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Aug 11, 2025
Last year translations of 83 works by Latvian authors released in 33 countries
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First Open Call of 2026 for Translating and Publishing Latvian Literature Abroad
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Latvian Literature Grant Program 1/2026 results have been announced
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Latvians might be quiet, but our books speak volumes. Discover the unique campaign that put Latvian literature on the global map, celebrating the calm power of the unspoken word.
