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Baltic Way conference to take place at Saeima
Baltic Way conference to take place at Saeima
In order to look back on the events 35 years ago, when two million inhabitants of the Baltic States joined hands in the name of freedom, a conference dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way will be held at the Saeima (Latvia's parliament) on Friday, September 6.
The withdrawal of the Russian Army 30 years ago 
The withdrawal of the Russian Army 30 years ago 
Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2014 and its full-scale invasion in Ukraine in 2022 reminded us that today the military dimension of security in Europe is more topical than it has been for several decades. War in Ukraine (and now in Russia as well) consolidated our belief that the Baltic people's choice to join NATO has been one hundred percent correct.
Barclay de Tolly statue can stay, decides Rīga
Barclay de Tolly statue can stay, decides Rīga
A monument to the Napoleonic-era Russian general Barclay de Tolly does not need to be removed from public display, the Council of Monuments of the Riga City Council decided on Friday, August 23.
Baltic Way remembered 35 years on
Baltic Way remembered 35 years on
Events are taking place across the Baltic states today to commemorate a shining landmark of peaceful protest and human dignity.  
Baltic Way envelope and stamp underway
Baltic Way envelope and stamp underway
August 23 this year marks 35 years since the world witnessed one of the largest non-violent resistance actions in the history of the 20th century - the Baltic Way.
Baltic Way anniversary to be marked around the world
Baltic Way anniversary to be marked around the world
To mark 35 years since the miracle of the Baltic Way, various commemorative events are taking place in Latvia and abroad, and the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled a list of some of them.
Exhibit shows DIY creativity from Soviet era
Exhibit shows DIY creativity from Soviet era
From August 16 to September 13 , the largest exhibition in Southern Estonia, "Beetroot Washing Machine / Peedist Pesumasin", will be displayed in the lobby of the Valmiera Museum Exhibition Hall, inviting visitors to discover the richness of imagination and to remember life in Soviet times. 
More monuments face dismantling in Rīga
More monuments face dismantling in Rīga
Rīga is likely to see even fewer monuments, as the vice-mayor of the capital, together with the association "Center of Public Memory", is calling for the dismantling of eight symbols of communism and Russian imperialism in Rīga, Latvian Radio reported on August 9.
Joint Baltic military heritage map in development
Joint Baltic military heritage map in development
How to turn military heritage into an attractive tourism product for the modern traveler? All three Baltic States are developing a common military heritage tourism offer, Latgale Television reported July 31.
105 years of Latvian diplomacy
105 years of Latvian diplomacy
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a short video marking the 105th anniversary since the start of the diplomatic service. You can watch it below.
Soviet-glorifying street names still plentiful in Latvia
Soviet-glorifying street names still plentiful in Latvia
With the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvia began renaming streets reminiscent of the Soviet occupation. At first, it seemed to be going smoothly, but only about 20% of such streets have been renamed, Latvian Radio reported on July 8.
Historical tram depot to be reconstructed in Rīga
Historical tram depot to be reconstructed in Rīga
The municipal public transport company Rīgas Satiksme is currently reconstructing the tram depot No 5 at Gaisa Bridge. As the depot was originally built more than 120 years ago, the company is obliged to preserve its historical heritage, Latvian Television reported July 2.
The Romeo and Juliet of Liepāja
The Romeo and Juliet of Liepāja
The burial site of the "Latvian Romeo and Juliet" is being restored by history experts and enthusiasts of Liepāja, TV Kurzeme reports June 26.
Jaunpils castle renovation nearly completed
Jaunpils castle renovation nearly completed
Jaunpils Castle is awaiting happy news - the restoration of the castle, which was damaged by storms and hail last August, will soon be completed, Zemgale regional television reported on June 24.
How does Soviet flame in Daugavpils keep on burning?
How does Soviet flame in Daugavpils keep on burning?
Latvian Radio reported May 20 from Daugavpils where – despite the removal of the main Soviet-era monument in the city – an 'eternal flame' continues to burn at another site closely linked to the historical role of the Red Army.
Augmented reality book shows history of Rīga
Augmented reality book shows history of Rīga
A rather unusual book was launched last weekend. It is an album of historical photographs, entitled "A Walk Through Beautiful Riga/ Pastaiga pa skaisto Rīgu". The author is Kaspars Migla, co-author Andris Ivanovs.

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