AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Alerts: Latvia’s early warning system scare in Alūksne is over after a potential air threat alert was issued at 4:59 a.m. and stood down around 6:20, with NATO jets scrambled. Public Safety Tech: A nationwide siren and cell-broadcast test found one of 160 sirens failed in Kurzeme, while officials say phone settings and updates can affect who receives alerts. Latvian Film Spotlight: “Ulya,” a Latvian-set biopic about basketball legend Uļjana Semjonova, premiered at Cannes and is now reviewed for its haunting black-and-white look and focus on identity. Riga Photo Biennial: Ieva Epnere’s solo exhibition “Tuesday” opens June 9 at the Chekhov Theatre Gallery, turning her weekly visits to her father’s apartment into a memory-driven photo series. Culture in Liepāja: Tickets are on sale for the opera “Sun & Sea” (April 8–11, 2027), a climate-crisis-themed contemporary production making its first Latvian appearance. Sports—Youth Basketball: FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2026 details are out, with Latvia in Group D in Trentino (July 15–Aug 2). International Arts: The Sydney Film Festival kicks off with documentary “Silenced,” and the Palm Springs International ShortFest reveals a 329-film lineup.
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