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LATVIA – The State Police of LatviaIn 1918, right after the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, the police was established as one of the first state institutions in Latvia. On 5 December 1918, People's Council adopted rules on the establishment of the police, its administra [...]
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LUZNAVA – Luznava ManorArt Nouveau gem of Latgale. It was built in the early 20th century as a place for art and music. Over the decades it experienced historic change, becoming a school, military headquarters, then school again, parish administration and library. A [...]
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MALPILS – Malpils ManorMalpils Manor is located in a pleasant village Mālpils with beautiful landscapes only 45 km from Riga. This manor is not only an excellent architectural monument representing the classicism era and a historical museum, but also it is a four-st [...]
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MALPILS – Wilhelm BockslaffThe Baltic German architect, Wilhelm Ludvig Nicholas Bockslaff (12.10.1858–09.03.1945) was famous for his eclectic, art nouveau and functionalism style shape design buildings. In 1885, V.L.N. Bockslaff graduated from Riga Polytechnic School an [...]
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MARUPE – Marupes Novads – Coat of ArmsMārupe Municipality is a municipality in Latvia, mostly in Vidzeme region, immediately to the southwest of the capital city of Riga. The municipality was formed in 2009 by reorganization of Mārupe Parish. The administrative centre is the town [...]
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OGRE – Ogres NovadasThe archaeological excavations testify that Ogre and its neighboring areas were inhabited already 3000 – 5000 years ago. Ogre name was first mentioned in the Livonian Chronicles of Henry (1225 – 1226), because in the 13th century battle betwee [...]
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PILSRUNDALE – Rundāles Novads CrestRundāle Municipality, Rundāles novads, is a municipality in Zemgale, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Rundāle Parish, Svitene Parish and Viesturi Parish, the administrative centre being Pilsrundāle. The population in 2020 [...]
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RËZEKNE – Boy with the dog.Many poets and writers of Rçzekne municipality have been inspired by the beautiful nature, dark soil, blue lakes and local charm. The talented writer Jânis Klîdzçjs (1914- 2000) who was born in Rçzekne region noted that the birthplace had give [...]
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RËZEKNE – PotterRezekne municipality, the biggest one in Latvia, is located 250 km from Riga, in the Eastern part of Latvia named Latgale. The municipality is proud of talented people who take part in amateur bands and theatre groups and work in different fie [...]
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REZEKNE – United for LatviaIn the very heart of Latgale region lies the city Rezekne which is situated at the point where fields and lakes are interlaced with the networks of highways and railways. The city represents the educational and cultural center of Latgale, wher [...]
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RIGA – Riga/Norrköping, twin citiesRiga and Norrköping (Sweden) oficially became twin cities on November 16, 1988 with the cooperation agreement mutually signed in Norrköping.This agreement has been renewed and improved for several times, adding a detailed cooperation plan ever [...]
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RIGA – CatsRiga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. The biggest metropolis in the Baltics, Riga perfectly blends timeless tradition and cutting edge [...]
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RIGA – Cats"Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. The biggest metropolis in the Baltics, Riga perfectly blends timeless tradition and cutting edg [...]
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RIGA – Central Market – 90 yearsWhen Riga Central Market was first opened in 1930 it was the largest and most progressive marketplace in Europe. Through different times “Riga Central Market” has kept its place in the heart of Riga, providing variety, personal service, vivid [...]
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RIGA – CentraltirgusRiga Central Market is Europe's largest market and bazaar in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. It was pla [...]
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RIGA – Latvia 100In 2018, Latvia celebrates a hundred years since it became an independent state. With festivities at home and all around the world, Latvia will present the best it can offer in culture, lifestyle and innovation. We will explore, create and cel [...]
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RIGA – Latvia 100In 2018, Latvia celebrates a hundred years since it became an independent state. With festivities at home and all around the world, Latvia will present the best it can offer in culture, lifestyle and innovation. We will explore, create and cel [...]
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RIGA – Latvian RailwayThe first Latvian railway line built from Riga to Daugavpils was opened in September 1861. On 5 August 1919 Central Board of Latvian Railways was legally established. That day was a birthday of Latvian Railway. At the beginning of 21st century [...]
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RIGA – Latvian War MuseumOriginal roots of Latvian War museum are connected with events of the World War I on the territory of Latvia, with the creation of national military unit – the battalion of Latvian Riflemen had been a part of Russian Czar's army in 1915. The m [...]
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RIGA – Logistics Coperation CEEC-CHINA Secretariat 16+1Living in a globalized world, no one can argue, that is necessary to cooperate not only among the closest neighboring countries, but also to look for strategic partners far away. Due to its geographical location, Latvia has always been one of [...]
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