Liepaja City Council in the news

A postcard series creatively depicting Liepāja's iconic buildings blown by wind was launched to promote the city's identity and support young artists.

Liepāja is competing for European Capital of Culture 2027 with a cultural program themed around (un)rest, aiming to connect local traditions with European challenges.

Liepāja 2027 supports 12 community projects using arts and culture to strengthen local ties and civic participation across Liepāja and nearby regions.

Liepāja celebrates its 397th birthday with a multi-day illuminated walk featuring light art installations across the city, involving local artists and community participation.

166 inmates moved to a new Liepaja Prison facility with capacity for 1,200, while the old prison is set to be auctioned.

The “Lielais dzintars” concert hall in Liepāja is an award-winning cultural center that has enhanced local education, tourism, and business development.

Liepāja plans a new modern library to support its 2027 European Capital of Culture bid, addressing space and service limitations of the current facility.

Liepāja City Council thanked residents for decorating their homes with the (un)rest theme to support the city's European Capital of Culture 2027 bid after the cancellation of a public event.

Latvia's President highlighted Liepāja's strategic importance for national security and defence, focusing on port and airport infrastructure development.

Liepaja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldiga signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the European Capital of Culture 2027 project to boost regional development and cultural identity.

Liepāja City Council approved its 2027 European Capital of Culture application centered on the theme of (un)rest to boost community engagement, culture, and economic growth.

Liepāja is facing a swimming ban and calls for reduced water use after a wastewater treatment plant wall collapsed, causing a leak into the sea.

Liepāja is inviting residents to vote for four core values to co-create the "Human Forest" opening event for its 2027 European Capital of Culture celebration.

Liepāja is dealing with an unusual amount of seaweed on its beaches this summer, promoting its use as fertilizer due to marine over-fertilization.

Major cultural and sporting events in Latvian cities like Liepaja and Cesis attract tourists and significantly boost the local economy through tourism, hospitality, and related services.

Large cultural and sporting events in Latvian cities like Liepaja and Cesis generate significant economic benefits through tourism, despite challenges like high demand for services.

Liepaja and Cesis leverage large cultural and sporting events to significantly boost their local economies through tourism and related services.

Major cultural and sporting events significantly boost the economies of Latvian cities like Liepaja and Cesis, attracting tourists and generating substantial revenue despite some logistical challenges.

The RSU Kurzeme Study Centre launched in Liepāja, leasing space at Liepāja Regional Hospital to integrate medical education and practice, aiming to strengthen regional healthcare.

Liepāja's 2027 European Capital of Culture programme '(un)rest' features 500+ diverse cultural events across the region, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.