Kairišs on his film, Latgale, and the power of culture amidst chaos ↗
Front page leadDirector Viesturs Kairišs discusses his film 'Ula', the Latgale region, and the significance of Latvian culture during a time of societal and political chaos.
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The front page of IR, a Latvian news website, features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include interviews with prime ministerial candidates, a discussion with the Hungarian Foreign Minister, and a piece on the challenges faced by a Latvian ice cream company. There are also…
Director Viesturs Kairišs discusses his film 'Ula', the Latgale region, and the significance of Latvian culture during a time of societal and political chaos.
Interviews with prime ministerial candidates, focusing on Evika Siliņa's stance on national alliance goals, potential coalitions with Aivars Lembergs, and the Istanbul Convention.
An interview with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán discussing shifts in thinking and foreign policy perspectives.
The founder of the Latvian ice cream brand 'Avenei', Dāvis Dudelis, discusses overcoming market challenges with a blend of imagination, vegan recipes, and cold. 'Avenei' is a popular Latvian product.
Even AI developers are beginning to express concerns about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence technology.
Latvian U-16 basketball player Benjamin Jānis Beruē, a star of the European Championship-winning team, is pursuing his dream of playing in the NBA and has received offers from numerous US colleges.
The story highlights Valters Pirktiņš and Raivis Kabiņeckis, who achieved vice-champion status in carp fishing.
Oksana Mihailova and Lauris Berkulis turned their hobby of keeping parrots into a mission, building a special house for their growing flock in the Cēsis region.
An article featuring Tony Strod, the creator of the project 'Let's go paint'.
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis, celebrating his 90th birthday, humorously discusses his experience with dementia in an interview.
Director Toms Treinis discusses his play 'The Strong Sex', exploring themes of fatherhood, masculinity, and demographic trends.