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Learning a musical instrument at any age may help keep the brain healthy
Music shapes personal identity, helps balance emotions and activates different areas of the brain. Learning to play an instrument is worthwhile at any age, even for those who did not manage it in childhood.
LSM (rus) · 24 Oct, 17:02
Georgijs Miezainis, Former Latvian National Opera Ballet Dancer, Has Died
Ballet dancer Georgijs Miezainis, who performed with the Latvian National Opera ballet company from 1962 to 1971, died on 21 October. The Latvian Professional Ballet Association announced his death.
NRA · 24 Oct, 15:01
Scientists Identify the Genetic Origin of Ginger Cat Fur
Two independent research groups have found that the orange coat colour in cats is most likely caused by a missing DNA fragment in a part of the genome that does not code for proteins. The findings were published in the journal Current Biology.
Diena · 24 Oct, 14:02
Personality quiz with five female silhouettes: what your pick says about you
Artist Anna Sirovatkina created an entertainment personality quiz featuring silhouettes of five women. The source describes only the result for the first figure.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 13:02
Dónal Lunny, Giant of Irish Traditional Music, Dies at 79
Irish traditional musician and producer Dónal Lunny, a member of Planxty, the Bothy Band and Moving Hearts, has died of cancer aged 79. Ireland's president and prime minister were among those paying tribute.
The Guardian World · 24 Oct, 12:03
Riga exhibition marks centenary of textile artist Rūdolfs Heimrāts
The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga is showing Mantojums (Legacy), a centenary exhibition on textile artist Rūdolfs Heimrāts (1926–1992), until 22 November. A review calls it the most comprehensive presentation of his work so far.
Diena · 24 Oct, 12:02
Producer of Riga-shot film "The Unknown Woman": women in the film industry are used to being lonely
The historical drama "The Unknown Woman", shot in Riga, achieved success at the Venice Film Festival in early September. Its producer, Mikael Rix, told Latvian Radio how viewing habits shape the audience for films made by women.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Oct, 12:02
Ralfs Eilands Impersonates Intars Busulis on “Izklausies redzēts” While Busulis Sits on the Jury
Musician Ralfs Eilands transformed into singer Intars Busulis in the third episode of the music transformation show “Izklausies redzēts”, with Busulis himself on the jury. Busulis said he felt awkward but gave the performance the maximum score.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 12:01
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Held in Los Angeles With Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner
The annual fashion show of lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret took place in Los Angeles, opened by supermodel Bella Hadid. The event has returned for a second year after being cancelled in 2019.
Diena · 24 Oct, 11:03
Detective film "Klajumā aiz meža" premieres in Latvia, using bog bodies as a metaphor
The psychological detective film "Klajumā aiz meža" has premiered in Latvia. Director Reinis Kalviņš explained on a Delfi programme why the film draws on the bog body phenomenon, while producer Gints Grūbe spoke about how it was made.
Delfi · 24 Oct, 11:03
Airbnb Limits What Hosts Can Demand of Guests Before Checkout
From 20 November 2026, the accommodation booking platform Airbnb will bar hosts from making it mandatory for guests to strip beds, take out rubbish or wash dishes. The change follows customer complaints about excessive cleaning duties.
NRA · 24 Oct, 10:03
Egļava museum owner Aldis Pušpurs collects the history of the Balvi area
Aldis Pušpurs, a local historian and private museum owner from Egļava in Susāji Parish, Latgale, has devoted himself to preserving the history of the Balvi area. He recently received a lifetime achievement award.
LSM (rus) · 24 Oct, 10:03
Playwright James Graham: stagnant culture has left politics stuck
British playwright James Graham discusses the political consequences of cultural stagnation in an episode of The Guardian's Radical Thinking podcast. The episode comes with a reading list on why culture seems stuck.
The Guardian World · 24 Oct, 10:02
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Riga Fashion Week closes with a party at the "Coyote Fly" club
Riga Fashion Week (RFW) was marked at its close by a party at the "Coyote Fly" club. Fashion industry representatives and guests attended.
Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 10:02
Stroke warning signs: symptoms that may appear weeks in advance
Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze published a health article on 24 October saying the body can sometimes signal circulatory problems weeks before a stroke. Vision changes are named as one of the topics covered.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 10:02
Singer Lolita Vambute's Musical Path: From Self-Taught Piano to Carefully Crafted Pop Performances
Lolita Vambute, a Latvian composer and singer who represents the beginnings of the country's light music, is the guest of the programme "Daudz laimes, jubilār!". She is the first woman in Latvia to compose pop songs and also perform them herself.
LSM · 24 Oct, 09:53
Composer and singer Lolita Vambute is the guest of the show "Daudz laimes, jubilār!"
Lolita Vambute, the first woman in Latvia to compose pop songs and perform them herself, is the guest of the show "Daudz laimes, jubilār!". She was born in the same year as composer Raimonds Pauls.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Oct, 09:53
Intars Busulis on His New Album «Deg mans ugunskurs», Recorded Entirely Live
Latvian jazz and pop singer Intars Busulis talks about a new album with his Abonements Orchestra, due out this week. It was recorded without electronics, using live instruments.
Diena · 24 Oct, 08:56
BBC Two airs concert marking 20 years of Amy Winehouse's Back to Black
A concert held in London to mark 20 years since Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black is on British TV tonight. The schedule also includes a dance contest, a Viking documentary and several dramas and films.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Oct, 08:55
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Riga Fashion Week Day 3: Guest Style Highlights and Unusual Accessories
On the third day of Riga Fashion Week (RFW), guests' outfits stood out for unusual accessories, bold colour combinations and interesting textures. The news portal TVNET has compiled the most noticeable looks.
TVNET · 24 Oct, 08:54
Coffee Nap: Why Drinking Coffee Before a Short Sleep Can Help You Feel Alert
Sleep experts say drinking coffee right before a 15–20 minute nap may help beat the afternoon energy slump. The method does not suit everyone and is no substitute for a full night's sleep.
NRA · 24 Oct, 08:54
Beethoven Reportedly Counted Exactly 60 Beans for His Morning Coffee
According to anecdotes, German composer Ludwig van Beethoven counted out 60 coffee beans for each cup himself. The habit is easy to try again today.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 08:53
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Why a woman may have no partner: TVNET piece promises honest but unwelcome explanations
The Latvian news portal TVNET has published an article trying to answer why some women have no steady partner. The author warns that the explanations offered may not be to the reader's liking.
TVNET · 24 Oct, 06:55
Actor Lauris Subatnieks on Theatre, the Younger Generation and the Show "Limuzīns dāvanā"
Lauris Subatnieks, an actor at Latvia's Dailes Theatre, is hosting the TV strategy game show "Limuzīns dāvanā" for the first time. In an interview he discusses the show, artificial intelligence and changes in theatre culture.
Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 06:53
Havana's Morro Castle: nightly cannon ceremony and lighthouse views
Morro Castle, a fortress that once guarded the port of Havana, Cuba, is now a visitor attraction. A cannon-lighting ceremony takes place there every night at 9:00 PM, and the castle and lighthouse can be toured by day.
Atlas Obscura · 24 Oct, 05:55
Showbiz week: Harry wants to reconcile with family, Affleck speaks of painful truth, Jenner in 50 million bra
The Latvian news portal Jauns.lv has published a roundup of last week's entertainment news. Its headline mentions Prince Harry, actor Ben Affleck and celebrity Kylie Jenner.
Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 05:53
Linda Kalniņa: the "Gilindzher's seventh wife" label is a fact, but privacy has limits
Choreographer and actress Linda Kalniņa told the portal Delfi that the label "Gilindzher's seventh wife" is a fact, but that some media articles crossed her boundaries. She now avoids particular journalists.
Delfi · 24 Oct, 04:55
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Horoscope for Saturday, 24 October: Astrological Forecast Stresses Introspection
A horoscope for Saturday, 24 October, published by the Latvian news portal Apollo.lv, says the day encourages people to pause and listen to themselves. The forecast is based on the positions of the Sun, Venus and Mercury in Scorpio.
Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 04:55
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Vagina Does Not Need Washing After Sex: The Body Maintains Its Own Balance
The vagina does not need to be washed after intercourse to restore its natural balance, as the female body has its own mechanisms for maintaining the vaginal microenvironment. The environment does, however, undergo changes during sex.
TVNET · 24 Oct, 04:54
Prime Minister Offers No Pay Rise Ahead of Planned Culture Sector Protests
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs does not currently plan to head off the planned culture sector protests with concrete pay proposals. Talks with the sector and a long-term pay plan are left to the next culture minister.
LSM · 24 Oct, 03:56
Macklemore kicks off a new tour titled "Free Palestine"
American rapper Macklemore began a new concert tour called the "Free Palestine tour" on Thursday night. He said that "being human is not complicated".
Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 02:53
Designer Natālija Jansone presents fashion show at Riga Fashion Week
On the fourth day of the 43rd Riga Fashion Week, Friday 23 October, designer Natālija Jansone held a fashion show at the "Hanzas Perons" cultural venue.
Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 01:56
Andris Ērglis Wins Third Episode of Latvian Show "Izklausies redzēts"
Singer Andris Ērglis won the third episode of the 360TV music transformation show "Izklausies redzēts" by portraying Andris Bērziņš. Musician Intars Busulis joined the jury and watched Ralfs Eilands impersonate him.
Jauns.lv · 24 Oct, 00:55
Why a woman has no partner: Apollo.lv lists some unwelcome explanations
The Latvian portal Apollo.lv has published a relationships piece offering several frank, possibly unwelcome explanations to women asking why they are single. The available excerpt does not name the specific reasons.
Apollo.lv · 24 Oct, 00:54
Latvijas Avīze invites readers to take a first-grade natural science quiz
Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published an online quiz that lets readers check how well they remember first-grade natural science. The outlet says the questions may prove harder than they seem.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 00:54
Liepāja Museum to open exhibition by Art Academy of Latvia glass art lecturers
An exhibition of works by lecturers from the Glass Art Department of the Art Academy of Latvia, titled "Future Horizons", opens at the Liepāja Museum on Friday, 23 October. It runs until 20 December.
Diena · 23 Oct, 23:55