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Naturalization Board
State administrative institution dealing with citizenship issues. Presents a description of the board and the functions it serves, related laws and statistical data.
http://www.np.gov.lv/
Latvian Development Agency
Regularly updated, newest information about investment opportunities in Latvia and additional information about Latvian economy.
http://www.lda.gov.lv/
Business Register of Republic of Latvia
Official state registration site for companies, except for those that are exempt by law. Page includes information on businesses within the country, legislation, and news. [English, Latvian, Russian]
http://www.ur.gov.lv/
ICL - Latvia Index
Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law.
http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/lg__indx...
Fire and Rescue Department of Latvia
Official page for the fire department services within the country. Includes list of events, photos and city station locations.
http://www.vugd.gov.lv/eng/
Ministry of Economy
Provides information about the structure of the ministry and reports on the state of the Latvian economy.
http://www.em.gov.lv/?lng=en
Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO)
A non-governmental group created on March 21, 2000 to promote Latvia's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Includes news and activities as it relates to Latvia and NATO.
http://www.lato.lv/html/en/
Energy Regulation Council
State administration institution for regulation of business activity in energy supply sector. Information about energy tariffs, calculation methodologies, licensing of energy supply companies, approved legislative acts relating to energy sector.
http://www.erp.riga.lv
Latvian Institute of International Affairs
An association created to help provide the country's citizens about international events and Baltic security concerns. Page includes calendar of events and summary of published articles.
http://www.lai.lv/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Government department concerned with political and economic status within region and the world. Includes background of officials, local news, Baltic conferences, and information for travelers.
http://www.am.gov.lv/en/
Ministry of Welfare
Responsible for establishing social security. Offers detailed information about the ministry, its operations, budget and policies.
http://www.lm.gov.lv/?setl=2&PHPSESSID=b4b...
Ministry of Defence
Elaborates and implements National defence policy. Contains press releases, information about the ministry, its policies, related legislation and military service.
http://www.mod.gov.lv/?lang=en
Ministry of Environment
Concerned with environmental issues within the country. Site includes history of the department, organizational structure, legislation, publications, and coordination with the European Union (EU). [Latvian, English]
http://www.varam.gov.lv/
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Includes general information about the Bureau, statistical data, press releases and a catalogue of publications.
http://www.csb.lv/avidus.cfm
Latvian Ministry of Education and Science
Department that oversees the administration of the nation's educational programs. Includes the organizational structure, and related links. Some pages are in Latvian only.
http://www.izm.lv:8080/en/
Wikipedia - Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of Latvia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaira_Vike-Fr...
Latvia Supreme Court
Makes judicial rulings on cases that have moved up through the appeals process. These decisions are final and cannot be overturned. Explains the structure of the Supreme Court and the background of the chief justices.
http://www.at.gov.lv/index.php?a=0&v=en
CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Latvia
List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York.
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/chief...
Saeima
Official government site of the Latvian parliament. Page includes history, list of members, constitution, and building photo.
http://www.saeima.lv/Saeima99Eng.htm
Ministry of Justice
Implements the state policy in the field of justice. Bilingual page offering news, information about the ministry and the tasks it performs.
http://www.tm.gov.lv/
Ministry of Culture
Includes description of the ministry's structure and some information about the Latvian culture and arts.
http://www.km.gov.lv/UI/Main.asp?id=321
Office of Citizenship and Migration affairs of Latvia
Issues identity and travel documents, maintains the population register, and develops and enforces the repatriation and asylum policy. Includes visa and passport information. Also, as well as public report publications (pdf).
http://www.ocma.gov.lv/
Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia
Reviews cases concerning violation of rights and personal freedoms of the citizens of Latvia as guaranteed by the constitution. Page gives historic background, case decisions and list of presiding judges.
http://www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv/ENG/index_e.h...
Ministry for Children and Family Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Supports healthy families and children's rights. Page includes information about regulations governing the department, summaries of research studies, and adoption procedures. [Latvian, English, Russian]
http://www.bm.gov.lv/
Latvian Institute
Non-profit organization established to share knowledge about Latvia to those abroad. Produces publications, in several languages, on many aspects of nation's society.
http://www.latinst.lv/
World Legal Information Institute - Latvia
Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials.
http://www.worldlii.org/catalog/2775.html
US Law Library of Congress - Latvia
Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics.
http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/latvia.html
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia
Includes information about the minister, economic indicators, national budget, tax system, and state aid qualifiers. [In Latvian and English]
http://www.fm.gov.lv/index.php
State Archives of Latvia
Portal of government, regional and historical chronicled documents.
http://www.arhivi.gov.lv/engl/en-lvas-body...
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