Lifestyle
How to Spot and Get Rid of Pantry Moths in the Kitchen
Pantry moths often arrive in the home with store-bought food and hide in dry goods. The outlet “Desired” outlines how to recognise an infestation and eliminate it.
NRA · 27 Oct, 16:09
Led Zeppelin Singer Robert Plant to Perform in Sigulda
Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant will perform with his band Saving Grace and singer Suzi Dian at the Sigulda Castle ruins stage on 17 July 2027.
LSM (rus) · 27 Oct, 16:08
New materials on the Budberg manor and women's education reach Bauska museum
Historical materials that have reached the Bauska museum indicate that women in Latvia could study agriculture even before the well-known Kaucminde home economics school. After study, the new materials are to be shown at an exhibition.
LSM (rus) · 27 Oct, 15:11
Latvian government allocates €2.234 million for shooting seven foreign films in Latvia
On Tuesday, 27 October, the Latvian government backed an additional €2.234 million from the state budget. The money is intended for shooting seven foreign films in Latvia in 2027.
LSM · 27 Oct, 15:09
Rural family doctors say Latvia has no clear plan for their role in a military attack
The Latvian Association of Rural Family Doctors says family doctors are not fully prepared for a crisis, including a military attack. The Ministry of Health admits its guidelines lack detail and promises to improve them.
NRA · 27 Oct, 15:09
Gut Bacteria May Signal Pace of Aging, Hawaiʻi Study Finds
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found a link between gut microbiome makeup and the pace of biological aging. The study does not establish cause and effect.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 27 Oct, 14:11
American rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour
American rapper Macklemore has begun a tour titled 'Free Palestine', France 24, the French international news channel, reported on 27 October 2026.
France 24 · 27 Oct, 14:10
Twice as many teenagers hospitalised after intoxicants over autumn break, youngest only 12
At the Children's Clinical University Hospital in Riga, 15 young people needed medical help after using alcohol or other intoxicating substances during the autumn school break, twice as many as last year. The youngest patient was 12.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 13:10
A book about a family raising a neurodivergent child: review of "I Will Draw You Armor"
Zvaigzne ABC has published an autobiographical book by Spanish writer Viviana Fernández-Pico about a family raising a neurodivergent child. The reviewer calls it candid and emotional.
LSM (rus) · 27 Oct, 12:11
African Violets Not Blooming: Care Tips and a Homemade Fertiliser Mix
The Ukrainian outlet Unian.net has compiled advice on getting African violets to bloom, stressing proper light, watering and feeding. As an extra aid, it suggests a mix of water, starch, garlic powder and turmeric.
NRA · 27 Oct, 12:09
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TVNET invites readers to take a Latvian spelling quiz
The Latvian news portal TVNET has published an online quiz that lets readers test their knowledge of Latvian spelling. The introduction notes that mistakes can occur even in well-known words.
TVNET · 27 Oct, 11:10
Seniors' dating show «Sirdslietas» returns for a second season
Latvian public media will air the second season of the seniors' dating show «Sirdslietas» in eight episodes. Participants will look for closeness and new relationships.
LSM Kultūra · 27 Oct, 10:10
Why Coffee Is Served With Water in Cafés and How to Drink It
Restaurants and cafés in many places serve espresso, americano or cappuccino with a glass of water. The article gives taste and health reasons, and notes that in Italy it is also a hospitality tradition.
NRA · 27 Oct, 10:10
US Family Series "7th Heaven" to Return in a New Version Tackling Today's Teen Issues
Almost 20 years after it ended, the US family drama "7th Heaven" is getting a new version. Producer and original cast member Jessica Biel says it will address the problems of modern families more openly.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 10:09
Liepāja Museum Offers Schoolchildren Three New Museum Education Classes
The Liepāja Museum and two of its branches are inviting pupils to three new classes on historical writing, wallpaper history and wartime damage in the city. All are part of the cultural education programme “Latvijas skolas soma”.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 09:11
Slovenia named among the best destinations for older travellers in new study
In a study by travel company Firebird Tours comparing 100 countries, Slovenia ranked fourth as a destination for travellers aged 65 and over. Japan took first place.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 09:10
How Northern Ireland inspired CS Lewis's world of Narnia
East Belfast and the wider Northern Irish landscape hold places linked to author CS Lewis's childhood that may have inspired The Chronicles of Narnia. The first new Netflix Narnia adaptation reaches cinemas on 12 February 2027.
Guardian Travel · 27 Oct, 09:09
Aleksandrs Čaks and Bohdan-Ihor Antonych: Where Modern Poetry in Latvia and Ukraine Began
A literature piece from LSM's Russian-language service looks at the Latvian poet Aleksandrs Čaks and the Ukrainian poet Bohdan-Ihor Antonych. It describes them as authors who changed the picture of the world in their national literatures.
LSM (rus) · 27 Oct, 08:11
Horoscope: Three Zodiac Signs Said to Take Pleasure in Others' Misfortune
An astrology article says Gemini, Capricorn and Sagittarius most often show schadenfreude when others fail. Each sign is given its own reasons for the behaviour.
NRA · 27 Oct, 08:09
New Yard theatre building in east London is built from reused and recycled materials
A new £4m home for the Yard theatre has opened in Hackney Wick, east London. It makes extensive use of reclaimed and recycled materials, including a former crane tower.
The Guardian Culture · 27 Oct, 07:11
Genetic selection for children: a New York subway ad campaign revives the eugenics debate
The company Nucleus Genomics advertised embryo screening in the New York subway, promising parents the “best baby”. Writer Jan Grue, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy, argues this is a new, individualist form of eugenics.
The Guardian Science · 27 Oct, 07:11
Is state defence training compulsory for 16-year-old vocational school students in Latvia?
The Youth Guard Centre says state defence training is compulsory for students in vocational secondary programmes, including minors. Parental consent is not required, but adjustments are possible.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 06:09
Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
American rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show. He has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
BBC World · 27 Oct, 05:10
Seven everyday signs that point to good physical fitness
A British GP stresses that no single universal test can measure health, but some everyday signs may indicate good fitness. Experts assessed a widely shared list of health indicators from social media.
Jauns.lv · 27 Oct, 05:09
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Quiz: What Other Names Are Used for Certain Vegetables and Herbs in Latvian?
Latvian news portal TVNET has published a quiz about seven vegetables and herbs that go by more than one name. Sweet potato (batāte) and oregano are among the examples mentioned.
TVNET · 27 Oct, 02:12
Bukayo Saka wins the Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London
Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award for social action and humanitarianism at the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium. He was honoured for supporting children's surgeries through the charity Big Shoe.
3 avoti · 27 Oct, 00:14
Intars Busulis and Abonementa Orkestris Release Sixth Studio Album "Deg mans ugunskurs"
Latvian singer Intars Busulis and his band Abonementa Orkestris have released a new album of ten songs. A launch event took place in Riga, with concerts to follow in Cesis, Rezekne, Liepaja and Riga.
NRA · 26 Oct, 23:09
Jean Phillips-Martinsson, founder of the international Prader-Willi syndrome organisation, has died
Jean Phillips-Martinsson, a British-born campaigner who lived in Sweden and England, built a worldwide organisation for families affected by the rare genetic condition Prader-Willi syndrome. She was its first president and honorary president until the end of her life.
The Guardian Science · 26 Oct, 22:11
Recording studio Audilla launches “Audilla Sessions” concert recording series
Latvian recording studio Audilla has created “Audilla Sessions”, a project in which bands perform in the studio and the sessions are filmed and published online. Five recordings have been made so far, including with the bands Idille and Rīgas Modes.
NRA · 26 Oct, 22:09
Kazakh rapper Skryptonite to perform at Riga’s Xiaomi Arena on 29 January
Kazakhstani rapper Skryptonite will give a solo concert at Riga’s Xiaomi Arena on 29 January as part of his European tour. The source’s author questions whether an artist of this standing can fill the arena.
NRA · 26 Oct, 21:09
Why the flu vaccine is needed every year: explainer based on US CDC information
As flu season approaches, the health portal “Health”, citing the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explains why flu vaccination must be repeated annually. The reasons are the virus's ability to change and the gradual weakening of vaccine protection.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Oct, 20:09
Latvia Reimburses Cholesterol Drugs at 75%, While Neighbours Offer More
Data from Latvia's National Health Service show 237,177 patients received state-reimbursed cholesterol drugs in 2025, at a cost of €9.3 million. Many must still pay 25% themselves, whereas Lithuania, Estonia and Poland fully cover some groups.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Oct, 19:11
Director Paweł Pawlikowski: the Cold War world felt clearer than today's reality
Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski, whose film "Fatherland" about writer Thomas Mann is opening in cinemas worldwide, discusses the making of the film and parallels between postwar and present-day Europe.
Meduza · 26 Oct, 19:09
Why Hard-Boiled Eggs Keep You Full Longer Than Scrambled Eggs
Nutrition physiology research suggests that how eggs are prepared affects fullness: hard-boiled eggs must be chewed and leave the stomach more slowly than scrambled ones. A University of Sydney satiety index gives eggs a score of 150%.
NRA · 26 Oct, 18:09
Latvian Cushing's syndrome patients get no state-funded medication
Only a few dozen people in Latvia have Cushing's syndrome, a rare endocrine disease, yet the state does not reimburse drugs when surgery fails. One patient's story shows what this means day to day.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 17:11
Radio Naba marks its 24th anniversary with a concert and tracks dedicated to Anšlavs Eglītis
Radio Naba has announced a concert, "Anšlavs. Vientulis un dzīrotājs", to be held on 11 December at the Gertrude Street Theatre in Riga. It honours the 120th birthday of writer Anšlavs Eglītis and the radio's 24th anniversary.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Oct, 17:10