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Development Platform YOU+ will implement Liepāja 2027 youth development pilot project

The pilot project is designed to equip young people with the necessary training and support to plan and execute cultural events tailored to their peers.

12. August, 2024

Government Allocates Funding for Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 events

The Cabinet of Ministers on its 9 July meeting has approved* a €10 million allocation from the state budget to support the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” programme.

10. July, 2024

Opportunity for two artists to participate in residency in Liepāja

During the residency, the artists will have a diversified cultural program, which will aim to widen their knowledge about the city and the region.

24. June, 2024

Call for Tenders on Liepāja 2027 Youth Development Pilot Project

The “Liepāja 2027 Foundation” (Liepāja 2027) has announced a tender for the implementation of a pilot project aimed at youth development.

18. June, 2024

First Meeting of the “Liepāja 2027” Project Supervisory Board

The first meeting of the Supervisory Board for Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (Liepāja 2027) took place today at the Ministry of Culture.

4. June, 2024

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