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Join me for a meal at LIDO, Latvia’s largest and best-known restaurant chain

12 Jan 2025

Друзья, today we are in LIDO, the place I call second home in this country because it is, and especially in winter, a place of calm refuge, warmth, familiarity and yes, of ...
10 Jan 2025

The Cathedral this morning (Jan 12)   A favourite moment in the film Good Will Hunting is when Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) asks Will Hunting (Matt Damon) whether all ...
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Riga is home to many interesting places and picturesque landscapes. Of course, public transport can take you to these spots, but it is faster and more comfortable in the ...
02 Nov 2024

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If you ever asked yourself where is the best LGBTQ-friendly bar in Riga, on a Friday night, do yourself a favour and wander into Skapis, the city’s relentless vibrant LGBTQ ...
05 Sep 2024

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With Riga enjoying the last weeks of summer sun, you may be wondering where you can go to cool off. No worries! In Riga, there is a wide array of indoor and outdoor swimming ...
27 Aug 2024

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Latvia, a Baltic state known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, also harbors multiple abandoned ghost towns. These towns, once thriving under Soviet rule, have been ...
19 Aug 2024

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At the weekend, Riga celebrated its 823rd birthday - doing so with a diverse programme of events, including a 24 hour basketball match, speeches, concerts and street food. ...
16 Aug 2024

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Riga, the capital of Latvia, is not just a city of stunning architecture and rich history, but also a cradle of literary talent. The city’s literary tradition has shaped ...
13 Aug 2024

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  When one thinks of Art Nouveau, cities like Paris, Vienna, or Brussels often come to mind. However, nestled in the Baltics is a city that boasts one of the most impressive ...
08 Aug 2024

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Всем привет! I’m Lizzie, the newest intern at Liden & Denz, Riga. I’ve previously studied the Russian language at university in England, where I also studied German. What ...
18 Jul 2024

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One week ago the city of Cesis, in the Vidzeme region, welcomed the Lampa Festival, a yearly conversational forum founded in 2015. [gallery columns="1" size="large" ...
28 Jun 2024

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Лиговать is a verb you could only encounter when celebrating Ligo in Latvia. Ligo (Лиго) is the midsummer feast celebrated in Latvia every year at the end of June. You can ...