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On 10 July, during a working visit to Rēzekne, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the city council leadership, representatives of the Rēzekne and Latgale Special Economic Zones, and visited the Eastern Latvia Creative Services Centre “Zeimuļs”, where he had a meeting with members of the Rēzekne City Youth Council. The President familiarized himself with the operations of the “KUUP” coffee roastery, the “Kabata” shop featuring products by entrepreneurs and designers from Latgale, and visited the exhibition centre “Brīvvalsts dārgumu nams”.

On 27 June 2026, ahead of the off-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Latgale Planning Region and the Latgale Special Economic Zone, organised a round-table discussion with Latgale businesses at Lūznava Manor entitled “Foreign Service Support for Businesses in Export Markets.”

On Friday, 12 June, the industrial park of the Eastern Latvia Center of Smart Technologies and Research ALTOP was officially opened. It is the only industrial park of national significance in Latgale, developed with the aim of promoting the region’s economic growth by providing modern and functional business premises with convenient logistics.

On 20 May, Latgale SEZ welcomed World Bank experts in Daugavpils, together with representatives of the Latgale Planning Region. The discussion focused on Latgale’s business environment, regional development priorities, investment attraction, and the role of Latgale SEZ in strengthening the region’s economic competitiveness.

On 13 May 2026, representatives of the Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ) and Alūksne Municipality invited entrepreneurs, manufacturers, municipal representatives and other interested parties to a meeting to provide information on the opportunities offered by the SEZ within the framework of the informative seminar “Latgale SEZ – the Key to Success in Business”.

As previously reported, on 12 March 2026, amendments to the Latgale SEZ Law entered into force, providing for the inclusion of the territory of Alūksne Municipality in the Latgale Special Economic Zone.

On 23 April, the Daugavpils City Municipality approved the results of the production facility lease auction at the ALTOP Industrial Park (Eastern Latvia Smart Technology and Research Centre), marking another step forward in strengthening regional development.

In the near future, Daugavpils City Municipality will conclude lease agreements with SIA “Endline” and SIA “MAGISTR”, both of which plan to expand their production capacity and develop new products in the Latgale region.

The Latgale Planning Region (LPR) Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ), in cooperation with Alūksne Municipality, is organising an informational seminar “Latgale SEZ – The Key to Business Success” on 13 May at 11:00, which will take place at the Alūksne Business Support Centre, Brūža Street 7, Alūksne.

Entrepreneurs, manufacturers, municipal representatives, and other interested parties are particularly invited to attend.

During the seminar, representatives of the Latgale SEZ will present the key advantages offered by the SEZ, including tax incentives and direct tax relief, eligible investments, non-supported sectors, and the process for obtaining Latgale SEZ company status. Participants will also receive up-to-date information on recent amendments to the SEZ regulatory framework, including the inclusion of the territory of Alūksne Municipality.

Daugavpils University (DU) has submitted a new short-cycle professional higher education study programme, “Electronics,” for licensing. Developed in close collaboration with entrepreneurs and industry experts, the programme offers students the opportunity to obtain a Level 5 professional qualification – “Electronics Specialist.”

The programme was designed to meet the growing demand in the Latgale region for highly qualified specialists in electronics and optoelectronics.

On 19 March 2026, representatives of the Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ) visited the company SIA “Zelta Zeme” in Līvāni Municipality to assess the results of the implemented investment project on site.

SIA “Zelta Zeme” is one of the largest companies operating within the Latgale SEZ, with long-standing experience and a clear vision for sustainable development. The company specialises in peat extraction, production of peat raw materials, and the development of ready-to-use growing substrates for plants. It ensures high quality standards and efficient logistics, successfully operating in international markets.

During the visit, the results of the investment project “Modernisation of the packaging line of SIA ‘Zelta Zeme’” were reviewed. The project was launched in December 2024, with total investments reaching nearly EUR 2.9 million.

In March 2026, representatives of the Latgale Special Economic Zone (Latgale SEZ) took part in significant international industry and cooperation events, strengthening the region’s visibility and establishing new contacts with potential partners.

At the beginning of the week, Latgale SEZ representatives visited one of the largest manufacturing industry exhibitions in the Benelux region – ESEF Maakindustrie 2026, held in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Organised every two years, the exhibition brings together thousands of manufacturing professionals and companies, offering a broad spectrum of technologies and innovations – from digitalisation and sustainable manufacturing to high-tech and defence industries.