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02.08.2011
Ten Latvian beaches and two marinas have been awarded the Blue Flag eco-label this year. The Blue Flag has become the most popular eco-label, recognized by local residents, tourists, as well as representatives of local governments and environmental institutions.
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02.08.2011
An International Event for Tourism Professionals
25th – 29th September, 2011
Riga, Latvia
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02.08.2011
Ligatne paper mill has been awarded Europe’s most excellent tourism destination in Latvia in 2011. The competition was organized by Latvian Economy Ministry and Tourism Development State Agency within the framework of the European Commission’s project EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence).
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02.08.2011
After several years of renovation, the historical building of the Riga Stock Exchange in the heart of Old Town Riga, which is built in Venetian Renaissance palazzo style and is a listed architectural landmark of national significance, will become the new home of the Museum of Foreign Art from August 20.
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02.08.2011
Latvia’s first ever catalogue for conference, congress and corporate event organizers ''MEET RĪGA. Meeting and convention planner’s guide to Riga & Latvia'' has been released.
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02.08.2011
At end-April, the Latvian government allowed underwater fishing in almost all Latvian public water bodies that are not affected by additional restrictions.
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18.07.2011 |
LETA
The international film festival "Baltic Pearl" will take place in Riga in September. This year's program will include both the most outstanding films from 2010 and 2011, that have excited audiences and juries at the Cannes, Venice and Berlin film festivals, and a retrospective parade.
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16.06.2011 |
At the end of September, British singer James Blunt will perform a concert in Riga.
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16.06.2011 |
For the second year in a row, the Riga City Council is providing the opportunity for residents and tourists to celebrate Midsummer "Ligo!" night in Old Town between Akmens and Vansu bridges June 23.
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19.05.2011
The Riga Tourism Development Bureau (RTDB) has prepared the first professional meeting and convention planner’s guide in English for conference, congress and corporate event organizers. The MEET RĪGA catalogue collates essential information about opportunities for holding conferences, congresses and corporate events in Riga and Latvia. The information about Latvia is presented in co-operation with the Tourism Development State Agency (TAVA), Cesis, Daugavpils, Jurmala, Liepaja, Sigulda and Ventspils tourism development and information centres.
