Lightguide is one of the world's leading companies in the design and manufacture of silica optical fibres and fibre optic products. The light-conducting fibres produced here are used in the manufacture of minimally invasive medical instruments, as well as in the production of fibre bundles that are further used by the world's leading industrial and scientific equipment designers and manufacturers.
Regula Baltija Ltd. is a manufacturer of unique specific equipment and has been doing so since June 2005. The company's main activity is the production of equipment that enables the authentication of protected documents, the verification of identification cards, passports, banknotes, driving licences, etc. The company also develops software to work with the equipment produced and databases for entry documents.
Pulsar Optics Ltd. is part of Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, headquartered in the heart of Europe, Lithuania. Our history dates back to 1991. It was started by a group of friends who shared a passion for human empowerment. This group of enthusiasts assembled the first wooden observation tubes in the basement of a once unfinished residential building.
On 23 May 2025, the Latgale Planning Region (LPR) office had the honour of welcoming representatives from the Nordic Committee for Co-operation (NSK). Comprising senior public officials from all Nordic countries, NSK is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Nordic intergovernmental cooperation, including international collaboration.
Earlier, on 21–22 May, NSK held meetings in Riga at the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office. This marked the first time the Committee convened not only in Latvia, but in the Baltic States — a significant milestone that highlights the growing strength of Baltic-Nordic relations and the Nordic region’s continued commitment to deepening its presence and engagement in the area.
The three-day programme concluded with a visit to the Latgale region. During the visit, LPR had the opportunity to showcase cross-border cooperation projects developed in the region and its municipalities, many of which draw inspiration from Nordic practices. The visit offered NSK representatives valuable insights into the realities and issues of Latvia’s eastern border region.
On 16 April, we had the honour of welcoming a delegation from the Embassy of Hungary - H.E. Mr. György Urkuti, Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Latvia; Dr. Zsolt Páva, First Counsellor, Consul, and Head of Cultural Affairs; and Mr. Péter Soltész, Economic Attaché.
The delegation visited Latgales planning region, where Deputy Manager of the Latgale special economic zone Vladislavs Stankevičs, presented the work of the Latgale SEZ and highlighted its key benefits for both foreign investors and local businesses.
The Hungarian representatives also toured two prominent companies from Daugavpils – Latgale SEZ capital company Ziegler mašīnbūve SIA and Daugavpils lokomotīvju remonta rūpnīca AS – gaining insight into the region's industrial capabilities and investment potential.
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