Every year on the night of June 23rd, Latvians gather across the country to celebrate Līgo, one of the most cherished and ancient traditions in Latvia. This midsummer festival ...
Friends, a short one from me on this sunny Saturday,
A quick google search, “best bar in Purvciems” yields no results. This post intends to remedy that by sharing a few ...
Lest you be caught unawares, the football season is underway in Latvia; Riga FC has already played 15 games this year (at the time of writing). What? Football in Latvia? In ...
(view from a Khrushchevka in Purvciems)
“Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”
- Vladmir Nabokov
It’s raining in Riga. According to ...
It is spring here in Riga. The rows of flowers in the central parks have come into bloom; the buildings, once oppressed by the grey winter, are once more colourful in evening ...
Like many others, Dostoevsky condemned me to the study of Russian. I am inclined to believe it is impossible to understand his genius without understanding his faith; none of ...
On May 4th, Latvia celebrates Restoration of Independence Day (Latvijas Republikas Neatkarības atjaunošanas diena), a national holiday marking the country’s declaration of ...
Jēkabpils is a small ‘city’ (a town, by most standards), situated on the Daugava River about halfway between Riga and Daugavpils. Two hours and 5 euros by bus from Riga, it is ...
Missed Riga’s Birthday? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of events in Latvia’s capital’s calendar in the upcoming months. Let’s have a look at some of the biggest events ...
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. ...
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 ...
Liden & Denz invites you to discover three incredible Latvian women, whose contributions have shaped Latvian art and history. Today, we start with Hilda ...
