Literature
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this series is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this series is based here.
On August 11, the first writing festival "Rakstivāls" dedicated to writing will be held in the creative quarter "Zeit" in Līgatne, which will be a special, one-day festival that has never been seen in the Baltics or northern Europe, according to its organizers.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this series is based here.
On July 12 at 15:00, the Embassy of Spain in cooperation with the National Library of Latvia and Latvian Literature invites members of the public to a Spanish and Latvian literary afternoon called "Between two languages" to talk about both national literatures, about the challenges of translators, as well as about the Spanish view of Latvia.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this series is based here.
The annual Languages Award presented by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Estonia this year goes to Karl Pajusalu, a Tartu University professor, linguist and poet, it was announced July 5.
The United Kingdom's ambassador to Latvia, Paul Brummell, has written a new travel guide to the country for one of the best-known British travel guide publishers, reports Latvian Television (LTV).
The State Language Center (VVC) is asking Latvian-speaking members of the public to help it better understand its online terminology portal.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this series is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this sereis is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcasts by Latvian Radio upon which this sereis is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
Poetry lovers in the United Kingdom are in for a treat next week with a chance to hear Latvian poetry in the English capital city, London.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
The name of the next director of the Latvian National Library (LNB) has been revealed.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
The publishing house "Valters un Rapa" in cooperation with the Institute of Latvian Language of the University of Latvia and the Agency of Easy Language has published the book "Stories in Easy Language" (Stāsti vieglajā valodā).
On June 11, Alberts Bels (1938-2024), regarded as one of the most brilliant Latvian writers of the 20th century, passed away, his relatives announced.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
To mark 500 years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
To mark 500 Years of books in Latvia in 2025, LSM is running a major series in collaboration with the Latvian National Library examining various aspects of national literary heritage. Each piece is written by a distinguished specialist and offers a fascinating insight into literary culture. You will find the original broadcast by Latvian Radio upon which this is based here.
In the run-up to 2025, which will bring the 500th anniversary of the first book printed in Latvian, Latvian Radio in collaboration with the National Library of Latvia (LNB) has been broadcasting a major series titled 'Tracing the Footsteps of Books. The 500th Anniversary of Latvian Books'.
The number and circulation of books published is stable, while the printed press sector has continued to decline, according to the latest data on Latvian publishing statistics compiled by the National Library of Latvia.
The Royal Swedish Academy's 2024 Translation Prize has been awarded to Mudīte Treimane, a translator and expert at the Humanities and Social Sciences Reading Room of the National Library of Latvia, according to a release from the Academy.
The Latvian Literature platform has announced this year’s second open call for foreign publishers and translators offering an opportunity to receive a grant for translating and publishing Latvian literature abroad.
The third 'Page Break' festival of poetry took place in Jelgava April 24 to 27.
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