#Newworld order — spheres of influence, vassals and -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#Tallinn

#Chinese car brands shine at auto show in #Riga -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/business.html#5

#Scientists just discovered #Africa is closer to breaking -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/news.html#17

What to expect from #KingCharles' visit to #US -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/news.html#3

#Meta is firing 8,000 people #Microsoft is paying 8,750 -
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/infotech.html#104

View all news from the markets https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026/03/latest-news-from-markets.html

Queer market - Spot the L*

Skapis, Saturday, April 25 at 03:00 PM GMT+3

Open call for queer market participants. Is this YOU?

Long time no see! The queer market is making its comeback during the lesbian* visibility week!

📍@skapis.riga (Aristida Briāna iela 9a, Rīga)
🗓️ Saturday, 25.04.2026 (information about the time coming soon)
Want to participate? Fill in the registration form here: https://forms.gle/RPMw7x7dqDeysjJD6
FB Event: https://fb.me/e/6KU7OIBAD

Pack your things, get ready to show what you have been up to and share the love! Fill in the form which you will find above if you are willing to offer your goods/services to the rest of the LGBTQIA+/Queer community here in Riga and help them find new home for your arts & crafts and all other amazing things that you are willing to share!

At this queer market you can exhibit and sell your own art, such as handmade goods, zines, clothes, jewelry, prints, ceramics, music, and/or any other creations!

Cheers and see you soon!

What does L* stand for?
Lesbian* refers to cis, trans and intersex women, and non-binary persons who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual and queer.

#ActiveRainbow #Lesbians #QueerJoy #NonFormalEducation #Community #Activism #LGBTQIA #Youth #Queer

https://kviriem.lv/event/queer-market-spot-the-l

Latvia Calls for Russia’s Exclusion from the Venice Biennale 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news-corner/latvia-calls-for-russia-exclusion-from-the-venice-biennale-2026/

Openly Queer Mic: Lesbian* Edition

Skapis, Friday, April 24 at 07:30 PM GMT+3

Hello hello! Is it time for the next Openly Queer Mic?

✨ Yes, it absolutely is, and this one is extra special… it’s our Lesbian* Edition! 🧡 🤍 🩷

Are you ready? ✨

📍 @skapis.riga · Aristida Briāna iela 9a, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1001

🗓️ Friday, 24 April at 19:30

🗣️ Languages: English (main), Latvian

🎶 If you’d like to perform, sign up through our link in bio

Lesbian* Visibility Week is here, and we’re celebrating by centering voices that deserve to be heard, seen, and uplifted. 🌈

This Openly Queer Mic is dedicated to lesbian* stories, the love, the heartbreak, the joy, the pain, the experiences, the moments that shape us.

Have something to share?

- Your love story

- Your heartbreak

- Your coming out journey

- Your jokes

- That time people said “you’re sisters, right?”

The mic is yours. The theme is open.

🎤 Sign up via the form (link in bio) and tell us what you’d like to share.

Spots are limited, so we may not be able to include everyone this time but more Openly Queer Mics are coming! 🧡 🤍 🩷

After the mic, stay with us and keep the night going, we’re turning it into a celebration ✨

🌟 This is a warm, inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Come as you are, connect, share, and let’s celebrate queer and lesbian* joy together!

📸 Photos and videos will be taken during the event.

🤩 See you there !

_______________________

ℹ️ What does L* stand for?

Lesbian* refers to cis, trans and intersex women, and non-binary persons who self-identify as lesbian, bisexual and queer.

https://kviriem.lv/event/openly-queer-mic-lesbian-edition

Trans+ Snack and Hang

LGBT House, Thursday, April 30 at 06:00 PM GMT+3

details TBA, generally same as previous event

https://kviriem.lv/event/trans-snack-and-hang-13

Trans+ Snack and Hang

LGBT House, Monday, April 20 at 06:00 PM GMT+3

[ENG]

✨Inviting you to Snack and Hang with other trans+ people!

📆When: 20th of April, 6-9 PM

📍Where: LGBT House, Riga, Stabu street 19

🥗Bring with you some snacks (vegetarian and vegan, if you can!) and drinks to share with others, and let's spend some nice time chatting! If you can't afford to bring any, you're still eagerly invited!

🎲Feel free to bring a board game or anything else fun to do together.

💻You can also bring with you a project you'd like to work on in nice company.

❕A second quieter room will also be available!

🏳️‍🌈 POC, Transfem, immigrants, and other intersectionally marginalized people are especially invited! <3 We will do what we can to accommodate disabilities as well, but sadly the space is hard to access with steep steps.

👤 Event will be run by Universe or Evelyn. Event is run as part of Universal Friends.

✍️ The next trans hangout will be hosted on 30th of April, 6-9 PM

[LAT]

✨Uzaicinam uz Uzkodām un atpūtu ar citām trans+ personām!

📆Kad: 20. Aprīlī, 18:00-21:00

📍Kur: LGBT House, Riga, Stabu iela 19

🥗Ņem līdzi uzkodas (veģetāras un vegānas, ja vari!) un dzeramo ar ko dalīties, un pavadīsim jauku laiku runājot! Ja nevari atļauties ko nest, tik un tā droši uzaicināti!

🎲Droši ņem līdzi kādu galda spēli vai ko citu ko kopā darīt.

💻Var arī ņemt līdzi kādu projektu ar ko pastrādāt jaukā kompānijā.

❕Būs pieejama arī otra, klusāka telpa, ja tas ir vēlams.

🏳️‍🌈 POC, Transfem, imigranti, un citas papildus marģinalizēti cilvēki īpaši uzaicināti ! <3 Darīsim, ko varam, lai iekļautu cilvēkus ar invaliditātēm, bet diemžēl telpas ir grūti pieejamas ar stāvām trepēm.

👤 Pasākumu vadīs Universe vai Evelīna, pasākums ir daļa no Universālie Draugi ("Universal Friends").

✍️ Nākamais trans hangout notiks 30. aprīlī, 18:00-21:00

https://kviriem.lv/event/trans-snack-and-hang-12