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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Cabinet of Ministers | A list of ministries, biographies of ministers and some documents. | |
| Constitutional Court | Information about the court and its decisions. | |
| Parliament (Saeima) | Information on deputies and the legislature. In addition, BNS News provides data on the Saeima in Latvian. There are descriptions of parties and reports of election results. | |
| President | Personal information, speeches and the constitution. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | Information on activities, links to scientists' web sites and general information. | |
| Bank of Latvia | Covers monetary policy and banking issues. Presents basic information, documents and speeches. | |
| Border Guards | Protects Latvia's territorial integrity. | |
| Central Commission for Housing Privatization | Covers the duties of the commission. | |
| Central Electoral Commission | Election data and legislation. | |
| Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia | Presents some basic economic indicators, including data on GDp, population, employment and so on. | |
| Citizenship and Migration Affairs | Manages migration issues and the population register. Provides some population statistics. | |
| Coast Guard | Coordinates maritime safety matters for Latvian coastal waters. | |
| Council of Science | Promotes, evaluates and finances scientific research. | |
| Development Agency | A guide to investment in Latvia. | |
| Embassy in Germany | News and consular information. | |
| Embassy in Sweden | News and consular information. | |
| Embassy in the US | General information and links. | |
| Financial and Capital Market Commission | Regulates the securities market. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture | Organizational structure and general tasks. | |
| Ministry of Children and Family Affairs | Site of the ministry's secretariat. | |
| Ministry of Culture | Covers culture policy, and provides links to arts and events. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Develops and exercises national defense policy. | |
| Ministry of Economics | Structure of the ministry, publications and other information. | |
| Ministry of Education and Science | Addresses education and information technology policy. Presents policy documents and an Internet quiz for young people. | |
| Ministry of Environment | Policy plans, reports and publications. | |
| Ministry of Finance | Legislative information, news, publication and speeches. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Press releases, speeches and policy positions. | |
| Ministry of Health | Information about the ministry and policies. | |
| Ministry of Interior | Basic information and press releases (press releases are in Latvian). The Bodyguard Department and Police Department have separate sites. | |
| Ministry of Justice | Discusses the legal system and provides information about the minister. | |
| Ministry of Regional Development and Local Governments | Information about officials and policies. The English language version is under construction. | |
| Ministry of Special Assignments for Society and Integration Affairs | Legislation and press releases. | |
| Ministry of Transportation and Communication | Responsible for transportation and information technology policy. | |
| Ministry of Welfare | Responsible for the social safety net. | |
| Ministry of Welfare - Social Assistance Foundation | Assists disabled and at-risk populations. | |
| National Defense Academy | Restricted to authorized users. | |
| National Library | Collections and service information. | |
| Navy | Discusses the history of the navy and its capabilities. | |
| Privatization Agency | Covers all aspects of privatization policy. Site appears to be offline. | |
| Public Health Agency | Assesses of the health of the population and health factors. | |
| Public Utilities Commission | Formerly the Energy Regulation Council. Responsible for all aspects of energy management and regulation. | |
| Registry of Enterprises | Detailed information about laws and procedures to acquire state property. Promises to have information on other types of contracts. English and Russian pages are under construction. | |
| Road Administration | Manages highways and major arteries. | |
| State Agency of Medicines | Responsible for evaluating and regulating pharmaceutical products. | |
| State Archive | Information about the archives and accessing material. | |
| State Audit Office | An independent body reporting to the parliament on utilization of public funds. | |
| State Civil Service Administration | Documentation, legislation and contact information. | |
| State Pharmaceutical Inspector | Latvia's version of the FDA. | |
| State Police | Covers law enforcement structure and legislation. | |
| State Real Estate Agency | Manages state owned real estate. | |
| State Revenue Service | Implements the State fiscal and customs policies. | |
| State Standards | Responsible for metrology and standards. Affiliated with the Ministry of the Economy. English version under construction. | |
| State Telecommunications Inspection | The Latvian FCC. | |
| Stock Exchange | Keeps you up-to-date on investments in Latvia. | |
| Translation and Terminology Center | Manages the translation of Latvian laws into English and EU laws into Latvian. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Latvia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Baltic Assembly | Promotes co-operation between the parliaments of the Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Documents and press releases. | |
| British Council | Latvian site for the British NGO. | |
| Council of Europe Information and Documentation Center. | Information for protecting human rights, and development of Europe's cultural identity. | |
| Crimes Against Humanity | The site of the Association of Victims of Political Repression. Addresses Soviet-era political oppression. | |
| Culture Foundation | Promotes culture by channeling profits to cultural endeavors. | |
| European Social Fund (ESF) | ESF is a financial instrument of European Union for development of human resources and improvement of conditions in labor market. | |
| Latvian Institute | A non-profit established by the Council of Ministers to conduct PR. | |
| NGO Center | Provides a database of and links to local NGOs. | |
| Social Science Data Archive | Various databases, but access is restricted to subscribers. | |
| Society Integration Foundation | News, projects and press releases. | |
| Soros Foundation | Addresses local activities of the organization. | |
| United Nations Homepage | Describes UN activities in Latvia. | |
| World Bank | World Bank in Latvia. | |
| World Wildlife Fund | The Latvian branch of the environmental protection organization. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Latvia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Christian Democratic Union (KDS) | Party program and contact information. | |
| Farmer's Union (LZS) | Basic information about the party is available in English. Much more is in Latvian. | |
| Fatherland and Freedom | Information on a national conservative party. | |
| For Human Rights in United Latvia (PCTVL) | A party uniting several political groups in Latvia. | |
| Green Party | Information on this party. | |
| Latvia First Party (LPP) | Information on the party, documents and publications. | |
| Latvia's Way (LC) | Formed as a pre-election union. | |
| Latvian Social Democratic Labor Party (LSDLP) | The site presents the party platform and other documents. | |
| Latvian Socialist Party | The successor to the Communist Party. | |
| Mara's Land | A political organization that has competed in elections. Russian and English language pages are not active. | |
| National Power Unity | Information on the party. | |
| New Era | Information on this conservative party. | |
| People's Harmony Party | A social democratic party. | |
| People's Party (TP) | The party indicates that its purpose is to "provide a viable alternative to existing parties which have created an ever-widening gap of mistrust between the governing elite and the Latvian people." | |
| Social Democratic Union (SDS) | Party's statute, history and other information. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Latvia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Kuldiga | Basic information for tourists. | |
| Latvian-Related Internet Resources | Links to many cities and regions. | |
| LOGIN | Coordinates info on local government development in Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary. | |
| Riga - Regional Court | History and contact information. | |
| Riga City Council | Latvia's capital city council. | |
| Union of Local and Regional Governments | Information about local politics. It is currently under construction. | |
News and Media
Online Latvian newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Baltic Times | On-line English language news from the region. | |
| BNS News | Most information can only be accessed after registration. | |
| Chas | Russian-language daily newspaper. | |
| Diena | The Internet version of the largest daily. Basic facts in English and Russian. | |
| Leta | A major news agency. Provides information about its services. | |
| RFE/RL | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Latvian service. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Latvia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Baltic Links | Search engine | |
| Delfi | Search engine. | |
| Inbox Search | Search engine. | |
| Internet.lv | Search engine. | |
| Latvian Links | Categorized guide to Latvian web sites. | |
| Search Latvia | Search engine. | |
| Xypex | Search engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia | An advocacy group for US businesses in Latvia. | |
| Bilteks | A Latvian server with on-line shopping and a search engine. | |
| Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Promotes business development. | |
| Lanet | The Latvian Academic Network. Includes statistics and a search engine for the server. | |
| Latvian Language | Study Latvian on-line. | |
| Law Library | US Library of Congress guide to Latvian law. | |
| PopIn Latvia | Population data and information from a well-known Latvian demographer. | |
| UK Embassy | News and consular activities. | |
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