Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Vidzeme concert hall “Cēsis”">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 October, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9774 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140828/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140828/">Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Riga Art Space</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 28, 2014 – Riga Art Space, the U.S. Embassy Riga, and Dimitry Krupnikov are proud to announce the opening of a photo exhibit entitled The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw on Tuesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m. in Riga Art Space’s Intro Hall, Kungu Street 3. The exhibit features over 40 historic photographs …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140828/" aria-label="Read More Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Riga Art Space" title="Opening of The Kennedys: Photographs by Mark Shaw Exhibition at Riga Art Space">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9788 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140827/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140827/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Mark the Completion of Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects at Adazi and Ogre</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 27, 2014 – On August 28, 2014, U.S. Embassy Riga and Latvian Officials will participate in closing ceremonies to mark the completion of two Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) projects at Adazi High School and Ogre 1st High School. The project at Adazi High School included installation of perimeter fence around the school grounds …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140827/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Mark the Completion of Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects at Adazi and Ogre" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Mark the Completion of Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects at Adazi and Ogre">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9792 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140822/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140822/">U.S. Embassy Riga Team to Participate in Baltic Way Commemorative Bike Ride</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 22, 2014 — This Saturday, August 23, a U.S. Embassy Riga team will participate in the Baltic Way commemorative bike ride organized by the Latvian National Armed Forces to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way. The team will consist of U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean, U.S. Embassy personnel, and U.S. military representatives.</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140822/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga Team to Participate in Baltic Way Commemorative Bike Ride" title="U.S. Embassy Riga Team to Participate in Baltic Way Commemorative Bike Ride">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9794 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140819/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140819/">U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Open Reconstructed Kurzeme Regional Dispatch Center in Kuldīga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 19, 2014 – On August 20, 2014, U.S. Embassy Riga Chargé d’Affaires Sharon Hudson-Dean; U.S. Brigadier General Kevin McNeely, Deputy Director Strategy, Policy, and Programming, U.S. European Command; Chairman of the Saeima Solvita Aboltina; Mayor of Kurzeme Regional Council Inga Berziņa; and Director of the Latvian State Emergency Medical Service Mr. Armands Ploriņs …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140819/" aria-label="Read More U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Open Reconstructed Kurzeme Regional Dispatch Center in Kuldīga" title="U.S. and Latvian Officials to Jointly Open Reconstructed Kurzeme Regional Dispatch Center in Kuldīga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9796 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140814/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140814/">US TRANSCOM Commander General Paul J. Selva will visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 14, 2014 – On Monday, August 18 U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) Commander General Paul J. Selva will arrive in Latvia for meetings with officials from the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Transport. During his visit, General Selva will also tour Riga International Airport and Riga Universal Terminal, and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140814/" aria-label="Read More US TRANSCOM Commander General Paul J. Selva will visit Latvia" title="US TRANSCOM Commander General Paul J. Selva will visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 14 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9798 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140806/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140806/">U.S. Congressman Nunes Visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, August 6, 2014 – U.S. Congressman Devin Nunes visited Latvia this week as part of a larger regional visit, which also includes stops in Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In Riga, Nunes met with Latvian government officials and visited Adazi Military base to meet U.S. and Latvian troops. U.S. Congressman Devin …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140806/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressman Nunes Visits Latvia" title="U.S. Congressman Nunes Visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 6 August, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9800 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140730/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140730/">Deputy Chief of Mission Sharon Hudson-Dean Starts Assignment at US Embassy Riga</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 30, 2014 – Sharon Hudson-Dean has now taken up her assignment as the Deputy Chief of Mission of U.S. Embassy Riga. Upon her arrival, Ms. Hudson-Dean commented, “After dedicating one year to studying Latvian and following Latvian current events, it is a great honor to start work as the new Deputy Chief of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140730/" aria-label="Read More Deputy Chief of Mission Sharon Hudson-Dean Starts Assignment at US Embassy Riga" title="Deputy Chief of Mission Sharon Hudson-Dean Starts Assignment at US Embassy Riga">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9802 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140722/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140722/">U.S. Special Envoy Ira N. Forman To Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 22, 2014 – U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Ira N. Forman arrives in Latvia today for a two day visit that is part of a larger regional trip. During his visit, Forman will meet with government officials, representatives of the local Jewish community and the diplomatic corps, and tour the …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140722/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Ira N. Forman To Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Ira N. Forman To Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9804 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140715/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140715/">U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Benjamin Franklin, & Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellows</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 15, 2014 – Today, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Mark Pekala will host a reception to honor the recipients of this year’s Fulbright, Benjamin Franklin, and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowships. This year, three students and three scholars from Latvia will receive Fulbright Fellowships to study and conduct research in the United States, two …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140715/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Benjamin Franklin, & Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowship" title="U.S. Embassy and Baltic American Freedom Foundation Celebrate Awards of Fulbright, Benjamin Franklin, & Baltic American Freedom Foundation Fellowship">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 15 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9806 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140710/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140710/">U.S. Infantry 173th Infantry Brigade Unit and Latvia National Baseball Team to Share Field for Baseball Game</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 10, 2014 – The Latvian National Baseball Team will play a team from the U.S. 1st Squadron 91st Cavalry Regiment on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. on the field of University of Latvia at Lomonosova Street 1A. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., youth from several orphanages in the Riga area will join the two teams …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140710/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Infantry 173th Infantry Brigade Unit and Latvia National Baseball Team to Share Field for Baseball Game" title="U.S. Infantry 173th Infantry Brigade Unit and Latvia National Baseball Team to Share Field for Baseball Game">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 10 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9808 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140703/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140703/">U.S. Special Envoy Douglas Davidson To Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, July 3, 2014 – U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Douglas Davidson will visit Latvia July 3-5 to attend a commemoration ceremony for Latvia’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. During his visit, he will meet with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Council of the Jewish Communities, and the diplomatic corps. More information about …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140703/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Special Envoy Douglas Davidson To Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Special Envoy Douglas Davidson To Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 3 July, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9830 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140630/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140630/">U.S. Independence Day Celebration</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 30, 2014 – On Thursday, July 3, the U.S. Embassy in Latvia will host its annual Independence Day celebration for the American community and a wide range of invited guests. The event will take place from 17:30 to 19:30 on the Embassy grounds (Samnera Velsa Street 1). Ambassador Pekala will address the gathering. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140630/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Independence Day Celebration" title="U.S. Independence Day Celebration">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 30 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9834 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627-2/">United States and Latvia Sign Agreements to Share Tax Information</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 27, 2014 – U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Mark Pekala and Latvian Minister of Finance Andris Vilks signed an intergovernmental agreement to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to promote transparency between the two nations on tax matters. These agreements underscore growing international cooperation to end tax evasion everywhere. The United States …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627-2/" aria-label="Read More United States and Latvia Sign Agreements to Share Tax Information" title="United States and Latvia Sign Agreements to Share Tax Information">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9832 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627/">USS Oscar Austin visits Riga in display of Latvia-United States cooperation</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 27, 2014 – On Saturday, June 28, the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) is scheduled to arrive in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit as part of an ongoing effort by U.S. military forces to strengthen ties with NATO allies and regional partners, while working towards mutual goals of promoting …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140627/" aria-label="Read More USS Oscar Austin visits Riga in display of Latvia-United States cooperation" title="USS Oscar Austin visits Riga in display of Latvia-United States cooperation">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 27 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9836 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140620/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140620/">Latvia Maintains its Ranking in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, June 20, 2014 – Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry released the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report. This year, Latvia was placed in Tier 2, which is the same ranking as last year. The 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report asserts that the Government of Latvia is making significant efforts to comply with the …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140620/" aria-label="Read More Latvia Maintains its Ranking in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report" title="Latvia Maintains its Ranking in the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons Report">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 20 June, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9839 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140529/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140529/">U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade to participate in Malkas Talka (bringing in the firewood) for Zvannieki foster home</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 29, 2014 – On May 30, 2014, 70 American soldiers and engineers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed in Adaži, together with members of the U.S. Embassy community, will volunteer at Zvannieki foster home to chop and bring in firewood, dig several water trenches, and lay a concrete foundation for a new poultry …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140529/" aria-label="Read More U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade to participate in Malkas Talka (bringing in the firewood) for Zvannieki foster home" title="U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade to participate in Malkas Talka (bringing in the firewood) for Zvannieki foster home">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 29 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9845 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521-2/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521-2/">U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 21, 2014 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for academic year 2015-2016. The Embassy encourages all qualified students and scholars to apply. The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521-2/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program" title="U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Fulbright Fellowship Program">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9843 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521/">U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 21, 2014 – The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s competition for the Humphrey Fellowship Program for the academic year 2015–2016. The Embassy encourages all qualified candidates to apply. The Humphrey Program provides mid-career Latvians with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities through participation in a specialized …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140521/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program" title="U.S. Embassy Announces Annual Humphrey Fellowship Program">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 21 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9850 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140519/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140519/">U.S. Secretary of Army to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 19, 2014 – The U.S. Secretary of the Army John H. McHugh will visit Latvia from May 19 to 20. This visit is part of a larger regional visit, which also includes stops in Estonia and Lithuania. While in Latvia, Secretary McHugh will meet with Latvian Minister of Defense Raimonds Vējonis and Brigadier …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140519/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Secretary of Army to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Secretary of Army to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9855 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140513/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140513/">U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 13, 2014 – Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel arrives in Riga today for an official visit. During his visit, Under Secretary Stengel will meet with Latvian government officials, media professionals and U.S. Government program alumni, participate in a town hall meeting at Riga Stradiņš University, and …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140513/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9857 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140509/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140509/">U.S. Embassy Riga celebrates Riga Photomonth 2014</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, May 9, 2014 – The Embassy is proud to announce the opening of the “Frames of America” photo exhibition by American photographer Mary Ellen Mark at the new Latvian National Library, Mūkusalas Street 3, Riga on May 10 at 4:00 p.m. The exhibition of works presents a classic documentary photography tradition in which photojournalism …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140509/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Embassy Riga celebrates Riga Photomonth 2014" title="U.S. Embassy Riga celebrates Riga Photomonth 2014">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 9 May, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9859 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140428/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140428/">U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick Kennedy visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 28, 2014 – Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick Kennedy is visiting Riga, Latvia from April 28 to 29. During his visit, Under Secretary Kennedy will meet with Latvian government officials, view U.S. Embassy operations, and tour the new Latvian National Library. As Under Secretary for Management, Patrick Kennedy is responsible for …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140428/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick Kennedy visits Latvia" title="U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick Kennedy visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 28 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9862 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140423/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140423/">Arrival of U.S. Army 173rd Infantry Brigade Troops in Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 23, 2014 – On April 24, a company-sized contingent of U.S. paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe’s 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team will arrive in Latvia to begin exercises with Latvian troops. The arrival at Riga International Airport will be open to the media. All media representatives interested in covering the event should arrive …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140423/" aria-label="Read More Arrival of U.S. Army 173rd Infantry Brigade Troops in Latvia" title="Arrival of U.S. Army 173rd Infantry Brigade Troops in Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9864 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140422/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140422/">U.S. Army Europe Deploys Forces to Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 22, 2014 – On April 24, a company-sized contingent of U.S. paratroopers from U.S. Army Europe’s 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team will arrive in Latvia to begin exercises with Latvian troops. This new exercise is part of a series of expanded U.S. land force training activities in the Baltic region and Poland that …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140422/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Army Europe Deploys Forces to Latvia" title="U.S. Army Europe Deploys Forces to Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 22 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9866 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140411/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140411/">U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 11, 2014 – A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Senator John McCain will visit Latvia from April 15 to April 16. The delegation will include Senator John McCain, Senator John Barrasso, and Senator John Hoeven. This visit is part of a larger regional visit, which will also include stops in Norway, Estonia, …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140411/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia" title="U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 11 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9868 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140408/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140408/">U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, April 8, 2014 – On Wednesday, April 9, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, Mark Pekala, will participate in a commemoration ceremony in Liepāja, in honor of the U.S. airmen presumed lost when their aircraft was shot down by Soviet fighter planes on April 8, 1950. During his visit, Ambassador Pekala will also visit the Liepāja …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140408/" aria-label="Read More U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja" title="U.S. Ambassador to Visit Liepāja">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 8 April, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9870 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140319/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140319/">The Adjutant General of Michigan Major General Gregory Vadnais visits Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, March 19, 2014 – Today, Major General Gregory Vadnais of the Michigan National Guard arrives in Latvia for a four-day visit. During his stay, MG Vadnais will meet with officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Latvian Special Operations Unit. MG Vadnais will also participate in the ceremony for the Latvian Raising of …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140319/" aria-label="Read More The Adjutant General of Michigan Major General Gregory Vadnais visits Latvia" title="The Adjutant General of Michigan Major General Gregory Vadnais visits Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 19 March, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9872 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140213/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140213/">American pastry chef Michael Laiskonis will visit Latvia</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, February 13, 2014 – From Monday, February 17 to 19 renowned American pastry chef Michael Laiskonis will visit Riga. During his three day visit Laiskonis will participate in various events, including leading a pastry master class for Latvian chefs and teaching youth from Latvia’s SOS children’s villages how to prepare delicious and healthy meals. …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140213/" aria-label="Read More American pastry chef Michael Laiskonis will visit Latvia" title="American pastry chef Michael Laiskonis will visit Latvia">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 13 February, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9874 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140123/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140123/">The U. S. Embassy announces a video contest for high school students</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 23, 2014 – The U.S. Embassy Riga invites 16–18 year old high school students to participate in the video contest and submit their 1–5 minute long videos on the topic “Innovation” until February 28. Authors of the 10 best videos will receive consolation prizes while the winner will be granted an opportunity to …</p> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140123/" aria-label="Read More The U. S. Embassy announces a video contest for high school students" title="The U. S. Embassy announces a video contest for high school students">Read More»</a> </div> <p class="byline author vcard bottom-topics">By <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/author/lvmission/" rel="author" class="fn">U.S. Embassy Latvia</a> | 23 January, 2014 | Topics: <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" title="Press Releases">Press Releases</a></p> </article> <article class="post-9876 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-press-releases"> <header> <div class="mo-featured-image"> <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140117/" class="darken suggest-link"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a> </div> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/pr_20140117/">The U.S. Embassy Announces a New Visa Scheduling and Payment System effective February 2, 2014</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Riga, January 17, 2014 – Starting February 2, 2014, applicants applying for a U.S. visa at the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia will schedule their interview and receive their U.S. visas, using a new system, which includes a new website, call center, payment options, and courier passport passback. 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