http://www.torontozinas.com The world's only bilingual Latvian e-zine! lv http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 The old Latvian "Jani" line goes, "Visu gadu dziesmas krāju, līgo, līgo…" ("All year long I gathered up songs, ligo, ligo…")<br /> <br /> This year, I'm not sure where to put them. Sometimes that happens. "Jani" resonates in my second-generation European veins, throbs in my arteries, is written into my DNA. But where to let my songs loose? Not sure. Miss "Jani" celebrations ? Never.<br /> <br /> But I do know that during the first week of July I'll be dancing the polka at the Latvian Song Fe... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 My donation of $50___ , $100___, $250___, $ ______<br /> supports the continued success of Toronto Zinas.<br /> <br /> Every donation over $50 will receive a tax receipt from the Toronto Latvian Centre.<br /> <br /> Write cheques to: "LCCC (Toronto Zinas)".<br /> Mail to: Toronto Latvian Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, Toronto, ON, M4A 2N8.<br /> <br /> Please note your name, address and e-mail address, and specify that your donation is in support of Toronto Zinas. You will receive your ta... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 Notice from the Latvian Embassy in Canada<br /> <br /> On Saturday, July 7, 2007, voting will be held on laws suspended by the Latvian President: Amendments to the National Security Law and Amendments to the State Security Authorities Law. Latvian citizens who have reached the age of 18 by that date and who have valid Latvian passports will be eligible to vote. Voting stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br /> <br /> Canadian polling stations have been set up. Please visit one of the... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 GUNTA PAAVOLA, HELSINKI<br /> Translated by Inese Poga-Smith<br /> <br /> Latvian political events are unfolding at a dizzying pace. Last autumn's election of the Saeima slipped by under the sign of "positivism," an international scandal over amendments to the security laws prompted the intervention of the president, and the public has started collecting signatures to convoke a national referendum on those amendments.<br /> <br /> On May 31, the deputies elected physician Valdis Zatlers as ... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 ANETE IVSINA, TORONTO<br /> Translated by Inara Cedrins<br /> <br /> A great thank you to the Latvian folklore radio station Oira! While we're compiling this column, Oira helps us prepare our voices for Jani (St. John's Eve). Which will be followed by Peter's Day, Anna's Day, Michaelmas… Visit <br /> http://www.radiooira.lv or http://www.folkradio.lv.<br /> <br /> The new school year is just around the corner too. Oh, Latvian children and their long Friday evenings and early Saturday morni... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 RAITIS FREIMANIS in Stockholm<br /> Translated by Inara Cedrins<br /> <br /> This summer will feature intense rock music festivals. Some of the more important ones are<br /> <br /> Imantdienas - July 7 and 8, Cesu City Stage<br /> After a lapse of two years, Imantdienas will take place again. This year, the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary.<br /> http://www.tvnet.lv/izklaide/fun/news/article.php?id=152007<br /> <br /> Baltic Beach Party - July 20 and 21, Liepaja<br /> This is t... http://www.torontozinas.com/index.php?id=arh&nr=108 THE BALTIC SEA&#039;S RENAISSANCE<br /> http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1626745,00.html<br /> <br /> BENEATH THE BEAUTY LURKED AN ANTI-GAY UNDERBELLY<br /> http://planetout.com/content/slideshow/?coll=3856&amp;navpath=/topics/pride/<br /> <br /> LATVIA STILL TOP PROPERTY INVESTMENT LOCATION<br /> http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/overseas-property/latvia-still-top-property-investment-location-$474578.htm<br /> <br /> THE BALTIC LURES CRUISERS<br /> http://travel.time...