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2023-10-18 17:25:57

**Riga International Film Festival awards to be livestreamed**
For the first time in its history, the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) is opening up the RIGA IFF AWARDS ceremony to audiences worldwide.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/18.10.2023-riga-international-film-festival-awards-to-be-livestreamed.a528336/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-10-01 07:01:00

**LIVE: World Road Running Championships in Rīga**
October 1 brings the historic staging of the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Rīga.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/01.10.2023-live-world-road-running-championships-in-riga.a525842/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-09-27 10:28:04

**Rīga film festival reveals kids' program**
This year's upcoming Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) has revealed an exciting selection of films for its KIDS' REEL section, intended for viewers from 2 to 14 years old, both in person and online.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/27.09.2023-riga-film-festival-reveals-kids-program.a525346/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-09-27 09:31:32

**Estonia also moves towards reviving 'Königsberg' and ditching 'Kaliningrad'**
Latvia's northern neighbor, Estonia, is in the process of joining Latvia, Lithuania and Poland by referring to Russia's Balic exclave of 'Kaliningrad' by one of its older names.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/27.09.2023-estonia-also-moves-towards-reviving-konigsberg-and-ditching-kaliningrad.a525547/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-09-27 08:48:00

**Latvian teams will refuse to play Russian teams at all levels of football**
The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) came out with a crystal-clear statement September 27 distancing itself from current efforts by the sport's European governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), to move towards rehabilitating teams and players from aggressor state Russia.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/27.09.2023-latvian-teams-will-refuse-to-play-russian-teams-at-all-levels-of-football.a525541/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-09-09 14:53:00

**Latvia beats Lithuania in Baltic basketball battle**
Latvia rounded off a memorable FIBA basketball World Cup campaign September 9 with victory over neighbors Lithuania to seal an excellent fifth-place finish in the tournament.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/09.09.2023-latvia-beats-lithuania-in-baltic-basketball-battle.a523362/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-09-01 05:36:00

**Latvia faces epic basketball match against Spain**
Latvia's men's basketball team faces another epic challenge September 1 with a match against reigning champions Spain in the second round of the FIBA World Cup in Jakarta.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/01.09.2023-latvia-faces-epic-basketball-match-against-spain.a522184/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-31 07:28:56

**LTV goes mushroom hunting**
If you don't know a mushroom, then it's not edible – that's how to decide on what to eat, according to mycologist Inita Dāniele, reports Latvian Television.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/31.08.2023-ltv-goes-mushroom-hunting.a522211/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-31 04:14:00

**Historic plane on display at Rīga airport**
At Riga International Airport, a replica of the I-12 plane built by the legendary Latvian aircraft constructor Kārlis Irbītis, designed in 1937, has been unveiled, Latvian Television reported on August 30.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/31.08.2023-historic-plane-on-display-at-riga-airport.a522171/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-25 07:09:00

**Latvia beats Lebanon on first day of Basketball World Cup**
August 25 brings the start of the much-anticipated Basketball World Cup in the Far East.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/25.08.2023-latvia-beats-lebanon-on-first-day-of-basketball-world-cup.a521515/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-25 07:09:00

**Basketball World Cup launches, with Latvia v Lebanon on first day**
August 25 brings the start of the much-anticipated Basketball World Cup in the Far East.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/25.08.2023-basketball-world-cup-launches-with-latvia-v-lebanon-on-first-day.a521515/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-25 06:40:20

**Three for the weekend: Regional celebrations**
The end of summer is closing in fast, so let's make the most of it with three different town and city festivals in three different regions of Latvia. Come on Rīga residents, make the effort to step outside the capital and discover some of the other parts of our beautiful country.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/25.08.2023-three-for-the-weekend-regional-celebrations.a521392/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-25 04:05:00

**Latvian melons grow ever more popular**
Growing melons and watermelons in Latvia is still an unconventional activity, but there are more and more of those not afraid to experiment. Demand for local produce is also high. Harvests of melons and watermelons are well below the planned volume for this year, Latvian Radio reported on August 25.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/25.08.2023-latvian-melons-grow-ever-more-popular.a521480/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-25 03:45:00

**Video: How the Soviet monument in Rīga was toppled**
Exactly a year ago, on August 25, 2022, the central object of the Soviet 'Victory' monument complex – the huge obelisk – was toppled in Rīga, Uzvaras Park, after a lot of debate what to do with it.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/25.08.2023-video-how-the-soviet-monument-in-riga-was-toppled.a521477/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-24 16:37:51

**Charity concert raises EUR 37,000 for storm-damaged Jaunpils castle**
On Wednesday, August 23, the charity concert “Music Against the Storm” donated EUR 37,246.21 to the renovation of the Jaunpils Castle, the Church of Jaunpils, and some homes. The number of visitors to the concert exceeded 5 thousand, which is the most ambitious turnout witnessed in the castle, representatives said.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/24.08.2023-charity-concert-raises-eur-37000-for-storm-damaged-jaunpils-castle.a521458/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-24 06:30:00

**Uncovered shipwreck sunk again due to lack of suitable museum**
A shipwreck tha excited historians in 2021 when it was unexpactedly revealed by the Baltic Sea provided a rare opportunity for researchers – but eventually had to be reburied because Latvia has no capacity for preserving such finds, according to archaeologist Jānis Meinerts, speaking on Latvian Radio.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/24.08.2023-uncovered-shipwreck-sunk-again-due-to-lack-of-suitable-museum.a521364/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-24 05:56:00

**Rīga Great Cemetery turns 250**
This year, the Great Cemetery in Rīga turns 250 years old, refocusing attention on the immense cultural and historical significance of the place, as well as its unique architectural content, reports Latvian Radio.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/24.08.2023-riga-great-cemetery-turns-250.a521352/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-23 07:39:04

**34 years since legendary Baltic Way**
August 23, 2023 marks 34 years since the historical Baltic Way, also known as the Baltic chain - a human chain weaving through all three Baltic States on August 23, 1989.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/23.08.2023-34-years-since-legendary-baltic-way.a521159/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-21 13:50:00

**Remember the victims of totalitarianism on August 23**
August 23 will mark the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes, proclaimed by the European Parliament in 2008.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/21.08.2023-remember-the-victims-of-totalitarianism-on-august-23.a520075/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-18 05:43:00

**Three for the weekend: Parties, poets, punks and plays**
The number of summer weekends remaining to us this year is rapidly diminishing, so make sure to make the most of this one. Luckily, there are plenty of different things to choose from. Here's our weekly pick of just three of them.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/18.08.2023-three-for-the-weekend-parties-poets-punks-and-plays.a520601/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-17 06:58:00

**Latvia racks up another win in latest basketball World Cup warm-up**
On Wednesday, the Latvian men's basketball team convincingly defeated the Finnish national team 94:57 in the last warm-up match at home before the upcoing World Cup final tournament.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/17.08.2023-latvia-racks-up-another-win-in-latest-basketball-world-cup-warm-up.a520479/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-17 06:27:39

**Latvian Voices 'a capella' festival on song in Valmiera**
On Thursday, August 17, a three-day "Latvian Voices" a cappella festival begins in Valmiera with master classes by musicians throughout the day and a concert from popular musical project Shipsea.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/17.08.2023-latvian-voices-a-capella-festival-on-song-in-valmiera.a520474/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-16 12:34:39

**Ukrainian short film marathon to take place in Rīga**
On Friday, August 25, a Ukrainian short-film festival “Smile, Ukrainian!” will take place at the K.Suns cinema in Rīga, the organizers informed.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/16.08.2023-ukrainian-short-film-marathon-to-take-place-in-riga.a520387/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-16 12:34:00

2023-08-16 07:33:06

**Rīga announces birthday celebration events**
On Saturday, August 19, the capital city Rīga is celebrating its 822nd birthday. An extensive celebration program has been announced in the city center.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/16.08.2023-riga-announces-birthday-celebration-events.a520166/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-16 04:56:00

**Porziņģis out of basketball World Cup contention**
Latvia's basketball World Cup hopes took a blow August 15 with superstar player Kristaps Porziņģis confirming that injury will keep himout of the tournament.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/16.08.2023-porzingis-out-of-basketball-world-cup-contention.a520313/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-14 12:37:00

**Acclaimed ceramicist has solo exhibition in Rīga**
From August 18, the "Rīga Art Space" (Rīgas Mākslas telpa) gallery will host a solo exhibition named "Terra" by artist Sanita Ābelīte, which will open the program of the 4th Latvian Ceramics Biennale, representatives of the exhibition hall have announced.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/art/14.08.2023-acclaimed-ceramicist-has-solo-exhibition-in-riga.a520111/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-14 12:20:00

**19 million liters of ice cream made last year in Latvia**
Next time you tuck into a delicious Latvian ice cream, you can amaze those around you by declaring that last year Latvia produced nearly 20 million liters of the stuff. 'How do you know this?' you will be asked. 'Because EU statistics agency Eurostat said so in its data release on August 14,' you can reply as you slurp ever deeper into the cooling treat.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/14.08.2023-19-million-liters-of-ice-cream-made-last-year-in-latvia.a520057/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-13 05:30:32

**Latvia's World Cup warm-up stays on track with another win**
The Latvian men's basketball team, continued their preparations for the forthcoming World Cup finals, with a friendly against the Dominican Republic in Rīga on Saturday.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/13.08.2023-latvias-world-cup-warm-up-stays-on-track-with-another-win.a519940/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-12 13:30:00

**LIVE: Latvia v Dominican Republic basketball**
Latvia's men's basketball team continues its World Cup preparations August 12 with a match in Rīga against the Dominican Republic. You can watch live coverage on LSM and LTV7 from within Latvia.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/12.08.2023-live-latvia-v-dominican-republic-basketball.a519352/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-11 11:38:15

**Huge 'puzurs' on display in Sigulda**
Around 100,000 straws have been incorporated in a giant 'puzurs' made by Ārija Bērze, which will decorate the great stage of the cultural center Siguldas Devons in August.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/art/11.08.2023-huge-puzurs-on-display-in-sigulda.a519829/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-11 03:42:16

**Three for the Weekend: Another festival weekend**
Enjoy the festival summer while it lasts!
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/11.08.2023-three-for-the-weekend-another-festival-weekend.a519316/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-08-07 03:48:00

**Food blogger recommends Rīga restaurants**
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), in cooperation with the Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga, has backed a project which saw a blogger and his partner eat in dozens of Rīga restaurants and then give his verdict on them.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/07.08.2023-food-blogger-recommends-riga-restaurants.a519174/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-07-28 03:10:00

**Three for the Weekend: Rock, Opera, Rock Opera**
Can't decide on the music vibe for this weekend? Here are a couple of events from rock to opera – and right in between.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/28.07.2023-three-for-the-weekend-rock-opera-rock-opera.a518056/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-07-12 03:23:00

**Latvian Olympic Committee elects new president**
Jānis Buks, president of the Latvian Volleyball Federation, was elected as president of the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) at the extraordinary General Assembly on Tuesday, July 11.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/12.07.2023-latvian-olympic-committee-elects-new-president.a516177/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-07-02 04:00:00

**Latvian Song and Dance Festival preview: July 2**
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/02.07.2023-latvian-song-and-dance-festival-preview-july-2.a514725/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-07-01 03:00:00

**Latvian Song and Dance Festival preview: July 1**
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/01.07.2023-latvian-song-and-dance-festival-preview-july-1.a514696/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-27 03:07:26

**Volunteers start buzzing for upcoming Song Festival**
In the early morning of Monday, June 26, at the Ķīpsala Exhibition hall, volunteers for the Song and Dance Festival have started to pack the tote bags for participants – with a manual, a refillable water bottle, a lip balm, and other useful items, Latvian Television reported.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/27.06.2023-volunteers-start-buzzing-for-upcoming-song-festival.a514394/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-18 06:11:15

**Loss to Greece sets up big Sunday basketball clash**
In their second match at this year's European Women's Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) June 16, the Latvian national women's basketball team lost to Greece 65:73.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/18.06.2023-loss-to-greece-sets-up-big-sunday-basketball-clash.a513285/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-16 07:42:00

**Famous basketball win for Latvia over mighty Spain**
The Latvian national women's basketball team opened this year's European Women's Basketball Championships (EuroBasket 2023) by stunning powerful Spain 67:63 (17:15, 20:13, 18:19, 12:16) on June 15.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/16.06.2023-famous-basketball-win-for-latvia-over-mighty-spain.a513104/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-16 06:04:38

**Latvian potato plants doing poorly**
Due to dry and hot weather in Latvia, potato plants have suffered greatly, said Māris Narvils, senior horticulture expert at the Latvian Rural Consulting and Education Center, LSM's Latvian-language service reported Friday.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/16.06.2023-latvian-potato-plants-doing-poorly.a513075/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-12 09:19:31

**Rīga announces summer event program**
On Monday, June 12, the Rīga summer cultural program was unveiled at the Vērmanes Garden. Throughout the summer, starting with the Midsummer festival, Rīga will offer festivities, concerts, sports, cultural and other activities throughout the summer, Rīga City Council said in a release.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/12.06.2023-riga-announces-summer-event-program.a512455/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-08 05:44:00

**Drought might ruin fungi fun this year in Latvia**
This summer, mushroom yields are likely to be adversely affected by drought, the Latvian National Museum of Natural History's mycologist Inita Dāniele told LETA on June 8.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/08.06.2023-drought-might-ruin-fungi-fun-this-year-in-latvia.a511930/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-06-03 07:12:54

**Tautumeitas to play Glastonbury Festival**
The popular Latvian ethno-folk music ensemble Tautumeitas will play at the famous Glastonbury Festival in England later this month.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/03.06.2023-tautumeitas-to-play-glastonbury-festival.a511282/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-30 06:21:00

**Add Latvia's home-grown 'Superfoods' to your menu**
Various so-called 'superfoods' have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years for their supposedly sensational health benefits. A recent feature from LSM's Latvian language service examined whether various traditional Latvian dishes qualify as superfoods.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/30.05.2023-add-latvias-home-grown-superfoods-to-your-menu.a509904/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-30 02:58:26

**Thousands turn up to welcome Latvia's hockey team back**
On Monday, May 29, the Latvian hockey team returned from the world championship. In order to celebrate the success of the hockey professionals, several thousand people spent the spontaneous public holiday at the Freedom Monument, where the Latvian hockey team was awaited and honored in a special event.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/30.05.2023-thousands-turn-up-to-welcome-latvias-hockey-team-back.a510656/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-28 13:52:00

**Latvia wins bronze at IIHF World Championship with victory over USA**
Latvia's national ice hockey team rounded off its best-ever showing at the IIHF World Championships in Finland with an exciting victory over the United States, securing a bronze medal in the process.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/28.05.2023-latvia-wins-bronze-at-iihf-world-championship-with-victory-over-usa.a510466/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-27 12:51:46

**Latvia beaten by Canada in hockey World Championship semi-final**
Latvia's hockey team lost to Canada 4:2 in the first semi-final of the IIHF World Championship in Tampere, Finland, May 27.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/27.05.2023-latvia-beaten-by-canada-in-hockey-world-championship-semi-final.a510268/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-27 06:30:00

**It's hockeymania as Latvia dares to dream**
The ice hockey game between Latvia and Canada at the IIHF World Championship in Tampere, Finland will be the undoubted highlight of the day for many in Latvia and, depending on the result, could end up the highlight of the decade.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/27.05.2023-its-hockeymania-as-latvia-dares-to-dream.a510383/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-26 10:04:00

**Scramble for tickets to Tampere for epic Latvia-Canada hockey clash**
Latvia's marvellous win over Sweden in the IIHF World Championship quarter-final on May 25 has created just one problem – an infinite demand for tickets to Tampere, Finland for the semi-final on Saturday, but a finite number of tickets available.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/26.05.2023-scramble-for-tickets-to-tampere-for-epic-latvia-canada-hockey-clash.a510320/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-26 08:29:42

**Street art fest in Rīga on Sunday**
On May 28, at a former rubber-products factory 'Provodnik' in the Sarkandaugava district of Rīga, a festival of street art 'ROW' ('Riga open wall') will take place with 18 artists participating and everyone welcome, Latvian Radio reported on Friday.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/art/26.05.2023-street-art-fest-in-riga-on-sunday.a510302/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-26 04:07:44

**Three for the Weekend in Latvia: Summer begins**
The summer season is about to really begin in Latvia, when festivals, musical and cultural events, and generally a good time can be found virtually every night. Here are some tips for a good weekend.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/26.05.2023-three-for-the-weekend-in-latvia-summer-begins.a510260/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-25 18:56:00

**Latvia defeats Sweden to seal hockey World Championship semi-final spot**
Latvia's ice hockey team wrote a new page in the country's sporting history May 25 with victory over Sweden in Rīga in the IIHF World Championships, giving the co-hosts a place in the semi finals of the tournament for the first time ever.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/25.05.2023-latvia-defeats-sweden-to-seal-hockey-world-championship-semi-final-spot.a510219/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-23 19:03:35

**Delight as hockey team makes knock-out stages of World Championship**
Latvia's national ice hockey team came up trumps Tuesday night, with a performance against in-form Switzerland that saw them successfully through to the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Championship in Rīga.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/23.05.2023-delight-as-hockey-team-makes-knock-out-stages-of-world-championship.a509885/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-23 19:03:00

**Delight as Latvia's hockey team makes knock-out stages of World Championship**
Latvia's national ice hockey team came up trumps Tuesday night, with a performance against in-form Switzerland that saw them successfully through to the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Championship in Rīga.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/23.05.2023-delight-as-latvias-hockey-team-makes-knock-out-stages-of-world-championship.a509885/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-19 07:20:13

**Song and Dance festival final concert tickets sold out**
On Friday, May 19, at 10:00, ticket sales to the grand concert and its final rehearsal of the XXVII Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival were launched. Tickets sold out within the first hour, the organizer Latvian National Culture Center said.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/19.05.2023-song-and-dance-festival-final-concert-tickets-sold-out.a509320/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-19 05:58:52

**Three for an Artsy Weekend in Latvia**
In case you are not going out in nature during the upcoming summery weekend, we recommend a few ways to appreciate different kinds of art in the capital city.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/19.05.2023-three-for-an-artsy-weekend-in-latvia.a509303/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-17 05:45:47

**Latvian photographer Uldis Briedis passes away**
On Tuesday, acclaimed Latvian photographer Uldis Briedis (1940–2023) passed away aged 83, Briedis' wife told Latvian Radio.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/art/17.05.2023-latvian-photographer-uldis-briedis-passes-away.a508955/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-13 04:31:03

**Latvia overpowered by Canada in hockey worlds opener**
Latvia's IIHF World Championship tournament got off to a less than ideal start May 12 with a comprehensive defeat at the hands of a powerful Canadian team.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/13.05.2023-latvia-overpowered-by-canada-in-hockey-worlds-opener.a508488/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-12 07:52:00

**Launch of Song and Dance Festival ticket sales on Monday**
On Monday, May 15, ticket sales will begin for the Song and Dance Festival to take place this summer, the organizers said.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/12.05.2023-launch-of-song-and-dance-festival-ticket-sales-on-monday.a508378/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-05 16:29:00

**Marathon events to cause road closures in Rīga this weekend**
As of Friday, more than 23,000 runners from 77 countries had registered for this year's Riga Marathon, which will take place May 6-7 and which will also be a dress rehearsal for the upcoming world road running championship in the fall.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.05.2023-marathon-events-to-cause-road-closures-in-riga-this-weekend.a507498/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-05 11:49:40

**Bicycle sales brake after pandemic in Latvia**
After a rapid upturn in bicycle sales during the pandemic, demand is stable this spring, but it is far from the pandemic levels. The good news is that this summer merchants no longer face logistical problems, Latvian Radio reported on May 5.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/05.05.2023-bicycle-sales-brake-after-pandemic-in-latvia.a507482/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-05-01 04:19:49

**Sugar prices up by two thirds in a year**
Latvia is one of the countries in which sugar prices have risen the most during the last year, according to Eurostat data published April 28.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/01.05.2023-sugar-prices-up-by-two-thirds-in-a-year.a506984/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-04-10 05:15:09

**Don't waste Easter's eggs!**
In case you are among those who have dyed and boiled enough eggs for a small village, LSM's Latvian language service offers four simple recipes with traditional and non-traditional Latvian ingredients to make your life easier.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/10.04.2023-dont-waste-easters-eggs.a503915/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-04-09 05:15:00

**Easter cartoon: Let the duels commence!**
It's Easter, or to give it its Latvian name, Liedienas. That means all manner of egg-related fun and games, including one-on-one battles for egg supremacy, as captured by our resident caricaturist above.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/09.04.2023-easter-cartoon-let-the-duels-commence.a504215/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-04-07 09:01:09

**Easter event guide in Rīga**
For those who have not yet made plans for the Easter holiday, Rīga City Council has planned a varied program of events. Here are some of the whats, whens and wheres.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/07.04.2023-easter-event-guide-in-riga.a504082/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-04-06 07:50:41

**2ANNAS short film festival to begin Friday in Latvia**
The 27th International Short Film Festival 2ANNAS takes place in Rīga from April 7 to 13, offering over 100 short films from 25 countries, Latvian Television's culture program reports.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/06.04.2023-2annas-short-film-festival-to-begin-friday-in-latvia.a503951/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-04-04 06:07:43

**Fresh birch juice time is here again**
The arrival of Spring is synonymous in Latvia with drinking the freshly tapped sap of the birch tree.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/04.04.2023-fresh-birch-juice-time-is-here-again.a503612/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-30 05:49:00

**Proposal to ban film subtitling in Russian tabled in parliament**
The Education, Culture and Science Committee of the Saeima will review a proposal to prohibit the use of Russian language in film subtitles, LSM's Latvian language service reported.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/30.03.2023-proposal-to-ban-film-subtitling-in-russian-tabled-in-parliament.a502995/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-28 07:38:44

**New stamp dedicated to Hartmann Manor in Rīga**
Latvian Postal service (Latvijas pasts, LP) will issue a second stamp in the series of Latvian manors, dedicated to Hartmann (Hartmaņa) Manor in Rīga, Kalnciema Street, the postal service said on March 28 .
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/28.03.2023-new-stamp-dedicated-to-hartmann-manor-in-riga.a502695/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-27 07:20:00

**Exhibit tells stories of Latvian WWII refugees**
Russia's attack on Ukraine has topicalized refugee issues in Latvia once again. In the past, many Latvians were also forced to flee their homes due to hostilities. The exhibition "Refugee Paths" opened in March displays items Latvians had taken with them when fleeing and tells the stories of Latvian refugees from 1944 onward, Latvian Radio reported on March 25.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/27.03.2023-exhibit-tells-stories-of-latvian-wwii-refugees.a502516/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-23 08:06:34

**Reconstruction of New Rīga Theater to be finished by end of year**
State JSC State Real Estate (Valsts nekustamie īpašumi, VNĪ) and SBSC (Skonto Būve/Skonto Construction) have agreed to finish and commission the building of the New Rīga Theater (JRT) until the end of the year, VNĪ Board Member Jeļena Gavrilova told LSM on March 23.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/theater/23.03.2023-reconstruction-of-new-riga-theater-to-be-finished-by-end-of-year.a502051/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-22 07:40:41

**41 thousand potential participants in 2023 Song and Dance festival**
Electronic registration of XXVII Latvian Song and XVII Dance Celebration Participants has been completed. Within two weeks, 40,892 potential participants have registered, representatives of the Latvian National Culture Center (LNKC) said March 22.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/22.03.2023-41-thousand-potential-participants-in-2023-song-and-dance-festival.a501869/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-20 12:26:26

**Alcohol, advertising businesses not keen on alcohol advertising restrictions**
Unsurprisingly, representatives of the alcohol and advertising industries are not enthusiastic about proposals to limit the advertising of alcoholic drinks, reported Latvian Radio on March 20.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/20.03.2023-alcohol-advertising-businesses-not-keen-on-alcohol-advertising-restrictions.a501603/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-17 04:55:06

**Three for the Weekend: Music, Art, Soccer**
Here are three more ideas to get you out and about this weekend.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/17.03.2023-three-for-the-weekend-music-art-soccer.a501039/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-10 06:57:00

**Three for the weekend: Street Food, Op Art, Puppets**
Here are three more ideas to make the most of this weekend in Latvia.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/10.03.2023-three-for-the-weekend-street-food-op-art-puppets.a499630/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-10 05:20:00

**Latvia and Sweden considering joint Winter Olympic bid**
The Latvian and Swedish Olympic Committees discussed Latvia's potential involvement in Sweden's candidacy for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games on Thursday, the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) has confirmed to Latvian Radio.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/10.03.2023-latvia-and-sweden-considering-joint-winter-olympic-bid.a500169/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-09 11:00:23

**Coe upbeat about World Road Running Championships in Rīga**
As part of the publicity drive for Rīga's hosting later this year of the World Road Running Championships, Olympic champion Sebastian Coe donned his trainers March 9 and ran a mile from the Latvian National Art Museum to the Freedom Monument, despite less-than-ideal running conditions.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/09.03.2023-coe-upbeat-about-world-road-running-championships-in-riga.a500052/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-09 10:46:25

**'Saldus Saule' festival details announced**
This year's 'Saldus Saule' (Saldus Sun) festival will take place in Saldus' Kalnseta Park, on July 28 and 29, the organizers of the festival have announced.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/09.03.2023-saldus-saule-festival-details-announced.a500048/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-09 05:40:31

**'Summer Sound' music festival confirms Gustavo, Meduza and more**
The "Summer Sound" beach festival, which will take place this year for the eleventh time in Liepāja, has released more details of the acts that will be performing on its stage.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/summer-sound-music-festival-confirms-gustavo-meduza-and-more.a499984/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-08 05:18:12

**Exhibition outlines life and work of architect Edgars Šēnbergs**
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the prominent Latvian architect Edgars Šēnbergs, an exhibition titled "Attraction. City. Art" has opened at the Bulduri Exhibition House.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/exhibition-outlines-life-and-work-of-architect-edgars-senbergs.a499799/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-08 04:53:24

**31 Rīga venues will host this year's Song and Dance Festival events**
The Cabinet of Ministers on March 7 approved the venues for the XXVII Nationwide Song and XVII Dance Festival, which will be held from June 30 until July 9 in 31 different venues in Rīga, the LETA newswire reported, citing the Latvian National Culture Center representative Linda Ertmane.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/31-riga-venues-will-host-this-years-song-and-dance-festival-events.a499794/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-07 05:38:46

**New Latvia-Lithuania tourist route has World War One theme**
A cross border project between Latvia and Lithuania has resulted in a new offering for tourists with an interest in history – a special route named "Following the footsteps of the First World War" which joins Latvia's Augšdaugava region and Lithuania's Zarasai district.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/new-latvia-lithuania-tourist-route-has-world-war-one-theme.a499621/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-06 04:13:47

**Latvian pair win first ever World Cup biathlon bronze**
Latvian biathletes Andrejs Rastorgujevs and Baiba Bendika secured third place in the mixed pairs relay discipline at the BMW IBU World Cup event in the Czech Republic on March 5, which is the highest relay placing in Latvian biathlon history.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/latvian-pair-win-first-ever-world-cup-biathlon-bronze.a499426/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-04 06:47:51

**More monuments might be hidden from public space in Rīga**
Monuments for the writer Andrejs Upīts, Soviet mathematician Mstislavs Keldišs, poet Alexander Pushkin, and other figures should be taken away from Rīga city center, according to Rīga City Council's Monument board, Latvian Television reported March 3.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/more-monuments-might-be-hidden-from-public-space-in-riga.a499260/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-03 11:48:00

**Food exchange cabinet opens in Rēzekne**
On Friday, a food exchange point will be opened in Rēzekne at the main entrance of the city's Social Service department, reports Lavian Radio.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/food-exchange-cabinet-opens-in-rezekne.a499174/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-03 10:51:00

**Latvian company aims to conquer European market with algae drink**
The Latvian biotech company SpirulinaNord aims to move to larger premises, start batch production of reactors and significantly expand its production facility this year, writes Labs of Latvia.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/latvian-company-aims-to-conquer-european-market-with-algae-drink.a499155/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-03 04:01:43

**Three for the Weekend: ChoirUp, Artdocfest, Latvian books**
ChoirUp
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/three-for-the-weekend-choirup-artdocfest-latvian-books.a499064/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-01 05:46:31

**Ice hockey legend Hašek: Russia has no place in international sports**
Czech hockey legend Dominik Hašek was the subject of a fascinating in-depth interview by LTV's Gundars Rēders on February 28, which you can watch in full here on LSM.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/sport/ice-hockey-legend-hasek-russia-has-no-place-in-international-sports.a498706/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-03-01 05:46:00

2023-02-27 10:39:32

**Jacques Chapiro headlines Rothko center Spring season**
Friday, March 3 brings the openign of the new spring season's exhibitions at the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/art/jacques-chapiro-headlines-rothko-center-spring-season.a497805/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-27 09:47:06

**Pianist Osokins to tour and raise funds for frontline food in Ukraine**
Acclaimed pianist Andrejs Osokins will hit the road in March with a national tour combined with a new fundraising campaign for Ukraine.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/pianist-osokins-to-tour-and-raise-funds-for-frontline-food-in-ukraine.a497994/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-27 09:36:55

**Live Rīga recommends Latvian cuisine hotspots**
If you're planning an early Spring break in the Latvian capital and want to sample some original traditional or contemporary Latvian cuisine, the Live Rīga website has some freshly-baked recommendations for you.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/live-riga-recommends-latvian-cuisine-hotspots.a496896/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-27 05:46:48

**'Tribute to Ukraine' concert raised €385,000**
At the charity concert in Rīga Circus on February 24 evening 'Veltījums Ukrainai/Tribute to Ukraine', EUR 385,000 were raised for Ukraine's support, said organizer Signe Nīgale.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/tribute-to-ukraine-concert-raised-eur385000.a498347/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-23 05:54:47

**Artdocfest returns to Rīga**
March 02-09 will see the return of the popular Artdocfest film festival to Rīga.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/culture/artdocfest-returns-to-riga.a497789/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-22 09:47:24

**De-Russianizing street names stirs historical discussion**
Because of the war in Ukraine, Latvia has taken to remove Soviet-glorifying symbols from the public environment, including changing street names, also some that are simply linked to Russ…
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/de-russianizing-street-names-stirs-historical-discussion.a497648/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-20 08:22:31

**'Freedom for Ukraine' concert to take place Saturday in Rīga**
On Saturday, February 25, Latvian musicians will unite for the second charity concert "Freedom for Ukraine", the organizers said.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/music/freedom-for-ukraine-concert-to-take-place-saturday-in-riga.a497274/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-20 06:46:54

**Stamp to honor Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns**
On February 22, a new stamp will be released in honor of the 150th birthday of Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns (1873–1961), Latvian Postal Service (LP) said.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/literature/stamp-to-honor-latvian-linguist-janis-endzelins.a497253/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-18 10:55:51

**8 Future Foods from Latvia**
The power of peas, beans and buckwheat, insect protein and new production technologies – Labs of Latvia looks at some of the innovations that local food producers are bringing to the table.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/food-drink/8-future-foods-from-latvia.a496890/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links

2023-02-17 05:47:54

**Battle rages over Daugavpils Fortress' future**
The latest controversy in Latvia's second-largest city, Daugavpils, concerns the status and future of its best-known and most interesting district – the nineteenth century Fortress region.
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/culture/history/battle-rages-over-daugavpils-fortress-future.a496726/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links