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Les articles ont été sélectionnés du 1 au 15 novembre 2021 et portent sur les commémorations du jour de Lāčplēsis, les actualités du ministère étranger, la création d'une plateforme numérique qui relie l'expression artistique et les problèmes sociaux et l'aide sanitaire française en Lettonie.
As Latvians look forward to Independence Day on November 18, national pride will be stirred by the nation’s rich musical traditions. One man in Latgale is doing his utmost to nurture this sweet-sounding heritage.
Winter is approaching, and the nation is crying out for warm jumpers even as clothing stores are closed for lockdown. But one enterprising woman is knitting a solution to the problem.
Les articles ont été sélectionnés du 15/10/2021 au 31/10/2021 et portent sur l'actualité sanitaire, culturelle, sportive en Lettonie.
For over a century, an elusive Latvian has been at the centre of one of the world’s greatest crime puzzles. One historian believes he has finally identified the legendary fugitive.
With their rich choral traditions, Latvians know a think or two about making music. One Riga entrepreneur is leading the world with dynamic electronic sounds.
After sampling the best that Burgundy or Tuscany have to offer, wine lovers may be tempted to steer their palates toward chillier climes. Meet a Latvian lady growing grapes in a pretty corner of her homeland.
Sometimes, new and interesting things emerge in unexpected and unusual places. They bring creative people together, spark new business ideas and are just nice places to spend time. Jānis Šķupelis rounds up a trio of such creative quarters in Latvia.
Les articles de cette édition automnale ont été sélectionnés du 1 au 14 octobre 2021 et portent sur l'actualité sanitaire, politique, sociale et sur l'histoire de Lettonie.
There’s a lot of talk these days about building a green economy. Meet a man who is actually doing it, in more ways than one.
Old Rīga is more than just beer gardens and souvenir stands. Meet a lady making delightful stuff from glass in the winding cobblestone streets.
Pour la troisième édition de « La Lettonie en revue » les articles ont été sélectionnés du 17 septembre au 1 octobre 2021. Ils portent sur les actualités sociales, économiques, culturelles et scientifiques en Lettonie
Traditional Latvian bread offers a tasty, healthy connection to the nation’s peasant roots. One woman has devoted her life to the story of this treat for body and soul.
Rīga’s Soviet housing estates are the last place you’d expect to find links to the aristocratic past. But one determined woman is fighting to preserve just such a time capsule.
La deuxième édition de "La Lettonie en revue" regroupe des articles publiés entre le 3 au 17 septembre. Elle rassemble des actualités et un resumé d'une émission de journalisme d'investigation paru au début du mois de septembre à la Radio Lettonne.
Latvians love fussing about their apple trees and raspberry bushes to put wholesome things on the family table. One couple has turned this hobby into a healthy business.
Latgale is a region where diverse cultures have been enriching one another for centuries. Meet an artist whose life epitomises this process.
À partir de septembre 2021 le Média Public letton (LSM) vous propose une sélection d’articles en langue française sur les actualités politiques, culturelles et sociales en Lettonie. Cette rubrique “Lettonie en revue” sera mise à jour chaque deux semaines et aura pour but d’informer le lecteur francophone sur les évènements d’actualité en Lettonie.
Growing cannabis might seem like a dodgy undertaking. But for one Latvian family, it’s a wholesome and nutritious way of life.
Ever thought of buying a stately mansion and living like a country squire? One Latvian heritage buff has made the dream a reality.
One of the joys of a Latvian summer is nursing a cold beer on a sunny afternoon in Riga’s timeless Old Town. One couple is dedicated to making the experience even more special.
Despite its old school image, pottery is still ripe for innovation by enterprising craftspeople. Meet a Latvian artist whose works are soothing souls and finding new customers even in these troubled times.
Like the stately homes of England, old aristocrat haunts offer a taste of the blue blooded life in the Baltics. Meet a man who has transformed a rundown Latvian mansion into a showcase of the finer things in life.
Who doesn’t love staring at the night sky and wondering what is going on around the distant stars? Meet a young man who turned this curiosity into his life’s work.
Three centuries ago, a handful of central European missionaries started a religious revival in Latvia which had far-reaching effects on the land and its people. Today, a small flock of the faithful have rekindled this movement.
Recently, Latvian farmers have clashed with the government over plans to restrict the use of pesticides. But amidst the acrimony, some only need Mother Nature’s help to successfully till the soil.
With concerts cancelled and access to galleries still restricted, Latvian culture remains in the Covid doldrums. But a bold new venue showcases local talent and revitalises Riga’s ruffled fringes.
Whatever the occasion, Latvians find it easiest to express their feelings by giving flowers. Meet a man whose research into beautiful things has made a world-class contribution to science.
The Midsummer celebration of June 23-24 - 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.