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Liepāja Introduces Innovative Pilot Project of Deposit Stations at Public Events

In a pioneering move set to redefine public gatherings, Liepāja announces its step toward sustainability with the launch of a pilot project introducing deposit system at public events.

25. April, 2024

airBaltic to Offer Pop-Up Flights to Liepaja During WRC Leg and Summer Sound

Flights are scheduled from July 11 to July 22, and from August 1 to August 5, operating twice a week.

22. April, 2024

The establishment of the Steering Council for the “Liepāja 2027” Project has been officially decreed by the President of the Republic of Latvia

The Council is slated to operate until July 1, 2028.‍

27. March, 2024

Baseline study for Liepāja 2027 will be carried out by the Latvian Academy of Culture

The study will analyse the impact of this project on socio-economic development, public engagement, and cultural identity in Liepāja, the South Kurzeme and Kuldīga regions ((Un)Rest Land).

5. March, 2024

President of Latvia: The European Capital of Culture title is an excellent opportunity for highlighting Latvia’s name among Europeans

23. February, 2024

Invitation for Public Tender on Liepāja 2027 Assessment Study Development and Implementation

The Foundation “Liepāja 2027” is pleased to announce a public tender for the development and implementation of the assessment study for the European Capital of Culture (Liepāja2027).

12. December, 2023

Public tender for the new Liepāja 2027 website

Tenders are due by January 18, 2024, and should be submitted through the e-tendering subsystem of the Electronic Procurement System.

10. December, 2023

Évora and Liepāja will establish closer cooperation to implement the European Capital of Culture programmes

A working visit of the Évora 2027 team and the Vice Chairman of the Évora City Council Alexandre Varela took place in Liepāja on 2 and 3 October.

3. October, 2023

The Old Town of Kuldīga becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

For 20 years, Kuldīga Municipality has been striving to prepare the ground for the Old Town’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

18. September, 2023

We invite inhabitants to participate in the planning and shaping of Liepaja’s 400th birthday celebrations

Liepāja’s 400th birthday will not be celebrated with a single event, but rather with a year-long versatile and engaging programme of activities and events.

18. September, 2023