See also:

• Regional: Europe: Government  (1)
• Regional: Europe: Regions: Baltics: Government  (0)
• Regional: Europe: Regions: Central and Eastern Europe: Government  (0)
• Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: Council of Europe  (21)
• Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: European Union  (570)
• Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: North Atlantic Treaty Organization  (39)
• Society: Government: Multilateral: Regional: Schengen Convention  (11)
• World: Latviski: Sabiedrība: Pārvalde  (125)

Business Register of Republic of Latvia  www.ur.gov.lv Official state registration site for companies, except for those that are exempt by law. Page includes information on businesses within the country, legislation, and news. [English, Latvian, Russian]

Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia  www.csb.lv/avidus.cfm Includes general information about the Bureau, statistical data, press releases and a catalogue of publications.

CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Latvia  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders… List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York.

Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia  www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv/?lang=2 Reviews cases concerning violation of rights and personal freedoms of the citizens of Latvia as guaranteed by the constitution. Page gives historic background, case decisions and list of presiding judges.

Energy Regulation Council  www.erp.riga.lv State administration institution for regulation of business activity in energy supply sector. Information about energy tariffs, calculation methodologies, licensing of energy supply companies, approved legislative acts relating to energy sector.

ICL - Latvia Index  www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/lg__indx.html Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law.

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia  www.liaa.gov.lv Information about investment opportunities in Latvia and country economy.

Latvia Supreme Court  www.at.gov.lv/index.php?a=0&v=en Makes judicial rulings on cases that have moved up through the appeals process. These decisions are final and cannot be overturned. Explains the structure of the Supreme Court and the background of the chief justices.

Latvian Institute  www.li.lv Non-profit organization established to provide information on Latvian society, culture, nature and history. Offers publications, in several languages.

Latvian Institute of International Affairs  www.lai.lv An association created to help provide the country's citizens about international events and Baltic security concerns. Page includes calendar of events and summary of published articles.

Latvian Ministry of Education and Science  web2.izm.gov.lv Department that oversees the administration of the nation's educational programs. Includes the organizational structure, and related links. Some pages are in Latvian only.

Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO)  www.lato.lv/html/en A non-governmental group created on March 21, 2000 to promote Latvia's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Includes news and activities as it relates to Latvia and NATO.

The Maritime Administration of Latvia  www.jurasadministracija.lv/eng Carries out responsibilities under international conventions, intergovernmental agreements pertaining to maritime safety, the Maritime Code of the Republic of Latvia, the Port Law and other national rules and regulations.

Ministry for Children and Family Affairs of the Republic of Latvia  www.bm.gov.lv Supports healthy families and children's rights. Page includes information about regulations governing the department, summaries of research studies, and adoption procedures. [Latvian, English, Russian]

Ministry of Culture  www.km.gov.lv/UI/Main.asp?id=321 Includes description of the ministry's structure and some information about the Latvian culture and arts.

Ministry of Defence  www.mod.gov.lv/?lang=en Elaborates and implements National defence policy. Contains press releases, information about the ministry, its policies, related legislation and military service.

Ministry of Economy  www.em.gov.lv/?lng=en Provides information about the structure of the ministry and reports on the state of the Latvian economy.

Ministry of Environment  www.vidm.gov.lv Concerned with environmental issues within the country. History of the department, organizational structure, legislation, publications, and coordination with the European Union (EU). [Latvian, English]

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia  www.fm.gov.lv/index.php Includes information about the minister, economic indicators, national budget, tax system, and state aid qualifiers. [In Latvian and English]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia  www.am.gov.lv/en Government department concerned with political and economic status within region and the world. Includes background of officials, local news, Baltic conferences, and information for travelers.

Ministry of Justice  www.tm.gov.lv Implements the state policy in the field of justice. Bilingual page offering news, information about the ministry and the tasks it performs.

Ministry of Welfare  www.lm.gov.lv/?setl=2&PHPSESSID=b4b643fe6fe6c8082574c9a3eb0b738b Responsible for establishing social security. Offers detailed information about the ministry, its operations, budget and policies.

Naturalization Board  www.np.gov.lv State administrative institution dealing with citizenship issues. Presents a description of the board and the functions it serves, related laws and statistical data.

Office of Citizenship and Migration affairs of Latvia  www.ocma.gov.lv Issues identity and travel documents, maintains the population register, and develops and enforces the repatriation and asylum policy. Includes visa and passport information. Also, as well as public report publications (pdf).

Saeima  www.saeima.lv/Saeima99Eng.htm Official government site of the Latvian parliament. Page includes history, list of members, constitution, and building photo.

State Archives of Latvia  www.archiv.org.lv/indexe.php?id=11 Portal of government, regional and historical chronicled documents.

US Law Library of Congress - Latvia  www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/latvia.html Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics.

Wikipedia - Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaira_Vike-Freiberga Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of Latvia.

World Legal Information Institute - Latvia  www.worldlii.org/catalog/2775.html Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials.