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FICIL to present its annual snapshot of the Latvian business world
FICIL to present its annual snapshot of the Latvian business world
For the eighth consecutive year, the Foreign Investors Council in Latvia (FICIL) will present its assessment of the business environment in Latvia on April 24, taking a closer look at developments regarding public sector reform, workforce availability, fair competition, combatting shadow economy as well as other key topics of concern.  
VIDEO: 'Freedom for Ukraine' concert
VIDEO: 'Freedom for Ukraine' concert
From 12:00 until 17:00 a 'Freedom for Ukraine' concert is being staged in Rīga outside the Congress House – and directly opposite the Russian Embassy – with dozens of artists showing solidarity with Ukraine as it marks a year of defending itself from Russian aggression.
VIDEO: 'Without You There Is No Victory' rally
VIDEO: 'Without You There Is No Victory' rally
On Friday, February 24, at 10:00, a rally will take place near the Freedom Monument in Rīga to express support for Ukraine and to condemn the criminal and aggressive war launched by Russia.
STRATCOMCOE chief on how Russia is losing the information war
STRATCOMCOE chief on how Russia is losing the information war
On February 2, the Rīga-based NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) presented some of its latest research and analysis on various topics. Among the presentations was this one from Jānis Sārts, director of STRATCOMCOE, which is now available on the Centre's YouTube channel, where you will also find a selection of other presentations from the day.
Video: 'The Future of China’s presence in CEE after Russia’s Invasion in Ukraine'
Video: 'The Future of China’s presence in CEE after Russia’s Invasion in Ukraine'
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Baltic states in cooperation with the International Centre for Policy Studies, ICPS (Ukraine), invites you to follow a livestream discussion titled "Connectivity Interrupted: The Future of China’s presence in CEE after Russia’s Invasion in Ukraine", which will take place on January 26 from 14:00-15:00.
The armored Latvian van that is saving lives in Ukraine
The armored Latvian van that is saving lives in Ukraine
An armored van sent from Latvia to help Ukrainian volunteers defending their country in Donbas has already stopped bullets in Bakhmut and continues to be used to deliver aid to people living in severe war conditions at the front, as well as for evacuations, reported Latvian Television January 4.
LIIA debate: 'Values-Based International Order'
LIIA debate: 'Values-Based International Order'
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), in cooperation with the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, Friedrich-Ebert Foundation, the embassies of Poland, Canada, and Spain in Latvia, as well as the StrategEast Center for a New Economy and 5G Techritory platform will be holding a debate December 19 to close its Riga Security Forum 2022 series of discussions.
President Levits concludes Israel trip
President Levits concludes Israel trip
Latvian President Egils Levits wound up his two-day trip to Israel November 29, with a video released rounding up the events of day one, which you can watch above.
President Levits' message to Latvians abroad: "Latvia is becoming more Latvian"
President Levits' message to Latvians abroad: "Latvia is becoming more Latvian"
Latvians living in different time zones around the globe celebrate the 104th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia during the Patriot Week. Egils Levits, President of Latvia, has released a special video message to all Latvians abroad that will be played at diaspora events and receptions held by Latvian embassies globally.
Why November 18 is Latvia's Independence Day
Why November 18 is Latvia's Independence Day
As another Latvian Independence Day is upon us, it is a perfect time to look again at November 18, 1918 and understand the preceding events that enabled it to take place.
Up, up and away goes 'Alyosha'
Up, up and away goes 'Alyosha'
As reported earlier on Wednesday, a Soviet-era monument is being removed from the center of Rēzekne today.
NATO STRATCOMCOE podcast examines Facebook/Meta
NATO STRATCOMCOE podcast examines Facebook/Meta
The Rīga-based NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) has a new podcast available, this time on the subject of social media and the potential threats they pose. 
Rīga Conference 2022 livestream: Day Two
Rīga Conference 2022 livestream: Day Two
October 21 and 22 bring the Rīga Conference, a geopolitical discussion forum, back to the Latvian capital. The Rīga Conference is in its 17th year and is organised jointly by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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