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THERE ARE NO TWO VOLUMES ⟩ Latvians get drunk, freedom of speech has come to an end, Russian culture brings unsolicited light, but parties keep envelopes

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THERE ARE NO TWO VOLUMES ⟩ Latvians get drunk, freedom of speech has come to an end, Russian culture brings unsolicited light, but parties keep envelopes

TVNET’s culture editor Toms Treiberg and publicist Toms Lusis have returned to the audience with unwavering regularity, after another two weeks of silence. Also this time, the creators of the “Nav dyu Tomu” podcast will dissect various recent events and try to give them a wider context. The Social and Labor Affairs Commission of the … Read more

Hottest excerpts from the next episode of the No Two Toms podcast

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Hottest excerpts from the next episode of the No Two Toms podcast

This time, the latest changes in the law on alcohol circulation will be discussed in the program. In other words, the Saeima commission has agreed to ban the sale of alcohol after eight in the evening, and after six on Sundays. Lusis draws attention to the fact that before the previous changes and the ban … Read more

Kariņš will return to the Saeima

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Kariņš will return to the Saeima

Kariņš has been elected to the 14th Saeima, therefore the politician has the right to renew the mandate of a member of the Saeima. On March 28, the former prime minister announced his decision to resign from the position of minister of foreign affairs. He finished these duties on April 10. TVNET already reported that … Read more

“The cost raises eyebrows!” Kariņš did not know how much it costs to fly with private planes

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“The cost raises eyebrows!” Kariņš did not know how much it costs to fly with private planes

Kariņš emphasized that the report of the State Audit Office is quite legal and he does not fully understand everything, but one thing is clear, that there was a collision between the State Chancellery on the one hand and the State Audit Office and the General Prosecutor’s Office on the other. “It is about the … Read more

Writing in Russian is critical for freedom of speech in Latvia

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Writing in Russian is critical for freedom of speech in Latvia

The entire media environment was recently slightly shaken by the open letter of the Latvian Radio Editorial Board “The limits of freedom of speech are narrowing”. In the context of the threats and insults that Re:Baltica journalists are constantly receiving, a very unpleasant trend emerges. In other words, journalists are starting to be afraid to … Read more

Excellence in Culture Award: Recognizing International Achievements in Latvian Art and Culture

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Excellence in Culture Award: Recognizing International Achievements in Latvian Art and Culture

You can apply for the Excellence in Culture Award if you have won an award in international and professionally prestigious competitions, festivals and other professional evaluation events in the field of culture, if the performance of Latvian artists or collectives, such as guest performances, concerts, exhibitions and other events, has gained a wide resonance abroad, … Read more

Klusāk: Acoustic Concert Series and New Studio Album by [Band Name]

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Klusāk: Acoustic Concert Series and New Studio Album by [Band Name]

Although the name is the same as the spring tour, this one will be slightly different with the program. Group representative Jānis Aišpurs notes that acoustic programs have become the second identity of the group, there are people who are waiting for them. Therefore, the group continues to explore various concert venues in Latvia. “More … Read more

Muktupável Replaced by Journalist Gustavs Terzen: Latest News from Latvian Radio’s Kultūras Rondo Program

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Muktupável Replaced by Journalist Gustavs Terzen: Latest News from Latvian Radio’s Kultūras Rondo Program

Muktupável will be replaced by journalist Gustavs Terzen. For the current leader of “Kultūras Rondo”, Siegfrieds Muktupável, Friday, November 3, is the last day of his work at Radio. Gustavs Terzens is a Latvian radio DJ, musician, traveler, journalist, creator and host of TV programs, stories, and host of various events. “Kultūras rondo” is a … Read more

Innovative Sounds and Saxophone Quartet: A Night of Musical Novelties in Latvia

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Innovative Sounds and Saxophone Quartet: A Night of Musical Novelties in Latvia

In this concert and for the first time in Latvia, the music of the composer was heard To Set the Darkness Echoing. This intriguing piece was composed in 2005 and is characterized by innovative sounds and a slightly spooky orchestration. It was created as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., a US pastor and … Read more

Latvian Radio 5 – Pieci.lv: Revamped Content and On-Air Personalities | Latest Updates in Advertising and Youth Culture

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Latvian Radio 5 – Pieci.lv: Revamped Content and On-Air Personalities | Latest Updates in Advertising and Youth Culture

“But the world is changing, and the ways in which advertising reaches the audience are becoming more and more interesting. It has always been important for me not to limit, but to meaningfully agree with people that what you do is cool and there is no shame in the eyes of society.” says the Kazakh. … Read more