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Latvian Beach Volleyball Triumph

23.01.2026

The Latvian beach volleyball duo Tīna Graudiņa and Anastasija Samoilova reached the pinnacle of their journey in 2025, winning gold...

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Kārlis Bardelis: A Life Beyond Borders

17.01.2026

The first person in the world to cross the Pacific Ocean alone in a rowboat, rowing from South America to...

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How to Enjoy Winter in Latvia

08.01.2026

Winter in Latvia is a distinctive season shaped by nature, tradition, and a slower rhythm of life. Latvian winter typically...

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Riga Christmas Market Walkthrough

28.12.2025

Each winter, Dome Square in Riga’s Old Town transforms into a snug, glowing village of market chalets, open fires, music,...

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Arta Jēkabsone’s Garland of Songs

11.12.2025

The successful New-York-based Latvian musician is reinventing Latvian folk songs. What would ancient Latvian folk songs sound like if they...

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2×2 Movement: Sixty Years of Bringing Young Latvians Together

04.12.2025

Imagine this — you’re standing in a circle, arms crossed, holding hands with the people beside you. Everyone is singing...

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The History of the Latvian Flag

28.11.2025

The history of the Latvian flag is a mix of legend, medieval ambiguity, and the long path that turned a...

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Latvian Historical Regions

14.11.2025

Latvia has five historical regions – Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, and Sēlija. Each has its story, shaped by centuries of...

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Trail Running in Latvia

31.10.2025

Scroll through the UTMB World Series calendar for 2026 — the world’s most prestigious trail running circuit — and, among...

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