Latvian scientists adopt the best Scandinavian experience in promoting innovation
Over three years, the international project within the European Economic Area and Norway Grants (EEA/Norway) program “Research and Education,” implemented by the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University (RTU) in collaboration with the University of South-Eastern Norway provided 65 RTU researchers, experienced academics and students an opportunity to explore the innovation […]
Experience exchange visit to Norway on the role of libraries today and audience development
With the financial support of the European Economic Area (hereinafter – EEA) Fund for Bilateral relations, bilateral relations between Latvia and Norway have been strengthened, as from December 2-6, 2024 representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Liepaja Central Scientific Library, South Kurzeme Regional Library, Kuldiga Main Library, Skrunda City Library, Rumba Parish Library and Liepaja […]
Specialists from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM) examine Norway’s Public Administration system!
During the visit, participants gained in-depth insights into Norway’s three levels of governance—national, regional, and municipal—examining the country’s approach to policy planning and the role of each level in municipal development. The specialists met with representatives from the Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to obtain a comprehensive overview of Norway’s regional development […]
Latvia and Iceland Collaborate on a Joint Project to Explore Nutrition Issues in Both Countries
The scholarship mobility project of the European Economic Area and Norway Grants (EEA/NO) “Research and Education” program, implemented by Riga Stradins University (RSU) in collaboration with the University of Iceland, provided an opportunity to focus on the socially significant topic of nutrition science. The project investigated the eating habits and nutritional literacy issues in both […]
Strengthened Collaboration with European Partners at the Closing Conference of Poland’s EEA and Norway Grants!
From 18 to 19 November this year, in the capital of Poland, Warsaw, the programme operator participated in the Polish European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants’ local development programme closing conference and programme operators’ seminar. This event enhanced cooperation with regional and international partners while showcasing achievements in regional development within Poland’s programme framework […]
Project “Valmiera Multimedia Festival Art and Education Program for Youth” has concluded
Valmiera Municipality, in collaboration with the project partner from Latvia – “Story Hub”, Ltd. and with the Donorstate project partner from Norway – NGO “Culture Break Borders”(„Kultur Bryter Grenser”), implemented the project “Valmiera Multimedia Festival Art and Education Program for Youth” from November 1, 2022, to March 30, 2024. Project story: “The project brought together […]
Latvian Innovation Centers Strengthen Cooperation with Croatian Colleagues
From December 2nd to 7th, representatives of Latvian Innovation Centers (IC), together with Norwegian colleagues from the Trondheim Science Center participated in an exchange visit to Croatia. During the trip, participants explored the operations of several regional science centers, shared Latvia’s experience in working with talented youth and discussed opportunities for future collaboration. The visit […]
Specialists from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development exchange spatial planning experience with Norwegian colleagues
To strengthen the capacity of specialists at the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia (henceforth - the Ministry) responsible for spatial planning and policymaking, as well as maintaining the Spatial Development Planning Information System, with the financial support of the European Economic Area Bilateral Cooperation Fund the Ministry implemented the initiative "Exchange of Experience on Spatial Planning and Landscape Assessment Practices (between Norway and Latvia)" . The initiative strengthened bilateral relations between Latvia and Norway.
Mobility Projects Strengthen Cooperation Between Latvia, Iceland, and Liechtenstein in Aging Research
Health, aging and retirement in Europe – these topics were explored by representatives from Riga Stradins University (RSU), the University of Iceland, and the University of Liechtenstein under the Program “Research and Education” of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants. The project, titled “Promoting Healthy Aging, Well-being, and Social Security,” helped deepen the […]
Seminar on Baltic-Nordic cooperation in research
At the Cēsis Space Exploration Center, where innovation and the future intersect at every turn, representatives of Baltic and Nordic research councils and education ministries gathered to discuss strengthening collaboration in the future. The Norway and European Economic Area (EEA) grant program has concluded, but this does not mean that cooperation should come to an […]
The closing event of the EEA and Norway Grants’ programme took place in Oslo
On 20 November 2024, the representatives of the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development as the Programme Operator (PO) took part at the closing event of the EEA and Norway Grants’ programme “Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy” organized by the Norwegian Environment Agency in Oslo. At the closing event the Programme […]
Project “More Light!”* has concluded
Eduards Veidenbaums Memorial Museum “Kalāči” (Cesis Municipality, Priekuli Region) together with the association “Sansusī” (project partner from Latvia) and the Independent Norwegian Artist Company “Morten Bruun” (project partner from Norway) from 1 January 2022 to 31 July 2023 implemented the project “MORE LIGHT! Exhibition and Art Residencies at the Eduards Veidenbaums Museum “Kalāči”. The aim […]
Project „Performing Arts Laboratory „CirqueMusique” has concluded
Limited liability company „Lielais Dzintars” together with the Donorstate project partner from Norway – Julian Sæther and the Donorstate project partner from Iceland – Greta Clough from October 1, 2022 till February 29, 2024 realized the project „Performing Arts Laboratory „CirqueMusique””. The project brought together young people, composers, musicians and contemporary circus artists from Latvia […]
Project “Virtual Reality play “Briefly About the Universe”” has concluded
SIA “Binoklis” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – Limited liability company “Stargate Media” from December 15, 2021 till June 14, 2023 realized the project “Virtual Reality play “Briefly About the Universe“”. The goal of the project was to create and record a virtual reality (VR) scientific show “Briefly About the Universe” and distribute […]
Launch of the ’Blue book’ Consultation: Your opportunity to shape the future of the EEA and Norway Grants
The EEA and Norway Grants, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, play a pivotal role in fostering a more equal Europe, both socially and economically, while also strengthening the bonds between these donor countries and the 15 beneficiary EU Member States. With the start of a new funding period for 2021-2028, we are pleased to […]
With the support of the EEA Grants, the infrastructure of the “Terehova” border crossing point and a Customs Dogs Training Center have been improved
To showcase the achievements in strengthening capabilities to prevent smuggling and other violations, on September 18, 2024, the “Terehova” border crossing point (BCP) and the Customs Dogs Training Center of the State Revenue Service (SRS) in Rēzekne were visited by the Ambassadors of Norway and Iceland to Latvia, representatives of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in […]
Closing Conference on EEA/Norway Grants: Strengthening Resilience in Local Governments Concluded
Last week, on the 12th of September, the EEA/Norway grants Programmes’ closing Conference “Together for Smart and Resilient Local Government Growth” was held in Liepāja, at the concert hall “Great Amber”. Around a hundred participants from Latvia, Norway, Greece, Estonia, Romania and Slovenia attended the conference. It was organised in cooperation with partners by the […]
The last joint meeting of the Cooperation Committee and the Project Monitoring Board was held within the EEA Grants programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”
On September 17th, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior, as the programme operator of the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”, organized the last joint meeting of the Cooperation Committee and the Project Monitoring Board. The meeting discussed the results achieved by the programme, as well as measures […]
The Ministry of the Interior invites media representatives to a press conference on September 17th of this year at 2:00 PM
The Ministry of the Interior invites media representatives to a press conference on September 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The event will provide an overview of the achievements made in strengthening crime prevention capabilities under the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 program “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime”. Participants at the press conference […]
Five works of contemporary art were created in regions of Latvia
Imants Ziedonis’ Foundation “Viegli” together with a Donorstate partner from Norway – The Cultural Schoolbag Nordland, Nordland County Council from January 1, 2022 till June 30, 2023 realized the project “„Me, A Human Being in A World”, a tool for fostering contemporary culture processes.” Second project story: “Imants Ziedonis Foundation Viegli , Ziedoņa klase was implementing […]
Latvian entrepreneurs have received EUR 13 million from the Norway Grants for innovation and development
Since 2020, the Norway Grants programme “Business Development, Innovation and SMEs” in Latvia has contributed significantly to the economy and regional development, especially in the areas of green innovation, information and communication technologies (ICT) and welfare technologies. The programme has ensured over EUR 13 million in funding, facilitating the development of new products and technologies, raising […]
We can afford to be green, can’t we?
On the 5th of July 2024, during LAMPA Conversation festival which is one of the most important culture and think tank event in Latvia, the conversation on “hot” topic “can or can’t we afford to be green?” was organized by the programme “Climate and Environment”. The discussion took place in the “Norwegian tent” representing the […]
Experience exchange visit to the European Capital of Culture – Bodø, Norway
With the financial support of the European Economic Area (hereinafter – EEA) Fund for Bilateral relations, bilateral relations between Latvia and Norway have been strengthened, as from June 20-23, 2024, representatives of the Ministry of Culture and the “Liepāja 2027” foundation went on an experience exchange visit to Bodø, Norway. The purpose of the trip […]
Science and Innovation Centres invite you to explore the world of STEM at conversation festival LAMPA
On Friday, 5 July, at the LAMPA Conversation Festival, which will take place in Cesis, Latvia, everyone will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the opportunities offered by the Science and Innovation Centres (IC) in the STEM field, participate in interactive activities and take part in a science theatre performance. Science and Education Innovation […]
The EEA Grants co-funded project “Support for the establishment of a whistleblowing system in Latvia”, implemented by KNAB, has reached completion
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has successfully completed a three-year project, co-funded by the European Economic Area (EEA) Grants, aimed at supporting the establishment of a whistleblowing system in Latvia. The project aimed to encourage public participation in reporting corruption and other latent crimes, while providing citizens with a secure and convenient reporting […]
The international project “The Artist Is Present. Contemporary Art Residencies in Schools” has concluded
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Seventh, final story of the project: “With the aim of increasing the availability of contemporary art in the regions and its inclusion in the […]
The Ministry organized an experience exchange event on Climate and Environment Programme
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development as a Programme operator for the Programme “Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Environment” organized international experience exchange event on the 12th and 13th of June. The partners from Norway and beneficiaries of the European Economic Area and Norway grants programmes from 10 countries were attended the event […]
Contribution of the EEA Research Programmes to the EU Missions
On 27-28 May, 2024, the Research Council of Norway held an event in Brussels on ” Widening the Reach of EU Missions through EEA and Norway Grants”, which assessed the contribution of the EU Mission and EEA programmes to the mission objectives and discussed the development of the EEA Research Programme in the next period. […]
Green grass is growing in a historically contaminated site of Višķi parish
On the 5th of June, the World Environment Day, we would like to present a story about contaminated place and how it was changed. A place in Višķi parish does not cause a threat to environment anymore and it could be developed in a future. The story is about a remediation project “Clean – up […]
A study on the antimicrobial properties of cow’s and goat’s milk in Latvia and Norway has been completed
The research work within the project “Investigation of the antimicrobial properties of cow and goat milk in Latvia and Norway” was conducted for two years and was held by Kristīne Majore, Ph.D., assistant professor and researcher at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology of the Latvian University of Biosciences and Technologies (LBTU LPTF). The […]
Art residency with Eva Vēvere at Jelgava Spīdola State Gymnasium
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Sixth project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they took part in art residencies with […]
Art residency with Maksims Šenteļevs and Artūrs Punte at Strenči Primary School
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Fifth project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they took part in art residencies with […]
The Financial Intelligence Unit and Latvijas Banka have successfully implemented the EEA Grants project
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the national project partner, Latvijas Banka, have successfully implemented the European Economic Area (EEA) Grants project “Improvement of employees’ knowledge in combating money laundering in Latvia.” The project provided extensive and international knowledge exchange opportunities through in-person and online training, experience-sharing visits, and conferences. Under the EEA Grants, the […]
Art residency with Vika Eksta at Aglona Secondary School
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Forth project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they took part in art residencies with […]
Art residency with Anda Lāce at Antūži Primary School
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Third project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they took part in art residencies with […]
Art residency with Gundega Evelone at Riga’s Bolderāja New Primary School
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” Second project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they took part in art residencies with […]
Art residency with Kristīne Brīniņa at Liepāja Catholic Primary School
NGO „Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – „TENTHAUS” till April 30, 2024 realized the project „The artist is present – contemporary art residencies in schools.” It is time for the first project story: “As part of the project, seven Latvian artists visited six schools throughout Latvia where they […]
The small-sized vessel for nature cognition research “AkvaLab Liepāja” was opened at the Nature House
On Saturday, April 27, the Liepaja Municipal Education Department Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) has unveiled the most time-consuming and engineering-technically complex result of the European Economic Area and Norway (EEA/N) project “Development of the Innovation Center in the Liepaja city” in Lake Liepaja – a small-sized navigational vehicle for natural cognition research, which […]
Thanks to the support of EEA Grants, KNAB representatives are gaining experience from Italian law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies
Representatives from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) gained experience from Italian law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies. KNAB representatives learned about the agencies’ experience in detecting and investigating corruption crimes, identifying criminal assets, conducting parallel financial investigations, strategic and tactical analysis, and other topics related to the field of analytics. “Experience shows that the […]
What 10 young people – curators created for the festival “Bastard” in Norway and got from taking part in the project “The Shake Down” (Part 3 – Interviews)
[Continuation of the project story] Video interview with young curators about the festival programme In April 2023, five Latvian teenagers travelled to Norway, where together with five Norwegian teenagers they took part in the creation of Trondheim’s most important art event – the Bastard International Art Festival. In the video young curators introduce with self-created […]
“FabLab Liepāja” has opened a computer-aided design co-creation space
Along with the end of the Digital Production Academy, the computer-aided design co-creation space of the Liepaja Municipal Education Department Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) “FabLab Liepāja” was opened on April 26, the creation of which involved 13 young people from Liepāja and Grobiņa. The Digital Production Academy took place from February 19 till […]
Experts from the State Forensic Science Bureau enhance qualifications with support from the EEA Grants
Thanks to the EEA Grants funding, in March and April 2024, one forensic expert had the opportunity to enhance qualifications through an internship at the Estonian Forensic Science Institute. Meanwhile, two other experts were able to participate in the annual meeting of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) Shoeprint and Toolmark (SPTM) Working […]
Baltic-Nordic research cooperation opportunities discussed on the seminar
On 30 April 2024, a seminar on strengthening Baltic-Nordic cooperation in research was held in Oslo, Norway, with the participation of representatives of the Latvian Science Council (LZP), the Ministry of Education and Science (IZM), the Norwegian Research Council and Nordforsk. In the first part of the seminar, participants were introduced to the NordForsk model, […]
Thanks to the support of EEA Grants, KNAB representatives visited the Slovak Anti-corruption Authority
Representatives from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) visited the Slovak Anti-corruption Authority. During the experience exchange visit, KNAB representatives learned about the Slovak Anti-corruption Authority’s experience in handling whistleblower reports, as well as familiarized themselves with the mechanisms for protecting whistleblowers and the reporting platform. The experience exchange visit was implemented with the […]
Thanks to the EEA Grants, employees of Latvijas Banka participate in an experience sharing visit to the supervisory authorities in Cyprus
On April 25th and 26th, 2024 experts of the Latvijas Banka Anti-Money Laundering Department participated in an experience sharing visit to the supervisory authorities in Cyprus. During a visit to Central Bank of Cyprus, experts discussed the data and tools used for information analysis in the risk assessment of ML/TF as well as the risks […]
The EEA Grants project “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia” has been successfully completed
On April 25, 2024, a closing conference was held dedicated to the EEA Grants programme’s “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime” project No. EEZ/VP/2020/1 “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia”. The goal of this project was to make the prevention and combating of economic crimes […]
The EEA Grants project “Promoting cooperation between law enforcement authorities in preventing and combating economic crime in Latvia” has been successfully completed
The EEA Grants 2014-2021 programme’s co-funded project “Promoting cooperation between law enforcement authorities in preventing and combating economic crime in Latvia” was successfully completed on April 30, 2024. Within the framework of the project, a unified digital intelligence environment has been created, which already enables data exchange between the State Revenue Service (SRS) Tax and […]
What 10 young people – curators created for the festival “Homo Novus” within the project “The Shake Down” (Part 2 – Festival programme in Latvia)
[Continuation of the project story] In 2022, the young curators (10 youngsters from Latvia and Norway) of the International Festival of Contemporary Theatre “Homo Novus” curated an extensive weekend programme at the cultural venue “MAZE” in Riga. The festival programme, independently created by Latvian and Norwegian teenagers, was dedicated to the theme of generational nostalgia […]
Experts from the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service visit the State Forensic Science Bureau
From April 15th to 19th, 2024 forensic experts from the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service, KRIPOS, visited the State Forensic Science Bureau. During the visit, Latvian and Norwegian forensic experts are working on implementing new research procedures in the field of color and polymer material analysis and continuing work on creating a database for the […]
With the support of the EEA Grants, a significant contribution has been made to the field of forensic expertise in Latvia
On April 17, 2024, a closing event was held for the project “Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event” within the framework of the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 program “International police cooperation and combating crime”. During the event, Raimonds Apinis, Deputy Director of the […]
With the support of the EEA Grants, supervision experts refine their expertise in financial crime risks within the realm of crypto-asset services
On 17 and 18 April, 30 supervision experts, auditors, as well as financial and risk analysts specialising in the field of anti-money laundering and countering terrorism and proliferation financing (AML/CTPF), and representing Latvijas Banka and the Financial Intelligence Unit, expand their knowledge on supervising crypto-asset service providers under the guidance of Michal Gromek, an international […]
A strategy game was implemented in the Nature House for Latvian students as part of the program “Get to know the Baltic Sea”
Liepaja Municipal Education Department Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) has received license issued by the municipal Education Commission and implemented the interest education program “Get to know the Baltic Sea” (hereinafter – the Program) in the Nature House, which was implemented as a part of the additional funding of the European Economic Area and […]
How 10 youngsters became curators within the project “The Shake Down” (Part 1 – Residencies)
With the support of the EEA grant, the New Theatre Institute of Latvia and Norwegian partner “Rosendal Teater” from 15 December 2021 to 1 June 2023 implemented an international cooperation project and training programme for young curators “The Shake Down”. Looking back on what has been done, the project implementers tells the first part of […]
An innovation afternoon will be held to showcase the opportunities of Science and Innovation centers in the STEM field
The State Education Development Agency (VIAA) invites to the online innovation afternoon “Science and Innovation Centers – STEM home in Latvia”, which will be held on April 10th from 14.00 to 16.00. During the event, teachers, career counselors, representatives of municipal educational institutions and other specialists related to the education sector will be able to […]
Thanks to the support of EEA Grants, KNAB representatives attended the annual OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity
With the support of EEA Grants, representatives of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) were able to participate in the annual OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity held in Paris. The forum covered a range of topics, including mechanisms to strengthen integrity and the role of the private sector in combating corruption. A […]
A seminar for entrepreneurs titled ‘New Functions of the Financial Intelligence Unit – Sanctions Issues’ took place with the support of EEA Grants
To inform entrepreneurs about the practical changes in sanctions enforcement from April 2024, such as which sanctions issues will fall under the supervision of the Financial Intelligence Unit, what information will be available on the sankcijas.fid.gov.lv website, and how to obtain permission to apply exceptions provided for in the sanctions regulations, the Financial Intelligence Unit […]
An international hybrid conference “Children’s House – the best for children and professionals” took place
The Ministry of Welfare, within the framework of the EEA Grants programme’s Bilateral Cooperation Fund initiative and the project “Support for Barnahus implementation in Latvia” successfully organized the international conference “Children’s House – the best for children and professionals.” During the international conference, participants received an overview of the implementation of the Children’s House model […]
With the support of the EEA Grants, the conference “Making Sanctions Work: The Way Forward in 2024” successfully held
On 19 March 2024, the international conference “Making Sanctions Work: The Way Forward in 2024” was held in Riga, gathering over 100 participants in person and around 900 online. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Latvia hosted the conference in cooperation with the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFCS) at RUSI and the Latvian Institute for […]
The EEA Grants project implemented by the State Police provided training to over 3000 law enforcement employees to improve their skills and knowledge
Since 2020, the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 programme’s project “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia” (project number EEZ/VP/2020/1) has organized numerous trainings and study visits. The aim of these activities was not only to enhance the professional knowledge of employees but also to […]
Work continues on a unified criminal intelligence data exchange system for the State Revenue Service and the State Police
To strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the prevention and combatting of economic crimes, the State Revenue Service (SRS) in collaboration with the State Police is developing a unified criminal intelligence data exchange system. This unified data exchange system will include data analytics tools and a digital support system that will be connected to […]
A visit by forensic criminalistics laboratory staff to the Lithuanian State Forensic Medicine Service’s Forensic Criminalistics Laboratory in Vilnius
Within the framework of the EEA Grants project No. EEZ/TM/2022/7 “Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event”, representatives of the State Forensic Science Bureau visited the Forensic Criminalistics Laboratory of the Lithuanian Forensic Medicine Service on March 4th and 5th, 2024. During the experience exchange program, the […]
Experience exchange visits with Norwegian experts in the field of combating environmental crime are concluded
On 14 February, 2024, the last experience exchange and training visit in the field of environmental crime took place in cooperation with the Norwegian National Authority for the Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (ØKOKRIM). Starting from 30 May 2023, training visits took place almost every month within the framework of the Economic […]
Thanks to EEA Grants, representatives of the State Forensic Science Bureau visit the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service (KRIPOS)
On February 19 and 20, 2024, forensic experts specializing in road traffic accident investigation from the State Forensic Science Bureau participated in an experience-sharing visit to the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service (KRIPOS). During the visit, the experts learned about the Norwegian experts’ experience in investigating over 200 crimes using 3D scanning and data visualization […]
Thanks to the EEA Grants, employees of Latvijas Banka get acquainted with the approach of the French supervisory authorities to the supervision of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation
Valuable exchange of best practices with Latvijas Banka fellow professionals from other countries: in the beginning of 2024 the experts of Latvijas Banka Anti-money Laundering Department together with Kristine Černaja-Mežmale, Member of the Council of Latvijas Banka, visited Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) and Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) – France. The […]
Registration is open for paid classes with transportation compensation
Today, February 19, the Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) of the Liepaja Municipal Education Department announces the application to educational institutions for any of the center’s fee-based classes during the visit period from February 19 to April 19, receiving transportation compensation. Transportation compensations are covered within the project “Development of Innovation Center in Liepāja city”, […]
Applications are open for the interest educational program “Get to know the Baltic Sea”
Liepaja Municipal Education Department Science and Education Innovation Center (ZIIC) Nature House announces applications to educational institutions for the interest educational program “Get to know the Baltic Sea”, intended for students of grades 9 to 12. As the project “Development of Innovation Center in Liepāja city” is coming to an end, in the months of […]
Combining ideas with science to create innovative products for export
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) Technology Business Centre’s prototyping programme PROTOTECH has enabled 30 new business ideas to be developed as of 2022. Each of these technology-intensive projects received a grant of up to EUR 15 000 to develop their idea. “In the PROTOTECH programme, research and development efforts keep pace with business ideas, […]
“FabLab Liepāja” invites young people to apply for the
Liepaja Municipal Education Department Science and Education Innovation Center`s digital production laboratory invites 15 – 18-year-old young people from Liepāja and Southern Kurzeme regions to apply for the interest education program “Digital Production Academy”. Continuing the project “Development of Innovation center in Liepāja city”, the co-creation space “FabLab Liepāja” of the Liepaja Municipal Education Department […]
Miķelis Fišers’ reflections for working on the Soul Cleansing Device in the project “LYRA”
NGO „Skaņu Mežs Association for Adventurous Music and Film Art” together with a Donorstate partner from Norway – NGO “Insomnia Festival” till November 30, 2023 realized the project “LYRA (amalgam of two words, one Norwegian, one Latvian – Lytte (listen in Norwegian) and Radīt (create in Latvian). Result is then LYRA – referring both to […]
Traveling contemporary art exhibition “Art on Wheels”
Association „Mākslas centrs NOASS” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – NGO „Fargefabrikken” till April 30, 2024 realizes the project „Art on Wheels.” It is time for the project story: “It may seem that contemporary art can only be found in big cities, galleries and museums. The project “Art on Wheels” aims for the […]
A survey conducted within the framework of the EEA Grants: The attitude of residents and entrepreneurs towards bribery is negative and persistent
A public opinion poll conducted by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reveals that 80% of residents and 78% of businesses would not be willing to bribe a public official to achieve a desired outcome. Results from KNAB’s public opinion polls over the past three years indicate that the negative attitude of residents and […]
Latvian and Norwegian partners visit women’s prison in Ilguciems
On 11 January 2024, within the framework of the Norway grants program “Correctional Services” a bilateral visit took place in Latvia. Representatives from the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia, the Latvian Prison Administration and the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service (KDI) visited women’s prison in Ilguciems. During the visit, representatives from the […]
Contribution to the youth of Jelgava region in the project “Culture Plant”
Jelgava Local Municipality together with the project partner from Latvia – NGO „Interdisciplinary Art Group „Serde”” and with the Donorstate project partner from Norway – NGO „Fargefabrikken” till June 30, 2023 realized the project „Culture Plant.” After the project implementation it is time for the project story: “Jelgava Local Municipality has successfully implemented the EEA […]
Thanks to the EEA Grants, experts from the State Police Forensic Department receive new vehicles for more efficient work at crime scenes
As part of the EEA Grants project No. EEZ/TM/2022/7 “Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event” the State Police has acquired eight vehicles: four “Peugeot Expert,” four “Renault Traffic,” as well as four trailers designed to transport mobile inspection units to crime scenes. From now on, forensic […]
Thanks to the EEA Grants, Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia bolsters knowledge
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia (FIU Latvia) is implementing the European Economic Area (EEA) project “Improvement of Employee Knowledge in Combating Money Laundering in Latvia”, which provides extensive training and knowledge exchange opportunities. In 2023, a number of activities have been implemented to improve knowledge in anti-money laundering and other areas such as data […]
The training on the use of the NICHD interview protocol successfully completed
Within the framework of the EEA Grants project No. EEZ/LM/2020/5 “Support for Barnahus implementation in Latvia” (hereinafter – the Project), the Children’s House (Barnahus) service continues to be developed. To ensure the substantive planning of the service’s activities, and in particular to improve the quality of child interviews within the criminal process, both in terms […]
Additional funding allocated for the EEA and Norway Grant Programme activity “Innovation Centers”
At the end of November 2023 the State Education Development Agency (SEEDA) signed an amendment to the agreement with the co-financing beneficiaries (project implementers) of the European Economic Area and the Norwegian grant programme (hereinafter – EEA and Norway Grants) for the period 2014 – 2021 of the programme’s “Research and Education” activity “Innovation Centres” […]
Analytics of law enforcement authorities share experience on current events of financial investigations in 2023
On December, 28, 2023 a seminar on the problems of investigating economic crimes “Current events of financial investigations in law enforcement institutions in 2023” was held in the premises of the Investigator Training Center of the State Police College. The seminar was held within the framework of the project EEZ/VP/2020/1 “Support to the State Police […]
Joint meeting of the Cooperation Committee and the Project Monitoring Board the EEA grants Programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating crime” successfully held
On 11 December 2023, the Ministry of the Interior, as the programme operator of the European Economic area (EEA) grants programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating crime”, organised a face-to-face meeting of the joint Cooperation Committee and the Project Monitoring Board. Within the framework of the meeting, the progress of the programme and further activities of […]
Educational platform “RIGA IFF Film Club”
Association “Riga International Film festival” together with the Donorstate partner from Norway – Norwegian Federation of Film Societies Norsk filmklubbforbund till July 16, 2023 realized the project “RIGA IFF Film Club”. After the project implementation it is time for the project story: RIGA IFF Cinema Club is an educational platform for every student and teacher […]
Within the framework of the EEA Grants project, a Latvian delegation undertook a study visit to Sweden (Linköping Barnahus)
Within the framework of the EEA Grants 2014-2021 programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime” project “Support for Barnahus implementation in Latvia”, a team from the State Children’s Rights Protection Inspectorate’s Children’s House, along with two representatives from the State Police (Kurzeme and Zemgale regions), in cooperation with Nordic partners, embarked on a study visit […]
EEA and Norway grants financial support helps to increase knowledge and competence of the experts at the State Forensic Science Bureau of the Republic of Latvia
Thanks to EEA and Norwegian grants funding, 35 experts from the State Forensic Science Bureau of the Republic of Latvia expanded their knowledge and increased their competence through participation in 22 events, of which: The expansion of knowledge and the increasing of competence took place between 2022 and 2023 under the EEA grants programme “International […]
Thanks to the EEA Grants, a Head of Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia improves strategic management knowledge in Harvard program
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia (FIU Latvia) is implementing the European Economic Area (EEA) project “Improvement of Employee Knowledge in Combating Money Laundering in Latvia”, which provides extensive training opportunities for FIU Latvia employees. In order to strengthen management skills, the Head of FIU Latvia – Toms Platacis, attended the Strategic Leadership Program at […]
Experts from the State Forensic Science Bureau visit the Estonian Forensic Science Institute in Tallinn
As part of the implementation of activity 3.2.5 of the EEA Grants project No. EEZ/TM/2022/7 “Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event” Zigismunds Ganuļevičs, Head of the Thanatology Department and Senior Forensic Medical Expert, Jūlija Truskovska, Forensic Medical Expert of the Thanatology Department, Juris Ivulāns, Head of […]
Officers from the State Police improve their knowledge about digital forensics
On November 23, 2023 an international seminar was held in Riga on the issues of combating economic crime called “Digital Forensic Science Seminar – Most successful techniques for searching artifacts”. The seminar looked at current trends and innovations in digital forensics, bringing together in one place the most knowledgeable industry experts from various law enforcement […]
Experts: The investigation of crimes against EU structural funds indicates on Latvia’s reputation on a global scale
Last week, on 28 November, the international seminar “Current Events of Combating Fraud of Structural Funds of the European Union” was held. The seminar covered not only the current events of the field, but also the main problematic issues, trends and observations at the local and international level. The seminar was organized by the officials […]
The “Eat+Art” do it yourself kit – five interactive artistic experiments
Foundation „Rucka Art Foundation” together with the Donorstate project partner from Norway – „Vitenparken Campus Ås” till November 30, 2023 realize the project „Art+Food+Next Generation.” Second project story: “The “Eat+Art” Do It Yourself (DIY) art kit featured five interactive artistic experiments created by artists from Norway and Latvia. In October 2023, individual kits were sent to […]
Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia managers strengthen their knowledge and skills in effective and ethical management in an intensive Harvard Kennedey School course
In mid-October of 2023 ten managers of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia (FIU) completed six weeks of intensive training at the Harvard Kennedy School, taking the course “Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Personal Practice”. FIU managers studied intensive the course in video lectures and in text format, in business-case, individual work and group […]
Kino Bize “After Hours” – comprehensive cinema education programme for young audiences and teachers
SIA „Kinoteatris Bize” together with a Donorstate partner from Norway – AS “Apagon” till June 30 2023 realized the project – “Youth film masterclasses and teachers’ education.” After the project implementation it is time for the project story: “Thanks to the support of EEA and Norway Grants, Kino Bize After Hours has offered a comprehensive […]
The experience exchange in the field of environment and climate took place in Iceland under the Fund for Bilateral Relations
From the 16th of October to the 20th of October 2023, an exchange visit took place in Iceland under the Norwegian grant Programme “Climate Change, Mitigation and Adaptation” (hereinafter – the Programme). The representatives of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute […]
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