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Singer Ieva Sutugova on balancing a career with raising children

Latvian singer Ieva Sutugova has shared her experience of combining a music career with family duties. The presentation of her debut album “Stāsti” will take place on the evening of 21 February at the “Daile” music venue.

Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 14:09

Maarja Vaino: «Truth and Justice» showed Estonians as a people with their own worldview

In a commentary, Estonian author Maarja Vaino writes that Anton Hansen Tammsaare's novel «Truth and Justice», published a century ago, is one of the foundational texts of Estonian culture. She argues it should remain on the school reading list.

ERR (rus) · 29 Oct, 13:10

Brown Butter and Espresso Blondies: A Recipe for Coffee Lovers

The US publication Real Simple has shared a blondie recipe combining browned butter, espresso powder and dark chocolate. The dessert needs about 25 minutes of baking and two hours of cooling.

NRA · 29 Oct, 12:09

Family detective film "Mission: Find the Parents" opens in cinemas

A new family detective film, "Mission: Find the Parents", began screening in cinemas across Latvia on 29 October. It centres on ten-year-old Alisa and her older brother Milan, who has autism.

LSM (rus) · 29 Oct, 11:10

Flu vaccine deliveries delayed: Jelgava doctors and patients left waiting

Production problems have delayed flu vaccine deliveries in Latvia, and the Jelgava Clinic has received only 150 doses this year versus more than 550 used last year. The National Health Service says another 70,900 standard doses are due by 13 November.

NRA · 29 Oct, 11:09

Finnish performer Käärijä plays Palladium concert hall

Finnish performer Käärijä gave a concert at the "Palladium" concert hall on Wednesday, 28 October. A photo gallery of the show has been published by Apollo.lv.

Apollo.lv · 29 Oct, 10:11

Cabbage recipes: from an unusual bread to cutlets and autumn salad

The Latvian magazine «100 Labi Padomi» offers five cabbage-based recipes: cabbage bread, sauerkraut, cutlets, autumn salad and cabbage chops.

Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 10:10

How to Safely Descale a Kettle with Citric Acid, Vinegar or Store-Bought Products

Regular descaling of an electric kettle helps water heat faster and keeps drinks tasting right. The site Quora lists three methods and safety rules.

NRA · 29 Oct, 10:09

Columnist: "Ir talants!" Is More Interesting Than "X Factor", but Judging Raises Doubts

A columnist from the "Cehs.lv" portal reviews the talent show "Ir talants!" in an opinion piece published by Delfi. He likes the show's broad range of talents, but at times it is unclear to him what the show actually rewards.

Delfi · 29 Oct, 09:09

Deutsche Börse Photography Prize Shortlist Features Surveillance, Sabotage and War in Ukraine

As the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation prize marks its 30th anniversary, four artists are shortlisted for work on hidden digital labour, colonial-era imagery, war in Ukraine and the Buddhist idea of rebirth.

The Guardian Culture · 29 Oct, 09:09

"Siddhartha" Production Reviewed: Music and Visual Imagery Take Centre Stage

LSM Culture has reviewed "Sidharta", an international music theatre production made with the participation of Latvia's Dailes Theatre. The review stresses that music and visual imagery are the core of the show.

LSM Kultūra · 29 Oct, 07:11

Waiting Lists for Children's Eye Doctors: Plan to Shift Some Patients to Optometrists

Access to state-funded paediatric ophthalmologists (eye doctors) in Latvia is unequal, with waiting times differing by hundreds of days between cities. Experts propose a system change, with first steps planned from 1 January.

LSM · 29 Oct, 07:11

Culture picks: French baritone at the opera, Molière's Don Juan and a Riga music festival

Several cultural events are set for Riga from 29 October into early November, including a recital by French baritone Ludovic Tézier, a Molière premiere at the National Theatre and the Riga Music Week festival.

Diena · 29 Oct, 07:10

TV tonight: the year’s first Christmas special arrives early

The Guardian’s Thursday evening UK TV guide highlights a crime drama, a documentary on unnecessary mastectomies, Martin Lewis’s budget special and a women’s Champions League football match.

The Guardian Culture · 29 Oct, 07:09

Diāna Ķikāne's new DEZI collection offers femininity in a new proportion

Fashion designer Diāna Ķikāne highlights dresses, skirts and more defined silhouettes in the new DEZI collection. Her approach also draws on the aesthetics of the magazine Rīgas Modes.

Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 07:09

Normal Average Blood Pressure Can Hide Dangerous Swings

University of Virginia researchers have identified a small group of brainstem nerve cells that helps keep blood pressure steady. Losing them causes unstable pressure even when average readings are normal.

ScienceDaily Veselība · 29 Oct, 06:10

Poem "Ballet of Templates" published in the magazine Domuzīme

The poetry section of the Latvian outlet Ir.lv carries the poem "Šablonu balets" (Ballet of Templates), which appeared in issue 5 of the literary magazine Domuzīme in 2026. The text weaves everyday trifles and urban anxiety together with images of nature.

Žurnāls Ir · 29 Oct, 05:11

Anna tells of a childhood stolen by abuse at home

The news site Apollo.lv has published a story in its "Stolen Life" series about Anna, whose childhood was marked by sexual exploitation and daily emotional and physical abuse at home. The source gives only a short introduction.

Apollo.lv · 29 Oct, 05:11

Large study links late-night snacking to liver disease risk

A study with 199,000 participants has tied eating late in the evening to two serious liver diseases. It found that timing matters as well as what a person eats.

TVNET · 29 Oct, 05:10

Actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots to receive Jelgava Municipality's highest award

The Jelgava Municipality council has awarded actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots its top honour, the Certificate of Honour, for his contribution to Latvian theatre and film and to promoting the area. He will be honoured on 17 November in Eleja.

Jauns.lv · 29 Oct, 04:12

Political Scientist Linda Curika Performs Stand-Up as Her Character Džemma Sudraba

Political scientist and communications specialist Linda Curika, 44, is performing this autumn in the stand-up show "Sieviete, saņemies!" (Woman, Get a Grip!) as her stage persona Džemma Sudraba. She says the character has made her braver.

Žurnāls Ir · 29 Oct, 04:11

Thursday Horoscope: Harmonious Moon Aspect Promises a Sociable Day

Apollo.lv's horoscope for Thursday, 29 October, forecasts upbeat and inspiring energy. It is based on the Moon's sextile with Mars and Jupiter.

Apollo.lv · 29 Oct, 04:11

Ir Magazine Publishes Ernests Kļaviņš Cartoon «A Meeting Behind Closed Doors»

The Latvian weekly Ir published a cartoon by Ernests Kļaviņš, titled «A Meeting Behind Closed Doors», on its website on 29 October. The source gives only the title, author and date, not a description of the drawing.

Žurnāls Ir · 29 Oct, 03:11

11-year-old girl runs away from home, hides in forest for nearly two weeks

In its series "Nozagtā dzīve" (Stolen Life), the Latvian site Apollo.lv tells of Anna, who fled home at age 11 and hid in a forest for almost two weeks. The story says she could no longer endure what was happening to her at home.

Apollo.lv · 29 Oct, 03:11

11-year-old girl hid in a forest for nearly two weeks after fleeing home

A story in the series "Stolen Life" tells of Anna, who ran away from home at age 11 and hid in a forest for almost two weeks. She could no longer endure what was happening to her at home.

TVNET · 29 Oct, 02:12

Inese Ērmane launches solo project Damélie with a new take on Édith Piaf's song

Singer Inese Ērmane, who won the Latvian song contest “Latvijas Sirdsdziesma” a couple of years ago, has announced a solo project called Damélie that reimagines French music classics. Its first single is a new interpretation of Édith Piaf's “L’Accordéoniste”, released with a music video.

NRA · 28 Oct, 23:09

Gynaecologist: Early Periods Are Often Normal, but Rapid Development Needs a Check-Up

Paediatric and adolescent gynaecologist Lāsma Līdaka explains when a girl's first period is within the norm and when parents should consult a doctor. She says the timing of puberty signs matters more than the age of the first period.

Delfi · 28 Oct, 22:09

History Museum Marks World Day for Audiovisual Heritage by Looking at Photography as Evidence

To mark World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the National History Museum of Latvia is turning its attention to photography as documentary evidence. The focus ranges from glass negatives to images made today.

LSM Kultūra · 28 Oct, 20:11

Flu vaccine delivery delays leave some Latvians unable to get vaccinated as cases slowly rise

Flu incidence in Latvia is gradually rising, but some residents still cannot get vaccinated because vaccine deliveries are delayed. Medical institutions are also worried about the health of their own staff.

LSM (rus) · 28 Oct, 20:11

Study links scalding-hot tea to higher cardiovascular disease risk

A study in a scientific journal, which followed 486,000 people for almost ten years, found an association between drinking boiling-hot tea and a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease. The researchers stress that it does not prove a direct cause.

NRA · 28 Oct, 20:09

Private ceramics collection goes on show in Saldus during month of Ellija Rozentāle's birthday

The Janis Rozentāls Saldus History and Art Museum has opened the exhibition "Latvian Art Ceramics" in honour of the birthday of the painter's partner Ellija. The collection is private and is being shown to a wider public for the first time.

LSM Kultūra · 28 Oct, 19:11

Social media debate over pharmacist consultations and queues in Latvian pharmacies

A woman complained on the Threads platform that customers who talk at length with a pharmacist hold up the queue. Opinions in the discussion were split, while the head of the Latvian Pharmacists' Association says consultations need time and pharmacies need enough staff.

Latvijas Avīze · 28 Oct, 19:10

Why Vegetables Boiled in Stock Are Best Not Blended

Vegetables simmered for hours in stock lose much of their flavour and texture, and blending them makes the liquid cloudy and thick. If bones are present, blending them with a hand blender can be dangerous.

NRA · 28 Oct, 18:09

Quiz: Can you recognise 16 Latvian celebrities by their hairstyles?

Latvian news site TVNET is offering an entertainment quiz in which readers must identify 16 well-known Latvians from their hairstyles. The quiz is meant to test how observant the reader is.

TVNET · 28 Oct, 16:10