Sandra Veinberg
@sandraveinberg.bsky.social
Professor, Swedish - Latvian opinion journalist, writer Sandra Veinberg. Latvian site http://sandraveinberga; sandraveinberg.com
From her breakout appearance in And God Created Woman to her provocative roles in The Truth, Contempt, and Viva Maria! she pioneered a fresh image of female sexuality and liberation on screen, before dedicating her life to animal rights. It's a pity that she has passed away.
December 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
From her breakout appearance in And God Created Woman to her provocative roles in The Truth, Contempt, and Viva Maria! she pioneered a fresh image of female sexuality and liberation on screen, before dedicating her life to animal rights. It's a pity that she has passed away.
You cannot believe a word that the Russians or Putin say. Since 1917, their plan has been to conquer the world, and they are succeeding in this endeavour.
December 23, 2025 at 6:24 AM
You cannot believe a word that the Russians or Putin say. Since 1917, their plan has been to conquer the world, and they are succeeding in this endeavour.
Ceru, ka arī Latvija oficiāli protestēs pret Džefa Lendrija iecelšanu par īpašo sūtni Grenlandē. Tāpēc, ka Lendrijs "X" komentēja sekojoši: "Man ir tas gods kalpot jums šajā amatā, lai padarītu Grenlandi par daļu no ASV."
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ceru, ka arī Latvija oficiāli protestēs pret Džefa Lendrija iecelšanu par īpašo sūtni Grenlandē. Tāpēc, ka Lendrijs "X" komentēja sekojoši: "Man ir tas gods kalpot jums šajā amatā, lai padarītu Grenlandi par daļu no ASV."
Today Paramount Skydance — run by David Ellison, a billionaire Trump has openly urged to reshape the news industry in his favor — launched an unprecedented bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery by initiating a hostile takeover after losing an earlier bidding contest to #Netflix .
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Today Paramount Skydance — run by David Ellison, a billionaire Trump has openly urged to reshape the news industry in his favor — launched an unprecedented bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery by initiating a hostile takeover after losing an earlier bidding contest to #Netflix .
A self-portrait by artist Frida Kahlo has been sold for the equivalent of approximately 522 million Swedish kronor.
The price tag is the highest ever paid for a painting by a female artist.
The price tag is the highest ever paid for a painting by a female artist.
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
A self-portrait by artist Frida Kahlo has been sold for the equivalent of approximately 522 million Swedish kronor.
The price tag is the highest ever paid for a painting by a female artist.
The price tag is the highest ever paid for a painting by a female artist.
The purchase of TikTok in the United States by a wealthy individual or individuals could be the most significant example yet of how the country's super-rich are buying media channels for ideological reasons.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The purchase of TikTok in the United States by a wealthy individual or individuals could be the most significant example yet of how the country's super-rich are buying media channels for ideological reasons.
Russian has become the language of war criminals and murderers. Only total defeat can revive the nation. The language becomes complicit through its speakers.
September 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Russian has become the language of war criminals and murderers. Only total defeat can revive the nation. The language becomes complicit through its speakers.
The Russian version of the #Eurovision Song Contest – Intervision – is taking place in Moscow on Saturday evening, with competitors from China, India, Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as others, taking part.
September 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Russian version of the #Eurovision Song Contest – Intervision – is taking place in Moscow on Saturday evening, with competitors from China, India, Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as others, taking part.
On the surface, he was a mother-in-law's dream, but in reality he was an ambitious, socially conscious actor and activist. He was a passionate individual who fought against the trend of Hollywood's simplification. Thank you for your work, Robert!
September 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
On the surface, he was a mother-in-law's dream, but in reality he was an ambitious, socially conscious actor and activist. He was a passionate individual who fought against the trend of Hollywood's simplification. Thank you for your work, Robert!
Several opera houses have refused to work with star soprano Anna Netrebko. However, on Thursday she performed the title role in Puccini's Tosca at the Royal Opera House in London. It is unfortunate that the UK continues to support Putin's admirers.
September 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Several opera houses have refused to work with star soprano Anna Netrebko. However, on Thursday she performed the title role in Puccini's Tosca at the Royal Opera House in London. It is unfortunate that the UK continues to support Putin's admirers.
Rashism is proposed as a new type of totalitarian regime formed under Putin, based on Russian chauvinism and imperialism, as well as the practices of the USSR's communist regime and National Socialism. Should it be banned here, too?
August 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Rashism is proposed as a new type of totalitarian regime formed under Putin, based on Russian chauvinism and imperialism, as well as the practices of the USSR's communist regime and National Socialism. Should it be banned here, too?
These successes can be understood in grand terms – soft power, nation branding and diplomatic flanking manoeuvres. However, there is surely also a simpler explanation. People in the West are bored.
August 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
These successes can be understood in grand terms – soft power, nation branding and diplomatic flanking manoeuvres. However, there is surely also a simpler explanation. People in the West are bored.
The body of a mummified infant is discovered in the attic of 87-year-old Martha, who immediately admits to the murder and is arrested. The investigation reveals dark truths. Hidden traumas and unhealthy secrets have been passed down through the generations. #Generations #SVTPlay
August 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The body of a mummified infant is discovered in the attic of 87-year-old Martha, who immediately admits to the murder and is arrested. The investigation reveals dark truths. Hidden traumas and unhealthy secrets have been passed down through the generations. #Generations #SVTPlay
“The old world is dying and the new world is struggling to be born. This is the era of monsters.” – Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937)
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“The old world is dying and the new world is struggling to be born. This is the era of monsters.” – Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937)
Une action constructive sera-t-elle enfin entreprise pour mettre fin à cette guerre cruelle en Ukraine ?
Volodymyr Zelensky annonce qu’il se rendra lundi à Washington, après le sommet entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine
Volodymyr Zelensky annonce qu’il se rendra lundi à Washington, après le sommet entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine
Le président américain a affirmé, dans un entretien sur Fox News, qu’un accord pour mettre fin à la guerre dépendait maintenant « vraiment du président » ukrainien. Aucune annonce n’a été faite sur les conditions d’un cessez-le-feu à l’issue des discussions avec son homologue russe, en Alaska, vendredi.
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August 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Une action constructive sera-t-elle enfin entreprise pour mettre fin à cette guerre cruelle en Ukraine ?
The only unanswered question after Alaska is whether Trump even acknowledges that he has failed.
August 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The only unanswered question after Alaska is whether Trump even acknowledges that he has failed.
Reportrar utan gränser anser att EU tagit ett viktigt steg i rätt riktning, men att det saknas kunskap om de nya bestämmelserna, både i media och bland politiker. RSF kommer med mer långtgående förslag för public services framtida finansiering baserat på en särskild skatt från digitala plattformar.
July 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Reportrar utan gränser anser att EU tagit ett viktigt steg i rätt riktning, men att det saknas kunskap om de nya bestämmelserna, både i media och bland politiker. RSF kommer med mer långtgående förslag för public services framtida finansiering baserat på en särskild skatt från digitala plattformar.
"Reportieri bez robežām" ziņo par sabiedrisko mediju problēmām Eiropā. Redakcijas tiek pakļautas politiskam spiedienam, apšaubīts finansējums. “Vai medijiem jākalpo sabiedrībai vai partijām? Uzbrukumi sabmedijiem saistīti ar politisko kontroli, nevis efektivitāti,” (Tibo Brūtēns)
July 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
"Reportieri bez robežām" ziņo par sabiedrisko mediju problēmām Eiropā. Redakcijas tiek pakļautas politiskam spiedienam, apšaubīts finansējums. “Vai medijiem jākalpo sabiedrībai vai partijām? Uzbrukumi sabmedijiem saistīti ar politisko kontroli, nevis efektivitāti,” (Tibo Brūtēns)
David Letterman, a retired television legend, has called the decision to axe 'The Late Show' with his successor Stephen Colbert 'pure cowardice'. CBS and its parent company Paramount have described the cancellation as a 'financial decision'. However, Letterman has rejected this explanation.
July 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
David Letterman, a retired television legend, has called the decision to axe 'The Late Show' with his successor Stephen Colbert 'pure cowardice'. CBS and its parent company Paramount have described the cancellation as a 'financial decision'. However, Letterman has rejected this explanation.
Ir pretīgi, ka māksliniece, kuru cienu, tomēr izrādās atkarīga no krievu naudas un turpina Jaunā Viļņa Maskavas tingeltangeli. Ļoti žēl, ka nespēja ieiet Eiropas apritē. Palika populāra tikai Krievijā. Cik ļoti žēl, ka tā. x.com/Jakobson_L/s...
Leonīds Jākobsons on X: "Kremļa baņķieris Pēteris Avens un Laima Vaikule dejo festivālā Laima Rendezvous Jūrmala. 1249. kara diena. Miljardieris ne reizi nav nosodījis savu draugu Vladimiru Putinu. https://t.co/FVYPMKevqp https://t.co/hLKZXlyhsr" / X
Kremļa baņķieris Pēteris Avens un Laima Vaikule dejo festivālā Laima Rendezvous Jūrmala. 1249. kara diena. Miljardieris ne reizi nav nosodījis savu draugu Vladimiru Putinu. https://t.co/FVYPMKevqp https://t.co/hLKZXlyhsr
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July 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Ir pretīgi, ka māksliniece, kuru cienu, tomēr izrādās atkarīga no krievu naudas un turpina Jaunā Viļņa Maskavas tingeltangeli. Ļoti žēl, ka nespēja ieiet Eiropas apritē. Palika populāra tikai Krievijā. Cik ļoti žēl, ka tā. x.com/Jakobson_L/s...
The construction of wind farms in Latvian waters is something I am really not in favour of.
July 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The construction of wind farms in Latvian waters is something I am really not in favour of.
Reposted by Sandra Veinberg
Constellation with Five White Forms and Two Black, Variation III by Jean Arp, 1932 #artbots #guggenheim
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137851
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137851
June 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Constellation with Five White Forms and Two Black, Variation III by Jean Arp, 1932 #artbots #guggenheim
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137851
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137851