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Latvia's Independence Day, officially known as the Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia, is celebrated annually on 18 November in Latvia. It marks the anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia by the People's Council of Latvia in 1918.
The independence of Latvia was proclaimed on this day in 1918. If the day is on the weekend the next Monday is a holiday. 24 December: Christmas Eve: Ziemassvētku vakars: This is when gifts are traditionally exchanged, usually children must offer a poem or song to receive their gift. Families still use real candles on their trees. 25 December ...
The 100th Anniversary of the Latvian Republic (Latvian: Latvijas valsts simtgade) also commercialized as Latvia 100 (Latvija 100) was a national event in Latvia celebrating the country's 100th anniversary since its 1918 establishment. The main celebrations were held on 18 November 2018, and other commemorative events are set to take place from ...
Proclamation of independence on 18 November 1918. Latvia was part of Russian Empire prior to World War I, but its territory had been ceded to German Empire in March 1918. Day of Restoration of Independence: 4 May: 1990 Soviet Union: On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia. Lebanon: Independence Day: 22 November: 1943 Vichy ...
The resolution congratulated the people of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of Latvia's November 18, 1918, declaration of independence; commended the government of Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious and economic freedom, and for its commitment to human and civil rights; and ...
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Latvia's de facto independence was interrupted at the outset ... Holidays and observances in Latvia. January 1 - New Year’s Day; ... December 1918 (from History of ...
The Latvian War of Independence (Latvian: Latvijas Neatkarības karš), sometimes called Latvia's freedom battles (Latvijas brīvības cīņas) or the Latvian War of Liberation (Latvijas atbrīvošanas karš), was a series of military conflicts in Latvia between 5 December 1918, after the newly proclaimed Republic of Latvia was invaded by Soviet Russia, and the signing of the Latvian-Soviet ...