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02.12.2014. 19:09

Washington Post reviews Contemporary Latvian Artist Exhibit
The exhibit is now closed.

"BeingThere: Riga" - The Economist's Intelligent Life
The November/December 2011 issue of The Economist's Intelligent Life magazine published this article by journalist Robert Cottrell on life in Riga, Latvia

Diplomatic Pouch interview with Ambassador: "Singing Your Way to Freedom"
This interview with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovičs was published in the December 2011 "Diplomatic Pouch" e-mail newsletter, produced by The Washington Diplomat.

Ambassador's response to National Interest article
The following response by Ambassador Pildegovics was published on May 26, 2010 in the National Interest.

Article on Latvia-U.S. relations
On January 20, 2010 "Diena" (in Latvian) and "Telegraf" (in Russian) published an article by Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and US Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber.

Colorado newspaper article on Latvian soldiers
On January 10, 2010 the Colorado Springs Gazette published an article "Mom works to help Carson soldiers honor battle bonds."

"Diplomatic Pouch" article on Baltic Security Conference
On May 29, 2009 the "Diplomatic Pouch" published an article on the JBANC Security Conference held in Washington, DC.

Ambassador Pildegovics profiled on cover of "The Washington Diplomat"
An in-depth interview with Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics was published in the May 2009 issue of the Washington Diplomat.

"The Washington Diplomat" interviews spouse of the Ambassador
The September 2008 issue of "The Washington Diplomat" features Gail Scott's interview ("Baltic Pride") with Elena Pildegovica, wife of Latvia's Ambassador to the US Andrejs Pildegovics.

MSNBC profiles Riga - "Riga Rocks"
On June 16 MSNBC highlighted Riga as a city worth visiting

Ambassador Pildegovics profiled in "Washington International"
Alan L. Dessoff of WashingtonInternational.com interviews Latvia's Ambassador to the US Andrejs Pildegovics. The article is titled "Latvia-A Fresh Start."

"Washington Times" article on Visa Waiver Program
Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics quoted in Washington Times article of March 14 on the US Visa Waiver Program.

Washington Post article on music director Mariss Jansons
On February 3, 2008 the Washington Post's Style section profiled Mariss Jansons, Latvian-born music conductor of Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Wall Street Journal article on 10th anniversary of US-Baltic Charter
The January 16th issue has a commentary co-authored by Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the Executive Director of the German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Center.

"The Diplomatic Pouch" highlights former President of Latvia's speech
The article highlights former President Vaira Vike-Freiberga's October speech at the Atlantic Council

NBC "Today Show" considers Riga a destination not to be missed
Peter Greenberg shares his list of unique, affordable vacation destinations

"Join the Latvians - celebrate with a Christmas tree"
"Nevada Appeal" article on the origins of Christmas Trees

IgoUgo names Riga as one of Europe's Top Ten affordable cities
IgoUgo considers Riga to be a budget-friendly travel destination in Europe

"The New York Times" article on runner Jelena Prokopcuka
On November 4 "The New York Times" published an article on Jelena Prokopcuka, one of the world's top distance runners.

"New York Times" - 36 Hours in Riga
This New York Times article by Jon Fasman was published on October 21, 2007

New York Times on "Graphic Modernism From the Baltic to the Balkans, 1910-1935"
October 13 "New York Times" article by Karen Rosenberg on "Graphic Modernism From the Baltic to the Balkans, 1910-1935" exhibit at New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street). The exhibit continues through January 27, 2008.

"Time" Magazine article about Riga Central Market
"Time" magazine published this article at the end of September

Washington Post travel article on Riga
On July 22, The Washington Post published travel writer Gary Lee's article "Riga, the Curtain Rises."

Spring 2007 travel articles on Latvia
"National Geographic Traveler," "Travel and Leisure," and "Time" magazine all contain travel articles promoting Latvia as a tourist destination.

"A Latvian First and Always" - Washington Post Profile of Latvia's President
Washington Post profiles President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga