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Riga Contemporary art fair concludes in positive mood
LSM
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July 15, 2025
The first international contemporary art fair 'Riga Contemporary' concluded in Riga last weekend, with organizers saying it gathered more than 12,000 visitors and 43 galleries from 16 countries over four days. Among the participants were leading...
Latvia Sanctions Another 55 Georgian Citizens
Civil Georgia
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July 15, 2025
Home/News/Latvia Sanctions Another 55 Georgian Citizens News Latvia has imposed entry bans on 55 additional Georgian citizens, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said on July 14. “I have included 55 Georgian citizens on Latvia’s persona non grata list,...
What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education
Visual Capitalist
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July 15, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
North Bay mom shares joy over son's military service in Latvia
North Bay Nugget
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July 14, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Corporal Stanley James of North Bay had a remarkable experience serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Latvia. His mother, Crystal, thinks its career other young Canadian should pursue North Bay native...
Hong Kong – Third Asia+ Festival convenes stellar line-up of artists showcasing artistic gems around world (with photos)
Web NewsWire
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July 15, 2025
Third Asia+ Festival convenes stellar line-up of artists showcasing artistic gems around world (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Asia+ Festival, presented by the Culture,...
Latvia criticises 'recent developments in Georgia'
LSM
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July 12, 2025
Latvia was a signatory to a joint statement released on 11th July by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the...
'KPop Demon Hunters' songwriter says 'sin' inspired 'Your Idol' song in new hit movie
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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July 15, 2025
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, July 15, 2025 YouTube/Sony Pictures AnimationThe songwriter behind several songs featured in the popular new animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" warned about the sin of idol worship when she...
Latvia Gears Up To Host Premier Student Science Competition
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe's young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), Trend reports. This is the cream of...
'Gender Gap': 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men
News18
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 19:06 IST This global demographic trend brings major societal and cultural impacts, as nations grapple with unique challenges stemming from their skewed male-female ratios This gender imbalance is the opposite of what...
Latvia Throws Its Hat In Ring For Albania's Journey Toward EU Membership
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani paid a working visit to Riga, where he met with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, Trend reports. The...
Latvia’s budget picture still unclear – President and Prime Minister choose to remain silent for now
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) have agreed not to comment on the state budget drafting process until mid-August, Rinkēvičs announced at a press conference on Wednesday following a meeting with the Prime...
Is the retirement age of 70 suitable for Latvia? Welfare Minister explains
Baltic News Network
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July 11, 2025
In Latvia, men live on average until the age of 70, and spend even fewer years in good health. Against this backdrop, is it reasonable to discuss raising the retirement age? While some countries, including Denmark, have already decided on...
Inclusive recruitment idea for people with disabilities wins Latvian social hackathon
LSM
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July 11, 2025
The concept involves adapting job ad language, interview formats, tasks, and the selection process to make them more accessible to people with special needs. Retailer Rimi has committed to developing the idea further and evaluating how it could be...
‘This is the Meaning of the Universal Church:’ Italian Apostolate Preserves Family, Faith and Culture
Catholic Witness - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
In his 25 years of active service in the Italian Army, Colonel Claudio Blardone has been deployed to a handful of countries on multiple assignments, including commanding the Italian contingent of NATO in Latvia. Last month, Col. Blardone completed...
Culture meets glamour: How Hausa weddings are evolving
Business Hallmark
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July 8, 2025
Hausa weddings have always been rooted in elegance, modesty, and tradition but in today’s fashion forward world, they’re also becoming some of the most stylish and luxurious celebrations in Nigeria. From detailed henna designs to custom-made gowns...
Latvian board game aims to promote STEM skills
LSM
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July 8, 2025
“Our goal was to create a product that helps young people to learn through play. STEM Up! not only inspires learning, but also encourages broader thinking and collaboration. Acquiring STEM knowledge at school strengthens students’ learning...
Popcorn Frights 2025 to Screen ‘The Fog’ in “Fog-O-Vision”; New Second Wave Titles Announced
Bloody Disgusting - California
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July 15, 2025
The Popcorn Frights Film Festival is back with its eleventh this year, both in-person and virtually, from August 7-17. The Southeast’s largest genre celebration announces its second wave of programming this morning, from new premieres to repertory...
“Poster children for choosing freedom”
Meduza
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Sheila Fitzpatrick is one of the worldʼs leading experts on the Soviet period, with more than 60 years of experience researching Stalinism and the history of the USSR and Eastern Europe. Most of her work focuses on everyday life under Communism,...
Opinion | Ķirsis urges a culture of learning from mistakes in public administration — but where is the accountability for costly failures?
Baltic News Network
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July 10, 2025
Opinion article Riga’s Deputy Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis stated in the TV program “Preses klubs” that fear of making mistakes dominates Latvia’s public administration, hindering innovation and bold decisions. In his view, an environment should be created...
They choose America: Post explores why immigrants become US citizens
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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The Fourth of July isn't only the birthday of the United States of America. It's also a celebration of the people who call it home. Some were born into that privilege, while others fight for the right to claim it for themselves. For them, the...