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Ilze Juhansone

Ilze Juhansone is the permanent representative of Latvia to the EU. A career diplomat currently based in Brussels, she has dealt with EU integration issues since 1998. In this video, Juhansone speaks about Latvia’s contribution to European discussions, how negotiations are held between 27 EU member states, how Latvia’s interests are defended in Brussels, and tactics and strategies for good diplomacy.

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Gabriel Jackson and the Riches of the Baltic Choral Tradition

“Imagine a song so special that everybody knows it by heart, so beautiful that everybody loves it with a passion, and that every five years over 10 000 people gather to sing to hundreds of thousands more.”

Daina Ruduša, "Riga 2014" project coordinator, Latvian Institute, 07.05.2013

Independence Day Sentiments

Latvia celebrates its National day twice a year, on November 18 and May 4. Why so? Do we have a stronger love for our land than other nations? Maybe, but that is definitely not the reason.

Karina Pētersone, Director, Latvian Institute, 03.05.2013

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