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January 12th, 2016491361 The most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls turns 80 today! Happy Birthday Maestro! Pauls is the most famous composer not only in Latvia, but also far beyond its borders. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert halls, and all of this was possible...
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January 11th, 20166607 The Riga Council has announced today that public transportation will be free for motorists on Monday, to reduce traffic in snowstorm. Your vehicle registration document will serve as a valid ticket on board of any Rigas Satiksme public transport. The so called "Snowstorm Tickets" is the initiative of the Mayor of Riga Nils Ušakovs...
Sports

January 9th, 2016281028 The Fifth round of the Viessmann Luge World Cup is underway in Sigulda today and the morning started with women's race. Latvian luge athletes Eliza Cauce and Ulla Zirne have finished 4th and 17th respectively in the race in freezing -15°C cold but a good quality, hard ice on their home track in Sigulda. Eliza scored her best...
Lifestyle

January 7th, 2016224138 World’s Leading Internet TV Service Now Live in More than 190 Countries, including Latvia Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world. The company made the announcement -- and the service went live -- during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief...
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January 6th, 20166507 A Latvian hacker who made $1,000 for writing code used in a virus that infected more than a million computers worldwide has already spent enough time in prison, a U.S. judge ruled. Deniss Čalovskis was sentenced to the 20 1/2 months he spent in jail fighting extradition to the U.S. and in pretrial custody. He’ll probably be returned...
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January 4th, 201691597 The long awaited winter has finally arrived — Riga got covered in beautiful snow over the first weekend of 2016. Causing transportation problems and traffic jams early Monday morning, this type of weather has definitely got some perks. (Pictured!) Many city dwellers felt disturbed though, and rightfully so: not only is it cold...
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December 2nd, 20152384 The Latvian National Museum of Art aka "The Latvian Louvre" to open doors after 2-year, multi-million euro total renovation. The works have finally been completed after extensive repair, renovation and new detail introduction in both interior and exterior of the historic building on Valdemāra Street. The official signing of...
Tech

October 19th, 20158196 International startup training program, the pre-accelerator Startup Pirates has concluded in Riga on October 18. Held for the first time in the Baltics, and Nordic countries, Startup Pirates Riga featured 8 full days of extensive workshops, lectures, mentoring sessions and pitches — to bring the raw ideas to life. Youngsters from...
Sports

September 10th, 201518928 In a highly emotional game, after trailing by 16 points, Latvian National basketball team was able to gather and edge out Estonia. The crucial matchup for the home team, with the trip to Lille on the line, started real hectic as Latvians could not connect the dots. In the meanwhile, the Northern neighbors cruised to an early lead of...
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