Music: HUSKVARN Vejs
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Latvian Infantry
December 18th, 2008 — Latvian
Spaking other language than Latvian could cost you dear in Latvia
December 11th, 2008 — Latvian Language
Latvia is preparing to double the so-called language fine for using a non-state language in the workplace. Offenders caught speaking a foreign tongue in any office or business will soon have to pay the equivalent of $100.
While the rules would appear to be aimed at reducing the use of Russian in Latvia, they could in theory be used against people using English, French, German or any other foreign language.
Amendments to the legislation were passed on December 9 with final voting on the bill scheduled for later this month.
At the moment, language violators can escape with just a warning. But when the new regulations come into force, a fine will be the only option.
The current fine of 25 lats ($50) is rising to 50 lats ($100)
Meanwhile, the penalty for speaking a non-state language without proper translation at public events is rising from 100 to 200 lats ($200 to $400).
The Latvian Employers Confederation and the country’s Human Rights Bureau oppose the amendments. They say the new rules will result in imposing penalties, for example, on people giving human rights advice in Russian.
Only two languages - Latvian and Livonian - are recognised as state languages.
According to the 2000 census, 94 per cent of the Latvian population can speak Russian. Almost 40 per cent consider Russian their native tongue.
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In memoriam. March 25, 1989. Riga.
December 6th, 2008 — Riga
1989.gads.25.marta atcere Rīgā. Viena no pirmajām atļautām demonstrācijām.
On March 25, 1949, fulfilling the secret decision made by USSR Council of Ministers on January 29,1949, the USSR State Security Department and the troops of Ministry of Home Affairs realized the greatest people deportation in the history of Baltic States. The people were deported to Siberia by means of operation known under the name “Priboj” (Surf). This article is based upon the materials found in the Central archive of ex-USSR Soviet Army in Moscow. The author of the article analyses the number and structure of people deporters in Latvia. The deportations were carried out by the Inner forces of the USSR State Security Department (7456 men) and crack troops of the Destroy Battalion of Latvia State Security Department (6931 men). Apart from this there were about 12 000 members of Communist Party and Young Communist League participating in the deportations. So the local collaborationists made up about 63 per cent of the deporters. About 4000 professional officers of the State Security Department conducted the armed forces (3005 deporter groups). The people were taken to 55 railway stations. 42 322 persons were put into 3316 lorries and in 33 troop trains. Among these deported persons - “enemies of class” and of the occupation power - about 72,6 per cent were women and children. The deported were taken to the region of Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk and Amur. The officers of USSR State Security Department received many awards and medals “for the excellent execution of a special state task”.
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00 The Baltic Tragedy Third Reich Lithuania Latvia Estonia
November 29th, 2008 — Latvia
The Baltic Tragedy Third Reich Lithuania Latvia Estonia
http://www.occupationmuseum.lv
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Lietuva Latvia Estija Baltijos Kelias
November 18th, 2008 — Latvia
This was something special as much as i can remember. people from 3 countries were standing and resisted against soviet union.
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LAURIS REINIKS… the greatest latvian star
November 11th, 2008 — Latvian
Viens no populārākajiem Latvijas pop mūziķiem un TV šovu vadītājs Lauris Reiniks ir dzimis 1979.gada 11.jūlijā Dobelē. Muzikālo izglītību Lauris guvis Dobeles bērnu mūzikas skolā un Jelgavas mūzikas koledžā. Lauris ir ne vien dziedātājs, bet arī dziesmu autors, kura kontā jau ir 5 solo albumi, kuros atrodami daudzi hīti un pazīstamas melodijas Latvijā. Arī kopā ar Eirovīzijas 2003 projektu trio F.L.Y. ir radīts viens albums. Par savām veiksmīgajām muzikālajām aktivitātēm ir saņemtas vairākas mūzikas balvas un atzinības. Starptautiska pieredze, darbošanās televīzijā, reklāmas un aktiera darbs ir sfēras, kurās Lauris Reiniks ir pierādījis sevi kā veiksmīgs un talantīgs šovbiznesa pārstāvis Latvijā.
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Sounds Like Latvia
November 11th, 2008 — Latvia
Sounds Like Latvia“Baltic Way” 2007.05.08. in Latvia, Riga to support Estonia
November 11th, 2008 — Latvia
Video from “Baltic Way” 2007.05.08. in Latvia, Riga to support Estonia. This event in Latvia was organized by Latvian nationalistic organization “Visu Latvijai!” (”All for Latvia!”).
Video no 2007.05.08. notikušās atbalsta akcijas Igaunijai Latvijā, Doma laukumā. Akciju Latvijā organizēja nacionālpatriotiskā apvienība “Visu Latvijai!” (http://www.visulatvijai.lv ).
Latvija, Lietuva, Igaunija, Baltija, Baltijas ceļš; Литва, Латвия, Эстония, Прибалтика
„Mes kartu! Laisvi ir nepriklausomi!”
„Esam kopā! Brīvi un neatkarīgi!”
“Me oleme üheskoos! Vabad ja sõltumatud!”
“We are together! Free and independent!”
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Skyforger : Usins Ja (Sophisticated Folk Metal from Latvia)
November 9th, 2008 — Latvia
Skyforger’s popularity and recognition continue to grow, and their Pagan/Folk Metal style continues to develop. They are a rarity in that they present proud, nationalistic music without any political leanings; and their passion for the land of their fathers can be heard like the surging of the tide, underpinning the warships of their songs. There is no doubt that they will continue to guard the flame of Heathen spirit in Baltic Europe, passing on their ancestors’ mythology and deeds of combat that will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of the people of Latvia. The banner adorned by Perkons sign is still flying……Superb Historical Pagan Folk Metal from Latvia
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Soviet police specnaz on rampage in Riga, Latvia, 1991.
November 9th, 2008 — Latvia
Riga, Latvia, January 21, 1991.
Soviet OMON (police specnaz) attacks Latvian Ministry of Interior Affairs, eventually killing 5 persons (including by-standers - one schoolboy and two cameramen (pictured)) and wounding more.
Footage from documentary “Krustcels”.
Director: Juris Podnieks, Latvia.
Uploaded for educational purposes.
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