Lifestyle
Gynecologist: Vaginal Atrophy Is Not Life-Threatening but Can Seriously Affect Quality of Life
Gynecologist Karlīna Elksne explains that falling estrogen can change the vaginal lining, causing dryness, burning and pain. The condition is not dangerous to life, but it can be treated if it affects wellbeing.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 07:09
Gargoyles and Grotesques: Unusual Stone Figures on Buildings Around the World
Travel and curiosity website Atlas Obscura has compiled a list of unusual gargoyles and grotesques. They include a Darth Vader carving at Washington's National Cathedral and Kyiv's House with Chimaeras.
Atlas Obscura · 31 Oct, 06:12
Folk Beliefs About Firewood: What Latvian Ancestors Said About Chopping, Splitting and Burning
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has compiled seven traditional Latvian beliefs about preparing and burning firewood. They cover the timing of chopping, weather forecasts, a householder's qualities and news signalled by burning logs.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 06:11
Spanking as an adult game: how people find like-minded partners
A TVNET article looks at adult sex games in which spanking is part of the pleasure. It asks how people who do not belong to specialised clubs or communities find partners.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 06:11
Jauns.lv Compiles Ghost Stories of Latvian Castles and Manors for Halloween
The news portal Jauns.lv has gathered the most vivid legends of ghosts in Latvian castles and manor houses, which people can test on the night of 31 October. The tales blend medieval history, Baltic German aristocratic life and old Latvian beliefs.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 05:09
Inquest finds Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett took her own life
A Kent coroner's court has found that Lauren Bennett, a 36-year-old British singer and member of the girl group G.R.L., took her own life. She had been struggling with severe mental health problems before her death.
BBC England · 31 Oct, 04:11
White Fingers in the Cold May Point to Raynaud's Syndrome
Fingers that turn numb and white in the cold, then become painful, may be a sign of Raynaud's syndrome. A doctor warns of this; her name is not given in the source excerpt.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 04:10
Mo Aspen and Keyt release single “Tutti Frutti” with dance video
Latvian musician Mo Aspen and singer Keyt have released a new song, “Tutti Frutti”, along with a dance video. Mo Aspen promises several more singles ahead of an album due next year.
NRA · 31 Oct, 03:12
Latvian band Kautkaili releases single "Savā vaļā" ahead of second album launch
The Latvian alternative pop band Kautkaili has released a new song and music video, "Savā vaļā", the final single from its second studio album "Visas pasaules jūtas". A launch concert for the album was scheduled for 30 October in Riga.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 03:11
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Saturday 31 October horoscope: conversations, memories and differing ideas of a good evening
The astrological forecast for Saturday, 31 October, stresses calm conversation and voicing what was left unsaid. In the evening, the Moon's alignment with Venus is said to be a reminder that close people may want different things.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 02:11
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Jenna Ortega's dress: a steel frame, crystals and 6,500 beads
Actress Jenna Ortega attended a special screening of "Klara and the Sun" in New York in a dress whose frame is made of steel rods. It is also decorated with crystals and moving fringes.
TVNET · 31 Oct, 02:11
Band contest “Nemiera blice ’27” second selection concert to feature Esme and a Ukrainian metal group
The second selection concert of “Nemiera blice ’27”, a contest for new and little-known bands, takes place on Saturday, 31 October, at the “Atmoda” Culture House. Participants include the Riga trio Esme, the Ukrainian band Nuclear Conflict, based in Latvia, and the band Utopia.
NRA · 31 Oct, 01:11
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Apollo.lv offers a quiz on the meanings of 15 words
The Latvian news site Apollo.lv has published an interactive quiz that lets readers check whether they know the meanings of 15 words. The source does not say which words are included.
Apollo.lv · 31 Oct, 01:10
Latvijas Avīze quiz: would you survive a classic detective story in a remote manor?
The website of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze offers an entertainment quiz that places the reader in an Agatha Christie-style detective story. The answers show whether you would live to see the big reveal at the end.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 01:10
Witch Trials in 16th and 17th Century Latvia: A Look Back by Delfi
Delfi looks back at witch trials held in the territory of Latvia more than 400 years ago, when accusations of sorcery ended in torture and execution. The article's introduction also explains how witch hunts developed across Europe.
Delfi · 30 Oct, 23:12
Celebrity Traitors finale: seven players left in BBC reality show's final
The second-season finale of the British TV reality show The Celebrity Traitors airs on 30 October with seven contestants left. Three of them are hidden "traitors" who must stay undetected to the end.
The Guardian Culture · 30 Oct, 22:10
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Singer Aminata Savadogo discusses motherhood in magazine interview
Singer Aminata Savadogo tells the magazine "Lilita" how she sees the role of a mother. She says that experiencing motherhood has changed her outlook on life and her values.
Apollo.lv · 30 Oct, 21:10
US food safety experts compile list of 10 supermarket products linked to illness risks
Food safety experts at the US organization Consumer Reports examined food products and related illness outbreaks between 2017 and 2022. The analysis produced a list of ten products that consumers should treat with particular caution.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 21:09
Three exhibitions devoted to PÖFF film festival open in Tallinn's Telliskivi
Three exhibitions marking the Black Nights film festival (PÖFF) opened on Friday, 30 October, in Telliskivi, a creative quarter in Tallinn, Estonia. The festival is held for the 30th time this year and begins in a week.
ERR (rus) · 30 Oct, 21:08
Actress Sandra Kļaviņa's solo show «Paskaties…» invites audiences to look at people on public transport
Actress Sandra Kļaviņa has created the monodrama «Paskaties…» («Look…»), which asks viewers to look more attentively at people on public transport. Original music for the production was composed by Maksims Busels.
LSM Kultūra · 30 Oct, 20:10
How to Make a Candle Burn Longer: Three Simple Methods
The Ukrainian news site Unian.net has compiled tips for getting a candle to burn more evenly and for longer at home: chilling the wax, using salt and trimming the wick. Safety reminders are included.
NRA · 30 Oct, 20:08
Father voices concern on social media over meals at kindergarten and school
A parent has shared observations on the social network Threads about children's meals in educational institutions, sparking a discussion. Commenters offer various explanations, including lack of water, ventilation and centralised procurement.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 19:10
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Musical "Touched by Eternity" Cancelled at the National Library of Latvia
The musical performance "Mūžības skartie" (Touched by Eternity), planned for 12 December at the National Library of Latvia, will not take place after all. The organisers announced this.
Apollo.lv · 30 Oct, 18:10
Toasts with Marinated Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables: A No-Stove Recipe
The website Real Simple offers a recipe for a quick meal that needs no cooking: toasted bread topped with pesto, marinated shrimp and a vegetable mix.
NRA · 30 Oct, 18:09
In Memory of Rimants Ziedonis: His Latvian Radio Interview
Following the death of writer and journalist Rimants Ziedonis (1962–2026), an interview aired this summer on Latvian Radio's programme Monopols has been republished. In it he spoke about major life dilemmas, fishing by the sea and childhood memories.
LSM (rus) · 30 Oct, 17:10
Five Ways to Upgrade a Simple Egg Sandwich, According to a Chef
A chef has suggested five ways to improve an egg sandwich. The US food site The Takeout published them, and Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze has retold them.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 16:11
Niks Endziņš and Sindija Bokāne planned shared daily life on TV show; now the memories hurt
In a clip from the 360TV show “Slavenības. Bez filtra”, Niks Endziņš and Sindija Bokāne look for a helper to keep their home tidy. After Niks was convicted, Sindija sees these moments differently.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 15:11
Three October art events: T.Art Gallery closes and two exhibitions open
An art review on LSM's Russian-language portal covers three events in October's cultural life. T.Art Gallery is closing for good, while exhibitions have opened elsewhere.
LSM (rus) · 30 Oct, 15:08
What to know about French composer Gabriel Fauré, whose music also featured in a Streičs film
French composer Gabriel Fauré was initially seen by his contemporaries as an organist and choir conductor. As a child he sneaked to the harmonium in church, and his father supported his musical education.
LSM · 30 Oct, 14:10
Gabriel Fauré: From a Village Church Harmonium to Composer
LSM Culture has published a quiz about French composer Gabriel Fauré, whose music was also heard in a film by Streičs. The intro notes that his contemporaries first saw him as an organist and choir conductor.
LSM Kultūra · 30 Oct, 14:10
Study: One Weekly Plank Session May Help Keep Blood Pressure Lower
A new clinical trial suggests that even a single isometric exercise per week, such as the plank, helps maintain previously achieved blood pressure reductions. Training three times a week produced the best results.
NRA · 30 Oct, 14:08
Maarjamäe Castle Opens Broad Exhibition on the History of Estonian Porcelain
The Estonian History Museum has opened the exhibition "White Gold. The History of Estonian Porcelain" at Maarjamäe Castle in Estonia. It features more than 700 items and runs until 27 March 2027.
ERR (rus) · 30 Oct, 13:08
Jānis Lūsēns's programme "Rīga, mūžības skartā" to be performed on Lāčplēsis Day
A concert dedicated to Lāčplēsis Day will take place in Victory Park in Riga on 11 November. The bands Juuk and The Sound Poets will perform, followed by composer Jānis Lūsēns's programme based on the work of poet Aleksandrs Čaks.
LSM Kultūra · 30 Oct, 12:09
Chocolate cake without butter or added sugar: apple purée recipe
The Ukrainian news site Unian.net has shared a chocolate cake recipe that uses apple purée instead of butter and added sugar. Baking takes 20–25 minutes.
NRA · 30 Oct, 12:09
Thomas Anders to give anniversary concert in Riga on 7 November
Thomas Anders, founder and lead singer of the pop-disco group Modern Talking, will perform an anniversary concert in Riga on 7 November. Organisers describe it as his only anniversary concert in Latvia.
Latvijas Avīze · 30 Oct, 12:09
Anniversary PÖFF to Show Films From a Record 87 Countries
The 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will feature films from 87 countries, the most in its history. It runs from 6 to 22 November in Tallinn and Tartu.
ERR (rus) · 30 Oct, 11:11