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Young People from Liepāja and Tartu Meet in the border towns of Valga–Valka

From 27 February to 1 March, participants from the youth programmes of Liepāja and Tartu came together for the mid-term activity of the “Youth Connect” project, funded by the Interreg Estonia–Latvia programme, in the border towns of Valga–Valka.

2. March, 2026

Cultural Breakfasts Bring Together Youth and Cultural Leaders in Kuldīga

On Wednesday, 18 February, the Kuldīga Youth House hosted the traditional Cultural Breakfasts organised by the foundation Liepāja 2027, bringing together representatives of the cultural sector, young people, and active members of the community from Kuldīga and the surrounding area.

18. February, 2026

In Zadar, Liepāja 2027 explored ways to improve youth work

In the final week of January, Justīne, public participation project manager at the Liepāja 2027 Foundation (Liepāja 2027), took part in the “Leadership for Green Transition” training in Zadar, Croatia, together with 29 other youth workers from across Europe.

2. February, 2026

Activities of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme continue

On Saturday, January 24, the fifth meeting of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme took place. This time, the participants gathered at Pegaza Courtyard to learn the fundamental principles of strong team building and to strengthen their collaboration skills.

24. January, 2026

The first activity of the “Interreg Estonia–Latvia” project “Youth Connect” for Liepāja and Tartu has concluded

From 4 to 6 December, the first activities of the “Youth Connect” project, funded by Interreg Estonia–Latvia, took place in Liepāja, where participants of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme collaborated with 24 young people from Tartu.

6. December, 2025

Participants in the Liepāja 2027 youth programme explore cultural sites in the lands of (un)rest

On Saturday, 22 November, the second meeting of the Liepāja 2027 youth programme took place. During the visit, participants explored the Kuldīga Museum and the cultural space “Brīvības Osta” in Aizpute to learn about the stories, daily life, and challenges of these places.

22. November, 2025

The second season of the Liepāja 2027 youth training and mentoring programme begins

On Saturday, 8 November, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation launched the second season of its international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. This year, 24 young people from Aizpute, Grobiņa, Krote, Kuldīga, Nīca, Priekule, and Liepāja have joined the programme.

10. November, 2025

Liepāja 2027 invites young people to apply for an international training and mentoring programme

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation is opening applications for an international youth training and mentoring programme for the 2025/2026 academic year, aimed at young people aged 14 to 24 from Liepāja, South Kurzeme and Kuldīga.

4. September, 2025

Liepāja 2027 Youth Participate in the Mad Liepāja Festival

On 16 August 2025, Liepāja 2027 youth filled the Mad Liepāja festival with their energy, creativity, and ideas.

17. August, 2025

Liepāja and Tartu will reinforce youth capacity in cultural management

The Liepāja 2027 Foundation by partnering with the Tartu 2024 Foundation, is launching a new international cooperation initiative called “Youth Connect” as part of the Interreg Estonia-Latvia programme.

31. July, 2025