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The demo sculpture of the International Sculpture Park “Summer Signs 2022” is created by the world’s most titled Latvian ice and sand sculptor Kārlis Īle together with Maija Īle, depicting Michelangelo’s work “Pietà” in a new form in the sand.

Jelgava City Municipality Auction Commission on June 27, 2022 at 16.45 Liela Street 11, Room 207, is organizing real estate with cadastral number 09000230031 Šūmaņu ceļš 2, Jelgava, consisting of 6 (six) land units with a total area of ​​1118580 m2 (hereinafter – Real Estate) oral auction of building rights with an ascending step and the selection of bidders between the persons who, when submitting the tender application, undertake:

In order to provide the most important information on the possibilities of providing and receiving support to the civilian population of Ukraine in one place, the unite information telephone “Assistance to Ukrainians in Latvia” – 27 380 380, has started operating.

Jelgava City Municipality has suspended cooperation agreements with cities whose countries have carried out military attacks on the territory of Ukraine. Jelgava cooperation agreements with the Russian city of Magadan and the Belarusian city of Baranovichi have been suspended.

On November 28, the central Christmas tree of the city of Jelgava was lit in the Duke Jacob’s Square on the first of Advent. For the tenth year the tree is made of many small Christmas trees arranged in the metal structure and will delight the townspeople until the middle of January.

On the shortest night of the year, the summer solstice, large-format pottery works glowed on the Pasta island to complement the existing chamotte sculpture park. This year, the artists dedicated their works to the memory of Alexander Dyachenko, the artistic director of International Large-Scale Ceramic Sculpture Symposium, and they can be seen by every visitor to the island.

The public report of Jelgava City Municipality for the past year has been published. The information gathered in it says that last year 696 newborns were registered in the city, 220 new companies were registered, and despite the decline in economic activities caused by the pandemic, the average wage has increased. In 2020, it has risen by 48 euros.

A sand sculpture park has been opened on Pasta Island, inviting Jelgava residents and city guests to take a look at the wonderful world of sand art. Sand sculptures can be seen in Jelgava for the fifteenth year. The theme “Latvians in the World – from Idea to Legend” has been chosen for the anniversary year, depicting world legends and their connection with our country in the sculptures. The sand park will be open daily from 10 a.m.

On Saturday, June 19, at 8.30 pm, cellist Maksims Beitāns and guitarist Andijs Rožkalns invite you to a musical walk “Dream of a Summer Night” in the western wing of Jelgava Castle to spend the evening in a romantic summer mood.

From June 22, everyone will be able to see the works of the International Large-Scale Ceramic Sculpture Symposium on Pasta island. This time sculptures are being created in memory of the artistic director of the symposium Alexander Dyachenko, who has passed away this year.

The city of Jelgava has prepared an application to the European Capital of Culture competition, the program pays attention to the city’s future opportunities – in the fields of culture, creative industries, environment and education with the motto “Tabula rasa”, informs the municipal institution “Kultūra”.

The water quality inspection carried out by the Zemgale Control Division of the Public Health Department of the Health Inspection on 7 June shows that the water quality in the official swimming areas of Jelgava – Lielupe right bank and Pasta Island – meets the requirements and swimming is allowed there.