Latvian Language
Latvian (latviešu valoda [ˈlatviɛʃu ˈvaluɔda]), also known as Lettish, is an Eastern Baltic language spoken in the Baltic region. It is the language of Latvians and the official language of Latvia as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 1.3 million native Latvian speakers in Latvia and 100,000 abroad. Altogether, 2 million, or 80% of the population of Latvia, speak Latvian. Of those, around 1.16 million or 62% used it as their primary language at home.As a Baltic language, Latvian is most closely related to neighboring Lithuanian; however Latvian has followed a more …
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RSF: Reporters Sans Frontières · 19 June 2023 English
• Evaluating the overall efficiency of the Access to Information mechanism in the Baltic states, the analysis of empirical data has revealed that simple and problem-specific FOI appeal procedures, rather …
including not providing a national (i.e. Latvian) language track for broadcasts, including Crimea on …
FPRI: Foreign Policy Research Institute · 22 May 2023 English
strengthening the “unique cultural and historical environment ” of Latvia’s historical regions and the Latvian language. Levits also initiated a reform in the funding of political parties. After Russia's full-scale …
environment” of Latvia’s historical regions and the Latvian language. Levits also initiated a reform in the funding …
Wilson Center Canada · 3 May 2023 English
The Context The Committee for State Security attached to the Council of Ministers of the USSR (the full name of the KGB) was formally founded on March 13, 1954.4 As …
day there is not a single radio program in Latvian language, and why the publication of the newspaper … newspaper “For Return to the Homeland” in Latvian language is delayed.”69 He then proceeded to instruct the SD …
FPRI: Foreign Policy Research Institute · 28 April 2023
procedure set for obtaining EU permanent residence status in Latvia, which includes passing a Latvian language exam. This has become a point of contention, as only those over 75 years old, those with long-term … Latvian citizenship or non-citizen (alien) status, but stayed in Latvia — will have to prove Latvian language knowledge; citizens of other countries who have already obtained permanent residence permits … Immigration Law was adopted in 2002, the clause was transferred to this new law. While adding Latvian language requirement was considered at the time, it was ultimately not included. To whom do the new amendments …
status in Latvia, which includes passing a Latvian language exam. This has become a point of contention … but stayed in Latvia — will have to prove Latvian language knowledge; citizens of other countries who … transferred to this new law. While adding Latvian language requirement was considered at the time, it … whom do not have a basic understanding of the Latvian language. The new amendments present them with a choice: … residing in Latvia to know the basics of the Latvian language. Conclusion From an academic perspective, …
OSCE: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · 13 April 2023 English
Priority recommendations focus on the need to enhance the human and financial capacity of the CEC, to eliminate various restrictions on candidacy rights, to introduce mechanisms to promote women’s participation, …
contestants campaigned exclusively in the Latvian language, with many also conducting outreach in Russian … political parties campaigned exclusively in the Latvian language, with many conducting some campaign activities … political parties campaigned exclusively in the Latvian language. 72 Interlocutors described that the recent …
EUA: European University Association · 6 March 2023
An important facet of the methodology of the Scorecard is the continued In 2015, considering the success and extensive use of the Autonomy Scorecard, involvement of the broader university community, …
criteria the rector to have a C1 level in the Latvian language, which in effect deprives foreign candidates …
TI: Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut · 14 February 2023 English
The designations employed and the presentation of material on the maps do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the European Union concerning the legal …
methodology) in Annex 1.1 are provided in Latvian language in Annex 1.1 language and cannot easily be …
UN: The United Nations · 14 February 2023 English
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developments in crowdsourcing carried out by Latvian Language Institute, University of Latvia • Databases/registers … Agency, State Language Centre, Latvian Language Agency, Latvian Language Institute, University of Latvia …
EC: European Commission · 2023 English
Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C (2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10. The Commission may consult the …
methodology) in Annex 1.1 are provided in Latvian language and cannot easily be checked for external …
