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   King Albert II of Belgium and President of Latvia Vaire Vike-Freiberga during the welcoming ceremony in Riga, Latvia, 23 April 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     King Albert II of Belgium and President of Latvia Vaire Vike-Freiberga during the welcoming ceremony in Riga, Latvia, 23 April 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium visit Old Riga, Latvia, 24 April 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Alexiy II (L) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga during a flower ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 27 May 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Alexiy II greets wellwishers after flower ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Saturday, 27 May 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga decorates former Russian president Boris Yeltsin with Order of the Three Stars during their meeting at the Riga Palace, Latvia, 22 August 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Former President of Russia Boris Yeltsin (R) signs in the book of the town's prominent guests in the park of the Cesis Castle Museum assisted by Latvian Primeminister Aigars Kalvitis during Yeltsin's visit in Cesis, Latvia 22 August 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (front, R) and visiting Azerbaijan President Ilham Heydar Oglu Aliyev (front, L) lay flowers at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 04 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga inspects the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at Riga palace, Latvia, 18 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga inspects the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at Riga palace, Latvia, 18 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves (L) inspect the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Estonia 19 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves during a welcoming ceremony at the Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Estonia 19 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attends an event at Kumu Museum, in Tallinn, Estonia, 19 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (C) arrives at the concert 'Estonia Sings' at Town Hall Square in Tallinn, Estonia, 20 October 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Vaira Vike Freiberga looks on during the opening ceremony of the Media Accreditation Centre for the NATO summit at the Hanza Secondary School in Riga 23 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     The President of the United States of America George W. Bush (C) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga before George W. Bush speech in Latvia's University during the NATO summit, 28 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     The President of the United States of America George W. Bush delivers a speech in Latvia's University during the NATO summit, 28 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     The President of the United States of America George W. Bush (L) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga before George W. Bush speech in Latvia's University during the NATO summit, 28 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga looks on during the NATO Summit in Riga, Latvia, 29 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus (from L), Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga and Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis pose for photographers before their meeting during the NATO Summit in Riga, Latvia, 29 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (R) and French President Jacques Chirac during their meeting at the NATO Summit session in Riga, Latvia, 29 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina
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     Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (R) and French President Jacques Chirac during their meeting at the NATO Summit session in Riga, Latvia, 29 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Secretary General of NATO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (R) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (L) during their meeting at Olympic Sports Centre in Riga, 27 November 2006. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     A young couple attends a commemorative event of Latvian legionaries at the legionaries cemetery in Lestene, 16 March 2007. Sixty-two years after the guns of World War II fell silent in Latvia, the country is still bitterly divided over the implications of its bloody and chaotic past. On March 16, Latvians commemorate the Latvian Legion - a Waffen-SS unit formed by the Nazis in 1943. Some in the Baltic state view its soldiers as patriotic heroes, but others see them as criminals. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     A car has been crushed by a tree that fell during strong winds in Riga outside the entrance of AFI press photo agency at at Valdemara 20 yard 19 March 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Irish President Mary McAleese (R) walks with Latvian Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis (L) during their meeting in Riga, Latvia, 21 May 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Japanese Emperor Akihito (second from left, background), Empress Michiko (left), Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (second from right) and her husband Imants Freibergs (right) during welcoming ceremony at Riga Palace, Latvia, 25 May 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Akihito during welcoming ceremony at Riga Palace, Latvia 25 May 2007 as he begins a visit to the Baltic nation EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Akihito and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (R) before the official dinner at the Black Heads House in Riga, Latvia, 25 May 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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      European Union Commissioner of Energy Andris Piebalgs delivers a speech during the Baltic Regional Energy Forum in Riga, Latvia, 12 June 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves (L), Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (C) and Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus (R) listen to journalists during a press conference in Riga, Latvia, 03 July 2007. This was the last meeting of those three Baltic Presidents. Lithuanian President thanked Vaira Vike-Freiberga for strengthening Baltic's cooperation. Her term of Presidency ended on 07 July. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus (L), Latvian President Valdis Zatlers (C) and Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves (R) during a press conference after the annual meeting in Riga, Latvia, 30 October 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Hungarian ambassador to Latvia Istvan Mohacsi (L), Latvian Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis and Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany (R) during the opening ceremony of the Hungary Embassy in Riga, Latvia, 22 November 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian President Valdis Zatlers (R) welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany prior to the beginning of their meeting in Riga, Latvia 22 November 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov exchange signed documents during their meeting in Riga 18 December 2007. Foreign ministers exchanged Latvian-Russian border treaty ratification documents. The Latvian-Russian border treaty was signed in Moscow on March 27. The Latvian parliament ratified the document in May and Russian parliament ratified it in fall 2007. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins (at table R), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (at table L) about to start their meeting in Riga 18 December 2007. Foreign ministers exchanged Latvian-Russian border treaty ratification documents. The Latvian-Russian border treaty was signed in Moscow on March 27. The Latvian parliament ratified the document in May and Russian parliament ratified it in fall 2007.
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     Latvian Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis (R) talks with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (L) during a press conference following their meeting in Riga, Latvia, 15 February 2008. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     U.S Ambassador in Latvia Charles W. Larson (L), U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (2 nd L), Latvian Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins (front, R) and Latvian Prime Minister Ivars Godmanis during the signing of Memorandum in Riga 12 March 2008. The objective of the M.Chertoff's visit is to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia and the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) of the United States of America and the increased security measures related to it.
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     Prime Minister of Sweden Frederik Reinfeldt waits for the start of The Baltic Sea Region Bussiness Forum in Riga 4 June 2008. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Choir singers perform during the closing concert of the Song Celebration in Mezaparks, Riga, Latvia on 12 July 2008. Some 35,000 people gathered in Riga to attend the 24th Latvian Song and 14th Dance Festival, that started on 05 July. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Finland's President Tarja Halonen (L) and her husband Dr. Pentti Arajarvi attend the closing concert of the Song Celebration in Mezaparks, Riga, Latvia on 12 July 2008. Some 35,000 people gathered in Riga to attend the 24th Latvian Song and 14th Dance Festival, that started on 05 July. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     People protest in front of Russia's embassy in support of Georgia, Riga, Latvia, on 11 August 2008.
     Latvian lawmakers are planning to pass a resolution in support of Georgia during the extraordinary session which will probably take place on 14 August. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     European Parliament president Hans-Gert Poettering (L) and Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers during meeting in Riga 19 August 2008.
     Officials agree on necessity to immediately cease military activities in solving of the Russian-Georgian conflict. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     European Parliament president Hans-Gert Poettering (L) and Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers during their joint press conference after meeting in Riga 19 August 2008.Officials agree on necessity to immediately cease military activities in solving of the Russian-Georgian conflict. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     The Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra' Matthew Festing (2 L) and President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers (R) place floral wreaths at the Freedom's Monument in Riga, 28 October 2008. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     The Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra' Matthew Festing during press conference after meeting with President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers in Riga, 28 October 2008. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     An outside view of the Parex bank building in Riga 09 October 2008. Latvia's largest indigenous bank, Parex Banka, confirmed that it was seeking government help in what amounts to a partial nationalization in a surprise move on Sunday morning 09 November 2008. Parex Banka is the second largest bank overall in the Baltic country. It posted profits of more than 12 million lats (22 million dollars) in the first nine months of 2008. EPA/Inga Kundzina
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     Latvian President Valdis Zatlers (R) during a Latvian military parade in Riga 18 November 2008 dedicated to Latvia's 90th Independence Day anniversary. AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins (R) listens as Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Stubb talks to the media following their meeting in Riga on 04 February 2009. Stubb said the European Union might need the Nord Stream gas pipeline planned to run under the Baltic sea from Russia to Germany. He added that Europe needed an energy mix including gas, nucler and other options to ensure supplies. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (R) looks on as President of Tajikistan Emomalii Rahmon speaks during a joint press conference after their meeting in Riga 09 February 2009. EPA/AFI//Inga Kundzina

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     Turkey's Foreign Minister Ali Babacan (L) and his Latvian counterpart Maris Riekstins (R) review honour guards during a flower ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 12 February 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis during the first session of the new government in Riga,Latvia, 12 March 2009. The Baltic state of Latvia got a new government, nearly three weeks after the resignation of previous prime minister Ivars Godmanis. A new five-party coalition government under Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis was approved in a parliamentary vote by 67 votes to 21. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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      United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) shakes hands with Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis (L) in Riga, Latvia, 21 May 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Minister Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins (second from left) looks on as Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nahyan (L) speaks to the media during press conference after their meeting in Riga 21 May 2009. EPA/Inga Kundzina

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     Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Grigol Vashadze (L) and Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Rieskstins during their meeting in Riga, Latvia on 02 July 2009. Vashadze is on an official visit in Latvia. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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      Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (R) and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer shake hands during their meeting in Riga, Latvia, on 09 July 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (R) looks at Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite (L) during a flower ceremony at Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 16 July 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (C-R) and Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite (C-L) are pictured during a flower ceremony at Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 16 July 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (C) gestures as he speaks with Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite (R) after flower ceremony at Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, 16 July 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins (R) and Austria's Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dr Michael Spindelegger (C) walk afte ar flower ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, on 25 August 2009. Spindelegger and Latvian officials discuss the development of bilateral relations between Latvia and Austria, with a particular focus on economic co-operation, including co-operation with Austria's federal lands. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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      A choir sings during opening ceremony of the renovated Synagogue in Riga, Latvia, 26 August 2009. After two years of restoration work, the doors of the Peitav Shul were opened again. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Men carry in Torah during opening ceremony of the renovated Synagogue in Riga, Latvia, 26 August 2009. After two years of restoration work, the doors of the Peitav Shul were opened again. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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      Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins (R) and Slovakia's Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak pictured after attending a flower ceremony at Freedom Monument in Riga Latvia, 27 August 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Riekstins (L) and Slovakia's Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak shake hands during their meeting in Riga, Latvia, 27 August 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's Foreign minister Maris Riekstins (R) and Foreign Minister of Italy Franco Frattini (in front L) shake hands after signing a Memorandum, in Riga, Latvia, 08 September 2009. Franco Frattini and Latvia's officials discuss the development of bilateral relations between Latvia and Italy, with the focus on economic co-operation opportunities as well as the preparation for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2014-2015. Ministers Frattini and Riekstins signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Foreign Ministries of both countries on the enhancement of bilateral relations. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers (L), Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Wijesinghe Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Lokubandara and his wife Malathi P. Lokubandara (R), during a meeting in Riga, 15 September 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Sweden's Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt during press conference after meeting with Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins in Riga on 05 February 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers during press conference after meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomalii Rahmon (not in picture) in Riga 09 February 2009. EPA/AFI/Inga Kundzina

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     Fashion blogger Yvan Rodic (R) also known as Facehunter takes a picture during his book opening in LukaBuka bookshop in Riga, 4 August 2010.