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6 years ago

New EU plant health rules

We would like to draw your attention that after 14 December 2019 all plants for planting (e.g. potted plants, seeds, propagating material), fruits (e.g. apples, hazelnuts) and other plant products (e.g. wreaths, fresh herbs) can only be brought into the EU with a phytosanitary certificate from countries outside the European Union even in your personal luggage!

6 years ago

Budapest Forum for Christian Communicators

In several respects, Europe finds itself at a crossroads. Fundamental decisions have to be made which will determine the fate of the continent. Some of the major challenges Europe is facing today have a bearing on the Christian identity of the continent. This thousand-year old identity could provide inspiration for finding the appropriate answers to...

6 years ago

Marco Polo Award

Established by China – CEE Tourism Cooperation in 2019, Marco Polo Award in Tourism aims to develop routes and products appealing to the Chinese travellers. Award will be given to acknowledge the contribution of different kinds of private tourism stakeholders (e.g. tour operators, travel agencies) for the best tourism product comprising local history, traditions, culture...

7 years ago

Everyone can draw

For the young generation we bring the drawing exhibition “Everyone can draw” by two young Hungarian artists – Zsófi Barabás and Zsuzsa Moizer to the National Library of Latvia. On the opening day, 6 October at 13:00, we will also organize a workshop for kids under the supervision of the artists. If you think you cannot draw, just wait till you see the exhibition and you will start drawing!

7 years ago

Stamp exhibition in Riga

We will continue with our travelling stamp exhibition from the Hungarian Stamp Museum, especially created for the Hungarian days. We will give once again an insight into the curious history of postal stamps. After the exhibition opening the children will have an opportunity to create their own stamp using their favorit cartoon heros, animals or something else for inspiration. The opening event will take place in the Riga Central Library, 4 October at 16:00. Exhibition will be open until 31 October.

7 years ago

Hungarian Days 2018

The Embassy of Hungary to Latvia is happy to announce that the Hungarian Days 2018 will take place for the 4th time throughout October. The Hungarian Days in Latvia have become a tradition dedicated to strengthening and celebrating cultural relations between Hungary and the Republic of Latvia since 2015. The Hungarian Days provide both Latvians and foreign visitors with opportunities to participate in, and enjoy all forms of arts and culture. During October, Hungarian artists, exhibitions and Latvian partners come together and invite everyone to participate in interactive and interesting activities to discover Hungarian history, design, cultural spirit and passion.

7 years ago

170 Years of the Hungarian Defence Forces

The launching event is going to take place in the Latvian War Museum on 1 October, at 16:00 with the exhibition “170 Years of the Hungarian Defence Forces”. It can be viewed for two weeks. By visiting the the installation one can see how the Hungarian Forces were developed from the establishment of the “National Guard” in 1848 till nowdays. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know more about Hungarian history!

7 years ago

170 Years of the Hungarian Defence Forces

The launching event is going to take place in the Latvian War Museum on 1 October, at 16:00 with the exhibition “170 Years of the Hungarian Defence Forces”. It can be viewed for two weeks. By visiting the the installation one can see how the Hungarian Forces were developed from the establishment of the “National Guard” in 1848 till nowdays. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know more about Hungarian history!

7 years ago

Hungarian Days 2018

The Embassy of Hungary to Latvia is happy to announce that the Hungarian Days 2018 will take place for the 4th time throughout October. The Hungarian Days in Latvia have become a tradition dedicated to strengthening and celebrating cultural relations between Hungary and the Republic of Latvia since 2015. The Hungarian Days provide both Latvians and foreign visitors with opportunities to participate in, and enjoy all forms of arts and culture. During October, Hungarian artists, exhibitions and Latvian partners come together and invite everyone to participate in interactive and interesting activities to discover Hungarian history, design, cultural spirit and passion.