Dear EMPA member,
it is my pleasure to invite you hereby to the European Military Press Association (EMPA) Congress 2008 organized by State Agency “Tēvijas sargs” in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Latvia. The Congress will be held from 9 September to 13 September 2008 in Riga, Latvia.
If you decide to participate, please return the registration form to the e-mail address redakcija@sargs.lv until 1 July 2008. Find the preliminary program, the registration form and hotel booking form enclosed.
Should you require further details, please do not hesitate to contact Vineta ?ilinska via vineta.zilinska@sargs.lv; telephone number 00371 67114789, mobile phone number 00 371 29477095.
Yours faithfully,
Līga Laku?a
State Agency “Tēvijas sargs”
2/4 Jeruzalemes Street
Riga, LV-1010
Latvia
Program:
European Military Press Association Congress 2008
9th September - 13st September, 2008
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, 9 September, 2008
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Participant/EMPA member programme |
Spouses programme |
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Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
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08:00 — 18:00 |
Arrival and registration,
„Reval Hotel Latvia” |
Bus from Airport to Hotel |
08:00 — 19:00 |
Arrival and registration,
„Reval Hotel Latvia” |
Bus from Airport to Hotel |
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10:00 — 12:00 |
EMPA Board meeting, „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
Only for Board members |
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18:00 |
Gathering and departure for Riga Latvian Society House |
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18:45 |
Gathering and departure for Riga Latvian Society House |
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18:15 |
Official photographing |
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18:30 |
Official photographing |
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19:00 |
Opening Ceremony
Reception at the Riga Latvian Society House hosted by State Secretary of MOD |
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19:00 |
Opening Ceremony
Reception at the Riga Latvian Society House hosted by State Secretary of MOD |
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21:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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21:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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Dress code: uniform/dark suit Dress code: uniform/dark suit
Wednesday, 10 September, 2008
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Participant/EMPA member programme |
Spouses programme |
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Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
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8:30 |
Gathering and departure for Sigulda |
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8:30 |
Gathering and departure for Sigulda |
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9:30 — 13:30 |
Sightseeing tour to Sigulda |
Traditions
Craftsmanship |
9:30
— 13:30 |
Sightseeing tour to Sigulda |
Traditions
Craftsmanship |
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14:00 — 15:30 |
Lunch, Restaurant „Kungu rija” |
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14:00
— 15:30 |
Lunch, Restaurant „Kungu rija” |
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15:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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15:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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16:30 — 17:30 |
Private time |
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16:30 — 17:30 |
Private time |
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17:30 |
Departure for Recreation center „Lido” |
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17:30 |
Departure for Recreation center „Lido” |
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18:00 |
Dinner at Recreation center „Lido” |
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18:00 |
Dinner at Recreation center „Lido” |
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22:00 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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22:00 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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Dress code: casual Dress code: casual
Thursday, 11 September, 2008
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Participant/EMPA member programme |
Spouses programme |
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Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
Time |
Activity and location |
Remarks |
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8:30 |
Gathering at „Reval Hotel Latvija” reception **
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8:30 |
Gathering and departure for bread bakery “Lāči” ** |
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9:00 — 10:00 |
EMPA General meeting, „Reval Hotel Latvija” conference room
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9:00 — 12:00 |
Visit to bread bakery “Lāči” |
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10:00 — 10:30 |
Coffee brake
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12:00 — 13:30 |
Lunch, coffeehouse „Lāči” |
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10:30 |
Presentation “Latvia as the boarder country of Schengen zone” |
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13:30 |
Departure for Rural municipality of Slampe, Tukums region,
Cinevilla Backlot |
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10:40 — 12:00 |
Discussions, „Reval Hotel Latvija” conference room
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14:00 — 16:00 |
Visit of Cinevilla Backlot, shots from feature film „Defenders of Riga” |
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12:30 — 14:00 |
Lunch, “Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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16:00 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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14:00 |
Walk for the Museum of Occupation of Latvia |
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14:15 — 16:00 |
Visit to the Museum of Occupation of Latvia |
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16:00 |
Walk to the „Reval Hotel Latvija” |
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16:30 — 18:30 |
Private time |
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16:30 — 18:30 |
Private time |
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18:30 |
Gathering and departure for Latvian National Opera *** |
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18:30 |
Gathering and departure for Latvian National Opera *** |
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19:00 |
“Latvijas Gāze” Year award for achievements in opera and ballet art
Reception at the Latvian National Opera |
Joint stock Company “Latvijas Gāze” is one of the largest and oldest companies in Latvia. Its foundation being laid in the distant year 1862 when the first gas factory in Latvia started operations in Riga. Today “Latvijas Gāze” is a private company, the shareholders of which are the leading gas companies of the world. |
19:00 |
“Latvijas Gāze” Year award for achievements in opera and ballet art
Reception at the Latvian National Opera |
Joint stock Company “Latvijas Gāze” is one of the largest and oldest companies in Latvia. Its foundation being laid in the distant year 1862 when the first gas factory in Latvia started operations in Riga. Today “Latvijas Gāze” is a private company, the shareholders of which are the leading gas companies of the world. |
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23:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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23:30 |
Departure for „Reval Hotel Latvia” |
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Dress code: uniform/jacket** Dress code: casual**
Dress code: uniform/dark suit*** Dress code: uniform/dark suit*** |
