**Three for the weekend: Street Food, Op Art, Puppets**
Here are three more ideas to make the most of this weekend in Latvia.
**Latvia and Sweden considering joint Winter Olympic bid**
The Latvian and Swedish Olympic Committees discussed Latvia's potential involvement in Sweden's candidacy for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games on Thursday, the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) has confirmed to Latvian Radio.
**Coe upbeat about World Road Running Championships in Rīga**
As part of the publicity drive for Rīga's hosting later this year of the World Road Running Championships, Olympic champion Sebastian Coe donned his trainers March 9 and ran a mile from the Latvian National Art Museum to the Freedom Monument, despite less-than-ideal running conditions.
**'Saldus Saule' festival details announced**
This year's 'Saldus Saule' (Saldus Sun) festival will take place in Saldus' Kalnseta Park, on July 28 and 29, the organizers of the festival have announced.
**'Summer Sound' music festival confirms Gustavo, Meduza and more**
The "Summer Sound" beach festival, which will take place this year for the eleventh time in Liepāja, has released more details of the acts that will be performing on its stage.
**Exhibition outlines life and work of architect Edgars Šēnbergs**
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the prominent Latvian architect Edgars Šēnbergs, an exhibition titled "Attraction. City. Art" has opened at the Bulduri Exhibition House.
**31 Rīga venues will host this year's Song and Dance Festival events**
The Cabinet of Ministers on March 7 approved the venues for the XXVII Nationwide Song and XVII Dance Festival, which will be held from June 30 until July 9 in 31 different venues in Rīga, the LETA newswire reported, citing the Latvian National Culture Center representative Linda Ertmane.
**Ice hockey legend Hašek: Russia has no place in international sports**
Czech hockey legend Dominik Hašek was the subject of a fascinating in-depth interview by LTV's Gundars Rēders on February 28, which you can watch in full here on LSM.
**Ice hockey legend Hašek: Russia has no place in international sports**
Czech hockey legend Dominik Hašek was the subject of a fascinating in-depth interview by LTV's Gundars Rēders on February 28, which you can watch in full here on LSM.
**'Tribute to Ukraine' concert raised €385,000**
At the charity concert in Rīga Circus on February 24 evening 'Veltījums Ukrainai/Tribute to Ukraine', EUR 385,000 were raised for Ukraine's support, said organizer Signe Nīgale.
**Artdocfest returns to Rīga**
March 02-09 will see the return of the popular Artdocfest film festival to Rīga.
**De-Russianizing street names stirs historical discussion**
Because of the war in Ukraine, Latvia has taken to remove Soviet-glorifying symbols from the public environment, including changing street names, also some that are simply linked to Russ…
**'Freedom for Ukraine' concert to take place Saturday in Rīga**
On Saturday, February 25, Latvian musicians will unite for the second charity concert "Freedom for Ukraine", the organizers said.
**Stamp to honor Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns**
On February 22, a new stamp will be released in honor of the 150th birthday of Latvian linguist Jānis Endzelīns (1873–1961), Latvian Postal Service (LP) said.
**Latvia backs basketball boycott of Russia and Belarus**
The Latvian Basketball Association (LBS), as well as the basketball organizations of eight other countries – Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Finland and Sweden – …
**8 Future Foods from Latvia**
The power of peas, beans and buckwheat, insect protein and new production technologies – Labs of Latvia looks at some of the innovations that local food producers are bringing to the table.
**Battle rages over Daugavpils Fortress' future**
The latest controversy in Latvia's second-largest city, Daugavpils, concerns the status and future of its best-known and most interesting district – the nineteenth century Fortress region.
**Three Exhibitions for the Weekend in Latvia**
There is a storm coming this weekend, so it might be best to stay warm and safe indoors. Here are our suggestions for three exhibitions you can check out this weekend.
**Rīga shopping mall enhances its artistic credentials**
Shoppers will be able to get a bit of culture as they peruse the wares at a Rīga shopping mall with the opening of a new art exhibition.
**'Lielais Kristaps' film offer next week in Latvia**
The Latvian National film award 'Lielais Kristaps' final events take place February 23 to 26. The entire week, from February 21 to 28, a dedicated program will be available online, according to…