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The front page of IR, a Latvian news website, features a mix of domestic and cultural news, with a prominent story on the linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits and his advocacy for minority cultures. Other domestic stories discuss rising heating tariffs, a historical archaeological find in Riga, and…
Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits, recently appointed head of the National Culture Council, has received the prestigious Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature for his poetry collection 'Livonian Ballads'.
Despite reduced gas consumption, the shift to biomass does not guarantee cheaper heating. This autumn, heating tariffs are rising again, with significant price differences per megawatt-hour persisting in Latvia.
While monitoring the renovation of the Arsenals art museum in Old Riga, archaeologist Artūrs Tomsons found a centuries-old ring that could alter perceptions of the capital's history.
Following recent international exercises utilizing a synthetic society developed in Riga, NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence Director Jānis Sārts discusses how Latvia can leverage AI advancements.
Riga is the only Latvian city capable of international competition, a fact evident when compared to other European cities; unlike Poland, which has multiple economic drivers and large metropolises, Riga stands alone.
Retail is undergoing significant changes; beyond self-checkout, an increasing variety of goods are appearing in vending machines and the first cashier-less stores are emerging.
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