Inflation Continues to Recede with Unexpected Decrease in Service Prices: August Update

Inflation Continues to Recede with Unexpected Decrease in Service Prices: August Update

Inflation continues to recede and the factors affecting it have hardly changed since last month, however, the slight decrease in the price level of services was unexpected. Food and heat reduced inflation rates, while rising fuel prices due to tensions in global markets provided a significant upside, continuing their rise for the second month in … Read more

Drawing Theater Presents: Musical Workshop with Ingrīda Ivane, Aleksejs Bahirs, and Varis Klausitajs

Drawing Theater Presents: Musical Workshop with Ingrīda Ivane, Aleksejs Bahirs, and Varis Klausitajs

On September 16 at 3:00 p.m., the “Drawing Theater” will visit Mārupe Culture House with the performance “Musical Workshop”, in which three artists of different professions improvise together with the audience. The show features: painter Ingrīda Ivane, musician Aleksejs Bahirs and improviser Varis Klausitajs. The content and design of each show is unique. The performance … Read more

Concert in Honor of Legendary Musician Grigori Kovalevski at the Great Guild in Riga

Concert in Honor of Legendary Musician Grigori Kovalevski at the Great Guild in Riga

On September 14, a unique concert dedicated to the anniversary of the famous musician and legendary double bassist Grigori Kovalevski will be held at the Great Guild (6 Amatu Street, Riga). Grigory Kovalevsky is a living legend of the music world. His partners on the stage were Svyatoslav Richter, Mstislav Rostropovich, Vladimir Spivakov, Zhenya Kisin, … Read more

Latvia’s Current Account Deficit Normalizing in 2023: Bank of Latvia Report

Latvia’s Current Account Deficit Normalizing in 2023: Bank of Latvia Report

The current account deficit of Latvia’s balance of payments in the first half of this year amounted to 883 million euros, which is 4.6% of the gross domestic product (GDP), according to the information released by the Bank of Latvia. Among them, in the second quarter of this year, the current account deficit was 416 … Read more

Kultūr’Kūlenes: A Fun and Engaging Cultural Event for Families and Children at Siguldas Devons Culture Center

Kultūr’Kūlenes: A Fun and Engaging Cultural Event for Families and Children at Siguldas Devons Culture Center

On September 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the “Siguldas Devons” Culture Center, “Kultūr`Kūlenes” is planned – an attractive and engaging cultural event intended for families and children. Külenis, a jump into other cultural experiences! From an observer to become an active participant in various cultural processes. In the program: 11.00-14.00 scratching with Dj Monsta, 12.00 … Read more

Lote and the Lost Dragons: Family Animation Film at Zaķumuiža Library – Don’t Miss this Open-air Cinema for Children!

Lote and the Lost Dragons: Family Animation Film at Zaķumuiža Library – Don’t Miss this Open-air Cinema for Children!

On August 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Zaķumuiža library, open-air cinema for children – family animation film “Lote and the Lost Dragons”. Scientists Kārlis Yenots and Viktors Vīkis come to the village of inventors. They will compete to see who can collect the most old folk songs. Their biggest dream is to record the … Read more

“I’ll be Happy Tonight” Concert at Mārupe House of Culture with Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare, Uldis Marhilevičs, and Normunds Jakušonoks

“I’ll be Happy Tonight” Concert at Mārupe House of Culture with Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare, Uldis Marhilevičs, and Normunds Jakušonoks

On August 24 at 20.00 in the courtyard of the Mārupe House of Culture, a concert “I’ll be happy tonight” is planned, to which everyone is invited by TV personality Baiba Sipeniece-Gavare, as well as musicians Uldis Marhilevičs and Normunds Jakušonoks. Marupians are in the teams. “The fact that we – Baiba, Marhil and I … Read more

Increase in In-Person Purchases and Online Car Rentals in Latvia: Bank Data Analysis

Increase in In-Person Purchases and Online Car Rentals in Latvia: Bank Data Analysis

In the first six months of this year, residents made in-person purchases one third more often in Latvian restaurants and large shopping centers, while a significant increase can be observed on the Internet in the car rental segment, according to the card payment data of the bank “Citadele” in the first half of 2023 compared … Read more

Completion of the Carnikava Stadium Reconstruction: High-Quality Training Facilities for Athletes in Ādažu Region

Completion of the Carnikava Stadium Reconstruction: High-Quality Training Facilities for Athletes in Ādažu Region

The reconstruction of the Carnikava stadium is gradually coming to an end, and the residents of Ādažu region will soon be able to train in a high-quality stadium, informs the municipality of Ādažu region. The commissioning of the stadium is scheduled for mid-October. In July, the laying of asphalt in the stadium, including the hockey … Read more

Photo Orientation Adventure at Garkalnes Sports Center: Walk or Run for a Fun-filled Excursion!

Photo Orientation Adventure at Garkalnes Sports Center: Walk or Run for a Fun-filled Excursion!

On August 13, at 10:00-14:00, the Garkalnes Sports Center in Langstini holds a photo orientation adventure. Participants can complete the route only by walking or running, it is forbidden to use bicycles, cars or any other vehicles. In the photos taken during the event, the found object and the team must be visible (if a … Read more