In short time Daugavpils is to host the 17th Baltic Song and Dance Festival “Gaudeamus”, taking place June 27-29. According to the tradition, the Baltic States host the festival in turns. Latvia has hosted the festival five times already, the host cities being not only Rīga, but also Ogre, Liepāja, and Cēsis. Daugavpils – the biggest city of the Latgale
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From June 2 till June 8, the traditional city festival will take place in Daugavpils; its motto this year is “Daugavpils – city with a sense of home”.
“Ancient stones of the fortress and splendid art nouveau in the heart of the city, low-rise wooden houses with finely carved bluish-grey shutters and geraniums on the windowsills in the
‘Baltic Raku’ symposium and exhibition
24.04.2014
During traditional Latgalian Potters’ Days (22-27.04.2014.) in the Daugavpils Ceramic Art Centre are planned to build new raku ceramic kiln and to organise ‘Baltic Raku’ symposium (23.-27.04.2014.) supported by the Latvian State Culture Capital Foundation, Daugavpils Municipality, Daugavpils Clay Art Centre and Daugavpils Regional and Art Museum. We are waiting twelve
III International East Baltic Business Forum
02.04.2014
The III International East Baltic Business Forum - one of the most important events of the year in Daugavpils is approaching. The main goal of the forum is to introduce diversity of business possibilities in Daugavpils and Latgale region, as well as to stimulate cooperation between enterprises, benefiting from advantageous geographical position of Daugavpils City close to the border of
III International East Baltic Business Forum
19.03.2014
170 participants from 9 countries are already registered at the III International East Baltic Business Forum! Most of them are entrepreneurs of Latgale region and Poland. From Poland there are represented cities and regions as Warsaw, Lodz, Malopoļska, Poznan, Sroda Wielkopolska, Kielce, Gorlice, Tychy, Nowe Skalmierzyce,
Ana came to Latvia as volunteer and we would like to ask a couple questions to her.
Ana where are you come from?
From Georgia.
Why are you left your contry?
Because , I would like to prove myself as a
volunteer. I would like to visit Latvia and to become acquainted with different people.
Why you choose to come to
Society „ERFOLG” together with societies Ida-Virumaa noorte sakslaste uhing from Estonia, Stowarzyszenie Młodzieżowych Inicjatyw Twórczych “CREATOR” from Poland and Youth Access Association from Turkey with the support of „Youth in action” program realised youth
Portuguese open classes
23.10.2013
Every Wednesday, at 17 in Erfolg
So, what about leaning a new language with a native speaker?
Society “Erfolg” offers you open Portuguese classes,
Autumn Children school from ”ERFOLG”
11.10.2013
ERFOLG” Society, with the support of the Ministry of the Interior from the Federal Republic of Germany provides you with Autumn Children’s School! 28.10.2013 – 01.11.2013
In the last week of October, takes place „ERFOLG”’s Autumn School, for children between the ages of 7 and 13.
The topic will be
„EUROVISION – youth performance”
07.10.2013
Society „ERFOLG” together with societies Ida-Virumaa noorte sakslaste uhing (Estonia), Stowarzyszenie Młodzieżowych Inicjatyw Twórczych “CREATOR” (Poland) and Youth Access Association (Turkey) with the support of „Youth in action” programm calls young people to take a participation in youth exchange project „EUROVISION – youth
Maxime Cassis confirmed with his visit that World Snooker Championship will be held in Daugavpils
12.08.2013
The President of European Billiards and Snooker Association Maxime Cassis visited Daugavpilson August 12. His visit in the city started with the meeting in Daugavpilscity council. Chairperson of city council Jānis Lāčplēsis and 1st deputy chairperson Jānis Dukšinskis met the high guest.
Discussion topic was in November upcoming World Snooker Championship for
Ceramic Art Symposium ‘LANDescape’
12.08.2013
Daugavpils Clay Art Centre and Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre invite you to visit the
events of the 1st International Ceramic Art Symposium ‘LANDescape’ which will take place in
Daugavpils, Latvia from 12th till 25th of August, 2013.
The Symposium opening will take place on Monday, August 12th with the exhibition
“LANDescape. FOREWORD”.
National Armed Forces in cooperation with State Police, State Border Guard and State Fire and Rescue Service appeal to inhabitants of Latvia to apply for torch run along border of Latvia – “Around Latvia”
“Any inhabitant of Latvia is welcome to participate in the run, thus confirming the unity of our nation. 21 years ago it was very important to confirm and
Ambassador of Georgia in Latvia Teimuraz Janjalia visited Daugavpils on August 2. His visit in the city started with the meeting in Daugavpils city council. Chairperson of city council Jānis Lāčplēsis and 1st deputy chairperson Jānis Dukšinskis met the diplomat.
Ambassador of Georgia arrived with councillor Nino Baakashvili and the 1st secretary Giorgi
Next year, on June 27 and 29, Daugavpils will host 17th Baltic Students' Song and Dance Festival "Gaudeamus". Such a decision was made by the Ministry of Education and Science in early June after receiving Jelgava’s, Liepaja’s, Rezekne’s and Daugavpils proposal.
On Wednesday, June 24, working group created by the Ministry of Education and Science visited Daugavpils.
On July 1 at 11.00 the first meeting of new members of Daugavpils City Council took place. In the meeting participated all newly elected members: Vladislavs Bojarūns, Vladimirs Borisjonoks, Aivars Broks, Jevgeņijs Carevs , Jānis Dukšinskis, Pēteris Dzalbe, Anatolijs Gržibovskis, Boriss Ivanovs, Jānis Lāčplēsis, Aleksejs Nikolajevs, Natālija Petrova , Dmitrijs
Delegations from Moscow (Russia), Ramla (Israel), Panevežys (Lithuania), Pskov (Russia), Kharkov (Ukraine), Narofominsk (Russia), Babruysk (Belorussia), Batumi (Georgia), Alaverdi (Armenia) and České Budějovice (Czech Republic) arrived to the City’s Festival. On June 8 official reception was held in City Council.
Chairperson of Daugavpils City Council Žanna Kulakova,
On June 9th, in Svente the cooperation agreement between Lesser Poland Province and Latgale region in Latvia was signed. This solemn moment occurred in the presence of Presidents of Latvia and Poland. There were a lot of guests from Poland. On June 10th, in Daugavpils City Council the member of administration of Lesser Poland Province Stanislav Soris was hosted.
City festival was magnificent
10.06.2013
The city festival “My City Daugavpils – the City of Opportunities” (June 3 – June 9) was devoted to entrepreneurs. Festival became one of the greatest birthday celebrations in recent years.
First Deputy Chairperson of Daugavpils City Council Vitālijs Azarevičs expressed satisfaction that the city festival succeeded and was grandiose and various. Vitālijs