Riga

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Nik Afanasjew
Age: 30 Workplace: Daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin  Topics: Politics, the arts, sports Host workplace: Daily newspaper Dienas Mediji, Riga Duration of stay: 3 until 23. February 2013 What I want to report on: The art scene, architectural heritage and multiculturalism in Latvia, coping with the EU crisis  How I have seen Latvia up to now: When I think of Latvia, I think of EU integration and of a society in the course of change, which had long been governed by outsiders.

His exchange partner Undīne Adamaite has been reporting from Berlin in January.

    Riga, 27.2.2013: Drei Gesichter von Riga

    In Lettland wollen manche die Sowjetunion zurück, andere setzen auf Autarkie, die Nächsten auf Europa. Begegnungen in einer Stadt, die so zerrissen wie reizvoll ist. Mehr ...

    Riga, 19.2.2013: Through the Eyes of a Stranger

    Latvians do their best to appear western and modern to cater to tourists. Which is unfortunate, as the reason most travellers come to Riga in the first place is to discover the unfathomable East. What they find is an exciting architecture, a relaxed atmosphere and very open people. more ...

    Riga, 18.2.2013: “Art Has to Ask Questions”

    A visit with an agitator of the young European generation of artists: in his exhibition “Cults” the Latvian artist Karlis Vitols decries political charades, nationalism and outdated animosities in his homeland. more ...

    Riga, 14.2.2013: German University Students in the Latvian Capital

    Easy admission, courses taught in English and a campus right by the sea – Stradiņš University in Riga is attractive to German students. Since Latvia joined the EU in 2004, more and more young people are flocking to the country to study. more ...

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