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First photo festival by AI—the Riga Photomonth kicks off
lifestyle

First photo festival by AI—the Riga Photomonth kicks off

In May 2023, the renowned international photography festival Riga Photomonth will showcase an exciting exhibition series entitled Latvia through AI. The exhibition will feature a visual study of Latvia, created by three artificial intelligence image generators. It highlights a trend in the world of photography where artificial intelligence is becoming
Riga’s 135-year-old circus reopens
design

Riga’s 135-year-old circus reopens

The first phase of the Rīgas cirks reconstruction is completed, and the building is now open to contemporary circus performances, artist-in-residence programs, and other events. During the renovation, the walls and foundations of the historic circus building were reinforced, and the dome and arena were renewed to meet the needs
The biggest Baltic security conference is about to start!
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The biggest Baltic security conference is about to start!

One of the hotspots of NATO’s eastern flank is the Baltic region, which is increasingly the focus of attention in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Follow The Rīga Conference 2022 live on Hype&Hyper! The annual security and foreign policy forum, The Rīga Conference 2022, will take place
Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe
business

Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe

The project of the century, the biggest shared investment in the Baltics so far, and the most important north-south rail link in Europe. All these headlines refer to one railway infrastructure project that cannot be underestimated. A new chapter in European infrastructure and trade is being built before our eyes:
Mission-oriented innovation is needed
business

Mission-oriented innovation is needed

The mission approach can help a lot in innovation. We need clear indicators, clear targets, adequate funding, small, agile, and hard-working teams, and full transparency – this was the conclusion of the mission-oriented innovation panel in the economic forum of the Three Seas Initiative, held in Riga. Conference coverage from Hype&
Central and Eastern European countries should join forces
business

Central and Eastern European countries should join forces

The opportunity is here; Central and Eastern Europe must seize it. The Russo-Ukrainian war is an absolute horror, but it also offers CEE countries a chance to catch up with the western part of the continent. The regional countries must join forces and strengthen their digital links to put the
27 human emotions in a book
art

27 human emotions in a book

If you open the book of Ričards Znutiņš-Znutāns, an illustrator from Riga, you’ll be presented 27 human emotions wrapped in curious stories and cubist-like illustrations. Published by Portuguese publisher Stolen Books, the stories are based on interviews with people from Spain, Turkey, China, Morocco, Nicaragua, Australia and many more.
Modern and historical elements blend in this Riga boutique hotel
architecture

Modern and historical elements blend in this Riga boutique hotel

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Riga, famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, there is the A22 boutique hotel, the concept of which is inspired by the architectural heritage of the place and its history. The hotel was housed in a building at the beginning of the twentieth century, which