Discover Latvia's rich history, vibrant traditions, and pristine landscapes. From Riga’s Gothic spires to Jūrmala’s sandy beaches, explore the heart of the Baltics.

to take a test in Latvian language and history, which would allow them to have citizenship. This was local election day, and they were protesting about the fact that as "aliens", despite having lived ...

Latvia defines itself on its own terms, apart from its history of being subjugated by Imperial Poland, Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, and Russia. Latvian is now the language taught in schools, Latvia ...

Drone Flight Over Latvia: Baltic History Revealed. Posted: April 30, 2025 | Last updated: April 30, 2025. Fly over the enchanting landscapes of Latvia with this captivating drone footage.

As Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, former Soviet republics like Latvia plan to destroy Soviet-era monuments. Some believe they should remain as tributes to the fight against Nazis in World War II.

Oscars 2025 takeaways: Conan hosts, 'Flow' makes history for Latvia. By Reuters. March 3, 2025 10:07 AM UTC Updated March 3, 2025 Item 1 of 5 Show host Conan O'Brien speaks during ...

Many recent visitors called the museum thought-provoking and a must-do to better understand the history of Latvia. Hours & Tickets. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets cost 8 ...

Minister Braže also reaffirmed Latvia's intention to expand defense procurement from the United States and invited deeper ...

LOS ANGELES — The independent film "Flow" won the best animated feature film at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, securing the first Academy Award for Latvia and its Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis ...

In the Latvian capital, ... Covering classic, modern and contemporary art, the 52,000-strong collection spans the history of Latvian art, starting in the 18th century.

Flow, which also won the Golden Globe in another first for Latvia, has been a box office hit too, surpassing $20million (£15.7m) at the box office last month, from a small budget of just €3.5m ...

In Riga, Latvia's capital city, apartment prices dropped 3.96% to €848 (US$940) per square meter (sqm) in July 2024 as compared to the same period last year, according to Arco Real Estate's figures.