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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Riga_(Saeima_constituency)Riga (Saeima constituency) - Wikipedia

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   Apr 28, 2024 · It consists of the city of Riga and overseas voters. The constituency currently elects 36 of the 100 members of the Saeima using the open party-list proportional representation electoral system. At the 2022 parliamentary election it had 565,297 registered electors.

   • Electorate: 565,297 (2022)
   • Municipality: Riga City

   • Population: 605,802 (2022)
   • Region: Livonia

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_LatviaHistory of Latvia - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The history of Latvia began around 9000 BC with the end of the last glacial period in northern Europe. Ancient Baltic peoples arrived in the area during the second millennium BC, and four distinct tribal realms in Latvia's territory were identifiable towards the end of the first millennium AD.

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   Why was Riga important?

   • Because of Latvia's strategic location and prosperous trading city of Riga, its territories were a frequent focal point for conflict and conquest between at least four major powers: the State of the Teutonic Order, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Sweden and the Russian Empire.

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   When did the new current start in Riga?

   • With increasing poverty in many rural areas and growing urbanization and industrialization (especially of Riga), a loose but broad leftist movement called the " New Current " arose in the late 1880s. It was led by the future National poet Rainis and his brother-in-law Pēteris Stučka, editors of the newspaper Dienas Lapa.

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   When was Riga re-captured?

   • Riga was re-captured by the Soviet Red Army on October 13, 1944, while the Courland Pocket held out until May 9, 1945. During the course of the war, both occupying forces conscripted Latvians into their armies, in this way increasing the loss of the nation's "live resources".

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   What happened in Riga in 1991?

   • Barricade in Riga to prevent the Soviet Army from reaching the Latvian Parliament, July 1991. Liberalization in the communist regime began in the mid-1980s in the USSR with the perestroika and glasnost instituted by Mikhail Gorbachev.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LiepājaLiepāja - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Fourteen deputies and a mayor make up the Liepāja City Council. City's voters select a new government every four years, in June. The Council selects from its members the Chairman of City Council (also called City Mayor), the two Vice chairmen (Deputy Mayors) which are full-time positions.

   • Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)
   • Climate: Cfb

   • Postal code: LV-34(01-13); LV-3414; LV-34(16–17)
   • Country: Latvia

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eurovision_Song_Contest_2003Eurovision Song Contest 2003 - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Three cities were considered as host city of the contest: Riga, Ventspils and Jūrmala. LTV requested proposals from the three cities concerning how they plan to organise the contest. Riga City Council offered the Mežaparks Open-air Stage, Skonto Hall and

   • Voting system: Each country awards 1–8, 10, and 12 points to their ten favourite songs
   • Venue: Skonto Hall, Riga, Latvia

   • Host broadcaster: Latvijas Televīzija (LTV)

6. timenote.info › en › George-ArmitsteadGeorge Armitstead - Timenote

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   Apr 30, 2024 · In May 7, 1901, the Riga City Council elected George Armitstead to be the Mayor of Riga. He transformed Riga rapidly: he built a lot of buildings in Riga, 13 schools, 3 hospitals, the National Museum, the Zoo, libraries and cafés.

7. www.riga.lv › en › articleUkrainian Prime Minister meets representatives of Latvian ...

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   May 4, 2024 · On Thursday, 4 April, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal arrived in Latvia on an official visit, during which he and his delegation also visited Riga City Council and met the leadership of the capital and representatives of several Latvian municipalities.

8. www.riga.lv › en › articleUBC board meeting in Riga admits Ukraine cities and region as ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Author: External Communication Division of Riga City Council. Yes. No. On Thursday, 25 April, the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) held its annual board meeting in Riga to discuss ways to promote Ukraine’s integration in Europe,…