Three for the Weekend: Riga IFF, Magic, Rock. Another weekend is here! A few tips on how to spend it.
Another weekend is here! A few tips on how to spend it...
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Another aid convoy on its way from Latvia to Ukraine. October 16th saw the departure of yet another aid shipment organized by the volunteer organization “Entrepreneurs for Peace” (Uzņēmēji mieram).
October 16th saw the departure of yet another aid shipment organized by the volunteer organization “Entrepreneurs for Peace” (Uzņēmēji mieram)...
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Latvia's 'tourism intensity' is low by EU standards. In 2025, the EU recorded 3.1 billion nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments, up from 3.0 billion in 2024 (+4.1%). Domestic and international tourists accounted for almost equal numbers of nights. Compared with 2015, nights spent in EU
In 2025, the EU recorded 3.1 billion nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments, up from 3.0 billion in 2024 (+4.1%). Domestic and international tourists accounted for almost equal numbers of nights. Compared with 2015, nights spent in EU
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Court rules gambling location ban in Daugavpils constitutional. The Constitutional Court has ruled that the ban imposed by Daugavpils local authority on organising gambling in the vicinity of certain buildings is in accordance with the Constitution, the court announced on October 16.
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the ban imposed by Daugavpils local authority on organising gambling in the vicinity of certain buildings is in accordance with the Constitution, the court announced on October 16.
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Drivers' diligence tested in 'white cane' campaign in Latvia. The white cane ensures the safety of blind people on the streets, but unfortunately, simply raising it does not mean that all drivers will be prepared to stop. On Thursday, International White Cane Day, a test was carried out in Liepāja to see how
The white cane ensures the safety of blind people on the streets, but unfortunately, simply raising it does not mean that all drivers will be prepared to stop. On Thursday, International White Cane Day, a test was carried out in Liepāja to see how
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Nearly half of Latvian homes still uninsured. The share of insured residential properties in Latvia has increased from 30.8% to 52.8% over eight years. This means that slightly more than half of residential properties in Latvia are currently insured according to a home insurance market
The share of insured residential properties in Latvia has increased from 30.8% to 52.8% over eight years. This means that slightly more than half of residential properties in Latvia are currently insured according to a home insurance market
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Indian scientist and Ukrainian athlete given Latvian citizenship by Saeima. On Thursday, October 15th, Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, granted Latvian citizenship to Ukrainian athlete Danylo Michuda and Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath.
On Thursday, October 15th, Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, granted Latvian citizenship to Ukrainian athlete Danylo Michuda and Indian scientist Divya Kannan Vishwanath.
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Tickets go on sale for Liepāja 2027 Capital of Culture opening concert. On January 23rd, 2027, the opening concert of Liepāja's European Capital of Culture 2027 programme will be staged.
On January 23rd, 2027, the opening concert of Liepāja's European Capital of Culture 2027 programme will be staged.
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