From 6 to 9 October 2025, Justīne, the Public Participation Project Manager for Liepāja 2027, took part in the EIT Urban Mobility “Citizens on the Move 2025” training in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
This dynamic and collaborative program gathered urban practitioners from ten countries — including Portugal, Ireland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Greece, Turkey, and Latvia — to explore innovative approaches to citizen engagement in urban mobility.
Over the course of three intensive days, participants worked alongside international experts and educators to address real-life mobility challenges from their respective cities. Through a combination of hands-on workshops, group exercises, and interactive discussions, they explored key topics such as:
This experience not only expanded the professional knowledge of the Liepāja 2027 team but also provided an opportunity to build valuable connections with colleagues from other European cities, share experiences, and draw inspiration from successful practices in other countries.
It was a true joy to connect with participants, learn together, and form inspiring international friendships!
On 11 April, Liepāja 2027 will take to the stage at Tallinn Music Week 2026’s City Stage to present the concept of Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027: (un)rest.
With this open call for artists to participate in the exhibition and symposium, the association “ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education” launches the project “ElektrON – The Future of Amber”, interpreting the heritage of amber—along with the future potential of other fossil materials—through a symbiosis of art and science, within the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027”. Applications to participate in the project can be submitted by 23:59 on 19 April.
On July2, experimental music festival Skaņu Mežs will hold an exclusive mini-edition in the city of Liepāja, featuring musical acts and sound artists from Latvia, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany.
