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Pickle Brine Has Household and Garden Uses, Latvijas Avīze Reports
Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze has compiled 13 ways to reuse the liquid left over from pickled cucumbers around the home, garden and kitchen. The tips rely on the brine's salt and vinegar, and the health suggestions are not backed by studies cited in the article.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 22:55
Dana Grīnbauma releases debut solo single “Sapņi”
Latvian singer Dana Grīnbauma, formerly of the country's first all-female heavy rock band Šķembas, has released her first solo song, “Sapņi” (“Dreams”). It is about finding the courage to overcome fear and doubt.
NRA · 22 Oct, 22:54
Riga art museum hosts exhibition on Latvia's nearly vanished wood-meadow landscape
An exhibition on wooded meadows, which survive in Latvia on only about 1,400 hectares, runs at the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga from 23 October to 15 November. Large-format photographs show eight artists and groups encountering the landscape.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 22:54
The Celebrity Traitors episode seven: the yawning task reaches its conclusion
The Guardian is live-blogging episode seven of the second series of the BBC reality show The Celebrity Traitors, recapping where each contestant stands before a task in which two traitors try to make rivals yawn.
The Guardian Culture · 22 Oct, 21:56
Scientists try to refine the date of van Gogh's "The Starry Night" by matching it to the 1889 sky
A South Korean research team says Vincent van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night" matches a real predawn sky around July 22, 1889, rather than June. The study appeared in Scientific Reports, though another physicist calls the July date an intriguing hypothesis, not a settled answer.
France 24 · 22 Oct, 20:56
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Family criticises BKUS after teenager's Lyme disease found elsewhere years later
Ivo, a young man from Riga, and his mother appeared on the TV3 programme "Bez tabu" to describe about four years of treatment. The family says Lyme disease was diagnosed only after they turned to a different doctor.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 20:55
First human infection with Schmallenberg-type cattle virus found in France; patient has died
France has recorded the first known case of a person infected with the Schamonda virus, previously found mainly in farm animals. Investigators are examining whether the infection contributed to the man's death.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 20:54
Fact check: do saturated fats really not harm the heart?
A fact check examined the claim that saturated fatty acids do not harm heart health and that there is no "bad" cholesterol. It concluded the claim lacks context, as several studies point to a higher risk of cardiovascular events.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 19:55
Ines and Koit Toome to Host Estonia's Eesti Laul 2027 Song Contest
Singer Ines and musician Koit Toome will host the January 30 final of Eesti Laul 2027, Estonia's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The winner will represent Estonia at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
ERR (rus) · 22 Oct, 19:55
Cardiologist warns about five foods that may harm the heart and blood vessels
A cardiologist, not named in the publication, warns that some everyday foods may harm the cardiovascular system. People over 40 are urged to be especially careful.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 19:54
Latvian choir in Norway «Laipa» holds autumn camp with guest conductor from Latvia
The Latvian choir in Norway «Laipa» has recently held its autumn camp, attended by 33 singers from various Norwegian cities. The camp featured guest conductor Jānis Ozols from Latvia.
LSM Kultūra · 22 Oct, 18:56
Belgian director Lisaboa Houbrechts prepares «Sidharta» at the Daile Theatre
Belgian director Lisaboa Houbrechts is adapting the large-scale set design of «Sidharta» to the stage of the Daile Theatre in Riga. A dress rehearsal in the new performance space has just taken place.
LSM Kultūra · 22 Oct, 17:54
Liepāja Symphony Orchestra to perform at the Warsaw Philharmonic on 27 November
The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, led by chief conductor Guntis Kuzma, will perform with violinist Kristīne Balanas at the Warsaw Philharmonic on 27 November as part of the Eufonie festival. The programme features works by Polish, Latvian and Finnish composers.
Diena · 22 Oct, 17:54
New TV Series The Audacity Lampoons AI Tech Titans in the Style of Succession
Former Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer has created The Audacity, a satirical drama about Silicon Valley billionaires. Its stars Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis describe it as a warning about the tech industry's influence.
The Guardian Culture · 22 Oct, 15:56
Study: Fish Oil Supplements Did Not Improve Memory in Older Adults at Alzheimer's Risk Over Two Years
A two-year clinical trial by Keck Medicine of USC found that high-dose omega-3 supplements reached the brain but did not improve memory or prevent shrinkage of a key brain region in older adults at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 22 Oct, 15:55
Adaptation of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Being Filmed in Liepāja
An adaptation of the novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is being filmed in Liepāja, a city in western Latvia. For a short time, the city has been turned into the Sweden of the last century.
NRA · 22 Oct, 14:54
Horoscope: what the stars say about money from 26 October to 1 November
Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze has published an astrological forecast for the week of 26 October to 1 November. It says three zodiac signs will attract wealth and luck if they stay calm and patient.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 14:54
Intars Busulis releases new album "Deg mans ugunskurs" and announces concert tour
Latvian musician Intars Busulis and his band Abonementa orķestris released their sixth studio album on 21 October. A 2027 tour will follow, ending with a concert at Xiaomi Arena in Riga.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 13:59
Three days in Riga: a Dostoevsky stage adaptation, Armenian duduk music and the Vlady–Vysotsky love story
Over the three days from 22 October, Riga hosts three cultural events for different audiences: a play based on a Dostoevsky novel, an Armenian duduk concert and Darya Fechina's performance at the Chekhov Theatre.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 13:55
Culture Minister Puntulis on musicians' pay, Architecture Law, SIF and streaming levy
Latvian Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis discussed pay in the sector, the Architecture Law, the future of the Society Integration Foundation and a streaming platform levy on the TV programme "Rīta Panorāma".
LSM Kultūra · 22 Oct, 13:55
Chekhov Russian Theatre in Riga stages Estonian playwright's «Erik and Anna»
At the Riga Russian Theatre named after Mikhail Chekhov, director J. J. Jilinger has staged «Erik and Anna» by Estonian author Tim Janson. The theatre is preparing another two-actor show, «Freelancers», which premieres on 7 November 2026.
LSM (rus) · 22 Oct, 12:55
Photo exhibition shows Latvian artists exploring park-like meadows
The exhibition «Journey to Marsi» uses large-format photographs to show eight Latvian artists and groups encountering park-like meadows. Most of the pictures were taken in Marsi, in Valka municipality.
Diena · 22 Oct, 12:55
Latvijas Avīze Lists 11 Purchases Men Tend to Hide at Home
The entertainment section “Kokteilis” of the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze has published a humorous piece about men’s purchases that their partners often fail to understand. Its introduction says such purchases have their own justification from the men’s point of view.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 10:55
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Latvian premiere of music theatre production "Sidharta" held at the Dailes Theatre
On the evening of 21 October, the music theatre production "Sidharta" had its first performance in Latvia at the Dailes Theatre in Riga. Guests gathered for the premiere, and the news portal Apollo.lv has published a photo gallery from the event.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 10:54
Six Myths About Healthy Aging and What Doctors Recommend
The publication Real Simple, drawing on health professionals, has compiled six common myths about aging. Experts stress that sleep, diet and physical activity matter more than supplements and superfoods.
NRA · 22 Oct, 07:54
Five pumpkin recipes, from hummus to cake
The kitchen section of Latvian public media LSM offers five pumpkin recipes. They are meatballs, hummus, risotto, bread and a cake.
LSM · 22 Oct, 06:54
Riga Fashion Week Day One: Guest Style Beyond the Runway
On the first day of Riga Fashion Week, attention went not only to designers' latest collections but also to the personal style of the event's guests. TVNET has put together a look at the standout guest outfits of day one.
TVNET · 22 Oct, 05:56
Nutritionists: About Five Slices of Wholegrain Bread a Day Is Recommended
Nutritionists say wholegrain bread is healthier than white bread and recommend five servings of grain products a day. One slice of bread counts as one serving, but other grain foods must be included in the total.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 05:53
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Quiz: Can You Recognise 15 Medicinal Plants From Pictures?
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv is offering an interactive quiz in which readers must identify 15 medicinal plants from photos. For each plant, participants choose the correct answer.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 04:55
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Horoscope for 22 October: the Sun Enters Scorpio
The Apollo.lv horoscope for Thursday, 22 October, says the Sun moves from Libra into Scorpio. The astrological forecast describes the day as an emotionally charged turning point of autumn.
Apollo.lv · 22 Oct, 03:56
Canadian publisher cuts ties with best-selling writer Orelien over AI use
Canadian publisher Boreal has ended its relationship with Haitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien. It says investigations confirmed he used artificial intelligence in his breakthrough novel.
Al Jazeera · 22 Oct, 01:55
Daile Theatre in Riga premieres "Siddhartha" based on Hermann Hesse's novel
Belgian director Lisaboa Haubrechts' production "Sidharta" had its Latvian premiere at the Daile Theatre in Riga on 21 October. It is based on Hermann Hesse's novel and first opened in Germany in September.
Jauns.lv · 22 Oct, 01:55
Latvijas Avīze Offers a Quiz on the Holidays and Calendar Days of Latvian Ancestors
The Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a ten-question quiz on its la.lv website about traditional holidays celebrated by earlier generations. The first question asks when Miķeļi is observed.
Latvijas Avīze · 22 Oct, 00:54
Quebec Publisher Cuts Ties With Novelist Thélyson Orélien Over A.I. Accusations
A Quebec publisher has ended its relationship with celebrated novelist Thélyson Orélien. The publisher says he used artificial intelligence while writing his breakout book.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 23:53
US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns in Guinea-Bissau halted
The lead researcher said the controversial hepatitis B vaccine study in newborns will not go ahead in Guinea-Bissau because government approval was not granted. It was to be funded by the US CDC and private partners.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 20:55
Scientists Challenge the Myth of Fertilization as a Sperm Race
The popular image of sperm racing to the egg does not match reality, science portal Livescience.com reports. The female reproductive tract plays a major role in moving and selecting sperm.
Latvijas Avīze · 21 Oct, 20:55