Please note, if you’re an EU citizen currently living in Latvia you are eligible to vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections, but in order to do so, you need to register! The registration to vote is not complicated, but it takes a few steps. ➡️ You need to be at least 18 years old by June 8th 2024; …
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No migrācijas nav jābaidās. Mūs cenšas biedēt, iebiedēt, sakot, ka Latvijā ārvalstnieku skaits jau ir sasniedzis robežu, ka kāds būtu jāizraida. Nav tādu slūžu, ko paver vaļā un cilvēki iebirst Latvijā. Nav arī cilvēku, kas tik ļoti mērķtiecīgi gaida, kad Latvija tās iedomātās slūžas pavērs vaļā. Par augsti kvalificētiem profesionāļiem visas Eiropas valstis cīnās, bet mēs Latvijā vairāmies pat par …
View PostJosh’s experience in searching for an apartment to rent Recently, Josh, a French citizen of black African descent, moved to Riga from London after completing his studies. He found a job at an IT company in Riga, where he works as a highly skilled programmer. Currently, Josh is living in a hotel and searching for an apartment to rent. …
View PostAn experience of a foreign student on Facebook A foreign student in Latvia, a Nigerian citizen, posted pictures from his birthday party at a bar on his Facebook profile. The pictures showed a joyful celebration in the company of friends. His circle of friends is quite diverse, including local students from Latvia and several foreign students from different countries. …
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We’re looking for 6 participants, aged 18 to 30, who would like to participate in a training from March 26th (day of arrival) to April 2nd (day of departure) in Zebrzydowice, Southern Poland. The training in Zebrzydowice town is organized as part of an Erasmus+ programme co-funded project. The training is organized for young people from across Latvia, Germany, Poland and …
View PostThe experience of a Romani woman at a store in Riga A young Romani woman went to a supermarket in central Riga with some friends. The girl had a backpack and a carry bag with library books. Upon entering the store, the security asked the girl to leave her backpack and bag in the store’s lockers. The girl kindly agreed …
View PostThe experience of a foreign student in Riga Rajan came to Riga three months ago and is studying at a university. He practices Sikhism and wears a turban – a headwear often worn by Sikh men. While traveling home from the university by tram, Rajan noticed that three young men were watching and talking about him. When the tram …
View PostThe experience of an EU national in Riga Niks is a citizen of the EU who received a temporary residence permit in Latvia and has been living in Riga for more than 3 years. Nick works in an international company. Nick has decided to find himself a family doctor (general practitioner). When he asked the National Health Service (NHS) which …
View PostThe experience of a foreign student in Riga An Indian citizen, a foreign student went to a store after an event in the Old Town of Riga. The young man was approached by three local men at the entrance of the store. Asked if the student had a lighter. The student replied that he does not smoke and does …
View PostThe experience of foreign students at a nightclub in Riga A group of foreign students from India and Sri Lanka went to a nightclub in the Old Town of Riga. The security at the entrance of the club asked the young people to show IDs or passports to check if the young people are aged 18+. The young people …
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