Dec 31, 2018

The Emma Press has launched the first batch of Bicki-Books, a landmark series of pocket-sized picture books for children originally published in Latvia by liels un mazs. Each Bicki-Book features a classic Latvian children’s poem, newly translat

The Emma Press has launched the first batch of Bicki-Books, a landmark series of pocket-sized picture books for children originally published in Latvia by liels...

Nov 30, 2018

Business Information Centre “Magnetic Latvia”, located in the departure sector C of RIX, is inviting all visitors to enjoy the Latvian Literature Month from 3rd December through 3rd January. Here you can enjoy a hot and soothing drink while le

Business Information Centre “Magnetic Latvia”, located in the departure sector C of RIX, is inviting all visitors to enjoy the Latvian Literature Month from 3rd...

Nov 30, 2018

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22nd December,  7:00 p.m, at the “Tu jau zini Kur” concert hall, the first ever Latvian Introverted Carnival will be held. The guests are invited to dress up as...

Nov 30, 2018

7th–10th December, the “Latvian Literature” platform is putting together a seminar for literary translators who either have already translated works of Latvian literature or have expressed interest to do so in the future. Latvia is welco

7th–10th December, the “Latvian Literature” platform is putting together a seminar for literary translators who either have already translated works of Latvian ...

Nov 30, 2018

1. Henriks Eliass Zēgners (1995)

This has been a particularly successful year for Latvian literature. Following Latvia's participation in the London Book Fair, many works of our poets and write...

Oct 31, 2018

On 10th November, Estonian National Museum (Esti Rahva Muuseum) in Tartu opened an exhibition dedicated to the Latvian Literature promotional campaign #iamintrovert. For eight days, the museum is celebrating “The Latvian Days” marking the cent

On 10th November, Estonian National Museum (Esti Rahva Muuseum) in Tartu opened an exhibition dedicated to the Latvian Literature promotional campaign #iamintro...

Oct 31, 2018

16th-19th November, the “Latvian Literature” platform and the Latvian Institute are hosting a visit for highly esteemed arts journalists from Germany, Great Britain and Switzerland. During the visit, the guests will be learning more about the

16th-19th November, the “Latvian Literature” platform and the Latvian Institute are hosting a visit for highly esteemed arts journalists from Germany, Great Bri...

Oct 31, 2018

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Embassy of Latvia in Berlin invites you to a meet and greet with the renown poet and author of children's books, Inese Zandere, and artist Ūna Laukmane on 30th ...

Sep 30, 2018

29th October through 4th November, Riga is hosting the third international Poetry Translation Workshop with participants from Latvia and Great Britain. The workshop is supported by the  “Latvian Literature” platform, the British Council U

29th October through 4th November, Riga is hosting the third international Poetry Translation Workshop with participants from Latvia and Great Britain. The work...

Jun 30, 2018

1. “Jelgava 94”(Metal, Mansards, 2013) by  Jānis Joņevs

1. “Jelgava 94”(Metal, Mansards, 2013) by  Jānis Joņevs Both literature and metal fans took an immediate liking to Jānis Joņevs’ coming of age story “Jelgav...