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Eight chicken drumstick recipes for a modern Martinmas
Latvian news site TVNET has published a collection of eight chicken drumstick recipes in its recipe section for Martinmas (Mārtiņdiena). The idea is to keep the ancestral tradition while giving the dish a modern twist.
TVNET · 35 min ago
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LACMA Art+Film Gala Guests Opt for Daring Slits and Plunging Necklines
At the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, high slits, plunging necklines and open backs dominated the red carpet. Fashion commentators note that a daring outfit works only when its details are in balance.
TVNET · 1 h ago
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Apollo.lv invites readers to test their knowledge of the epic "Lāčplēsis"
The Latvian news site Apollo.lv published a literature quiz on the epic "Lāčplēsis" on 10 November. It lets readers check how much of the work they read at school they still remember.
Apollo.lv · 2 h ago
Alexander Chernetsky, leader of rock band Raznye Lyudi, dies at 60
Singer-songwriter Alexander Chernetsky, frontman of the rock band Raznye Lyudi, has died at 60. Musician Garik Sukachev announced his death.
Meduza · 2 h ago
West End's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Returns as a One-Part Show
Ten years after its premiere, the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is running at London's Palace Theatre in a shortened one-part version. The Guardian's reviewer judges the change a success.
The Guardian Culture · 10 h ago
Tallinn exhibition explores contemporary Japanese design
The Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design in Tallinn is showing "Japanese Design Today", featuring more than 100 objects. Museum director Kai Lobjakas says many everyday elements of Western life have roots in Japan.
ERR News · 10 h ago
Pärnu exhibition traces fate of Finnish islands ceded to the Soviet Union
The Pärnu Museum of New Art (MONA) in Estonia is showing Finnish photographer Juha Metso's "Lost Islands", about Gulf of Finland islands that passed to Soviet rule after the Winter War. It runs through January 10.
ERR News · 13 h ago
Artjoms Gluzunovs says singer Elīna Gluzunova initiated their divorce
Artjoms Gluzunovs, husband of Latvian singer Elīna Gluzunova, said in an interview with 1188.lv that she was the one who initiated the split. The marriage has not yet been formally dissolved, and Elīna plans to seek a divorce through the courts.
BNN · 16 h ago
British artist Bruce Munro to create a field of light from nearly 10,000 "flowers" on Riga's Daugava embankment
A free outdoor light art exhibition with four installations will run on the Daugava embankment in Andrejsala, Riga, from 14 to 18 November. Its centrepiece is British artist Bruce Munro's "Field of Light", made of nearly 10,000 light stems.
BNN · 17 h ago
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Reality Game "Līmenis" Sees Contestant Jānis Timofejevs Voted Out in Week Two
Newcomer Jānis Timofejevs, known as Garjānis, has left the live reality strategy game "Līmenis" after losing a vote to Tatjana Orlova. Tensions are rising on the Poor level, and the composition of the levels has changed.
TVNET · 17 h ago
Weekly forecast: Didzis Jonovs urges readers to trust themselves and take action
In a weekly forecast published by the Latvian outlet NRA, Happy Cards author Didzis Jonovs advises readers to state their goals clearly and start moving toward them, rather than trying to predict everything.
NRA · 20 h ago
British soul musician Jamie Woon to give first concert in Riga on 15 November
British singer Jamie Woon, of Malaysian and Scottish descent, will perform his first concert in Latvia on 15 November at Palladium Riga. In an interview he discusses working with producer Burial and making his latest album.
Diena · 20 h ago
Culture week: Valmiera Theatre guest shows, Lāčplēsis Day concert and a London exhibition
From 9 to 15 November, Riga hosts Valmiera Theatre guest performances and a concert for Lāčplēsis Day, while abroad the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra plays in Warsaw and Tate in London shows a 1990s art and fashion exhibition.
Jauns.lv · 21 h ago
Paldiski-based Marina Yevseyeva runs a one-woman puppet theatre, from winter fairy tales to punk horror
The Mini-teater at the Draakonipesa theatre centre in Tallinn is staffed by just two people: actress and director Marina Yevseyeva and her husband Anton. Its repertoire ranges from children's fairy tales to an adult production created this year about childhood trauma.
ERR (rus) · 23 h ago
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Horoscope for 9–16 November: Reviewing the Past and Weighing Change
The Latvian news portal TVNET's astrological forecast for 9–16 November says the week suits a review of past experience. A conjunction of Mars and Jupiter in Leo is expected on 16 November.
TVNET · 9 Nov, 03:12
Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after three years
British TV and radio presenter Maya Jama has announced she is leaving her role as host of the reality show Love Island. She had fronted it since early 2023.
The Guardian World · 9 Nov, 03:11
Actor Niklāvs Kurpnieks Expecting Second Child While Building Home in Olaine
Latvian actor Niklāvs Kurpnieks and his wife, actress Lolita Kurpniece, are expecting their second child. He told the magazine Privātā Dzīve that the small age gap between the children was deliberate.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 11:12
Autumn fashion accessories: from long gloves to grey tights
Latvian news portal NRA has rounded up six accessories for this autumn season that, according to stylists, can change the overall feel of an outfit. They include long gloves, floral brooches, fur elements, wide belts, leggings and grey tights.
NRA · 8 Nov, 11:10
UK TV Guide: Stacey Dooley Explores Australia in New Travel Series
A new travel series with presenter Stacey Dooley begins on Britain's Channel 4 on Sunday evening, alongside the finale of a BBC family adaptation and a nature documentary. Live football and rugby are also scheduled.
The Guardian Culture · 8 Nov, 10:13
Actress Agnese Jekabsone: Rape-Survivor Monodrama Is Her Greatest Challenge
Liepāja Theatre actress Agnese Jēkabsone speaks about her new one-woman show Prima Facie and her role in last season's Freimanis. She is nominated for best actress of the 2025/2026 season at the Spēlmaņu nakts theatre awards.
Diena · 8 Nov, 10:11
Visual effects supervisor Māris Āboliņš: the best work is the kind viewers never notice
Māris Āboliņš, a film visual effects supervisor and leader of the industrial music band Cyberpunk, describes his path from Jūrmala punk bands to cinema. His music video Brāļu dziesma has won awards at foreign festivals.
Diena · 8 Nov, 08:11
Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Design Ideas for Each of the 12 Signs
German outlet Bunte has compiled tattoo ideas for every zodiac sign, ranging from minimalist constellation drawings to larger designs featuring symbols and animals.
NRA · 8 Nov, 08:10
New book published for the 90th anniversary of Dzintari Concert Hall
A book marking the 90th anniversary of Dzintari Concert Hall in Jūrmala, Latvia, has been presented. The head of the city council called it a contribution to preserving Jūrmala's cultural heritage.
Jauns.lv · 8 Nov, 08:10
Variety Praises Viesturs Kairišs's Film "Ulya"
Latvia's Oscar submission, Viesturs Kairišs's black-and-white film "Uļa", has been widely sold ahead of opening the Tallinn festival. The US trade publication Variety called it a blockbuster.
NRA · 8 Nov, 06:12
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Horoscope for Sunday, 8 November: a day for reflection and unhurried conversations
The horoscope for Sunday, 8 November, published by the Latvian news site Apollo.lv, stresses reflection, clear conversations and choosing priorities for the coming week. The Sun, Moon and retrograde Mercury are in Scorpio.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 05:12
Richard Lloyd, founding guitarist of punk band Television, dies aged 75
Richard Lloyd, co-founder and guitarist of the influential American punk band Television, has died at 75 at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The cause was bile duct cancer.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 04:12
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Three Vidzeme residents show their cookbook shelves and say what they read and cook from today
The Latvian news site TVNET has published a feature on three people from Vidzeme who show their cookbook libraries. It asks whether such books are mere décor or are actually cooked from.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 02:12
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Apollo.lv offers a quiz on Latvian-language idioms
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv published a quiz on 8 November that tests how well readers know Latvian idioms. Readers are asked whether they scored at least 10 points.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 02:12
Fans queue overnight in London as Pokémon card demand collides with scalpers
Ahead of a new Pokémon trading card release, fans lined up overnight outside the Forbidden Planet store in London. They say resellers and soaring demand have made the hobby far more expensive.
The Guardian Culture · 7 Nov, 15:12
Rosini Reportedly Wrote Opera Arias Even in Restaurants, Radio Series Recounts
Latvian Radio 3's "Did You Know?" series tells stories about Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini, his rapid rise to fame and anecdotes from his life. He could reportedly jot down an aria on a napkin while a restaurant cook prepared risotto.
LSM Kultūra · 7 Nov, 14:12