AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVilnius & beyond cultural diplomacy: Lithuania’s ambassador to the U.S., Gediminas Varvuolis, reflects on his first year in Washington and the strength of ties with the Lithuanian diaspora, stressing continued high-level alignment with the U.S. Art & community: The Medina Triennial opens June 6–Sept 7, turning the Erie Canal village into a “living exhibition” across 10 sites, with works shaped by the community’s ideas of water, food, memory, labor, and culture. Music & youth culture: Saulkrasti Jazz Festival (July 15–18) spotlights rhythm, with Baltic Drummers League competition and masterclasses bringing Lithuanian, Latvian, and regional talent together. Public health & trust: A UK debate over prostate cancer screening is framed as a culture-war fight that risks eroding trust in science and medicine. Heritage in coins: Estonia’s Sipsik turns 65 with a new €2 coin and collector demand, plus a Tallinn concert-performance celebrating the beloved children’s character. Religion & rights: Lithuania’s Old Believer community faces fresh pressure as a Lithuanian citizen priest is detained in Belarus, raising concerns for religious freedom and community autonomy.
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