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Anti-government riots in Riga, Latvia

Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with riot police in Latvia's capital, Riga, after an anti-government protest. Police used mace and truncheons to disperse rioters who smashed shop windows and overturned a police van after failing to storm parliament. The violence followed a peaceful rally in which some 10000 people accused the government of economic mismanagement and demanded new elections. Latvia's economy is expected to contract by at least 5% this year. Until last year, it was one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. Many Latvians frustrated by rising unemployment and tax hikes blame the centre-right governing coalition of Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis for their country's economic woes. Tuesday's peaceful protest was Latvia's largest since it became independent in 1991. As the crowd swelled, dozens of protesters tried to storm the parliament building, and hundreds of demonstrators then hurled rocks and chunks of ice at government buildings. The rioters were dispersed by riot police using mace and truncheons, but they gathered again in a neighbouring street in Riga's historic business distric There, they overturned a police van, smashed windows and looted shops. "There was a nice event and then when it finished people decided to go and express their anger and destroy the parliament and then it all spread through Old Riga," Anna Gulbe, 19, told the Associated Press news agency. More than 30 people were injured in the fracas, medical sources said. Interior ...

Категория: News & Politics

Время: 00:01:35.250

Теги: riga latvia riots rally anti government protests protest demonstrations breaking news globalization Demolē Saeimulatvia

An Original Latvian Flag

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According to Martins and Filips Andersons, the flag that they were wearing at the first Latvian hockey game of the 2010 Olympics was from 1917-1918. This was a time when Latvia was first becoming a country in the 1st World War. Could we have had one of the first Latvian flags in hand? It appears so. More details wanted...

Категория: Travel & Events

Время: 00:00:51.750

Теги: latvia latvian flag

Catching Up With John Canada Terrell of She's Gotta Have It

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Reelblack celebrates the inaugural DVD release of Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT with this exclusive chat with co-star John Canada Terrell. In it he discusses the price of celebrity, working with Tracy Camila Johns and his latest projects as actor and producer.

Категория: Entertainment

Время: 00:07:30.750

Теги: she's gotta have it DVD John Canada terrell tracy camila johns spike lee reelblack nola darling

Eurovision 2012 Latvia: Anmary - "Beautiful Song" (Live Final) EIRODZIESMA

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WINNER Anmary performs Beautiful Song live at Latvian National Final for Eurovision 2012(Azerbaijan - Baku). EIROVĪZIJAS NACIONĀLĀ ATLASE: OTRAIS PUSFINĀLS EIRODZIESMA Anamary interpreta Beautiful song en directo en la final Letona para Eurovisión 2012, representará a Letonia con esta canción. Mūzika: Ivars Makstnieks Teksts: Rolans Ūdris Izpildītāja: Anmary Anmary (īstajā vārdā - Linda Amantova) muzikālais ceļš aizsākās jau bērnībā, Gulbenes bērnu mūzikas skolā un Jāņa Ivanova Rēzeknes mūzikas koledžā, kur Anmary apguva klavierspēles prasmi. Vēlāk skolojusies Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmijā vokālajā nodaļā un Rīgas Pedagoģijas un Izglītības vadības augstskolā - Populārās un Džeza mūzikas nodaļā, paralēli strādājot par vokālo pedagoģi gan TV šovos, gan popmūzikas studijās „AMPS, „Dzirnas" uc Plašāku atpazīstamību Anmary ieguva, piedaloties muzikālajā šovā „Talantu Fabrika 2", kur ieguva 2.vietu! Sadarbojusies ar dažādiem Latvijā populāriem mūziķiem (Arnis Mednis, grupas „Otra Puse", „The Hobos" uc), iesaistījusies dažādos muzikālos projektos (tostarp mūziklā „Vestsaidas stāsts"), dziedājusi Raimonda Paula Dziedāšanas svētkos, projektā ar Rīgas Doma zēnu kori "Sveiks lai dzīvo". Grupu „Sunny Sense" un „Mash Mash" dalībniece. Iedziedājusi dažādas TV reklāmas un radio džinglus. Savas vokālās prasmes Anmary parādījusi arī Eiropas klausītājiem Spānijā un Beļģijā, Vācijā, kur dziedātāja tika uzaicināta dziedāt solo Kristofa Šēnhera muzikālajā darbā „Magnificat" ar ...

Категория: Music

Время: 00:02:12

Теги: eurovision song contest esc 2012 baku azerbaijan performer national preselection final entry entrant performance cancion hq live high quality stereo sound nacional preseleccion alta calidad directo estereo Евровидение eurovizije eurovizija eurovisao switzerland winner ganadora disco superflyk eirodziesma per latvija lietuva latvia latvian letonia letones Anmary Beautiful

The Latvian Nationalist Party ''Visu Latvijai'' (All to Latvia!)

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The party "Visu Latvijai!" (All for Latvija!") is an national conservative organization fighting for Latvia as national and lawful and prosperous state. Our ideology is positive nationalism that can form foundations for true democracy and justice. We are for Latvian nation but support other nations to empower national sovereignty and justice in foreign affairs. We are currently in the parliament with 8 seats together with party "Tēvzemei un Brīvībai" (For Fatherland and Freedom).

Категория: News & Politics

Время: 00:03:37.500

Теги: Latvija Latvia Rīga Riga partija VL the Latvian nationalist nationalism party all to Saga strong survive flag freedom Visu Latvijai Baltija valoda Latvieši nationalist parties Latvian political parties

Crazy latvian drifters

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Bez iekšām! :D

Категория: Sports

Время: 00:01:08.250

Теги: Amatnieks vs Liepkalns

Latvia vs. Sweden 2009

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IIHF World Championship 2009 in Berne, Switzerland 27-04-09 Latvia vs Sweden 3-2 (SO) Including Karsums boarding Enstrom

Категория: Sports

Время: 00:05:24

Теги: IIHF Ice Hockey Goal World Shootout Overtime Championship Latvia Sweden Switzerland Berne 2009 NHL Karsums Nizivijs Enstrom Liv Johansson Skrastins INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION boarding Tampa Bay Lightning Dallas Stars Dinamo Riga Florida Panthers

Jenny May "Es gribu vēl mīlēt" (Official video)

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Mp3: doremi.lv (Martin Haegglund/Charlie Mason. Latv. teksts Guntars Račs) Režija: Aija Strazdiņa Producenti: Maija Stuģe, Uldis Ērkšķis, Aija Strazdiņa Operators: Uvis Burjāns Operatora asistents: Jānis Saļms Piedalās Kaspars Zlidnis un deju skolas Salsa Carneval, Bailarico, That Dance uc dalībnieki. Horeogrāfija: Uldis Tomass Šimens un Irina Logutova

Категория: Music

Время: 00:02:09.750