"If we can get through the next few years, which are going to be difficult from a geopolitical point of view, I think the Baltic states have a very bright…Continue Reading →
In January 1923 Lithuanian troops entered Memel, dressed as civilians, where they staged a revolt, easily taking control from the French troops stationed thereContinue Reading →
Latvian Didzis Melbiksis is the UNHCR Association Communication Officer for Northern Europe, responsible for managing the UN's communication with the media and public in the region.Continue Reading →
"It was a freshly made community – back in the Soviet Union, they tried to sell the whole housing estate as this sort of utopian vision"Continue Reading →
Deep Baltic is taking August off while we work on a few big changes to the site, but we hope you’ll be back for more in September. In the meantime, we…Continue Reading →
Distinct from the rest of the country in terms of language, religion and customs, Latgalians nonetheless consider themselves firmly Latvian.Continue Reading →
“Icelanders tend to support David against Goliath in any dispute.”Continue Reading →
Despite an almost identical history over the last few hundred years, Estonians and Latvians speak very different languagesContinue Reading →
"Kaunas during its famous ‘Golden Age’ between the wars was very much a Litvak city. "Continue Reading →
"You can’t talk down to people – that’s the worst thing you can do in journalism, and sadly it’s something that happens all the time."Continue Reading →
Musician Jöran Steinhauer's song, "Paldies Latiņam", a paean to Latvia's now-obsolete currency, became an unexpected viral hit.Continue Reading →
Bikše’s irreverent and political sculptures have been seen from Riga to Venice and Tokyo, while his eccentric sense of style perfectly suits his role as head of Fashion at the…Continue Reading →
