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Strawberry Storage Tips: Growers' Advice Unrevealed

An article on TVNET promised storage tips from strawberry growers, but the key nuance was not included.

TVNET · 4 Jul, 04:36

Culture

Horoscope for July 4: Moon in Taurus urges focus on practical matters

On July 4, the Moon moves into Taurus, shifting energy from haste to practicality. This day is ideal for home improvement and material security.

Apollo.lv · 4 Jul, 04:36

Culture

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Married at Madison Square Garden

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have tied the knot in a wedding ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Friday.

The Guardian World · 4 Jul, 03:36

Culture

After renovation with expanded premises, Masa art and jazz club opens new season

The Masa art and jazz club in Riga has opened its summer season after renovations that expanded its premises, solidifying its status as a cultural space.

LSM (rus) · 4 Jul, 02:37

Culture

Carnival Youth Hold Their Largest Concert at Mežaparks

On July 3, the Latvian band Carnival Youth performed their biggest open-air concert at Mežaparka Zaļais teātris, featuring songs from their new album and popular hits, with special guests.

TVNET · 4 Jul, 02:36

Culture

ĒriXxX pLATAIS Returns to Find the Most Stylish at 'Straume' Festival

Party reporter and fashion enthusiast ĒriXxX pLATAIS, together with TVNET+, has embarked on a mission to find the most stylish attendees at the 'Straume' festival.

TVNET · 4 Jul, 01:36

Family

Latvian Honorary Family Certificate to Be Valid Longer – Changes from 2027

From January 1, 2027, families will be able to keep the Latvian Honorary Family Certificate even if one child no longer meets the criteria, as long as at least one child qualifies. Families that previously lost the status can also reapply.

LV portāls · 4 Jul, 00:36

Culture

Taylor Swift fans brave New York heat to be near wedding to Travis Kelce

Hundreds of fans endured the New York heat outside Madison Square Garden on Friday, hoping to be close to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebration, despite conflicting reports about the event's details.

The Guardian World · 3 Jul, 23:37

Culture

Party Reporter ĒriXxX pLATAIS Visits "Straume '26" Festival

On July 3–4, the hip-hop festival "Straume '26" is taking place in Līgatne. Party reporter ĒriXxX pLATAIS arrived at the event to find the most stylish visitors and rappers.

TVNET · 3 Jul, 23:36

Culture

Party reporter ĒriXxX pLATAIS searches for coolest visitors and rappers at festival 'Straume '26'

On July 3-4, the hip-hop festival Straume '26 takes place at Līgatne's creative quarter ZEIT, where party reporter ĒriXxX pLATAIS looks for the coolest attendees and rappers.

Apollo.lv · 3 Jul, 23:36

Culture

Portrait of Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel Unveiled at Bode Museum

A new portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, painted by 28-year-old Canadian-French artist Jeremy Keirass, has been unveiled at Berlin's Bode Museum.

Delfi · 3 Jul, 22:36

Culture

Close to Home at Baltic: When historical documentation meets modern optimism

The exhibition “Close to Home” at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead juxtaposes Tish Murtha’s stark 1970s-80s documentary photography of Newcastle’s industrial decline and unemployment with Kuba Ryniewicz’s colourful, upbeat images of everyday life. While both photographers are praised for their skill, critics find the show lacks a cohesive narrative.

The Guardian Culture · 3 Jul, 19:37

Culture

After Renovation and Expansion, Art and Jazz Club 'Masa' Opens Summer Season

The art and jazz club 'Masa', which has become a key venue for Riga's jazz scene in just a few years, has reopened after renovations with expanded premises, now rightly calling itself a cultural space.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 19:36

Culture

Exhibition 'Our Hands Meet, Please Stay' to Open at Zuzeum Siltumnīca

On July 4, a new exhibition will open at Zuzeum Siltumnīca, featuring works by Latvian artist Gints Virgilijs Tilks and American artist Jamieson Edson, exploring the boundaries of intimacy and distance.

TVNET · 3 Jul, 18:37

Culture

Supergirl box office disaster signals broader superhero movie woes

DC Studios' 'Supergirl' has flopped at the box office, highlighting a growing disinterest in lesser-known superheroes and raising questions about the future of cinematic universes.

The Guardian Culture · 3 Jul, 18:37

Culture

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey': An Epic Challenge to Modern Cinema Trends

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', based on Homer's epic poem, is one of the most anticipated summer releases, standing out with traditional filmmaking methods and a $250 million budget.

The Guardian Culture · 3 Jul, 17:37

Culture

Co-production film 'Steel Brotherhood' to premiere at Karlovy Vary film festival

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czechia opens on 3 July with the world premiere of the documentary 'Steel Brotherhood', co-produced by Latvia, Ukraine, and Slovakia. Two more Latvian films are also selected.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 17:36

Culture

Youth film workshop in Liepupe: participants must make a film in one week

The Seaside Cinema Village in Liepupe hosts a creative film workshop for youth, where the challenge is to produce a film within a week. Director Linda Olte reveals that participants work through the night to capture footage and test their limits.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 16:36

Culture

Journalist Aidis Tomsons releases book 'Outside the Airwaves' – a reflection on his life and history

Journalist Aidis Tomsons, who has been working in Latvian media since 1991, has published a book titled 'Outside the Airwaves: Journalist's Notes', blending personal memories with historical events.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 15:36

Culture

Mänd: Annex to Estonia Theatre on Theatre Square Has Several Advantages

Tallinn's chief architect Andro Mänd says placing the Estonia Theatre annex on Theatre Square could revitalize the park and preserve the historical environment.

ERR (rus) · 3 Jul, 14:38

Health

Stress Becomes Daily Reality: 18% of Latvians Live with High Stress Levels

A new study reveals that 18% of Latvian residents experience high or very high stress daily, while 54% report moderate stress.

Jauns.lv · 3 Jul, 13:38

Culture

New rules at the National Library of Latvia: hot drinks allowed

From July 1, the LNB allows visitors to bring and consume hot drinks in thermos cups or disposable cups with lids in selected reading rooms to create a cozier environment.

LSM · 3 Jul, 13:38

Health

Number of people making organ donation choices in e-health system has grown significantly

As of July 1, over 48,000 people in Latvia have registered their decision on organ, tissue, or body donation after death in the e-health system. Among them, 60% agreed to organ and tissue donation, while about one third consented to body donation for scientific purposes.

Apollo.lv · 3 Jul, 13:38

Culture

Latvian National Library Allows Drinks in Certain Reading Rooms

Starting July 1, the Latvian National Library permits hot drinks in thermos or lidded cups in selected reading areas to create a cozier environment.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 13:36

Culture

The making of Independence Day at 30: How a blockbuster was born

Director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin recall the creation of the iconic sci-fi film 'Independence Day,' celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

The Guardian Culture · 3 Jul, 12:38

Culture

Announced Lineup for Summer Sound 2026 Festival

The Summer Sound festival, the largest music festival in the Baltic region, will be held for the 14th time on Liepaja beach in 2026. The lineup includes popular Latvian artists such as Bermudu Divstūris, Singapūras Satīns, ansis, Deniss, and Tautumeitas, along with special concert programs.

TVNET · 3 Jul, 12:37

Culture

Stylist Recommends Timeless Summer Fashion Pieces

Stylist Dace Bahmane from the Spice shopping centre selects summer fashion “gems” that will adorn wardrobes for years to come.

BNN · 3 Jul, 12:36

Health

Depression and loneliness lead to two suicide attempts: Ralfs' story

Ralfs Kārkliņš, speaking on Latvijas Televīzija's segment 'Dzīvei nav melnraksta', shared that his depression, which began with alcohol and bad company, led to self-harm and two suicide attempts.

LSM · 3 Jul, 12:36

Culture

Historical Park and Garden Days to take place this weekend in Latvia

On July 4 and 5, the annual Historical Park and Garden Days will be held at 20 castles and manors across Latvia, this year focusing on the theme of tea.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 11:37

Culture

Rose Day to be held at the National Botanical Garden in Salaspils

This weekend, the National Botanical Garden in Salaspils will host Rose Day, offering visitors the chance to admire roses and learn the stories behind their varieties.

LSM · 3 Jul, 11:36

Culture

Latvian National Museum of Art offers surrealism exhibition and yoga mornings this summer

Until August 16, LNMM features the exhibition “Dreams of Various Lengths” on surrealism in Latvian printmaking, and until August 2, “Street Illusions” on urban landscapes by modernists. Additionally, yoga sessions are held on Thursday mornings.

Delfi · 3 Jul, 10:37

Culture

International Contemporary Art Fair «Riga Contemporary» Returns for Second Year

This year, the fair features 40 galleries from 17 countries, around 100 artists, and runs from July 2 to 5 at Hanzas Perons with free admission and a rich public program.

TVNET · 3 Jul, 10:37

Culture

Outdoor Concerts This Weekend: Entertainment Under the Sky Despite Weather

Several outdoor concerts and events will take place this weekend, despite the not-so-encouraging weather forecast.

LSM Kultūra · 3 Jul, 10:36

Culture

Celebrate the Weekend Outdoors! Which Concert to Attend This Weekend?

Despite not the most pleasant weather at the start of the weekend, culture enthusiasts will have plenty to choose from – several interesting outdoor concerts are taking place in the coming days.

LSM (rus) · 3 Jul, 10:36

Travel

Readers' tips: Greece holidays beyond the beaten path

Guardian Travel readers share their favourite Greek holiday experiences, highlighting lesser-known islands and unique adventures from Milos to the Vikos Gorge.

Guardian Travel · 3 Jul, 09:38

Culture

Together with Harry: The Wit, Flair, and Fun of Styles’s Fans in Polaroids

Photographer Gareth Cattermole used Polaroid film to capture the community and self-expression of Harry Styles fans before his record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium. The images showcase handmade outfits, accessories, and humorous slogans, reflecting the creativity and shared culture of the fan base.

The Guardian Culture · 3 Jul, 09:37