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What's in the belly of Latvia's Freedom Monument?
What's in the belly of Latvia's Freedom Monument?
What is the state of one of Latvia's most important symbols, the Freedom Monument? For 21 years, the Freedom Monument has been insured for more than €1 million. What damage have insurers had to cover? Latvian Radio attempted to find out.
Latvian public invited to pin on a ribbon during 'Patriot Month'
Latvian public invited to pin on a ribbon during 'Patriot Month'
During November – which in recent years has gained the unofficial moniker of 'patriot month' – members of the public are being invited to attach a traditional red and white ribbon to their clothes and attend various festive events marking Latvia's path to freedom and self-determination.
Barclay De Tolly monument in Rīga dismantled
Barclay De Tolly monument in Rīga dismantled
Last night, the monument to Russian marshal Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly at the Esplanade park was dismantled, Riga Mayor Vilnis Kirsis (New Unity) reports on social media "X" October 31.
Divided views over idea to cut writer's monument in half
Divided views over idea to cut writer's monument in half
"This is pure vandalism and blasphemy of one's ancestors", "it would be better to dismantle or leave" – these are the words used on social media to describe the Riga City Council's decision to halve the monument to writer Andrejs Upīts. Experts, many of whom criticize the decision, have also expressed their views, Latvian Radio reported on October 18.
Rīga to dismantle three more monuments
Rīga to dismantle three more monuments
On Wednesday, October 16, after a heated debate, the Riga City Council approved the dismantling and relocation of the statue of the Russian soldier Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly in Esplanade Park. It was also decided to dismantle the statues of the writers Andrejs Upīts and Sudrabu Edžus.
Fate of historic Daugavgrīva fortress still undecided
Fate of historic Daugavgrīva fortress still undecided
The future of one of Latvia's largest and most striking historic locations remains unknown, reports Latvian Radio. While plans are slowly drawn up, the 400-year-old Daugavgrīva fortress near Rīga continues to crumble.
Ventspils communist figure monument caught in opinion crossfire
Ventspils communist figure monument caught in opinion crossfire
The Jānis Fabriciuss Monument has been looking down on the oldest cobbled street in Ventspils and the Old Town for 70 years. Although he fought against Latvia's independence, is associated with bloody massacres and preached communism until the end of his life, his statue still stands and is occasionally caught in the crossfire of opinions, Skrunda Television reported on October 2.
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.

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