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20-03-2015 3306

Riga Circus on fire

A fire broke out in the building of Riga Circus this Thursday afternoon. A total of 50 fire fighters and 13 vehicles had arrived at the scene. Fire fighters managed to localize the fire within one hour.
28-11-2014 3674

Latvia - country that can be proud!

Latvia has many reasons to be proud of. Green forests, rich cultural life and talented people are only a small part of the Latvian story. Perhaps our country isn’t the first that springs to mind when talking about innovations and business, but it doesn’t mean we don’t have our success stories.
27-09-2014 3539

Welcome to Latvia

For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A trading hub for over 800 years, it is well versed in welcome. With such a variety, Latvia is best enjoyed slowly.
16-07-2014 3687

Choir parade delights downtown Riga

The World Choir Games marked its halfway point late Tuesday afternoon with a traditional parade of choirs singing and dancing through downtown Riga to the delight of crowds of people, many capturing it all on their digital cameras.
29-10-2013 4469

Latvia may become "Nordic Singapore" - The Economist expert

The geographical location, the educated workforce and the comparatively low costs have always been seen as advantages of Latvia. Eurozone membership will further consolidate Latvia's positions in the global battle for investments, as The Economist analyst Edward Lucas said during the Latvia Business Forum in London, organized by Latvian Investment and Development Agency, Baltic International Bank and Latvian Embassy in Great Britain.
20-07-2013 4112

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey Through Latvia | In Focus

Deutsche welle visited Latvia once before more than a decade ago. Now we've returned to the tiny republic in north-eastern Europe, met the people we talked to before and asked them how they've been getting along. We talk to the manager of a brick factory in Cēsis, a worker on an organic farm in Renda, and a former student who has since found a job in Kuldīga. They are many voices in one small country.
02-07-2013 3678

"BBC Hardtalk": Valdis Dombrovskis

The Baltic way out of the financial crisis has been austerity - and Latvia led the way. When banking collapse wiped out a quarter of the economy and unemployment hit 20 per cent, it took drastic action. Critics say the correction was harsher than necessary because Latvia pegged its currency to the euro. Shaun Ley speaks to Valdis Dombrovskis, Latvia's Prime Minister. Why does he hope that in Brussels this month the EU will say yes to Latvia joining the euro, when many of his own citizens want to say no?
21-06-2013 3666

Fire breaks out on roof of Riga Castle

Fire has badly damaged the roof of Riga Castle, official residence of the Latvian president and home of Latvia's National History Museum.
15-06-2013 3726

Cultural Embeds in Latvia

Every year hundreds of Army ROTC cadets get a unique opportunity to make the world a classroom. this year, GROUPS of cadets are participating overseas in exercise Saber Strike. Air Force Technical Sergeant Burt Traynor joined them in at the Adazi training area in the Baltic Nation of Latvia. Also available in high definition.
14-05-2013 3705

Study In Latvia

Want to know about "Study In Latvia"? Watch this video to find out more about European Education.
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The Gala concert of young opera singers will be held in the Latvian National opera

Within the cultural mission for advance of Latvia as a cultural center of Northern Europe which is carried out by Fund “Baltic Musical Seasons”, on August 29 in the Latvian National opera will be held the Gala concert of young opera singers from the different countries of the world accompanied by symphonic orchestra of the Latvian National opera (conductor Martinsh Ozolinsh).