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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Austria's Haider dies in accident
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:45:18 -0000
Austrian far-right politician Joerg Haider, known for his anti-immigration policies, has been killed in a car crash, aged 58.
G7 nations pledge to fight crisis
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:37:54 -0000
Top finance ministers promise to take "decisive action and use all available tools" to tackle the world economic crisis.
Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:42:42 -0000
Finnish ex-President Martti Ahtisaari wins this year's Nobel Peace Prize for three decades of mediation around the world.
NYT > Europe
Former Finnish President Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:32:24 -0000
Martti Ahtisaari has worked to end conflicts in troubled spots around the world for more than three decades.
Russian Compliance in Georgia Is Disputed
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:18:11 -0000
European leaders confirmed Friday that Russians had met a deadline to withdraw troops from buffer zones outside South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
British Military Investigates Loss of Hard Drive
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:56:24 -0000
A portable computer hard drive that may have carried personal details on 100,000 British military service members is missing, the Ministry of Defense said.
L.A. Times - Europe
Austrian right leader Joerg Haider killed in car crash
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:27:00 -0700
Austrian politician Joerg Haider, whose far-right rhetoric at times sounded sympathetic to the Nazis and contemptuous of Jews and led to months of international isolation for the Alpine republic, died today in a car accident. He was 58.
Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Martti Ahtisaari has quietly worked to resolve conflicts in Iraq, Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Namibia. 'He never gives up,' the head of the Nobel Prize committee says. Calling him an "outstanding international mediator," the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2008 to former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for his efforts to resolve international conflicts across the globe, from Northern Ireland and Namibia to Kosovo, Indonesia and Iraq.
World Briefing
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Georgia: Russia pullout incomplete, France says / Mexico: Norbert builds as it nears Baja / Israel: Iranian boy seeks cancer treatment / India: Dalai Lama undergoes surgery Russia needs to do more, says France
UN News Centre - Europe
UN, Dutch university partner to reach development goals
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has joined forces with a Dutch university to promote education and research in developing countries to build momentum towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight ambitious anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline.
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agree on weekly meetings - UN
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities met today to continue talks on the reunification of the Mediterranean island nation, and agreed to meet on a weekly basis to keep up the momentum of the negotiations, according to a senior United Nations envoy.
UN urges European Union to end violence against women in conflict zones
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) today urged European Union (EU) Member States to take practical steps in preventing sexual violence against women in conflict and post-conflict situations.
Europe - International Herald Tribune
Nobel Peace Prize is quiet diplomat's latest reward
By SARAH LYALL, ALAN COWELL AND WALTER GIBBS Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:23 -0000
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2008 peace prize Friday to Martti Ahtisaari, the former Finnish president who has played a key role in resolving conflicts around the world.
Austrian rightist leader Jrg Haider killed in accident
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:23 -0000
Jrg Haider's far-right rhetoric led at one point to months of international isolation for Austria. He was 58.
U.K. reports new data loss for 100,000 military staff
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:23 -0000
A computer disk that reportedly carries personal details on some 100,000 serving British military personnel is missing, the Defense Ministry said Friday.
Europe confirms Russian pullback
By ELLEN BARRY Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:23 -0000
European leaders confirmed Friday that Russians had met an Oct. 10 deadline to withdraw troops from buffer zones outside South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Georgian refugees begin to return home
By ELLEN BARRY Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:27:23 -0000
Emotions were mixed all over Georgia as families vacated tent cities, although government officials had urged refugees to wait until their villages had been cleared of unexploded ordnance.
Europe confirms Russian pullback
By Ellen Barry Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:54:07 -0000
European leaders confirmed Friday that Russians had met an Oct. 10 deadline to withdraw troops from buffer zones outside South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Business Register of Republic of Latvia - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Fire and Rescue Department of Latvia - Official page for the fire department services within the country. Includes list of events, photos and city station locations.
Meta Description: [ Fire and Rescue Department of Latvia official homepage ]
ICL - Latvia Index - Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law.
Meta Description: [ International Constitutional Law ]
Latvia Supreme Court - 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 Development Agency - Regularly updated, newest information about investment opportunities in Latvia and additional information about Latvian economy.
Latvian Institute - Non-profit organization established to share knowledge about Latvia to those abroad. Produces publications, in several languages, on many aspects of nation's society.
Meta Description: [ Latvia - the Keystone of the Baltics; The Latvian Institute provides information on Latvian society, culture, nature and history. It offers both online articles and links to other sites. ]
Latvian Institute of International Affairs - 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 - 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) - 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.
Ministry of Culture - Includes description of the ministry's structure and some information about the Latvian culture and arts.
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Ministry of Defence - Elaborates and implements National defence policy. Contains press releases, information about the ministry, its policies, related legislation and military service.
Ministry of Economy - Provides information about the structure of the ministry and reports on the state of the Latvian economy.
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development - Coordinates several formerly separate departments that are focused on preserving the quality of the country's natural resources. Page includes the organization's history, staff, planned events, relevant legislation and list of supervised institutions.
Meta Description: [ The Ministry of Environment is the central executive institution
in the area of environmental protection and nature protection ]
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia - 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 - 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 - 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 - Responsible for establishing social security. Offers detailed information about the ministry, its operations, budget and policies.
Naturalization Board - 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 - 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 - Official government site of the Latvian parliament. Page includes history, list of members, constitution, and building photo.
State Archives of Latvia - Portal of government, regional and historical chronicled documents.
US Law Library of Congress - Latvia - Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics.
Meta Description: [ The Guide to Law Online is an annotated compendium of sources accessible through the Internet. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. ]
Wikipedia - Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the President of Latvia.
World Legal Information Institute - Latvia - Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials.
Meta Description: [ Legal directory and search engine - legislation, case-law, journals, law reform, by country and subject. ]
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