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Free consultation, legal and translation services are available to third-country nationals

The one-stop agency of the Community Integration Fund (CIF), which operates at Skolotāju Street 8 in Jelgava, is expanding its range of services. Along with diverse informative and practical support, in line with the needs of citizens of third countries, translation services for free and legal assistance are offered to this target group in Latvia. On the other hand, psychologist and psychotherapist consultations will also be introduced in the near future.

Jelgava is included in the list of top 10 European cities of the future

Financial Times’ FDi Magazine has published the study “European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024”, which evaluates European cities and regions according to their economic, financial and business advantages. In the category “Foreign Direct Investment Strategy” (FDI Strategy), in which the environment accessible to foreign investments is evaluated, Jelgava occupies the 6th place.

The Chairman of the Council meets with the Ambassador of the United States of America

On Friday afternoon, the United States Ambassador to Latvia Christopher Robinson visited Jelgava.

Ice Sculpture Festival – happening this week!

More than 60 ice structures, demonstrations of ice sculpture creation, duels, and a wide entertainment program for both adults and children – from February 2 to 4, the 25th International Ice Sculpture Festival will take place in Jelgava. In this jubilee year, 32 professional sculptors from 11 countries will bring their unique vision of the theme “Treasures of the World” to life, using a total of 80 tons of ice.

The new tourist booklet is available

Jelgava Regional Tourism Center (JRTC) has published the 2024 tourism material – “Mītava. Jelgava 2024”.

JLSS hockey player wins the gold of the World Youth Winter Olympics

The Latvian U-16 national team in 3×3 hockey became the champions of the Youth Winter Olympic Games. Jelgava Ice Sports School (JLSS) goalkeeper Patriks Plūmiņš played in the national team.

The quarter of Jelgava’s Vecpilsētas street invites you to explore, experience, and engage

The renovated buildings on Jelgava’s Vecpilsētas street welcome anyone interested to see and feel the ancient Jelgava, its wooden buildings, and the stories of lost streets, as well as to acquaint themselves with the skills of ancient crafts.

The Old Town Street Quarter is highly appreciated internationally

In the webinar “Synergy between Traditional Cultural Representatives and Cultural Creative Industries” organized by the European Union’s “Interreg Europe” program, the Old Town Street Quarter in Jelgava received high praise.

International Ice Sculpture Festival in Jelgava – from February 2nd to 4th

From February 2nd to 4th, the 25th anniversary International Ice Sculpture Festival will take place in Jelgava, Latvia, at Jānis Čakste Boulevard, Pasta Island, and the open-air concert hall “Mītava.” This year, 32 professional sculptors from 11 countries – Ukraine, Indonesia, Argentina, Latvia, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Mongolia, the United Kingdom, and Spain – will showcase their unique perspectives on global treasures through ice sculpture. The festival will feature the creation of 45 competition sculptures, with a total of over 60 ice objects on display. Ticket sales for the festival have begun at the Jelgava Cultural Center and “Biļešu paradīze.”

The content of the Jelgava.lv website available in audio

Accessibility to information is one of the most important necessities in life, so it is crucial to find a way for all groups of people, including those with visual impairments, to access information. The Jelgava.lv website provides a text reader that reads the published information on the site. This enhances the accessibility of the website and ensures that its content is reflected in two ways – both audibly and visually.

The brightest events of 2023 in Jelgava

As we’re about to step into the new year of 2024, let’s take a quick look back at what Jelgava experienced in 2023 and what was accomplished – highlighting some of the most noteworthy events in our city.

Rāviņš: “To achieve peace, we must create peace.”

“During this festive anticipation, we often hear: “Let peace reign on Earth…” However, how often do we ponder that peace on Earth begins with the tranquility within our families, with empathy and respect for our fellow beings right here, in our city. Yes, we are diverse, but fundamentally, each of us is a person capable of creating peace around us. May our home – Jelgava – be a place where everyone feels safe and content. Today, a predictable and stable tomorrow has become the most precious gift that the new year, 2024, can offer us,” emphasizes Andris Rāviņš, Chairman of the Jelgava City Council, underlining that this should be the priority in both the city’s and each Jelgavian’s daily life.

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