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…
On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the regular meeting of Latvia’s regional remigration coordinators took place in Riga at the premises of the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM)…
When Signe Vanaga and her husband left for Ireland, their goal was clear: to earn enough money to build a home and a future for themselves in Latvia. Initially, the plan was to go abroad for about…
On 24 May, a special remigration event organised by the Vidzeme Planning Region, “Step into My Shoes”, took place by the sea near Tūja. The event invited participants to step into the experience of…
