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Resources
General
Google Latvija
Google Latvia
Search engine.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvian Links
A gateway to Latvian links.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Latvians online
Apollo / Portals
Internet gateway to Latvia.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Religion
Latvijas Evaņģēliski Luteriskā Baznīca
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Romas-katoļu Baznīca
Roman Catholic church of Latvia
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Pareizticīgās Baznīcas oficiālais Web-serveris
Official web-server of the Orthodox Church of Latvia
Language: Latvian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
History and archaeology
Latvijas Okupācijas Muzejs
Museum of the occupation of Latvia 1940-1991
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
KGB Domcuments Online
Project aimed to make public KGB documents from the years of the occupation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Language: English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Language
The Latvian Language
Provides online Latvian language training.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latviešu valoda starptautiskajā datortīklā
The Latvian Language
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Institute of Matehematics and Computer Science | Publisher: University of Latvia
Latviešu Valodas Apguves Valsts Programma
National Programme for Latvian Language Training
A comprehensive series of educational activities to be implemented over a 10-year period for the purpose of achieving the voluntary and contemporary acquisition of Latvian as a second language.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Tulkošanas un terminoloģijas centrs
Terminology Center
Website with administrative vocabularies in Latvian.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Arhitektūras terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca
Online dictionary of architectural terminology
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Rîgas arhitektűras spçles
Archives and libraries
Latvijas Arhīvi
State Archives of Latvia
Addresses and information on material and services provided by the archives.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Nacionālā Bibliotēka
Latvian National Library
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Akadēmiskā Bibliotēka
Latvian Academic Library
Collections of e.g. rare books and manuscripts.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Universitātes Bibliotēka
Library of the University of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Akadēmisko bibliotēku asociācija / LATABA
Association of Latvian Academic Libraries
The Association of Latvian Academic Libraries (LATABA) was founded on 11 October,1994 by 10 libraries. Currently there are 25 libraries in the Association.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Research and academics
Latvijas Zinātņu Akadēmija
Latvian Academy of Sciences
Language: English, Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Izglītības un Zinātnes Ministrija
Ministry of Education and Science
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvian Academic Network - LANET
Link directory from LANET, the computer network for science and education. Used by students, teachers, scientists and educational administration. LANET is administered by the departments of computer science of Latvian universities.
Language: English, Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Vidzemes Augstskola
Vidzeme University College
Partnership with Södertörn University College.
Language: English, Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
Latvia's leading business-school.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Baltic International Centre for Economic Policy Studies - BICEPS
Research centre for economies in transition.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Kultūrās Akadēmija
Latvian Academy of Culture
Academic institute for cultural studies.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Baltic Institute of Social Sciences / BISS
Baltic Institute of Social Sciences (BISS) is a private non-profit research institute. Main activities of BISS are related to socio-political research and distribution of information in Latvia that is based on scientific research. BISS has initiated and implemented different research projects on current topics of social and political life of Latvia.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas izgudrojumi un izgodrutāji
Inventions and inventors of Latvia
Information of inventive Latvia provided by the Academy of Science and the national Patent Office.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Baltic & East European studies
EuroBaltic Centres of Excellence / Riga Centre
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Baltijskaja Meždunarodnaja Akademija
Baltic International Academy
Russian university in Latvia.
Language: Russian, Latvian, English, German, French, Spanish | Alphabet: Cyrillic, Latin
Baltic & East European affairs
Baltic Assembly
Common parliamentary assembly of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Language: English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Baltijas Vides Forums / BEF
Baltic Environmental Forum
BEF co-ordinates information, expertise and experience exchange in the environmental field.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienība / PBLA
World Federation of Free Latvians
PBLA represents all central émigré Latvian organizations outside of Latvia.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latviesi.com
Website for Latvians abroad.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Dialogi.lv
Russian-Latvian discussion and news website.
Language: Russian, Latvian | Alphabet: Cyrillic, Latin
Business and economy
Latvijas Banka
Bank of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Rīgas Fondu Birža / OMX Nordic Exchange
Riga Stock Exchange
Language: Latvian, English
Latvijas Privatizācijas Aģentūra
Latvian Privatization Agency
Detailed government information on various aspects of privatisation.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra
Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Tirdzniecības un Rūpniecības Kamera - LTRK
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Dienas bizness on-line
Daily business news.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Biznes & Baltija
Baltic business news.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic
Baltic Business News
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
LAKRS / Latvijas Sabiedrisko Pakalpojumu Darbinieku Arodbiedrība
Latvian Public Services Employees Trade Union
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
News and media
LETA Nacionālā Ziņu Aģentura
The Latvian national news agency.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Delfi
Latvian news portal.
Language: Latvian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Diena
Latvia's leading daily newspaper.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze
Daily newspaper.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Vēstnesis
Official state newspaper for legislative and political publication.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
The Baltic Times
Weekly newspaper on the Baltic States in English.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Čas
Daily newspaper in Russian.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic
Latvijas Avīze
Daily newspaper.
Language: Lithuanian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Rigas Laiks
Monthly magazine covering politics, interviews, autobiographies, history and travel.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
The Baltic Course
International online-magazine on the Baltic countries.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
International relations
Ärlietu Ministrija
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Institūts
The Latvian Institute
State institute for the promotion of knowledge about Latvia abroad.
Language: Latvian, English, German, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Ārpolitikas Institūts
Latvian Institute of International Affairs
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Jaunatnes Sarkanais Krusts
Latvian Red Cross Youth
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
ANO Latvijā
United Nations in Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
World Bank Latvia Country Office
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Eiropas Komisjas Delegacijā Latvijā
European Commission Delegation in Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Eiropas Padomes Informācijas un dokumentācijas centrs
Council of Europe Information and Documentation Centre
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Riga
Language: English, Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Botschaft der Republik Lettland
Embassy of Latvia in Berlin
Language: German, Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Republikas Vēstniecība Viļņā
Embassy of Latvia in Vilnius
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Republikas vēstniecība Stokholmā
Embassy of Latvia in Stockholm
Language: Latvian, Swedish, English | Alphabet: Latin
Human rights
MINELRES / Minority Electronic Resources
Directory of resources on minority human rights and related problems of the transition period in Eastern and Central Europe.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Cilvçktiesîbas Latvijâ
Human Rights in Latvia
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvia - Human Rights and Minorities
Basic documents on HR in Latvia provided by Minority Electronic Resources.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Human Rights Watch: Latvia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvian Human Rights Committee
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Cilvēktiesību un etnisko studiju centrs
Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies
Promotes human rights and tolerance in Latvia through monitoring, research, advocacy, legal assistance and training activies.
Language: Latvian, Russian, English | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Political science and politics
Political Resources on the Net - Latvia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
politika.lv / sabiedriskās politikas portāls
policy.lv - public policy site
Non-governmental website sponsored by the Soros Foundation-Latvia as well as the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative and the Information Program of the Open Society Institute (Budapest).
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Fakti
Latvian Facts
Market research and opinion poll company.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Civil society
Latvijas Pilsoniskā alianse / NVO
Civic Alliance Latvia
Umbrella organisation for Latvian non-governmental organisations.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, cyrillic
Latvia - Human Rights and Minorities
Basic documents on HR in Latvia provided by Minority Electronic Resources.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Jaunatnes Padome - LJP
National Youth Council of Latvia
Association of non-governmental youth organizations of Latvia.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Political parties
Jaunais laiks
New Era
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Tautas Partija
People's Party
Conservative party.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Zaļā partija
Latvian Green Party
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Centriskā partija / Latvijas Zemnieku Savienība
Center Party - Latvian Farmers' Union
Agrarian centre party.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Pirmā partija
Latvia's First Party
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Apvienība "Tēvzemei un Brīvībai" - LNNK
For Fatherland and Freedom
National-conservative party.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Sociāldemokrātu Stradnieku Partija
Latvian Social-Democratic Workers' Party
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Par cilvēka tiesībām vienotā Latvijā
For Human Rights in a United Latvia
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Administration
Latvijas Valsts Prezidenta Kanceleja
Chancery of the President of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English, French, German, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Republikas Ministru Kabinets
Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English, German, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latvijas Republikas Saeima
The Saeima of the Republic of Latvia (Parliament)
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Pašvaldību Savienība
Union of Local and Regional Governments of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Law
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes Tiesa
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Republikas Tieslietu ministrija
Ministry of Justice of Republic of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Tiesu portāls
Latvian legal portal
Website on Latvian law and legal matters.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Legal.lv / Latvijas juridisko dokumentu datu bāze
Latvian legal documentation data base
Latvian legal database on civil and commercial law.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Rīgas Juridiskā Augstskola
Riga Graduate School of Law
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Labour
Nodarbinātības Valsts Aģentūra
State Employment Agency
Language: Latvian, Russian, English | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
LAKRS / Latvijas Sabiedrisko Pakalpojumu Darbinieku Arodbiedrība
Latvian Public Services Employees Trade Union
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Emigration, immigration, minorities
MINELRES / Minority Electronic Resources
Directory of resources on minority human rights and related problems of the transition period in Eastern and Central Europe.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Naturalizācijas Pārvalde
Naturalization Board
Board for the naturalisation of foreigners in Latvia.
Language: Latvian, Russian, English | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Latviešu Valodas Apguves Valsts Programma
National Programme for Latvian Language Training
A comprehensive series of educational activities to be implemented over a 10-year period for the purpose of achieving the voluntary and contemporary acquisition of Latvian as a second language.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Social care
Sustento / Latvijas Cilvēku ar īpašām vajadzībām sadarbības organizācija
Latvian Umbrella Body for Disability organisations SUSTENTO
Organization representing the interests of disabled and patients within Lativan healthcare.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Sabiedrības veselības aģentūra
Public Health Agency
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Gender
Marta / Resursu centrs sievietēm
Marta - Resource Center for Women
The Resource Center for Women "Marta" promotes mutual suppport, understanding, and solidarity between women, regardless of a woman`s age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Cilvektirdznieciba.lv
Initiative for women's rights and against human trafficking.
Language: Latvian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
Statistics
LR Centrālā Statistikas Pārvalde
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Demography
Demogrāfijas Centrs
Centre of Demography
Latvia's national website POPIN-Latvia was created by the Centre of Demography, University of Latvia, to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of population and family planning issues in Latvia.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Military and security
Latvijas Republikas Aizsardības Ministrija
Ministry of Defence
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Republikas Iekšlietu Ministrija
Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Jūras Spēki
Latvian Naval Forces
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Tevijas sargs
Guard of the Motherland
Military Journal.
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Transatlantiska Organizacija – LATO
Latvian Transatlantic Organisation
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Country information and geography
CIA World Factbook - Latvia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Central Intelligence Agency
Institute of Baltic Studies
Provides information on the Baltic cultures and societies.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas institūts
Latvian Institute
Information about Latvia, its history, culture and society.
Language: Latvian, English, German, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
LR Valsts Zemes Dienests
State Land Service of the Republic of Latvia
Authority for land survey, reform and privatisation.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvia maps
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Perry Castańeda Library map Collection | Publisher: University of Texas, Austin
Latvia Tourist Board
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Labdien Latvijā
Welcome to Latvia
Facts and information about Latvia.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Enciklopēdijas
Latvian Encyclopaedia
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
City Paper
A newspaper on current events in the Baltic states.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: City Paper
Latvians Online
A global Internet forum for persons of all ages with an interest in Latvia. News reports, current affairs etc.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Daily Latvia
An interactive guide to Latvia and Riga.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
In your pocket: Latvia Travel Guide
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: In your pocket travel guides
In your pocket: Riga City Guide
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: In your pocket travel guides
Riga.com
Facts about Riga.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: ScandNet
Environment
Latvijas Republikas Vides Ministrija
Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Latvia
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Baltijas Vides Forums / BEF
Baltic Environmental Forum
BEF co-ordinates information, expertise and experience exchange in the environmental field.
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Valsts Vides Dienests
State Environmental Service
Language: Latvian, English | Alphabet: Latin
Latvijas Vides, Ģeoloģijas un Meteoroloģijas aģentūra
Latvian agency for environment, geology and meteorology
Language: Latvian | Alphabet: Latin
Blogs
Moscow correspondent's Weblog
Blog by Latvian newspaper's Diena Moscow correspondent.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Pāvels Širovs
Baltic Economy Watch
Blog offering initiated coverage of the Baltic economies.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Edward Hugh
All About Latvia
Blog about Latvian politics and society by DPA's Baltic correspondent.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Aleks Tapinsh
Free Speech Emergency in Latvia
Blog about limitations of free speech in Latvia by an American journalist living in Latvia.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Juris Kaža
Latvia Economy Watch
Blog following the development of the Latvian economy.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Edward Hugh
Latvian Abroad
Blog on Latvia's political and eonomic crisis.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
Lettland
Blog about Latvian culture, society, and politics.
Language: German | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Albert Caspari
Riga Daily Photos
Photoblog covering daily life in Riga.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Karlis Beinerts
Riga Rooster
Reflections on daily life and current events in Latvia.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin