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Latvian Institute - http://www.li.lv/
Non-profit organization established to provide information on Latvian society, culture, nature and history. Offers publications, in several languages. |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia - http://www.am.gov.lv/en/
Government department concerned with political and economic status within region and the world. Includes background of officials, local news, Baltic conferences, and information for travelers. |
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Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia - http://www.csb.lv/avidus.cfm
Includes general information about the Bureau, statistical data, press releases and a catalogue of publications. |
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Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia - http://www.fm.gov.lv/index.php
Includes information about the minister, economic indicators, national budget, tax system, and state aid qualifiers. [In Latvian and English] |
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Ministry of Justice - http://www.tm.gov.lv/
Implements the state policy in the field of justice. Bilingual page offering news, information about the ministry and the tasks it performs. |
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Wikipedia - Vaira V e-Freiberga - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaira_Vike-Freiberga
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of Latvia. |
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Ministry of Environment - http://www.vidm.gov.lv/
Concerned with environmental issues within the country. History of the department, organizational structure, legislation, publications, and coordination with the European Union (EU). [Latvian, English] |
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Office of Citizenship and Migration affairs of Latvia - http://www.ocma.gov.lv/
Issues identity and travel documents, maintains the population register, and develops and enforces the repatriation and asylum policy. Includes visa and passport information. Also, as well as public report publications (pdf). |
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Ministry for Children and Family Affairs of the Republic of Latvia - http://www.bm.gov.lv/
Supports healthy families and children's rights. Page includes information about regulations governing the department, summaries of research studies, and adoption procedures. [Latvian, English, Russian] |
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Business Register of Republic of Latvia - http://www.ur.gov.lv/
Official state registration site for companies, except for those that are exempt by law. Page includes information on businesses within the country, legislation, and news. [English, Latvian, Russian] |
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Investment and Development Agency of Latvia - http://www.liaa.gov.lv
Information about investment opportunities in Latvia and country economy. |
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Latvian Institute of International Affairs - http://www.lai.lv/
An association created to help provide the country's citizens about international events and Baltic security concerns. Page includes calendar of events and summary of published articles. |
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Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia - http://www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv/?lang=2
Reviews cases concerning violation of rights and personal freedoms of the citizens of Latvia as guaranteed by the constitution. Page gives historic background, case decisions and list of presiding judges. |
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Ministry of Culture - http://www.km.gov.lv/UI/Main.asp?id=321
Includes description of the ministry's structure and some information about the Latvian culture and arts. |
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Energy Regulation Council - http://www.erp.riga.lv
State administration institution for regulation of business activity in energy supply sector. Information about energy tariffs, calculation methodologies, licensing of energy supply companies, approved legislative acts relating to energy sector. |
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ICL - Latvia Index - http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/lg__indx.html
Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law. |
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CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Latvia - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-l/latvia.html
List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York. |
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Naturalization Board - http://www.np.gov.lv/
State administrative institution dealing with citizenship issues. Presents a description of the board and the functions it serves, related laws and statistical data. |
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Saeima - http://www.saeima.lv/Saeima99Eng.htm
Official government site of the Latvian parliament. Page includes history, list of members, constitution, and building photo. |
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Ministry of Economy - http://www.em.gov.lv/?lng=en
Provides information about the structure of the ministry and reports on the state of the Latvian economy. |
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Ministry of Defence - http://www.mod.gov.lv/?lang=en
Elaborates and implements National defence policy. Contains press releases, information about the ministry, its policies, related legislation and military service. |
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Latvian Ministry of Education and Science - http://web2.izm.gov.lv/
Department that oversees the administration of the nation's educational programs. Includes the organizational structure, and related links. Some pages are in Latvian only. |
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US Law Library of Congress - Latvia - http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/latvia.html
Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. |
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Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO) - http://www.lato.lv/html/en/
A non-governmental group created on March 21, 2000 to promote Latvia's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Includes news and activities as it relates to Latvia and NATO. |
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State Archives of Latvia - http://www.archiv.org.lv/indexe.php?id=11
Portal of government, regional and historical chronicled documents. |
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The Maritime Administration of Latvia - http://www.jurasadministracija.lv/eng/
Carries out responsibilities under international conventions, intergovernmental agreements pertaining to maritime safety, the Maritime Code of the Republic of Latvia, the Port Law and other national rules and regulations. |
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Latvia Supreme Court - http://www.at.gov.lv/index.php?a=0&v=en
Makes judicial rulings on cases that have moved up through the appeals process. These decisions are final and cannot be overturned. Explains the structure of the Supreme Court and the background of the chief justices. |
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World Legal Information Institute - Latvia - http://www.worldlii.org/catalog/2775.html
Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials. |
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Ministry of Welfare - http://www.lm.gov.lv/?setl=2&PHPSESSID=b4b643fe6fe6c8082574c9a3eb0b738b
Responsible for establishing social security. Offers detailed information about the ministry, its operations, budget and policies. |