The Present Day

1990 The Declaration ”On the Restoration of the Independence of the Republic of Latvia” is proclaimed.

1991 In January, the citizens of Latvia gather at the barricades to resist possible intervention by Soviet troops.

21.08.1991 Latvia is proclaimed an independent and democratic republic.

1994 The president of the United States, Bill Clinton, visits Riga.
Russia removes its troops out of Latvia.

1998 The historic centre of Riga is included in the list of sites protected by UNESCO.

1999 Renovation and rebuilding of the House of Blackheads is completed.

2001 Riga celebrates its 800th anniversary.

2003 The Eurovision Song Contest is held in Riga.