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International poetry festival this week in Jelgava
International poetry festival this week in Jelgava
The second international poetry festival Page Break will take place in Jelgava from May 10 to 13. The four-day poetry event will conclude with an ambitious poetry concert, with 13 poets from 12 countries around the world, the festival's organizer said on May 8.
Latvia participates in Leipzig Book fair
Latvia participates in Leipzig Book fair
Between April 27 and 30, the international Leipziger Buchmesse (Leipzig Book Fair) is taking place in Germany, with Latvia also participating with a stand and event program, said the representatives of the stand.
Half of Latvian population read a book in 2022
Half of Latvian population read a book in 2022
Results of a population survey published on April 24 by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia show that half (50.3 %) of the population of Latvia aged 16 and over were reading books (including e-books or audio books) in 2022. 
Public voting starts in annual literary awards
Public voting starts in annual literary awards
From April 5 to April 26, public voting for the Latvian Literary Award 2023 (LALIGABA) is taking place on LSM's Latvian-language portal, allowing readers to express their literary preferences in various different cateogries.
Poetry festival coming to Jelgava in May
Poetry festival coming to Jelgava in May
From May 10 to 13, the international poetry festival "Page Break" will be held in Jelgava for the second time, gathering poets from 12 countries, the organizers have said.
Stamp to honor linguist Jānis Endzelīns
Stamp to honor linguist Jānis Endzelīns
On February 22, a new stamp will be released in honor of the 150th birthday of Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns (1873–1961), Latvian Postal Service (LP) said.
Poet Velta Sniķere passes away aged 101
Poet Velta Sniķere passes away aged 101
Velta Sniķere, a Latvian poet, translator, and yoga teacher, has passed away aged 101, according to a statement by the University of Latvia's Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art.
James Joyce arrives in Cēsis
James Joyce arrives in Cēsis
An international exhibition examining the life and works of the seminal Irish writer James Joyce has opened in the Latvian city of Cēsis on November 3.
Stamp to honor distinguished Latvian writer Zenta Mauriņa
Stamp to honor distinguished Latvian writer Zenta Mauriņa
Honoring the distinguished Latvian essayist, philosopher, writer, and translator Zenta Mauriņa on her 125th birthday, a postage stamp and envelope will be issued on October 28, Latvian Postal Service (Latvijas Pasts, LP) reported on October 26.
Latvian National Library now houses 120 Ukrainian books
Latvian National Library now houses 120 Ukrainian books
On October 12 , 120 books issued in Ukraine were handed over to the Latvian National Library (LNB) . This is the initiative of Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska, the “Ukrainian Book Shelf,” which takes place in a number of European countries, Latvian Television reported Wednesday.
Register now for world Latvian dictation day
Register now for world Latvian dictation day
On the National Language Day, Saturday, October 15, at 12:20 Rīga time the annual world dictation day in Latvian will take place simultaneously in Latvia and around the world for the eighth year in a row. 
New exhibition honors seminal Latvian poet Veidenbaums
New exhibition honors seminal Latvian poet Veidenbaums
On the 155th birthday of Eduards Veidenbaums, on October 3, at 11:30, a new permanent exhibition “More Light!” will be opened at the Eduards Veidenbaums Memorial Museum, Kalāči, located between Cēsis and Valmiera in northern Latvia.
Poet Lija Brīdaka passes away
Poet Lija Brīdaka passes away
One of Latvia's best-loved poets, Lija Brīdaka, has passed away at the age of 90, it was confirmed September 19  by the Latvian Writers' Union.
Daila Ozola receives Latvian and Estonian Languages Award
Daila Ozola receives Latvian and Estonian Languages Award
On September 9 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičsand the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Urmas Reinsalu met in Valka, Latvia and took part in a ceremony for the presentation of the Languages Award bestowed by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Estonia.
Annual Poetry Days festival begins in Latvia
Annual Poetry Days festival begins in Latvia
On Friday, September 2, the international poetry festival “Poetry Days 2022” begins, which will continue until September 11 with a variety of events – poetry readings, performances, masterclasses – at various venues in Rīga. Events will take place throughout Latvia all September.
Acclaimed poet Knuts Skujenieks passes away
Acclaimed poet Knuts Skujenieks passes away
Latvia has lost one of its most distinctive and powerful literary voices with news of the death of poet Knuts Skujenieks, LTV's news department has confirmed.
National Library deletes Soviet monument from photo background
National Library deletes Soviet monument from photo background
The Latvian National Library (LNB) has expressed its position on the future of the controversial Soviet monument in Uzvaras Park by photoshopping it out of publicity materials where it shows in the background, Latvian Radio reported May 17.
Annual Latvian literary awards announced
Annual Latvian literary awards announced
On May 1, the winners of the Latvian Literature Annual Awards 2022 (LALIGABA) in five main categories were announced and awarded on Latvian Television and LSM.lv. You can watch the awards ceremony above.
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