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21.10.21

'Lockdown' aid measures for businesses could cost €150 million

The government plans to offset the drop in turnover due to Covid-19 restrictions and subsidize wages for affected companies. Overall, it will cost around €150 million, but other support mechanisms are also planned to be introduced later, Latvian Radio reported October 21.

October 21, 2021, 12:55

23.02.21

Latvian Art Museum makes biggest purchase of artwork in 30 years

The Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMM) has acquired an impressive amount of new artwork to add to the collection, Latvian Television reported February 23.

February 23, 2021, 13:16

25.06.20

Riga saxophone quartet invites to a Broadway-themed concert

Riga Saxophone quartet, along with singers Beāte Zviedre and Emīls Kivlenieks, are giving a Broadway and Film Music concert in Mālpils Manor on Friday, June 26, Latvian Television reported on June 25.

June 25, 2020, 10:40

08.06.20

Voice library recorded by Latvian Radio choir

The voices of the Latvian Radio choir are being put to good use during the crisis - a unique voice library is being built, said artistic director and conductor Sigvards Kļava to Latvian Television on June 8.

June 8, 2020, 13:18

22.01.20

Grobiņa archaeological ensemble submitted to World Heritage List

The ancient settlement and burial sites that make up the Grobiņa archaeological ensemble were submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on January 15, according to a press release from the Ministry of Culture.

January 22, 2020, 9:08

03.01.19

Nature photographers set up forest exhibition

Two photographers specializing in shots of the great outdoors have opened a new exhibition of their works that is open to the elements.

January 3, 2019, 9:47

14.06.18

Latvia commemorates victims of 1941 deportations

On June 14 Latvia commemorates the tens of thousands of ordinary citizens deported to Siberia by the Soviets - many of whom never came back.

June 14, 2018, 11:42

25.01.17

Museum offers tour of Baltic Sea design

Roundabout Baltic - an exhibition on the design of Baltic Sea countries - is on show at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design starting Wednesday.

January 25, 2017, 15:55

21.04.16

«Restart» exhibit to take center stage at Rīga Photo Biennial

The Rīga Photography Biennial, taking place for several months from April 14, is on Thursday unveiling its main event - the 'Restart' exhibit - featuring works by eighteen internationally recognized artists.

April 21, 2016, 14:44

20.11.15

Exhibition explores Nicholas Roerich's Latvian roots

The Nicholas Roerich and Latvia exhibition is now on show at the Riga Bourse until January 31. Visitors are welcomed to explore the famed painter's Latvian roots, along with his artistic, historic and activism heritage, Latvian Television reported Friday.

November 20, 2015, 14:30

27.04.15

Composer debuts blockbuster symphonic ‘borealis’

Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds will host the world premiere of his four-year expeditionary multimedia work “Nordic Light” at the National Opera house Monday.

April 27, 2015, 11:32