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23 May 2012

Foreign Ministry State Secretary Teikmanis to take part in annual Session of CoE Committee of Ministers

On 23 May, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andris Teikmanis will lead the Latvian delegation at the 122nd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. During the session, the participants are to approve a declaration on the future of the European Court of Human Rights, review the Council of Europe’s policy vis-á-vis its neighbouring regions and discuss the enhancement of human rights protection in Europe and other matters of importance.

15 May 2012

In Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Minister Rinkēvičs voices concern for Ukraine’s position in dialogue with the EU and calls for discussions on restrictions to human rights and political freedoms in Russia

On 14 May in Brussels, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. While the European Union’s foreign ministers discussing the EU-Ukraine relations, Minister Rinkēvičs expressed concern over the deterioration of political and human rights situation in Ukraine.

14 May 2012

Foreign Minister to take part in Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

On 14 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs will take part in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. During the meeting, the ministers intend to continue their discussion on Afghanistan from the perspective of NATO Chicago Summit. Other topics on the agenda are the preparation for the EU-Mexico Summit, Ukraine, the Middle East Peace Process, and EU’s Southern neighbourhood.

14 May 2012

Rigans and guests of city have spent active and positive day at European Union Garden Festival

On Saturday 12 May, despite the windy weather, the European Union Garden Festival welcomed several thousands of visitors of all generations. This year's festival was devoted to the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations.

11 May 2012

Join the European Union Garden Festival!

On Saturday, 12 May, Vērmanes Garden in Riga will be home to the European Union Garden Festival, where ten themed tents will feature various directions important for the EU and Latvia. All through the day, visitors will be able to take part in exciting activities and find useful information in the tents titled “The European Union House”, “Active Europe”, “Productive Europe”, “Creative Europe”, “Youth in Movement”, “Prosperous Europe”, “Digital Europe”, “The Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU”, “Green Europe”, and “Rīga|2014”.

10 May 2012

Europe Day marked by Living European Flag event

“The Living European Flag” event on 9 May in the Esplanade marked the birthday of the European Union. The eight-metres-wide and fourteen-metres-long flag was created by the participants holding 1000 blue balloons and twelve yellow umbrellas. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in association with the European Commission Representation in Latvia, the European Parliament Information Office and the Danish Cultural Institute.

09 May 2012

Foreign Minister and EU Special Representative discuss Central Asian region’s issues

On 8 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia Pierre Morel. The matters discussed were related to the Northern Distribution Network (NDN) and the Central Asian region, as well as the Strategy of the European Union for, and its dialogue with Central Asia. Special Representative Morel shared his long experience of working with the region and its countries.

06 May 2012

European Union Garden Festival offers diverse activities for visitors of all generations

Saturday, 12 May, at Vērmanes Garden in Riga, will see the central event of the Europe Week, the European Union Garden Festival. This year’s festival will be dedicated to the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations, and its motto is “Let us be active through generations! Join in!”

06 May 2012

“Live European Flag” event to mark 9th May

The Live European Flag event at the Esplanade on 9 May will mark the birthday of the European Union. The eight-metres-wide and fourteen-metres-long flag will be composed by the event’s participants holding 1000 blue balloons and twelve yellow umbrellas.

02 May 2012

European Union Garden Festival – coming soon

Saturday, 12 May, at Vērmanes Garden in Riga, will see the central event of the Europe Week, the European Union Garden Festival. This year’s event will be dedicated to the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations, and the motto of the festival is “Let us be active through generations! Join in!”

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