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It can feel like Liepāja is the city every Latvian - or at least every Rigan - would move to if only their jobs allowed it. That was certainly what I heard often enough during the three years I spent based there, until I left in early 2020. And it doesn’t take much head-scratching to see why: Latvia’s third-largest city is in a pretty extraordinary geographic location, held on a fragile span of land between the Baltic Sea and the sprawling Lake Liepāja, muffled on either side by thick forests and fringed by mile after mile of empty, pristine sand.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés pour traduction au mois de novembre et au mois de décembre et portent sur le nouveau gouvernement en Lettonie, sur les actualités dans les domaines social, politique, artistique et dans le monde du journalisme.
The Rīga Investment and Tourism agency, Live Rīga, has produced a nice little guide to some Christmas seasonal hotspots in the Latvian capital. It is reproduced by kind permission below for the benefit of anyone in need of an emergency dose of mulled wine, gingerbread and last-minute gift-buying.
Gay filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has become a renowned director and queer activist in Germany. But he was actually born in Riga's central prison – something he did not know for many, many years.
With the arrival of December, the thoughts of many will turn to matters green and triangular, namely, Christmas trees and where to get hold of one.
A science and tech-themed tour through Latvia gives insight into the past, present and future of the country. Several museums and attractions speak of the history of science, innovation and technological progress in Latvia, while newer additions foster interest in studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and developing a career in the field.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés au cours du mois d'octobre et de novembre et portent sur l'actualité politique, culturelle et sportive en Lettonie.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés pour traduction du 1er septembre au 7 octobre 2022, et portent sur l'actualité politique, sociale et sur le marathon des films lettons de cet automne
Due to Latvia’s turbulent history, many fine buildings have had to rise from the ashes of war. But few have had as many ups and downs as the Lutheran church in Sēlpils.
Compared to icon-and-incense rich Orthodox and Catholic churches, Latvia’s Lutheran places of worship are subdued affairs. But you can occasionally stumble across a real eye catcher.
"La Lettonie en revue" revient avec des traductions d'une sélection d'articles sur l'actualité politique, économique, culturelle et sportive en Lettonie. Les articles ont été choisis au courant du mois d'aout 2022.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all major tourist attractions, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In this series, we'll tell you about lesser-known attractions.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all great, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In a new series, we'll tell you about some lesser-known and freely-available attractions.
From beers at Old Riga cafes to moonshine by Latgale lakes and the shelves of booze supermarkets along the Estonian border, there are plenty of alcohol-related reasons for visiting Latvia. But on the northern fringes of the capital, there’s an intriguing site dedicated to fighting the demon drink.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all great, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In a new series, we'll tell you about some lesser-known and freely-available attractions.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all great, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In the second of this series, we'll tell you about some more less-well-known attractions.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all great, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In a new series, we'll tell you about some lesser-known and freely-available attractions.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés pour traduction au mois de juin et au début du mois de juillet 2022 et portent sur l'actualité politique, économique, et culturelle en Lettonie.
The Midsummer celebration of June 23-24 - known as 'Jāņi' - is almost upon us again. But if you are new to this festival which makes Christmas pale into insignificance, or if you just wonder why everyone is behaving so strangely, here are a few pointers to get you up to speed.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés au mois de mai et portent sur l'actualité politique, sociale, sportive et culturelle en Lettonie.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés au mois d'avril et portent sur l'actualité politico-militaire, économique, culturelle et sur les manifestations contre la guerre en Ukraine.
With a prime minister born in the USA and a president who lived for many years in Germany, the diaspora plays an important role in Latvia today. Meanwhile, an intrepid woman is on a mission to tell the story of Latvians scattered around the world.
Pour cette édition de la rubrique "La Lettonie en revue", les articles sélectionnés se penchent sur le soutien à l'Ukraine qui subit depuis 24 février 2022 l'invasion de la Russie. Désormais, la rubrique sera actualisée une fois par mois.
Unlike neighbouring Estonia, Latvia cannot boast hundreds of islands sprinkled along its coastline. But there are a few beautiful ones nestled within the country’s rivers and lakes.
There are many dramatic stories of Ukrainians fleeing their homes in the wake of the Russian invasion. For one Latvian caught up in the tragedy, it meant battling serious illness as well as the horrors of war.
As Ukrainian refugees arrive in Latvia, Latvians are opening their hearts and their homes to them. But the interaction could be enriching for the locals, too.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has pledged to give shelter to 10,000 refugees from the war-ravaged nation. When they arrive, they will meet a substantial community of Ukrainians who arrived here in previous generations.
The situation in Ukraine has generated a desire to help or contribute in some way among the Latvian population. But what can you do? Various different initiatives are already in place. Here are details of some of them.
All winter, our sense of style has been hidden under jackets, jumpers and scarves. But spring offers the chance to strut our stuff again.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés du 05/02/2022 au 22/02/2022 et portent sur l'actualité politico-diplomatique, économique, sportive et culturelle.
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