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Valmiera prepares celebrations for its 736th birthday

The Latvian city is calling on companies, institution and parents with newly born babies to come join a parade

Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

The potential construction of a new wind farm near the Latvian city is in its preliminary stages

Electronic tables being set-up at bus stops in Riga

After 5 years of waiting and a bizarre attempt at going around the issue, 15 bus stops have been equipped with electronic tables

The curse of Riga's mayors - Dainis Turlais sacked after 21 days in office

Ready for yet another Riga mayoral change? Dainis Turlais was ousted by a no-confidence vote 21 days after his inauguration

Carnikava police protecting rare flower in nearby lake

The municipality has dispatched police to protect one of the clearest lakes in Latvia, home to the only species of an endangered flower in the country

Jurmala opens the summer bathing season

There are more Blue Flag beaches in Jurmala than in Lithuania and Estonia combined

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Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

The price tag on the part of the project passing through the Latvian capital is 430 million euros

250 km of railways turned into paths and cycling trails

Municipalities in the Latvian Vidzeme region and Southern Estonia have cooperated in creating a total of 700 km of paths and trails

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Mayor of Riga heads to European Parliament amid corruption probe

After being suspended from his post in April, Nils Ušakovs has officially stepped down in order to take up a seat in the European Parliament

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Daugavpils City Council directs funds to protect local heritage

For a second year in a row, the local government of Daugavpils is providing funds for the preservation of local religious and cultural heritage

Latvian cooking festival tours the country

The “Flavour of the Region” festival is touring Latvia until September, promoting local cuisine and produce

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The curse of Riga's mayors - Dainis Turlais sacked after 21 days in office

Ready for yet another Riga mayoral change? Dainis Turlais was ousted by a no-confidence vote 21 days after his inauguration
June 26, 2019 09:30

Anton Stoyanov
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- Riga
- Transport
- Funding
Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

The price tag on the part of the project passing through the Latvian capital is 430 million euros
June 10, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Riga
- Politics
Mayor of Riga heads to European Parliament amid corruption probe

After being suspended from his post in April, Nils Ušakovs has officially stepped down in order to take up a seat in the European Parliament
June 03, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
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- Culture
- Riga
- Funding
Riga film fund to receive an additional 800,000 euros

After much deliberation, Riga City Council finally approved the allocation of the funds
May 10, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
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- Environment
- Jelgava
Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

The potential construction of a new wind farm near the Latvian city is in its preliminary stages
July 12, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Riga
- Transport
Electronic tables being set-up at bus stops in Riga

After 5 years of waiting and a bizarre attempt at going around the issue, 15 bus stops have been equipped with electronic tables
July 05, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Riga
- Transport
- Funding
Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

The price tag on the part of the project passing through the Latvian capital is 430 million euros
June 10, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
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European mayors demand EU emissions peak by next year

In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
May 07, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Culture
- Valmiera
Valmiera prepares celebrations for its 736th birthday

The Latvian city is calling on companies, institution and parents with newly born babies to come join a parade
July 15, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Culture
- Riga
- Funding
Riga film fund to receive an additional 800,000 euros

After much deliberation, Riga City Council finally approved the allocation of the funds
May 10, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Culture
- Development
- Valmiera
Participate in a city-wide game in Valmiera

The city of Valmiera invites everyone to test their knowledge and deduction skills in a game, covering the whole city
April 26, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Valmiera
- Welfare
Smiltene and Valmiera aiming to ride the tide of remigration

People that have left Latvia in the past are seriously considering returning home for good and some cities are preparing to greet them
April 20, 2019 10:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN

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- Jelgava
Andris Rāviņš, Mayor of Jelgava: I am proud to say - Jelgava is city for development

We all together are responsible to work towards today’s challenges – attracting youth and changing its way of thinking by developing digital competences, business skills and connecting science with manufacturing
February 13, 2019 09:30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Interviews
- Valmiera
Jānis Baiks, Mayor of Valmiera: Valmiera is always open to cooperation

An international slogan of Valmiera is “Evergreen city!”, which positions it as a city that is always topical, offering new ideas and opportunities for success, achievements and recognition.
November 15, 2018 11:30

Olya Georgieva
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Valmiera prepares celebrations for its 736th birthday

Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

Electronic tables being set-up at bus stops in Riga

The curse of Riga's mayors - Dainis Turlais sacked after 21 days in office

Carnikava police protecting rare flower in nearby lake

Jurmala opens the summer bathing season

Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

250 km of railways turned into paths and cycling trails

Mayor of Riga heads to European Parliament amid corruption probe

Daugavpils City Council directs funds to protect local heritage

Latvian cooking festival tours the country

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Valmiera prepares celebrations for its 736th birthday

Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

Electronic tables being set-up at bus stops in Riga

The curse of Riga's mayors - Dainis Turlais sacked after 21 days in office

Carnikava police protecting rare flower in nearby lake

Jurmala opens the summer bathing season

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The curse of Riga's mayors - Dainis Turlais sacked after 21 days in office

Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

Mayor of Riga heads to European Parliament amid corruption probe

Riga film fund to receive an additional 800,000 euros

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Jelgava with plans for new wind farm

Electronic tables being set-up at bus stops in Riga

Contract for Rail Baltica in Riga signed

European mayors demand EU emissions peak by next year

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Valmiera prepares celebrations for its 736th birthday

Riga film fund to receive an additional 800,000 euros

Participate in a city-wide game in Valmiera

Smiltene and Valmiera aiming to ride the tide of remigration

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Andris Rāviņš, Mayor of Jelgava: I am proud to say - Jelgava is city for development

Jānis Baiks, Mayor of Valmiera: Valmiera is always open to cooperation

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