Culture

Tartu open-air film festival to show classic movies about love this August

July 10, 2025

This August sees the 20th edition of Tartu’s open-air film festival “Tartuff.” Over the course of 6 days, 10 movies will be shown in Tartu Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) [..]

Culture

Eleven lighthouses in Estonia to open doors for free on July 1

June 30, 2025

July 1 marks the eighth annual celebration of the World Day of Marine Aids to Navigation. In Estonia, visiting 11 lighthouses on this day is traditionally free of charge. Last [..]

Culture

Baltic visual theatre takes the stage at the world’s leading puppet festival

June 20, 2025

This September, the world’s most influential contemporary puppet theatre event — the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes in Charleville-Mézières, France — will spotlight the vibrant and diverse world of [..]

Culture

Latvian central bank to issue commemorative coin

June 13, 2025

The Bank of Latvia, which is the country’s central bank, will be releasing a silver collector’s coin, “Sun and Wind,” on June 17. It is being released in honour of [..]

Culture

A dialogue between classical and contemporary works in Tartle’s new exhibition in Vilnius

June 10, 2025

A new exhibition, titled In the Shadow of Knowledge. Sculpture Pre-Context has been opened at the Lithuanian Art Centre Tartle, offering a fresh perspective on sculpture, not only as a [..]

Culture

Higher-capacity buses to serve Song Festival Grounds during major summer events in Tallinn

June 10, 2025

Tallinn will increase public transport capacity around the Song Festival Grounds during major summer events to improve access and ensure convenient travel to and from concerts and festivals. Night bus [..]

Culture

New Tallinn photo exhibition raises awareness about loneliness

June 9, 2025

On Monday, June 9, a new photo exhibition “Loneliness doesn’t ask for age” opened at the Kolme Puu (Three Trees) Gallery in Tallinn’s Telliskivi Creative City. The exhibition is part [..]

Culture

Tallinn to host the Tall Ships Races sailing regatta in 2028

June 4, 2025

The international sail training organization Sail Training International has confirmed the host ports for the 2028 Tall Ships Races regatta. One of the selected ports is Tallinn. According to Deputy [..]

Culture

New BBQ area opens at Tallinn’s Stroomi beach

June 3, 2025

A new barbecue area has opened on Tuesday in Stroomi Beach Park in Põhja-Tallinn. The idea won second place in last year’s participatory budgeting vote. Põhja-Tallinn District Elder Külli Tammur [..]

Culture

Austria triumphs at Eurovision 2025

May 18, 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 concluded with a dazzling final in Basel, Switzerland, where Austria clinched victory with JJ’s powerful ballad “Wasted Love.” This emotionally charged performance captivated both the [..]

Culture

12 projects qualify for support in foreign film and major event programmes

May 17, 2025

The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) has received 14 applications this year under the Foreign Film Production Support Programme. Of these, ten projects from seven countries will be recommended [..]

Culture

The 1st Baltic Awards – a prestigious award that unites the achievements of the Baltic States in culture and science – was presented in Riga

May 16, 2025

On May 13, the solemn Baltic Awards ceremony was held at the Latvian National Museum of Art for outstanding representatives of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia for their contribution to the [..]

Culture, Europe

“Flow” wins 2025 LUX Audience Award

May 5, 2025

The film “Flow”, directed by Latvian Gints Zilbalodis, was awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels. “Flow“, a Latvian, French [..]

Culture, Latvia

“Flow” animated film’s communication campaign wins two gold awards at Mi:t&Links Baltic Communication Awards 2025

April 17, 2025

On April 11, 2025, one of the most significant events in the Baltic communication industry took place – the Mi:t&Links Baltic Communication Awards 2025. The communication campaign for the animated [..]

Culture, World

New York’s Frick Collection reopens after $220 million makeover

April 15, 2025

By Christina Horsten, dpa. New York City’s Frick Collection on the Upper East Side is to reopen to the public on April 17 following a major renovation led by acclaimed [..]

Culture, Europe

Two major Yoko Ono exhibitions set to open in Berlin

April 10, 2025

Two exhibitions showcasing the work of Japanese artist Yoko Ono are set to open in Berlin on Friday. The 92-year-old multimedia artist has gained legions of fans across the world [..]

Culture, Lithuania, Sport

Kaunas: A “Pretty Fly” getaway for music lovers and sports fans

February 25, 2025

Flights to Kaunas offer swift access to a city that is increasingly attracting global music icons such as Justin Timberlake, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, and OneRepublic to their tour itineraries. [..]