The XXII Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, which concluded on August 3, 1980, are primarily remembered not for athletic achievements but for one of the largest political boycotts in Olympic history.

Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas stated that the changed tone regarding Belarus in the XXI Government's program is not related to a potential lifting of sanctions on Belarusian fertilizers, emphasizing that such discussions would only occur if internal changes happened in Belarus.

Riga is hosting the XX Baltic student song and dance festival 'Gaudeamus,' bringing together young people from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia for performances and celebrations.

The Primavera Sound festival is underway, featuring performances from artists such as Big Thief, Ethel Cain, and The xx. Attendees are enjoying a diverse range of musical acts, including the energetic performance by Kneecap.

Maja Ostaszewska was named the best actress at the XXXII International Festival of Pleasant and Unpleasant Arts, where 'Antygona' from the Słowacki Theater in Krakow also won the Audience Award.

Budimir Aleksić, Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro for Education, Science, and Relations with Religious Communities, delivered a speech at the XX Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean held in Budva.

The XXI assembly of NALAS, the network of associations of local authorities of Southeast Europe, was held in Sibiu, Romania, focusing on the changing role of local authorities in Europe and their necessary involvement for successful EU reforms, with Montenegro's municipal community represented.

The trio Romy, Oliver Sim, and Jamie xx, known as The xx, played their first full gig together since 2018 in Mexico City, ahead of their summer festival run.

Madrid will experience traffic cuts and modifications to 82 bus lines due to the XXV Movistar Madrid Half Marathon and the X Profuturo Race.

Also on headlining slots are Tate McRae, Jennie, Smashing Pumpkins, The XX and John Summit.

Rüfüs Du Sol, Griztronics, DJO, Labrinth, Empire of the Sun and Dijon will also perform in San Francisco during the Aug. 7-9 event.

The 2026 Osheaga Festival, taking place from July 31-August 2 in Montreal, has announced its headliners, including Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Tate McRae, and The xx.

The band The xx has announced the date for their first live performance in a while, having not played a full gig since 2018.

A discussion is underway regarding how the cancellation of artistic concept competition results will impact the ongoing preparations for the XXVIII Latvian Song and XVIII Dance Festival, which is currently at its halfway point.

The 23rd edition of Open'er Festival is set to begin from July 1-4 at Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport, featuring performances by 68 artists including headliners The xx, Florence and the Machine, and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The Cure's concert will be broadcast live on TVP.

Romy from The xx joined Hayley Williams on stage in London to perform Prefab Sprout's 'Wild Horses' during Williams' 'Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party' tour.

The Primavera Sound festival, running from Thursday, June 11, to Sunday, will feature 16 unmissable concerts, with highlights including Gorillaz, Massive Attack, and The xx.

The artist lineup for Primavera Sound 2026 has been revealed, with fans able to tune in to sets from The Cure, Doja Cat, The xx, Gorillaz, and more via a livestream on Amazon Music.

A 70-year-old doctor, born in Cyprus to a British liberator, shares his belief that medicine compels him to fight for a just society and against the 'psychopath' governing the West, having received the XX F prize.

The XXVIII Latvian Song and XVIII Dance Festival is set to take place from June 30 to July 9, 2028, as decided by the government on April 14.

The band The xx performed the first of their three sold-out comeback concerts in Mexico City, thrilling fans with their return to the stage.

The deadline for submitting questionnaires for the XXIV Ranking of Law Firms by 'Rzeczpospolita' is approaching, with submissions due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

An overwhelming number of Los Angeles City Council members have some serious issues with Casey Wasserman remaining in charges of the upcoming the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, but LA28 doesn’t seem to care. “With the Board’s position on leadership established, LA28’s focus remains on delivering a fiscally responsible, privately funded Games that protects taxpayers […]

Charli xcx, Rufus Du Sol and the Strokes have been tapped to headline Outside Lands in San Francisco, taking place on August 7-9. The 18th annual event, which will take place at Golden Gate Park, features a robust lineup that also includes the xx, Baby Keem, Turnstyle, Djo, Empire of the Sun, Death Cab for […]

Lorde and Tate McRae are set to headline the Osheaga 2026 festival in Montreal, with other notable acts including Sombr, Clipse, Turnstile, Geese, The XX, and Zara Larsson.

The presidium of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) will hold a remote meeting on Monday to discuss current political affairs, planned changes in Seimas committees, and political trust positions within the XXI Government.

Hayley Williams concluded her London Roundhouse run by performing 'Parachute' with Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg. This follows her previous show where she covered Prefab Sprout’s ‘Wild Horses’ with Romy from The xx.

Polish Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek highlighted the importance of free media and independent lawyers as fundamental pillars of the Republic of Poland during the XXIV Ranking of Law Firms gala.

Judges of the Supreme Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) are participating in the XXIV Consultation on Criminal Law, focusing on contemporary challenges in criminal justice, held in Neum from June 3 to 6.

The cancellation of a play about Željezničar at the XXV Festival of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Drama in Zenica has sparked numerous reactions, with director Dino Mustafić speaking out against fear and pressure influencing cultural programs.

The XXXLutz furniture store in Vienna caused a stir by offering its branch opposite the Eurovision Song Contest venue as accommodation for up to 190 guests at a price of 450,000 euros per week. The unusual offer was made shortly before the May event.

English indie rock band The xx performed their first festival set in eight years at Coachella, delivering a mesmerizing and atmospheric performance.

The XXI Lithuanian Amateur Theatre Festival 'Long Live Theatre' culminated in Vilkaviškis with the distribution of awards to ten of the country's most prominent amateur theatre creators.

The Monarchs presided over the XXIV edition of this concert at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid tonight. Read

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The band The xx has announced a long-awaited comeback gig, stating it marks 'the start of a next chapter' and expressing excitement to return in front of their Mexican fans.