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In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

  
  Tukums City and District - Latvia
Tukums was mentioned for the first time in 1253 in a contract between the Livonian Order and the bishop regarding the division of Kursa.
Tukums flourished in the 17th century during the reign of duke Jacob.
In the Tukums region the seashore of the gulf of Riga stretches for 50 km.
www.randburg.com /lv/tukums.html   (641 words)

  
 Backlots and dreams in Tukums
Curious sightseers came to the set, which was well-placed in the “middle of nowhere” Tukums, so he decided to open the place up as a tourist site in order to help finance the film.
Cinevilla Backlot opened officially in April and now, for less than 2 lats (3 euros), you can walk the streets of WWI-era Riga, in which Latvian-language store advertisements employ German script and grammar and a church is protected by small wooden barricades.
There remains 135 hectares of land out in Tukums that Ekis has not developed.
www.baltictimes.com /news/articles/15537   (1091 words)

  
 Apskates objekti  Tukuma pilsētā
For more than 600 years this was the market square, where fishermen, farmers, and local craftsmen gathered to sell their wares and catch up on the latest town news.
Since 1995, the tower has housed Tukums Museum of History, which tells the story of the town’s history from the 12 century to the present day.
The current alter painting “Kristus pie krusta” (Christ on the Cross) was acquired in 1859 and in the 1930s town citizens presented four stained glass windows to the church.
www.tukums.lv /turisms/en_aop.htm   (1368 words)

  
 Pinkas Hakehillot Latvia v'Estonia:   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Three of the ten doctors residing in Tukums in 1935 and five of the six dentists in the city were Jewish.
The beginnings of the Jewish folk school in Tukums were in a class for the study of Yiddish that originated in 1919 within the framework of the Latvian government school, thanks to the efforts of local friends of Yiddish.
In actuality, most of the Jewish youth of Tukums took part in the war against the Germans and a substantial number were wounded in battle: 62 were killed in action; nine were seriously wounded and left permanently crippled.
www.jewishgen.org /yizkor/Pinkas_latvia/lat_00135.html   (4926 words)

  
 Latvia:Kurzeme   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The picturesque town of Tukums, nestling on the bank of the Slocene river, between the hilly Kurzeme region and the plains of Zemgale, is an ideal starting point for a tour of the North-west of Kurzeme.
The town is particularly famous for its castles and its manor, dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries and between them tracing the progress of much of Latvia's turbulent history.
On Tukums highest point, Milzkalne, can be seen the 15th-century fortified manor house of the Schlockenbeck Estate, with its museum dedicated to the history of road-building and horse-drawn vehicles.
www.eunet.lv /VT/kurzeme/tour1.html   (435 words)

  
 Tukums   (Site not responding. Last check: )
La regiono de Tukums sur Latvia mapo similas al acera folio - kiom bunta estas la koloro de acera folio en aŭtuno, tiom diferenta estas la regiono.
Tukums estis liva kastelmonto dum 11-a, 12-a jarcentoj, sed tamen Tukums la unuan fojon estis menciita nur en 1445.
En Tukums plektiĝas trankvileco de urbeto kaj nuntempa vivo, streĉoplena, brua kaj gaja.
www.aliaflanko.de /urbo/mara/tukums.htm   (440 words)

  
 Tukums   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tukums Region is located in the left side of Latvia’s central part and borders with the Talsi, Kuldiga, Saldus, Dobele, Jelgava and Riga regions and with theJurmala City.
There are two towns in this region, but the rest part of the territory administratively is separated in 21 smaller units, that are the rural parishes or communes.
Tukums City is the administrative and culture centre of this region.
www.travellatvia.lv /printart.php?id=1557   (90 words)

  
 Aerodromes - Tukums   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This aerodrome was built/sponsored by the Tukums city council, and the LAK built the first hangar and workshop.
April 12, 1935 - A DH9A and a Martinsyde ADC.1 are involved in a ground collision while operating from the frozen surface of Lake Tukums.
During the German occupation in WWII, they built a forward airfield to the east of Tukums.
www.latvianaviation.com /Aero_Tukums.html   (120 words)

  
 Tukums museum   (Site not responding. Last check: )
We are workimg on this meehold also in Tukums.
At the end of October the new programm was done about agrarian revolution of 1905 in Latvia, porticularly - in Tukums.
With the support of the Town cauncil more than 600 children from Tukums schools did the programm in Durbe park and manor.
www.kalmarlansmuseum.se /BRIDGE_M/BRIDGE/PAGES/tukum.htm   (154 words)

  
 Latvia Tourist Board: What to See: Tukumss - Ventspils - Talsi
The picturesque town of Tukums, nestling on the banks of the Slocene river between the hilly Kurzeme region and the plains of Zemgale, is an ideal starting point for a tour of the North - west of Kurzeme.
On Tukums' highest point, Milzkalne, can be seen the 15th -century fortified manor house of the Schlockenbeck Estate, with its museum dedicated to the history of road - building and horse - drawn vehicles.
As you travel from Tukums, along the coast of the Gulf of Riga, you'll see the traditional fishing villages with their distinctive huts, net huts and smoke houses - where the herring so central to the country's diet is processed.
www.rivertowerhosting.com /Latvia/to_see/west2.htm   (831 words)

  
 Latvia Guide: Tukums, Talsi, Saldus
Kurzeme (Kurland) is a historical area in the western part of Latvia known as the Old Kursa.
Tukums is a small town set in gardens and orchards at the boundary of Kurzeme.
The point of interest in town is the Pils (Castle) Tower, which is the only remaining part of the Livonian order castle constructed in Tukums in 1730.
eng.meeting.lv /regions/tukums.php   (332 words)

  
 Baltic Country Holidays - Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia - Individual cycling tours
Cycling: Tukums – Vecmokas – Pūre – Kandava – Plosti (Sabile) (~36 km, 11 km of this distance – on a major traffic road).
Cycling: Tukums – Sāti – Grenči - Zemīte – Kandava – Plosti (Sabile) (~48 km, 15 of this distance – on a gravel road).
Cycling: Tukums – Abavnieki – Kandava – Plosti (Sabile) (~36 km, 22 km of this distance – on a gravel road).
www.celotajs.lv /cont/tour/tours/cycling_kuzeme_kursu_en.html   (904 words)

  
 niamey00 Tukums Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
Tukums, 65 kilometers from Riga, is an ancient Liv settlement.
Tukums suffered badly from bombing during World War II and large Soviet buildings were then built up in the area.
Until the early 1990s, the area was off limits to tourists, but since then the town has been making efforts to make the most of what is left of its heritage, and is a pleasant stop on the way to the seacoast.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/6761a/6b3fd   (219 words)

  
 Gotlands kommun: Tukums
Tukums is 70 km west of Riga, on the River Stocene in Latvia.
Tukums District may be said to correspond to a Swedish county.
The cooperation, in large measure initiated by non-profit associations and private enthusiasts, centres around responsibility for our shared environment and the exchange of knowledge and culture.
www.gotland.se /imcms/9211   (70 words)

  
 MANNES / BLUMENAU - Tukums to South Africa.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1949 Batsheva married and went to live in Israel.
MANNES family — absolutely nothing is known if any members of the family other than Hilda, left Tukums.
If anyone has knowledge of any descendants of the above, and know how the families are connected, please contact me privately.
genforum.genealogy.com /southafrica/messages/5350.html   (229 words)

  
 EMI Prayer Notes » TUKUMS, LATVIA   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The church in Tukums, pastored by Ugis Pallo, plans to start The Purpose Driven Life Bible study book in their church small groups.
Keep praying for Pastor Pallo and his family concerning their desire and need to move to Tukums.
They believe this move will help them to be more connected to their place of ministry.
www.radiantchristians.com /wordpress/?p=94   (126 words)

  
 Florida church's mission trip sees 56 Latvians accept Christ - (BP)
Eager children at Tukums Baptist Church were among the several who accepted Christ when folks from First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., traveled to Latvia for a mission trip in July.
TUKUMS, Latvia (BP)--Down the street from the Cultural Center building in Matkule, a monument stands stone silent, memorializing the hundreds of local Latvians exiled to Siberia by Russian edict.
Sandi Andrews and Mark Davis worked with a couple from the Tukums church, using Vacation Bible School to nurture a house church the couple was planting in Engure, a hamlet about 30 miles from Tukums.
www.bpnews.net /printerfriendly.asp?ID=21381   (956 words)

  
 Tukums 2000 - News, Squad, Results & Fixtures - Soccerway
Tukums 2000 - News, Squad, Results & Fixtures - Soccerway
Become the manager of FK Tukums – 2000
Links are only added to our directory if a return link is made to Soccerway.com.
www.soccerway.com /teams/latvia/fk-tukums--2000   (100 words)

  
 GlobalFreeloaders.com / Tukums / Latvia / Stay for Free
All these GlobalFreeloaders members are in Tukums and may be available to host you while you're in the area.
All you need to do is sign up to GlobalFreeloaders.com, and you could be arranging your stay in Tukums with them in minutes!
My parents are also interested in traveling, so they would be happy to meet people from other countrys.
www.globalfreeloaders.com /memberlocations.php?city=tukums&code=LG-29-1393683   (194 words)

  
 Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or for rent in Tukums, Latvia - and vacation rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If you are considering buying real estate in Tukums, Latvia or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
We have put together some useful information on funding your property purchase in Tukums, Latvia with a mortgage or home loan.
If you need to send money to or from Tukums, Latvia for the purchase of a property (or for any other reason) our suggestions can help you obtain more currency with less worry when buying foreign currency.
www.propertyworld.com /_Latvia_Tukums   (785 words)

  
 Case Study: First Lighting ESCO in Latvia - Effective lighting in cities - Tukums on the ManagEnergy Website
The project has been implemented in Latvia, in Tukums municipality.
The first objective has been achieved improving the streetlighting system in Tukums municipality.
The project has reduced energy consumption and physical degradation of the streetlighting system, particularly changing old luminaries and bulbs with efficient lighting technology and correct lighting design.
www.managenergy.net /products/R318.htm   (452 words)

  
 Tukums Hostels and Hotels.
In the mornings you will be woken up by the sun and breakfast with the aroma of coffee.
We are located in the heart of Tukums, one of the most beautiful cities of Latvia, only 400m from the railway and bus station.
In 'Tuko” you can find not only a hotel, but also a conference hall, entertainment centre, restaurant, bistro, fitness hall, beauty saloon, massage and solar centre, as well as rent and sharpening of the skates.
www.hostels.ws /Tukums.html   (268 words)

  
 Send flowers to Tukums. Send gifts to Tukums. Flowers delivery service - Tukums - Latvia
To delivery the flowers to addressee chosen it is enough for you to select carefully the floral design.
If you did not accept the shown assortment of flowers or gifts for Tukums you can make the personal order.
Having received your application our managers will contact with representative and give you qualified answer about the cost and possibility of fulfilment of your order.
www.make-flowers.com /latvia/tukums.html   (178 words)

  
 Tukums DJ Team Official Website
Da White (deejay and producer) in real name Deniss, born in 1981 August 16th in Tukums and he is a founder of the Tukums DJ Team.
The same year Da White starts to make electronic music dance events in Tukums.
In the 2004 he has founded a DJ team – Tukums DJ Team.
www.tukumsdj.com /index.php?id=team/dawhite   (367 words)

  
 Hotels In Tukums Latvia with internet discounts up to 70%
The Hotel Arka is in the very heart of Tukums an up-to-date, cosy and comfortable hotel
The hotel was built in 1912 as a hotel of Gustavs Zebergs.
You will be surprised by dance hall’s light and smoke effects and also by perfect sound quality.
www.netpz.co.uk /hotels-latvia/hotels-tukums.htm   (198 words)

  
 Tukums Budget Hotels | Tukums Cheap Hotels, Latvia
Budget Accommodation > Budget Hotels > Europe > Latvia > Tukums
Tukums Budget Accommodation > [ Budget Hotels ]
Tuko Hotel is a part of the Ice and Entertainment centre 'Tuko".
www.travellerspoint.com /budget-hotels-en-ci-3921.html   (41 words)

  
 Tukums - Reviews and Travel Information - TripAdvisor
We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Tukums each week.
Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Tukums (arriving in Riga, Latvia)
We stayed 2 nights at the TUKO, an in town hotel with 16 rooms on the second floor of the local sports hall.
www.tripadvisor.com /AllReviews-g608944-Tukums.html   (285 words)

  
 Tukums Travel Deals - Hotels, Flights, Vacations - VirtualTourist.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tukums Travel Deals - Hotels, Flights, Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Deals » Europe » Latvia »; Tukuma Rajons » Tukums
Be the first to post a Deal in Tukums.
deals.virtualtourist.com /deals-439293-1-Tukums----deals.html   (57 words)

  
 Tukums Map, Map of Tukums | infohub.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to map of Tukums as well as a wealth of information on the subject of Tukums maps.
This "maps of Tukums" page will be updated frequently, so visit early and visit often.
A full colored map of Tukums region, Latvia.
infohub.com /Maps/tukums_map_3191.html   (73 words)

  
 Vides projekti: Meeting within the Framework of Project "The Baltic Biomass Network" - Meeting with Parties interested ...
Within the framework of the Baltic Sea region INTERREG III B neighborhood program project “The Baltic Biomass Network”, a meeting about Spatial Planning and the Development of Bioenergy took place on February 15 at 10.00 at Tukums city council.
Project executors from the state “Environmental Projects” Ltd., representatives from Tukums city council, “Regional Projects” Ltd., which supervise the development of territory planning of Tukums district, a representative from Riga district council, as well as outside lecturer Gaidis Klavs (LSA Institute of Physical Power) attended
The purpose of the meeting was to introduce development planners of Tukums district with the project and the results already achieved within the framework such as the mapping of biomass resources, SVID analysis and further activities, as also to determine the situation in the field of spatial planning in Tukums district.
www.videsprojekti.lv /en/jaunumi/jaunumi33   (202 words)

  
 Accommodation in Tukums and Cheap Travel to Tukums, Tukuma, Latvia :-) Hospitality Club   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Hospitality Club is the world's largest hospitality exchange organization.
If you would like to contact them, please sign up - it only takes a couple of minutes.
If you are already a member, please go to the member section - you are on the external pages now.
www.hospitalityclub.org /hc/hcworld.php?city=6960   (400 words)

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