Requests for accreditation must be submitted by 12:00, 15 November 2019. Each media representative must submit individual application form issued by the Chancery of the President of Latvia.
Media will need special accreditation for events open to media participation. When entering venues (except Saeima), you will be requested to present the special press pass. NB! Permanent press passes issued by the Chancery of the President will not be valid for these events.
Media are required to follow the formal dress code: dark suit for men and business costume for ladies.
Media events, 17 November
19:00 Reception marking the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia (Riga Castle)
Photo, video opportunity of arriving guests in the Blue Foyer (Riga Castle). Arrival no later than 17:30
Media events, 18 November
9:00–9:50 Ecumenical Worship Service at the Riga Cathedral together with the First Lady Andra Levite
Photo, video opportunity from media zone. Arrival no later than 8:40 (special passes issued upon arrival)
10:30–11:00 Flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument
Photo, video opportunity from media zone. Arrival no later than 10:10 (special passes issued upon arrival)
12:00–13:00 Ceremonial sitting of the Saeima (Parliament)
Access with Saeima press pass. Others can receive one-time pass for the event by calling +371 67087244 or e-mailing: prese@saeima.lv
13:30–14:30 Latvian Armed Force, Ministry of Interior and allied force military parade on 11. novembra krastmala (POOL 1)
Photo, video opportunity from several media zones. Arrival no later than 12:30 (special pass available at Media Centre of the Chancery of the president). Media representatives accredited for POOL 1 will not be allowed into POOL 2 events
15:00–17:00 Award ceremony of the highest state decorations (Festival Hall, Riga Castle) (POOL 2)
Photo, video opportunity from media zone. Arrival no later than 14:15 (special pass available at Media Centre of the Chancery of the president). Media representatives accredited for POOL 2 will not be allowed into POOL 1 events
17:30–19:30 Concert marking the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia at the Latvian National Theatre together with the First Lady Andra Levite (POOL 1)
Photo, video opportunity from media zone before concert. Arrival no later than 16:40 (special passes issued upon arrival). Media representatives accredited for POOL 1 will not be allowed into POOL 2 events
20.00 Address of the President of Latvia at the Freedom Monument
Photo, video opportunity from several media zones. Arrival no later than 19:40 (special passes issued upon arrival)