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Culture
Trump’s Kennedy Center board files last-ditch appeal to keep his name on facade
The board of the Kennedy Center, hand-picked by Donald Trump, voted Thursday to seek a stay of a court order requiring the removal of Trump’s name from the building by Friday. This move is a last-minute effort before the deadline.
The Guardian World · 24 min ago
New book on Latvian humor: "Honey and Vinegar"
Professor Janina Kursite has released the book "Honey and Vinegar", dedicated to Latvian humorous-satirical poetry through different eras.
LSM (rus) · 1 h ago
National Opera Opens Festival with New 'La Bohème' and Estonian Conductor
Despite ongoing renovations, the Latvian National Opera and Ballet has started its annual opera festival with a new production of Puccini's 'La Bohème', conducted by Arvo Volmer, artistic director of the Estonian National Opera.
LSM · 1 h ago
Sandis Voldiņš: Opera Should Return to Simple Beauty
Latvian National Opera and Ballet director Sandis Voldiņš says audiences long for simple, beautiful things, and outlines upcoming events including the Riga Opera Festival and a world premiere.
LSM · 2 h ago
Pope Leo XIV Inaugurates Tallest Church Tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV has visited Barcelona's Sagrada Família to inaugurate its towering new Jesus Christ Tower, making it the world's tallest church at 172.5 meters.
BBC World · 2 h ago
Latvian National Opera Opens Festival with New Production of Puccini's 'La Bohème'
Despite ongoing renovations, the Latvian National Opera and Ballet Theatre has started its annual opera festival in early June, featuring a new staging of Giacomo Puccini's 'La Bohème' conducted by Arvo Volmer, artistic director of the Estonian National Opera and Ballet Theatre.
LSM (rus) · 2 h ago
Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak, her new album, and her chosen wedding song
In an interview with BBC, singer Olivia Rodrigo reveals details about her third album, her wedding song choice, and her experiences in London.
BBC World · 2 h ago
Sandis Voldins: Opera needs to return to beauty
The head of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet, Sandis Voldins, believes that after the pandemic people long for simple and beautiful things, so the theater focuses on aesthetics, as seen in the new production of Puccini's "La Bohème".
LSM (rus) · 2 h ago
Historic US-Canada border library opens new Quebec-only entrance
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, built across the border in 1904, has opened a new entrance on the Canadian side after US security rules barred Canadians from using the historic main entrance in Vermont.
BBC World · 2 h ago
Vilnius to Host First River Festival Along the Neris This July
On July 25, Vilnius will hold its first River Festival along the Neris River, featuring music, sports, cinema, and a unique water cycling competition, coinciding with St. Christopher's Day.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now the world’s tallest church
Pope Leo XIV consecrated the new tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, making it the world's tallest church, during a mass marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death.
Euronews · 2 h ago
Sandis Voldins: People Long for Simple and Beautiful Art
The head of the Latvian National Opera and Ballet, Sandis Voldins, commented on the recent premiere of Puccini's 'La Bohème', emphasizing the audience's desire for unpretentious beauty.
LSM (rus) · 2 h ago
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Exhibition on Baltic region's influence on modern Latvia opens at National History Museum
A new exhibition 'Flowing Through Time' explores how the Baltic region's past has shaped present-day Latvia. The concept development began in 2021, led by museum director Dr. Toms Ķikuts.
TVNET · 3 h ago
Daiļrade Dance Ensemble Invites to Nature Ritual Jāņu nakti darināju for 35th Anniversary
The folk dance ensemble Daiļrade celebrates its 35th anniversary with a special outdoor performance titled Jāņu nakti darināju. Artistic director Iveta Petersone-Lazdane and choreographer Lilija Lipora discuss the group's understanding of stage dance and anniversary events on Latvijas Radio Kultūras rondo.
LSM (rus) · 3 h ago
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New Season of "Through Thorns to the Stars" Promises a Fight on the First Day and One of Latvia's Scariest Challenges
The social project "Through Thorns to the Stars" returns with a new season featuring an unexpected fight on the first day and one of the scariest challenges in Latvia. Hosts Liene Stepena and Jānis Bukums, along with producer Aija Strazdiņa-Ratinska, reveal surprises and lessons learned from working with participants.
TVNET · 3 h ago
Iris Exhibition «Īrisi 2026» Opens at the National Museum of Natural History
An exhibition called «Īrisi 2026» has opened at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History, featuring about a hundred iris varieties. Breeder Laimonis Zaķis notes many novelties this year, including varieties named only a few days ago.
LSM · 3 h ago
Ukrainian children hone musical skills and explore Latvia at camp
For the fourth time, the Osokin Fund is organizing a camp in Latvia for children from the war-affected Chernihiv region of Ukraine. At the camp, they improve their musical abilities, relax, and perform in concerts, including the concert "Burn, Soul!" featuring Ukrainian folk music and classical pieces. The event also marked the launch of the first collection of works by Ukrainian folk poet Vasyl Stus translated into Latvian.
LSM · 4 h ago
Ukrainian children refine musical skills and explore Latvia in camp
For the fourth time, the Osokins Foundation organizes a camp where children from the war-torn Chernihiv region of Ukraine improve their musical abilities and get to know Latvia.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago
Osokin Foundation Holds Music Camp for Ukrainian Children in Latvia for Fourth Time
The Osokin Foundation has organized a children's camp in Latvia for the fourth time, where young talents from the war-torn Chernihiv region of Ukraine improve their musical skills.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago
New Dramatists' Works Reflect Contemporary Issues
Diploma works by emerging playwrights from the Latvian Academy of Culture, presented during the “12 Panoramas” readings, blend personal stories with socially relevant themes, offering a diverse perspective on today's world.
LSM · 4 h ago
Loneliness, Pain, and People Around Us: What Young Playwrights Write About
The diploma works of young playwrights at the Latvian Academy of Culture offer a diverse view of today's world, intertwining personal stories with topical social issues.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago
Loneliness, Pain, and People Around Us: What Young Playwrights Write About
The diploma works of young playwrights at the Latvian Academy of Culture offer a diverse view of the contemporary world, intertwining personal stories with pressing societal issues.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago
LSM.lv releases 'Let's Discuss in the Evening' podcast episode
The program 'Обсудим вечером' (Let's Discuss in the Evening) was released on the LSM.lv platform on June 11, 2026.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago
Latvian United Choir Performs at Festival in the Netherlands
The Latvian United Choir gave a concert at the 28th International Choir Festival in Middelburg, Netherlands, thanks to the initiative of the Latvian Choir in the Netherlands and its conductor Gunita Jasinska.
LSM (rus) · 4 h ago