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Rapper Gio Pika to perform in Riga with a symphony orchestra
Ossetian rapper Gio Pika will give a concert with a symphony orchestra at Xiaomi Arena in Riga on 21 November. The programme combines his best-known songs with new material.
NRA · 31 Oct, 23:08
Rock band Satellites LV releases single “Redzeslokā” and reveals title of upcoming album
Latvian rock band Satellites LV has released a new single, “Redzeslokā”, featuring guest vocalist Alise Golovacka, in its 30th anniversary year. The band also announced that its seventh studio album will be called “Strāvojumi” and is due early next year.
NRA · 31 Oct, 22:09
Latvian musician Alise Joste cycles 2,600 kilometres across Japan alone
Latvian musician Alise Joste cycled 2,600 kilometres through Japan on her own. She concluded that the country and its landscape are far more similar to Latvia than one might expect.
Delfi · 31 Oct, 22:09
Pēteris Apinis: Today's young people age biologically faster than earlier generations
Pēteris Apinis, a writer for the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze, reviews studies on biological ageing ahead of his lecture "Ageing Beautifully". He says younger people age faster than their peers did 50 years ago, and cites lifestyle and environmental factors.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 22:09
Latvijas Avīze publishes November horoscope with favourable and unfavourable days
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze published an astrological overview for November on 31 October. It sorts days into favourable, ambiguous and unfavourable ones for each zodiac sign. Its headline says everything looks especially positive for Leo and Pisces.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 21:11
Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant to Perform in Sigulda in Summer 2027
British rock legend Robert Plant will play a concert with his band Saving Grace at the Sigulda Castle Ruins open-air stage in Latvia on 17 July 2027. The concert promoter L Tips Agency announced the event.
NRA · 31 Oct, 21:09
Four fruits that may help you fall asleep faster
Nutrition specialists say certain fruits contain melatonin, tryptophan and magnesium, which help the body relax before sleep, according to the health site Verywell Health.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 20:09
British band Hurts to play Sigulda on 11 June 2027, their seventh show in Latvia
British alternative pop band Hurts will perform at the Sigulda Castle Ruins open-air venue on 11 June 2027, their only Baltic date. By the outlet's count, it will be their seventh concert in Latvia.
NRA · 31 Oct, 20:09
Woman publicly describes hospital experience: bedridden patients left without help eating or taking medication
A woman has shared on Facebook her experience as a hospital patient, saying that bedridden and seriously ill patients may not receive basic help. She calls on the Ministry of Health and hospital management to look at the quality of care in wards.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 18:11
Halloween Cookies With White and Dark Chocolate: A Recipe
Latvian news portal NRA has published a recipe for cocoa cookies dipped in white or dark chocolate and decorated with patterns. They are intended for Halloween celebrations.
NRA · 31 Oct, 18:08
What came before Netflix? How Riga went to the cinema 100 years ago
In a new episode from the Russian-language service of Latvian public media LSM, art historian Gabriella Kabjē traces the history of cinema in Riga, from the Lumière brothers' first moving pictures to the Splendid Palace cinema.
LSM (rus) · 31 Oct, 17:09
Study: People Who Cut Off Contact Feel Worse Than the Other Side Assumes
Researchers from the Universities of California and Cambridge found in three studies that people who "ghost" others often feel guilt, embarrassment and regret. A brief message saying they cannot talk now reduced misunderstanding.
Diena · 31 Oct, 17:09
Scientists identify the protein a gut bacterium's toxin uses to attack the colon
Johns Hopkins researchers found that the Bacteroides fragilis toxin BFT attaches to the protein claudin-4. A molecular decoy built from this finding protected mice from the toxin's effects.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 31 Oct, 16:10
Recipe: Mini Pumpkins Stuffed with Lentils, Tomatoes and Cheese
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a main-course recipe in which small pumpkins are baked and filled with a mix of lentils, spinach, tomatoes and cheese.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 16:09
Iñárritu's «Digger»: A Satire of Oil Tycoons and the Climate Crisis
Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu's new film «Digger» is a satire about an oil-magnate dynasty in Greenland. The reviewer gives it four stars and says it needs a patient viewer.
Diena · 31 Oct, 16:08
Rapper Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
American rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the American football championship game, in February. His company Roc Nation has been responsible for choosing the show's performers since 2019.
Diena · 31 Oct, 15:09
Siena Drone Photo Awards 2026 winners show the planet from a bird's-eye view
The 2026 Siena Drone Photo Awards, an international contest for aerial photography, highlight landscapes, livelihoods and human stories that are often invisible from the ground.
NPR World · 31 Oct, 14:10
Latvian Brenda Brakovska makes decorations and film props in England
Latvian Brenda Brakovska creates Halloween decorations for Hampton Court Palace near London and replicas of human heads and bodies for films in England. This summer her best-selling items turned out to be slug replicas.
LSM Kultūra · 31 Oct, 13:10
Tickets for Liepāja Theatre's “Freimanis” sold out within minutes for January shows
Ticket sales for three January performances of the Liepāja Theatre production “Freimanis” opened at noon on 31 October and sold out within minutes. Social media users are sharing both joyful and disappointed stories.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 13:09
Stallone Defends Nepotism Amid Criticism Over Daughter's Role in Tulsa King
Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone has addressed accusations of nepotism in an interview with USA Today, regarding his daughter's role in the TV series Tulsa King. He argued that parents want the best for their children, but further success must be earned by each person.
Diena · 31 Oct, 13:09
Woman Shocked by Price Jump for "Anaprilin 40 mg" at Latvian Pharmacy
A woman in Latvia has shared on social media that the prescription drug "Anaprilin 40 mg" now costs 11.98 euros, up from 4.50–5 euros. Health Ministry data show that after the reform the maximum price fell for most medicines but rose for some.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 12:11
Ryanair to close baggage check-in desks 60 minutes before departure from 10 November
Low-cost airline Ryanair will close baggage check-in desks 60 minutes before departure at all airports serving its flights from 10 November, instead of the current 40 minutes.
ERR (rus) · 31 Oct, 12:09
National Ballet of Canada Marks 75 Years
The National Ballet of Canada, which began with very limited funds, has become an internationally acclaimed dance company over 75 years. The New York Times marks the anniversary with a piece whose headline says the company remains an icon.
The New York Times · 31 Oct, 12:09
Andrei Shavrei reviews three recent theatre events: two premieres and a festival
The Russian-language edition of Latvia's LSM news site has published a theatre review of three recent events. They are two premieres and one festival with a long history.
LSM (rus) · 31 Oct, 12:08
Radio show weighs «Ripley» and «Minotaur», two films about murder
On Latvian Radio's show «Kur kritiķiem nav vietas», film critics discuss two films built around murder: Andrey Zvyagintsev's drama «Minotaur» and Anton Corbijn's thriller «Ripley. Talent for Murder».
LSM Kultūra · 31 Oct, 11:11
Two Pumpkin Soup Recipes for Autumn: a Spiced Version and a Mild One
The Saturday supplement of Latvian newspaper Diena has published two pumpkin soup recipes: a vegetable-rich soup with ginger and spices, and a milder cream soup with caraway and bacon.
Diena · 31 Oct, 11:09
Autumn and Winter Sweater Trends: Nine Styles in Fashion
A fashion feature on the Latvian news portal NRA reviews nine sweater and cardigan styles currently popular for the autumn and winter wardrobe. The author also stresses the value of basic pieces.
NRA · 31 Oct, 11:08
Latvian Radio critics discuss Zvyagintsev's «Minotaur» and Corbijn's «Ripley's Talent to Kill»
On the Latvijas Radio programme «Kur kritiķiem nav vietas», film critics discuss two films with a murder theme: Andrey Zvyagintsev's «Minotaur» and Anton Corbijn's thriller «Ripley».
LSM (rus) · 31 Oct, 11:08
Medical students: residents often ignore cancer screening letters because they feel healthy
Medical students from the University of Latvia asked shoppers why they do not respond to invitations for state-funded cancer screening. The most common reason was feeling healthy and having no symptoms.
LSM · 31 Oct, 10:10
Rembrandt Drawing Facsimiles From a Rare 1903 Portfolio Shown at Lithuania's National Library
The Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania in Vilnius is showing 150 facsimiles of Rembrandt drawings from a portfolio published in 1903, of which only seven copies survive. Its owner, Lithuanian artist and collector Vaidotas Žukas, hopes to return it to a Berlin library.
LRT English · 31 Oct, 10:10
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“Intimacy IQ” conference takes place at the National Library of Latvia
The “Intimacy IQ” conference is being held on 31 October at the National Library of Latvia, with experts discussing sexuality, closeness and health. It can be watched live on TVNET+.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 09:10
Halloween on 31 October: Origins and Events in Latvia
Halloween, which grew out of ancient Celtic festivals, is marked worldwide on 31 October, and interest in it is growing in Latvia too. The article recalls the holiday's history and lists Halloween events in Riga, Bauska and elsewhere in Latvia.
NRA · 31 Oct, 09:08
Astrology list: six zodiac signs that love Halloween the most
Latvian news portal NRA has published a light-hearted horoscope naming six zodiac signs most likely to enjoy Halloween. Scorpio tops the list, though the piece stresses astrology is a playful interpretation, not a scientific forecast.
NRA · 31 Oct, 08:09
Nutritionist explains whether zefir, pastila or marmalade is acceptable when losing weight
Nutritionist Irina Pitusa explained which sweet, pastila or zefir, is less harmful to health, and whether marmalade can be eaten while losing weight.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 08:09
Sardinian Village of Bolotana Could Become a New “Blue Zone” for Longevity
Researchers have found very high longevity rates, especially among women, in the village of Bolotana on Italy's island of Sardinia. Scientists believe it could become a new “blue zone”.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 07:10
Musician Andris Kivičs Harshly Criticises Feature Film "Uļa"
Latvian musician Andris Kivičs has sharply criticised director Viesturs Kairišs's feature film "Uļa" about basketball player Uļjana Semjonova on social media. Reader comments are split between agreement and defence of the film.
NRA · 31 Oct, 07:09