Bomb shelters in Latvia could fit around half a million people

Around 400 shelters identified in Riga Around 400 municipal and public buildings in Riga have been identified as shelters. The largest number of them are educational institutions - schools and kindergartens. These would accommodate about 200,000 people, or …

Latvia's RFS humble mighty Ajax in Rīga

It was RFS' last home game of the first phase of the European Football League, hosting visitors most peple would have deemed the overwhelming favorites. However, those expecting an easy win for the Amsterdam team were in for a surprise with the hosts  …

Lithuania eyes Germany, Latvia for military training

Spend an hour birdwatching this weekend in Latvia

On the same dates, birds will be counted according to a common methodology in neighboring countries and elsewhere in Europe. Bird observations become valuable data for further research for ornithologists and other nature researchers.  To participate in the …

Ajax embarrassed in Latvia as they lose 1-0 to RFS in the UEFA Europa League

Ajax suffered an incredibly embarrassing loss to Latvian side RFS Riga on Thursday. The Amsterdammers lost 1-0 to a goal from Adam Markhiev, who gave the Latvian team their first-ever win in European competition. The loss is also damaging to Ajax’s hopes …

Oscars: Latvia Earns First Int’l Feature Nomination, Plus a Best Animated Feature Nom, for ‘Flow’

The 2025 Oscar nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been unveiled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the list of the five films in the running for the best international feature film award includes one first-ever nominee in the …

Critically low blood reserves in Latvia

The Blood Donor Center (VADC) expects donors of all blood types. As a special measure, the main branch of the VADC at Sēlpils Street 9, Rīga, will be open on Saturday, January 25, 10:00 to 16:00 so that those who cannot make it on working days can come in. …

'Flow' gets Latvia's first-ever Oscar nominations

Gints Zilbalodis' animated film 'Flow' has been nominated for an Academy Award in the categories of Best International Feature Film and Best Animated Feature Film, both categories in which it was in the running.  The Academy Award nominees in …

Latvia Earns First Oscar Nominations With Animated Flick ‘Flow’ 

Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow, the animated film that had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has earned Latvia its first Academy Award nominations.  The film landed Best Animated Feature and Best International feature noms this morning from the …

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