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  • Information for British citizens in Latvia

    The British Embassy Riga held two meetings on 1 and 2 October to update British citizens living in the country about Brexit.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary to discuss Brexit with 4 European allies

    Jeremy Hunt begins a 3-day visit to Finland, Latvia, Denmark and the Netherlands to continue talks with European partners on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary's Mansion House speech at the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet 2018

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the UK will be at the forefront of international effort to stand up to those who threaten the rules-based system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Keith Shannon starts as Her Majesty's Ambassador to Latvia

    On Tuesday, 6 June the new British Ambassador to Latvia Mr. Keith Shannon presented his credentials to the President of Latvia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Latvia: Keith Shannon

    Mr Keith Shannon has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Royal Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Baltics

    Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have carried out their first intercept of Russian aircraft in this round of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission (BAP).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • RAF jets fly on Baltic policing mission

    The UK has taken up a leading role policing the skies over the Baltic states to deter threats such as aggression from Russia.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK jets and warship to bolster Baltic security

    RAF Typhoon and the Royal Navy warship HMS Iron Duke will deploy to the Baltic this month.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga: PM press conference

    David Cameron gave a press conference at the Eastern Partnership Summit.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister for Europe David Lidington visits Latvia

    The UK Minister for Europe visited Riga on 19-20 January to discuss cooperation during Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Riga invites project proposals

    The British Embassy Riga announces a call for project proposals under Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Riga invites project proposals

    The British Embassy Riga announces a call for project proposals under Bilateral Programme Budget (BPB)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visit to Latvia

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visited Riga on 19-20 November

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commemoration of sailors fallen in attack on HMS Dragon in 1919

    On 17 October a ceremony to commemorate fallen British, French and Irish sailors who participated in Latvia's war of Liberation in 1919 took place.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commemoration of sailors fallen in attack on HMS Dragon in 1919

    On 17 October a ceremony to commemorate fallen British, French and Irish sailors who participated in Latvia's war of Liberation in 1919 took place.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 100 days until 2014 NATO Summit in Wales

    With 100 days to go until the 2014 NATO Summit, Welsh Secretary David Jones highlights the huge opportunities that it will provide for Wales

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary’s pre-election message to Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague has sent a message of support to the Ukrainian people ahead of the presidential elections this weekend

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Competition launches for companies in Finland and the Baltic region

    The competition is open to technology companies in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania who are interested in entering the UK market.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government