From the New Riga Theatre to the Ends of the Earth - Matiss Ozols and His… ↗
Front page leadActor Matiss Ozols (26) has left the New Riga Theatre and traveled the world, now returning to Latvia to share his story about a quarter-life crisis.
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The news website 'Ir' from Latvia features a mix of domestic and cultural stories, with a focus on arts, society, and business. Top stories include an actor's personal journey, the reconstruction of a historic castle, and a feature on a growing Latvian coffee business. Other articles touch on…
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Every 20th 9th Grader Fails Primary School Exams. What to Do? ↗
A significant portion of ninth-graders are not passing their primary school exams, raising concerns about what steps should be taken.
Five Years After the Municipal Reform, Have Critics Changed Their Minds? ↗
An examination of the municipal reform five years on, questioning whether its initial critics have altered their perspectives.
Kaucminde Castle Restored Without Rose-Tinted Glasses ↗
After 30 years of decay and numerous owners, the unique Kaucminde Castle is finally seeing hope as new owners commit to its restoration.
Valdis Kalniņš, the New Handball Talent ↗
A profile of Valdis Kalniņš, highlighting his emergence as a promising young talent in handball.
Coffee Secret Keepers ↗
Rocket Bean has grown from a small coffee equipment service to a Baltic-scale enterprise in 20 years, aiming to replace imported coffee with a Latvian-made product.
How Lauma Brežģe Travels the World by Pet Sitting? ↗
A look at how Lauma Brežģe travels the world by staying with locals and pet sitting, an alternative to hotels or rentals.
The Collapse of Dursupe Dam Signals the Danger of Latvia's Dams ↗
An expert from the World Nature Fund warns that the dam collapse in the Talsi region is not an isolated incident, as many of Latvia's over 1500 artificial river barriers are poorly monitored.
Not Just a Poet's Wife. Inta Skujeniece's Footprints in the Latvian Landscape ↗
Celebrating the 90th birthday of Inta Skujeniece, a celebrated horticulturalist, dendrologist, and agronomist, known also as the wife of poet Knuts Skujenieks, but with her own significant contributions to Latvia's landscape.
Sculptor Gļebs Panteļejevs: Prosperity is Not Freedom ↗
In his new exhibition and interview, sculptor Gļebs Panteļejevs discusses monumental personalities, endangered freedom, and history that doesn't end.
Artist Anna Fanigina's Talking Jewelry ↗
Jewelry artist Anna Fanigina lives between Latvia and Italy, mathematics and art, ancient cultures and the present, believing that everything in life has its time.
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