On 10 October at 12:00, an informative and educational seminar on Latvia’s pension system will take place at the Cēsis Central Library. Remigrants are especially welcome to attend, providing them…
When Ilvars Kirmuška left Latvia, he did not intend to stay abroad for long. He wanted a change, new experiences and an opportunity to see what life was like elsewhere. He took a gap year from his…
Vilis Sīmanis was born and raised in Chicago, but Latvia has never been just a distant place on the other side of the ocean for his family. The Latvian language, culture and regular trips to Latvia…
Dear parents, you are about to begin a journey into the world of the Latvian language together with your child. Imagine that every word is a small event that enriches your everyday life with new…
On Sunday, 6 September, the Vidzeme Planning Region networking event for remigrants, “Visiting Returnees” (“Ciemos pie atbraucējiem”), took place in Augšlīgatne, bringing together 30 participants –…
Summer is traditionally one of the busiest periods for engaging with the Latvian diaspora. Camps, gatherings and other events take place both in Latvia and abroad, bringing together Latvians of…
“I have never regretted leaving. But now I know – I was never meant to stay there.” These words best capture the story of Valmiera native Inguna Kutila. After spending 12 years in the United Kingdom…
From 19 to 21 June, the Latvian diaspora festival “Bērzes Strazdi” took place in the United Kingdom. For the third consecutive year, Inga Madžule, Remigration Coordinator at the Vidzeme Planning…
"While living abroad, there was always a thought in the back of my mind – if only I had the opportunity to return. Now that thought is gone. I am home," says Marta Svensone, who returned to Valmiera…
Returning to Latvia after spending several years abroad often feels like coming home. However, for families with school-aged children, it can also mean a challenging adjustment process that involves…
