The Herman Braun Foundation’s annual “Winterfest” music festival offers Latvia visitors a unique experience to highlight the Christmas, New Year, and Orthodox Christmas seasons. Running from November to February, Winderfest is a Riga tradition you won’t want to miss this year. Don’t miss performances by the likes of pianist Charles Abramowitz or famed violinist Midori.
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10 Things to Do in Eastern Europe in 2012
Argophilia Travel News has selected ten of the most interesting and diverse events in Eastern Europe to help you choose a destination for 2012.
5 Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastern Europe
Argophilia Travel News has come to a decision on its favorite Eastern European cities to welcome 2012.
Romantic Winter Getaways in Eastern Europe
If romance is what you want for your winter holiday, you’re in luck: Eastern Europe isn’t short of romantic getaways, as long as you know where to look.
Time for Riga to Shine: Staro Rīgā 2011
There’s no better time to visit Latvia’s seductive capital than during its Staro RIga light festival. If you want to plan your visit around the festival this year, the dates are 17 to 20 November.
Durbe Gets Ready for the Zemlika Festival 2011
A festival of music, art and local cuisine, Zemlika will be the main draw next weekend, with two days (October 28 and 29) of live performances by international and local acts and musicians, art and music workshops, free seminars and open lectures, film screenings, free theatre, cuisine and other events.
Musical Invitation to Liepāja This Fall
The awe-inspiring city of Liepāja at the Baltic Sea will host the 10th International Organ Festival this Fall, September 3 – October 1.
Russian Billionaires, Finnair, airBaltic – Which Way Is Up?
Troubled Latvian airline, airBaltic, is in the news accusing Finnair’s Estravel of attacking the carrier. airBaltic is all in the news with both positive, negative, and conflicting news of late. With staggering losses so far this year, can the Latvian carrier weather such a storm?
Latvian Museum Celebrates Ligo! – Summer Solstice Rituals [Video]
The Riga Ethnographic Open Air Museum, celebrates in a five days cultural event, Latvia’s most beloved holiday, Ligo!, in an effort to restore the ancient Midsummer tradition to its authentic meaning.
Latvia Searching for the Legendary Fern Blossom
Every Summer Solstice, Latvia is searching for the legendary fern blossom (Papardes zieds), in a pagan festival known locally as Līgo! and Jāņi Day.
A Weekend of Crafts at the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
An occasion for tourists to see the unique and the authentic arts and crafts of Latvia, the festival will welcome several thousands of craftsmen from all over the country.
Rail Baltica Will Be Viable Air Travel Alternative
The European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas insisted at the weekend that key Rail Baltica project could well become a viable alternative to air travel to the region. Kallas said that project leaders need to show more ambition about the rail line, which will connect the Baltic States as far north as Tallinn with the […]