Riga recognized as most dynamically developing city in Central Europe in the sector of business service centres

Riga has received the highest recognition in the “Dynamically Developing City in Central and Eastern European Region of the Year” award. In the awards ceremony of the prestigious competition CEE Business Service Awards 2024 held at the Polish capital Warsaw, Riga received five awards. The Riga-based business satellite center of biotechnology company Roche (Roche Services …

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Time to Register for Internship Opportunities for USA and Canadian Young People of Latvian Heritage

Since 2015 the American Latvian Association (ALA) has offered internship opportunities in Latvia for Latvian youth from the USA and Canada. Internships allow a targeted work experience valuable for future academic and professional careers. The “Internship in Latvia” programme offers and authentic and substantive personal link not only with your Latvian heritage but with Latvia. …

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It’s time to register for ALA Educational Trips for Young People of Latvian Heritage (ages 13-15)

The organizer of the trips, the American Latvian Association (ALA), graciously welcomes participants from Canada. The “Sveika, Latvija!” trip language will be Latvian. Participants must understand conversational Latvian and be able to express themselves in Latvian. All instructions, tours, excursions, and daily conversations with local Latvians (such as at restaurants and hotels) will be in …

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Riga Technical University (RTU) offers 1-2 week Summer School Courses

Europe and Latvia beckon! RTU has more than 20 years of experience in organising specialised courses and summer/winter schools. Every year RTU is increasingly updating its portfolio, developing its academic content, and looking for exciting and current topics for students to learn and develop new knowledge and skills that are in demand today during the …

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The First MICHELIN Guide Latvia Is Out!

One MICHELIN Star:  Max Cekot Kitchen, Rīga MICHELIN Bib Gournmand: Milda, Shōyu, Snatch, all in Rīga Also Recommended: Akustika, Valmiera Aqua Luna, Riga Barents, Riga Barents Cocktail & Seafood Bar, Riga Chef’s Corner, Riga COD, Riga Entresol, Riga Ferma, Riga H.E. Vanadziņš, Cēsis JOHN, Riga Kest, Cēsis Le Dome, Riga MO, Liepāja Neiburgs, Riga Pavāru …

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Latvian Nature Trails have been included in the prestigious Lonely Planet Guide Best in Travel 2024

Lonely Planet, the world-famous publisher of travel guides, has included Latvia in its latest guide Best In Travel 2024. The Baltic hiking trail network, Baltic Trails, has been included in the Sustainability category. Next year will be the 50th anniversary year of Best In Travel and for the first time, Latvia will be among the …

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