Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is a prominent Latvian politician and former president, serving from 1999 to 2007. She was the first female president of Latvia and is known for her significant contributions to the country's integration into the European Union and NATO. Vīķe-Freiberga has been a vocal advocate for democracy, human rights, and the importance of a strong civil society. Her leadership style, characterized by active engagement and a deep understanding of international relations, has left a lasting impact on Latvia's political landscape.
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Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is mentioned as a comparison for Baiba Braže's charisma.
Pie Kulberga varētu aiziet daudz Vienotības vēlētāju / Diena
Latvia· 2026-05-27
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is highlighted in Miervaldis Polis's portrait gallery.
Kas vēl tā varētu? Neviens! Mākslinieku Miervaldi Poli pieminot / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-27
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is highlighted in Miervaldis Poliss's portrait gallery.
Kas vēl tā varētu? Neviens. Mākslinieku Miervaldi Poli pieminot / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-26
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is included in a diverse group of names from different countries.
Федута ошибся (и это не в первый раз!)
Belarus· 2026-01-16
Vaira Vike-Freiberga warned about the influence of propaganda from the East during the debate.
Hatte der Kreml die Finger im Spiel?
Switzerland· 2025-10-31
Vaira Vike-Freiberga is a former President of Latvia who warned against withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, citing Russian propaganda.
Lettonie : les députés votent pour la sortie de la convention d’Istanbul sur la prévention des violences faites aux femmes
France· 2025-10-31
Vaira Vike-Freiberga is noted as a former emigrant who became president of Latvia.
Эксперт объяснил литовцам, почему белорусы выбирают Литву и какой это потенциал для будущегоBelarus· 2025-09-16
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is noted as a prominent figure in the selection committee for the Baltic Prize.
Rūpes par kultūru / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-04
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is noted for having awarded the participants of the cycling event but did not participate herself.
Dārgākā manta mums un visiem / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-30
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was the President of Latvia and Andris Pildegovičs served as her advisor on foreign affairs.
Ukraina pieder Eiropas Savienības valstu saimei / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-14
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is mentioned in the context of seeking her publication on folk songs.
Mākslas veidi ir kā logi, kurus veram, lai skatītos citā realitātē / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-06
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is referred to as a former president in the context of the film's discussion on language as a national point.
Iepūst gaisu problēmā / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-17
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the former President, was awarded for her monograph The logic of poetry.
Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu par labāko prozas darbu piešķir Svenam Kuzminam par garo stāstu Brīvībene / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-27
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga was awarded for her monograph on the logic of poetry.
Latvijas Literatūras gada balvu par labāko prozas darbu piešķir rakstniekam Kuzminam par garo stāstu Brīvībene / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-26
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is a former president of Latvia who discusses Putin's plans and actions in the documentary.
Latvijā pirmizrādi piedzīvos poļu režisora dokumentāls pētījums Putina spēļlaukums / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-24
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga received a special award for her monograph The Logic of Poetry.
Literatūras karaliene dzeja un proza bez ģēnijiem un brīnumiem. Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-02
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is recognized for her monograph 'The logic of poetry'.
Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti; mūža balva – tulkotājai Mudītei Treimanei / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-02
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is recognized for her monograph on poetry.
Paziņoti Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas nominanti; mūža balvaLatvia· 2025-04-01
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is noted as another predecessor of Edgars Rinkēvičs.
Nosacītais pamiers ir izsludināts līdz pašvaldību vēlēšanām / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-25
Metla-Rozentāle compared the current president's active involvement to that of former president Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga.
Aktīva Valsts prezidenta darbība "sakuļ ūdeni" un liek politiķiem saņemties / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-24