The Case For Latvia

Author : Jukka Rislakki
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9789042024243

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The Case for Latvia by Jukka Rislakki Pdf

What do we know about Latvia and the Latvians? A Baltic (not Balkan) nation that emerged from fifty years under the Soviet Union - interrupted by a brief but brutal Nazi-German occupation and a devastating war - now a member of the European Union and NATO. Yes, but what else? Relentless accusations keep appearing, especially in Russian media, often repeated in the West: "Latvian soldiers single-handedly saved Lenin's revolution in 1917", "Latvians killed Tsar Nikolai II and the Royal family", "Latvia was a thoroughly anti-Semitic country and Latvians started killing Jews even before the Germans arrived in 1941", "Nazi revival is rampant in today's Latvia", "The Russian minority is persecuted in Latvia. . ." True, false or in-between? The Finnish journalist and author Jukka Rislakki examines charges like these and provides an outline of Latvia's recent history while attempting to separate documented historical fact from misinformation and deliberate disinformation. His analysis helps to explain why the Baltic States (population 7 million) consistently top the enemy lists in public opinion polls of Russia (143 million). His knowledge of the Baltic languages allows him to make use of local sources and up-to-date historical research. He is a former Baltic States correspondent for Finland's largest daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat and the author of several books on Finnish and Latvian history. As a neutral, experienced and often critical observer, Rislakki is uniquely qualified for the task of separating truth from fiction.

Author : Jukka Rislakki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Baltic States
ISBN : LCCN:93045834

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Author : Jukka Rislakki
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789042024236

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The Case for Latvia by Jukka Rislakki Pdf

What do we know about Latvia and the Latvians? A Baltic (not Balkan) nation that emerged from fifty years under the Soviet Union – interrupted by a brief but brutal Nazi-German occupation and a devastating war – now a member of the European Union and NATO. Yes, but what else? Relentless accusations keep appearing, especially in Russian media, often repeated in the West: “Latvian soldiers single-handedly saved Lenin's revolution in 1917”, “Latvians killed Tsar Nikolai II and the Royal family”, “Latvia was a thoroughly anti-Semitic country and Latvians started killing Jews even before the Germans arrived in 1941”, “Nazi revival is rampant in today's Latvia”, “The Russian minority is persecuted in Latvia. . .”True, false or in-between? The Finnish journalist and author Jukka Rislakki examines charges like these and provides an outline of Latvia's recent history while attempting to separate documented historical fact from misinformation and deliberate disinformation. His analysis helps to explain why the Baltic States (population 7 million) consistently top the enemy lists in public opinion polls of Russia (143 million). His knowledge of the Baltic languages allows him to make use of local sources and up-to-date historical research. He is a former Baltic States correspondent for Finland's largest daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat and the author of several books on Finnish and Latvian history. As a neutral, experienced and often critical observer, Rislakki is uniquely qualified for the task of separating truth from fiction.

Author : Rita Kaša,Inta Mieriņa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030120924

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The Emigrant Communities of Latvia by Rita Kaša,Inta Mieriņa Pdf

This open access volume examines experiences of contemporary Latvian migrants, thereby focusing on reasons for emigration, processes of integration in their host countries, and – in the case of return migration - re-integration in their home country. In the context of European migration, the book describes the case of Latvia, which is interesting due to the multiple waves of excessive emigration, continuously high migration potential among European Union member states, and diverse migrant characteristics. It provides a fascinating insight into the social and psychological aspects linked to migration in a comparative context. The data in this volume is rich in providing individual level perspectives of contemporary Latvian migrants by addressing issues such as emigrants’ economic, social and cultural inclusion in the host country, ties with the home country and culture, interaction with public authorities both in the host and home country, political views, and perspectives on the permanent settlement in migration or return. Through topics such as assimilation of children, relationships between emigrants representing different emigration waves, the complex identities and attachments of minority emigrants, and the role of culture and media in identity formation and presentation, this book addresses topics that any contemporary emigrant community is faced with.

Author : Andis Kudors
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781003802341

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Russia and Latvia by Andis Kudors Pdf

This book explores Russia’s relations with Latvia, arguing that Latvia, with a higher proportion of Russian speakers than other Baltic states, is especially vulnerable to Russia’s “sharp power”. The book highlights how authoritarian and totalitarian regimes are unable to exercise soft power based on the attractiveness of the country's culture and values, which would help them gain the favour of the audience of the target countries, but instead, as in the case of Russia, use public diplomacy, compatriot policy, media policy, propaganda, and disinformation to produce a destructive effect, distorting the democracies of target countries and increasing national security risks. The book provides in-depth detail on how Russia is making use of this “sharp power” in Latvia, examines the consequences and assesses the dangers for the future.

Author : Daina Stukuls
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015041789762

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Transformation, Normalization, and Representation in Postcommunism by Daina Stukuls Pdf

Author : Vadim Mantrov
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403505244

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Insurance Law in Latvia by Vadim Mantrov Pdf

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides valuable practical insight into both public supervisory legislation concerning insurance and private insurance contract law in Latvia. An informative general introduction surveying the legal, political, financial, and commercial background and surroundings of insurance provides a sound foundation for the specific detail that follows. The book covers all essential aspects of the law and regulation governing insurance policies and instruments. Its detailed exposition includes examination of the form of the insurance company and its reserves and investments; the insurance contract; the legal aspects of the various branches of property and liability insurance; motor vehicle insurance schemes; life insurance, health insurance, and workmen's compensation schemes; reinsurance, co-insurance, and pooling; taxation of insurance; and risk management and prevention. Succinct yet eminently practical, the book will be a valuable resource for lawyers handling cases affecting Latvia. It will be of practical utility to those both in public service and private practice called on to develop and to apply the laws of insurance, and of special interest as a contribution to the much-needed harmonization of insurance law.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9934875608

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Selected case-law of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mara Kalnins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849046060

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Latvia by Mara Kalnins Pdf

The history of the Latvian people begins some four and a half millennia ago with the arrival of the proto-Baltic Indo-Europeans to northern Europe. One branch of these migrants coalesced into a community which evolved a distinctive and remarkably robust culture and language, and which eventually developed into a loose federation of tribal kingdoms that stretched from the shores of the Baltic sea to the upper Dniepr river. But these small independent kingdoms were unable to resist the later invasion of the Teutonic Knights in 1201, an invasion that initiated nearly eight hundred years of helotry for the Latvians in their own domains. In the centuries of domination by successive European powers that followed, the inhabitants nonetheless preserved a powerful sense of identity, fostered by their ancient language, oral literature, songs and customs. These in turn informed and gave impetus to the rise of national consciousness in the nineteenth century and the political activities of the twentieth which brought the modern nation-state of Latvia into being. This book traces the genesis and growth of that nation, its endurance over centuries of conquest and oppression, the process by which it achieved its independence, and its status as a member of the European community in the twenty-first century.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264662476

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Connecting People with Jobs Evaluating Latvia's Active Labour Market Policies by OECD Pdf

This report on Latvia is the sixth country study published in a series of reports looking into how policies connect people with jobs. It focuses on Latvia's long-term unemployed and those at risk of long-term unemployment.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264603608

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Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Latvia 2023 (Second Round) Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request by OECD Pdf

This peer review report analyses the practical implementation of the standard of transparency and exchange of information on request in Latvia, as part of the second round of reviews conducted by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes since 2016.

Author : Marat Terterov,Jonathan Reuvid
Publisher : GMB Publishing Ltd
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781905050611

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Doing Business with Latvia by Marat Terterov,Jonathan Reuvid Pdf

Originally published in the pre-EU-accession period, this E-Book edition of Doing Business with Latvia has been updated to take account of the post-accession changes to the legal and fiscal environment. It remains a definitive appraisal of the economic system and investment climate, including an examination of the legal structure and business regulation, information on the financial sector and unique best practice on all aspects of trading with and investing in Latvia. Latvia is considered one of the most successful transitional economies in the former Soviet Union. The guide also provides an overview of key sectors of trade and investment.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264281219

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OECD Economic Surveys: Latvia 2017 by OECD Pdf

Latvia’s economy has grown robustly in recent years on the back of a strong track record in implementing structural reforms, despite a challenging international environment. Rising wages have supported household consumption.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264262782

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OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Latvia 2016 by OECD Pdf

This review aims to support Latvia in continuing reform of its health system, informed by international best practice.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264692732

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Interagency Coordination in Economic Crime Investigations in Latvia by OECD Pdf

Economic and financial crimes are growing in numbers, complexity and reach, making them increasingly difficult to investigate and successfully prosecute. This report details efforts in Latvia to strengthen its criminal justice system against financial and economic crimes.