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Autumn Culture Picks: From Leonardo da Vinci to Australian Birds
Henrietta Verhoustinska, a jury member of the LSM «Kilogram of Culture» award, recommends four different cultural events. The selection appears on LSM's Russian-language portal.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 16:12
Actor Anthony LaPaglia's memoir recounts abuse, addiction and Hollywood run-ins
Australian-born actor Anthony LaPaglia, known for Without a Trace and Frasier, has published a memoir, The Life We Choose. It covers his abusive childhood, cocaine addiction and clashes with Hollywood figures.
The Guardian Culture · 26 Oct, 16:10
Study: Petting a Dog During a Break Helps People Cope Better With Later Stress
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck found that petting a dog does not ease stress immediately, but weakens the body's reaction to the next stressful situation.
NRA · 26 Oct, 16:10
Five Unusual Ways to Go Hiking in Latvia: Without a Phone, With Kids or in Search of Love
The Russian-language portal of Latvian public media LSM has compiled five unusual hiking formats available in Latvia. They show that a hike can be more than a walk along a trail.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 15:11
Kivičs sharply criticises Viesturs Kairišs's film about basketball player Uļjana Semjonova
Musician and former basketball player Andris Kivičs has harshly condemned the new Latvian film “Uļa” on Facebook. The post drew mixed reactions, while the film continues to be shown at international festivals.
BNN · 26 Oct, 14:10
Watering Flowers: Cold Water or Room Temperature?
Gardening experts say moderate-temperature water is the safest choice for houseplants and garden flowers. Getting the right amount of moisture and avoiding overwatering matters more than the exact temperature.
NRA · 26 Oct, 14:09
Magone Liedeskalna describes the kind of man she would like by her side
On the 360TV show "Slavenības. Bez filtra" (Celebrities. Unfiltered), Magone Liedeskalna spoke openly about relationships and what she wants in a partner. She says she currently sees no suitable candidate.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 Oct, 14:09
Estonian films win several awards at international film festivals
Estonian filmmakers won awards last weekend at the Riga International Film Festival and at an animation festival in Fredrikstad, Norway. Henry Veermäe's animated short "Uka-uka" was recognised at both.
ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 13:11
LSM releases documentary «Matīss Kaža. The Impossible Self-Portrait»
Latvia's public media portal LSM has produced a documentary about Matīss Kaža, the director of the film «Flow». It premieres on 29 October at 21:10 on the LTV1 channel and the REplay.lv platform.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 13:09
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British band Hurts to perform in Sigulda, Latvia, in June 2027
The British alternative pop band Hurts will play its only Baltic concert at the Sigulda Castle Ruins Stage in Latvia on 11 June 2027. The show will open the group's summer concert series in Europe.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 12:11
A Banana in the Evening May Help You Fall Asleep, but It Is No Cure
The health site VeryWellHealth says a banana is best eaten one to two hours before bed, as it contains nutrients involved in regulating sleep. There is no convincing evidence that a single fruit prevents insomnia.
NRA · 26 Oct, 12:09
Riga IFF international jury highlights humour and editing in Latvian short films
Members of the international jury for the national short film showcase at the Riga International Film Festival praised the diversity of styles, the editing and the humour. On Latvian Radio they also discussed how foreign audiences read personal stories with local references.
LSM · 26 Oct, 12:09
International jury on Latvian short films: varied styles and good humour
Jury members of the national short film showcase at the Riga International Film Festival point to the variety of styles, editing skills and humour in Latvian films. They spoke on the Latvian Radio programme "Kultūras rondo".
LSM Kultūra · 26 Oct, 12:09
After the Riga film festival: two European-made films to see in cinemas
With the 13th Riga International Film Festival over, the film industry's "awards season" is under way. This week LSM Culture highlights two European-made films, one of which involved Latvian film professionals.
LSM Kultūra · 26 Oct, 11:11
After Four-Year Prison Sentence, Endzins and Bokane Shocked as Clairvoyant's Prediction Fails
A reality show called “Slavenības. Bez filtra” (“Celebrities. Unfiltered”) shows Nikis Endzins and his partner Sindija Bokane reacting to a court ruling that gave him four years in prison. Both had believed a clairvoyant, Sandra, who said he faced no arrest or change of preventive measure.
BNN · 26 Oct, 11:09
Rapper Deniss Stepanovs Earns Unofficial “Master of Massage” Title in Taiwan on Travel Show
The participants of the travel show “Četri uz koferiem” – rapper Deniss Stepanovs, content creator Kristīne Stakena, former hockey player Edgars Masaļskis and singer Aija Andrejeva – are travelling around Taiwan. Stepanovs gains an unofficial “master of massage” title during his leg of the trip.
BNN · 26 Oct, 10:11
Why Dreams Stay on the "Someday" List: Four Psychological Traps and Five Steps to Start Acting
An article republished by the Latvian site NRA.LV describes four reasons people postpone personal goals for years and offers five suggestions for taking action today.
NRA · 26 Oct, 10:09
Üle Heli sound art festival wraps up in Tallinn
The Üle Heli festival, devoted to sound art, took place in Tallinn, Estonia, last weekend with four concert evenings. This year's theme was "Sound Is Free".
ERR (rus) · 26 Oct, 09:09
Art museum director: ticket prices at cultural institutions are nearing a dangerous limit
Iveta Derkusova, director of the Latvian National Museum of Art, says ticket prices at cultural institutions are approaching a limit beyond which people will no longer be able to afford them.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 09:09
Weekly rune forecast: don't dwell on bad experiences, take what is useful from the past
The Latvian news portal NRA has published a weekly rune forecast in its horoscope section. Its author, Didzis Jonovs, urges readers to re-examine unpleasant experiences and take from them what is useful today.
NRA · 26 Oct, 08:09
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Apollo.lv invites readers to test their knowledge of Latvian films in an 18-question quiz
The news portal Apollo.lv has published an interactive quiz about Latvian cinema. Participants must complete 18 Latvian film titles by choosing the missing word.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 05:12
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Stars Speak: A Week for Making Room for Something New
The astrology column "Zvaigznes runā" (Stars Speak) on the Latvian portal TVNET says the period from late October to early November calls for a review of relationships, financial habits and life choices. Some zodiac signs are expected to face long-unanswered questions.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 05:12
Major trial finds silver diamine fluoride liquid can halt cavities in children without drilling
A U.S. Phase III clinical trial found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto teeth, stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without drilling. The results could support seeking FDA approval for this specific use.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 26 Oct, 05:09
Full Moon on 26 October: What the Jauns.lv Horoscope Promises for the Week
The Latvian news portal Jauns.lv has published a horoscope for all zodiac signs covering 26 October to 1 November. The week opens with a full moon early on Monday morning.
Jauns.lv · 26 Oct, 05:09
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Horoscope for Monday, 26 October: Full Moon Opens the New Week
The horoscope for 26 October on the Latvian news portal Apollo.lv says the Moon in Taurus reaches its full phase. The astrological forecast describes the day as suited to letting go of what is outdated and reinforcing what matters.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 04:11
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Sister with dementia moved into care home: Vita's story of a hard decision
Vita placed her 64-year-old sister, who has rapidly progressing dementia, in a care home a couple of weeks ago. She still doubts whether there was any other option.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 02:12
Sister's dementia is advancing fast: Vita places her in a social rehabilitation hotel
A couple of weeks ago Vita placed her 64-year-old sister, whose dementia is progressing rapidly, in a care facility officially called a social rehabilitation hotel. She still doubts whether there was any other way out.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 02:12
True crime stories: from insight into psychology to anxiety
Stories about real crimes can help people understand human psychology, but they can also trigger anxiety. Psychiatrist Arta Stūrmane discussed the side effects of such content with the Latvian portal Apollo.lv.
TVNET · 26 Oct, 01:10
True crime content can help explain psychology but may also trigger anxiety
Stories about real crimes, known as true crime, can help people understand human psychology, but they can also cause anxiety. The news site Apollo.lv spoke about the side effects with psychiatrist Arta Stūrmane.
Apollo.lv · 26 Oct, 01:10
Estonian Graphic Art Collector: Artist and IT Specialist Pools Funds with Fellow Enthusiasts
Artist and IT specialist Aleksandr Lefbard has spent about eight years collecting Estonian art, mainly graphic works, together with like-minded people. The collection now holds several thousand pieces, and its owners want to open it to a wider public.
ERR (rus) · 25 Oct, 23:11
Anita Zambare and Helvijs Kārkliņš record a 30-year-old Ats Priedītis song
Latvian singers Anita Zambare and Helvijs Kārkliņš have released a new recording of "Mana balss", a song composer Ats Priedītis wrote about 30 years ago. Until now it had never been recorded.
NRA · 25 Oct, 23:11
Austria's Hochosterwitz Castle: A Fairy-Tale Fortress on a Carinthian Rock
Hochosterwitz Castle is a medieval castle in Carinthia, southern Austria, known for its pointed turrets, asymmetrical facade and ornate gates. The authors of a Delfi travel piece found the road leading up to it more interesting than the castle itself.
Delfi · 25 Oct, 22:09
Finland Seeks 16 Single Foreigners for Free Culinary Trip with Romantic Dinner
Finland's tourism organisation Visit Finland is inviting 16 single people from different countries on a four-day culinary trip to Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027. All travel costs are covered, and applications close on 10 November.
NRA · 25 Oct, 21:09
Doctors urge patients to use state-funded cascade testing for breast cancer risk
Doctors at Riga East University Hospital in Latvia are urging patients to use the state-funded cascade testing. If a relative has a confirmed inherited pathogenic mutation, all first-degree relatives can be screened free of charge.
LSM · 25 Oct, 19:11
AI-compiled top 10 of Latvian singers puts Atvara first
Latvijas Avīze has published an entertainment-style top 10 of Latvian singers generated by artificial intelligence. Singer Atvara took first place.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Oct, 18:10
Pancakes with chicken filling suit breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Russian-language edition of Latvian public media LSM suggests chicken-filled pancakes as an easy way to use up meat cooked the day before. The dish can be made in a large batch and kept in the fridge.
LSM (rus) · 25 Oct, 16:11