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Riga Technical University is First in the World Recognized by World Customs Organisation
On January 26, Rīga Technical University became one of three higher education institution in the world where academic bachelor level programmes for customs and tax administration specialists are considered to meet the requirements of international standards. Rīga Technical University together with University of Canberra in Australia and University of Münster in Germany received the World Customs Organisation certificates.
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Festival “Vienna Classics”: February 5 – 13
„Vienna Classics” biannual festival is dedicated to the Vienna masters – Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart. Their music constitutes the golden cultural heritage of Europe and never ceases to impress contemporary audiences. This festival offers chamber music and symphonic concerts in Riga, acknowledges the bond between Latvian and European music culture and traditions and puts Rīga on the map amongst other musical capitals of Europe.
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Soaring Innovation to Mark Latvia’s Pavilion at EXPO 2010 in Shanghai, China
Latvia will be participating in the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai with a unique pavilion that highlights the sub-theme of its exhibit, “Innovation city of science and technology,” but with an emphasis on something not always associated with such exhibits – happiness. 
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Latvia's Martins Dukurs Wins Skeleton World Cup Title
On January 23, Martins Dukurs won the skeleton World Cup overall title and became European champion by nailing down the last race of the season at Igls, Austria, on the 1976 Olympic track.
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The Metropolitan Opera “Carmen” Telecast Starring Elina Garanca Sets Record
On January 16, the Metropolitan Opera's live high definition telecast of Bizet's “Carmen” to movie theatres has set a record with 240,000 viewers.
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The Guys that Make Us Fly
By Ojārs Kalniņš
Director, Latvian Institute
There is one extremely successful Latvian company that just begs to be described with every high flying metaphor you can think of. “Their business took off.” “They have reached new heights.” “They have gone above and beyond expectations.” “Their reputation is sky high.”
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LATVIA FACTS

Capital: Riga
Total area: 64,589 sq km
Population (2007): 2,270,700
Ethnic composition:
Latvian 59.03%, Russian 28.29%, Other 12.68%
Language: Latvian 
Currency: Lat (LVL), 1 Lat = 100 Santims  

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