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Dr. Sabine Sommerkamp-Homann is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Hamburg (Photo provided by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Hamburg)

Bridging Latvia and Hamburg – the remarkable legacy of Dr. Sabine Sommerkamp-Homann

2025-06-16
Linas Jegelevicius

In a world increasingly in need of cultural diplomacy and human connection, Dr. Sabine Sommerkamp-Homann, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Hamburg since 1997, stands as a beacon of dedication, intellect, and heartfelt service, building bridges between Germany a...

Korea is an important cooperation partner in Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and within EU and NATO - Latvian president | Baltic countries have many advantages for attracting and retaining investment - Dombrovskis | Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica's southern section in Latvia | Financial Times names Riga most affordable destination for short trips in Europe | RB Rail AS announces changes to Supervisory Board – Matīss Paegle appointed as new member | Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, the economy and future technologies - Silina | Braze to attend meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey | School Youth Song and Dance Festival to gather around 37,550 participants this summer | Belarusians are not Lukashenko's regime and Belarus should not be put in the same basket as Russia - Tsikhanouskaya | Baltics can contribute to strengthening transatlantic relations in future - Rinkevics | Latvia is developing a new Fintech strategy that will make the country more attractive to Fintech and blockchain companies | Local residents would rather watch Liepaja 2027 events than get involved in their organization - study | Robbery in Old Town Riga makes us think about investing more in security mechanisms - expert | More than 100,000 volunteers took part in Nationwide Cleanup Campaign this year; most dangerous find - unexploded aerial bomb found in Lake Talsi | Uldis K. Sipols: Latvia’s strong voice over the seas – in Boston | There is no indication that Russia wants peace - Braze

President points to crucial role of forthcoming NATO Summit

RIGA - If the NATO Summit in The Hague fails to reaffirm NATO unity, we will see another Russian campaign claiming that the West is divided, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics said in his address at the Riga StratCom Dialogue 2025 conference dedicated to strategic communication. &...

State Security Service has opened criminal proceedings against Roslikovs

RIGA - The State Security Service (VDD) on Monday opened criminal proceedings against MP Aleksejs Roslikovs (Stability) on suspicion of providing assistance to the aggressor state Russia in its actions against Latvia and inciting national hatred, the service informed LETA. The ...

President points to crucial role of forthcoming NATO Summit

RIGA - If the NATO Summit in The Hague fails to reaffirm NATO unity, we will see another Russian ...

State Security Service has opened criminal proceedings against Roslikovs

RIGA - The State Security Service (VDD) on Monday opened criminal proceedings against MP Aleksejs...

Riga Airport Board Meets with EBRD Vice President

On 4 June, the Board of RIX Riga Airport met with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European ...

Population of Latvia stood at 1.857 million at the beginning of 2025

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Korea is an important cooperation partner in Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and within EU and NATO - Latvian president

RIGA - On May 28, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics met with the Speaker of the National Assembl...

Baltic countries have many advantages for attracting and retaining investment - Dombrovskis

RIGA - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are pursuing relevant policies to strengthen the resilience ...

Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica's southern section in Latvia

Rail Baltica construction is progressing near Iecava in southern Latvia, where work on the rail e...

Financial Times names Riga most affordable destination for short trips in Europe

RIGA - According to the Post Office Travel Money 2025 study published by the Financial Times, Rig...

RB Rail AS announces changes to Supervisory Board – Matīss Paegle appointed as new member

RB Rail AS, the joint venture of the Rail Baltica project, announces a change in its Supervisory ...

Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, the economy and future technologies - Silina

RIGA - Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, economy and future technologies, La...

Braze to attend meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey

RIGA - Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze (New Unity) will today participate in the informal me...

School Youth Song and Dance Festival to gather around 37,550 participants this summer

RIGA - The 13th Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival will attract around 37,550 participa...

Belarusians are not Lukashenko's regime and Belarus should not be put in the same basket as Russia - Tsikhanouskaya

RIGA - Belarusians are not Lukashenko's regime and Belarus should not be put in the same bask...

Baltics can contribute to strengthening transatlantic relations in future - Rinkevics

RIGA - The Baltic countries are in a unique position to prevent weakening of the transatlantic ti...

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Bridging Latvia and Hamburg – the remarkable legacy of Dr. Sabine Sommerkamp-Homann

President points to crucial role of forthcoming NATO Summit

State Security Service has opened criminal proceedings against Roslikovs

President points to crucial role of forthcoming NATO Summit

State Security Service has opened criminal proceedings against Roslikovs

Riga Airport Board Meets with EBRD Vice President

Population of Latvia stood at 1.857 million at the beginning of 2025

Korea is an important cooperation partner in Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and within EU and NATO - Latvian president

Baltic countries have many advantages for attracting and retaining investment - Dombrovskis

Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica's southern section in Latvia

Financial Times names Riga most affordable destination for short trips in Europe

RB Rail AS announces changes to Supervisory Board – Matīss Paegle appointed as new member

Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, the economy and future technologies - Silina

Braze to attend meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey

School Youth Song and Dance Festival to gather around 37,550 participants this summer

Belarusians are not Lukashenko's regime and Belarus should not be put in the same basket as Russia - Tsikhanouskaya

Baltics can contribute to strengthening transatlantic relations in future - Rinkevics

Riga Airport Board Meets with EBRD Vice President

Population of Latvia stood at 1.857 million at the beginning of 2025

Korea is an important cooperation partner in Indo-Pacific region, both bilaterally and within EU and NATO - Latvian president

Baltic countries have many advantages for attracting and retaining investment - Dombrovskis

Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica's southern section in Latvia

Financial Times names Riga most affordable destination for short trips in Europe

RB Rail AS announces changes to Supervisory Board – Matīss Paegle appointed as new member

Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, the economy and future technologies - Silina

Braze to attend meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey

School Youth Song and Dance Festival to gather around 37,550 participants this summer

Belarusians are not Lukashenko's regime and Belarus should not be put in the same basket as Russia - Tsikhanouskaya

Baltics can contribute to strengthening transatlantic relations in future - Rinkevics

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