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Placebo Concert in Riga Held With a Request for No Filming or Photos

British rock band Placebo performed at Xiaomi Arena in Riga on 16 October. The audience was asked not to film or photograph the show so everyone could return together to the atmosphere of the 1990s, and an LSM review says this worked very well.

LSM Kultūra · 19 Oct, 14:33

Placebo Riga concert asked audience to put away their phones

British rock band Placebo played at Xiaomi Arena in Riga on 16 October. The audience was asked not to film or photograph the show, so everyone could return together to the 1990s atmosphere. A review by Latvian public media LSM judges the attempt a success.

LSM · 19 Oct, 14:32

Flu vaccine demand in Latvia exceeds supply as production is delayed in Europe

Demand for flu vaccines at family doctors' practices in Latvia currently exceeds the available supply. Production of influenza vaccines in Europe has been delayed.

Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 13:32

Latvian family doctors short of flu vaccines: under 10% of seniors' doses delivered

Demand for flu vaccines at Latvian family doctors' practices exceeds supply, as deliveries have been delayed this season. Practices have received under 10% of the doses ordered for seniors, while other shipments are expected in October and November.

BNN · 19 Oct, 13:32

Demand for flu vaccines at Latvian family doctors' practices exceeds supply

Demand for flu vaccines at family doctors' practices in Latvia currently outstrips the available supply. The head of the Latvian Association of Family Doctors told the news agency LETA.

LSM · 19 Oct, 13:31

Holiday-Week Events for Children: A Guide for Families

The Latvian news site LSM has put together a selection of school-break events for families with children. It includes activities where kids can watch, explore, experiment and learn.

LSM · 19 Oct, 12:33

Finance Ministry backs €5 million to cover reimbursed medicines shortfall

Latvia's Finance Ministry does not object to allocating €5 million from contingency funds to partly cover this year's shortfall in reimbursed medicines spending. A further €2 million is to be reallocated from the Health Ministry's own budget.

NRA · 19 Oct, 12:32

Latvijas Koncerti board member: musicians' pay is unacceptable, protests may follow

Timurs Tomsons, who joined the board of "Latvijas Koncerti" four months ago, warns of growing discontent in the music sector. He says pay for musicians in professional ensembles is unsatisfactory and that people in the field will take to the streets.

LSM · 19 Oct, 11:34

Chekhov Theatre in Riga premieres "Erik and Anna"

The Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre held the premiere of director J. J. Džilindžers' production "Erik and Anna" on 17 October. It is based on a play by Estonian playwright Tim Janson.

Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 11:32

New teacher at Riga Jugla Secondary School aims to help pupils stop fearing mistakes

Krista Patrīcija Zeibote, a new teacher, has started work at Riga Jugla Secondary School. She regards mistakes as a natural part of learning and says a teacher should help children believe in their abilities.

LSM · 19 Oct, 10:31

Band "Tante Gaida" Releases Second Album "Līdz Nāve Mūs Šķirs"

The music group "Tante Gaida" has released its second full-length album, "Līdz Nāve Mūs Šķirs". The band's members live in different countries while making music together.

TVNET · 19 Oct, 09:32

Special-effects air stream blows Kirkorov's hair upward on stage

A video is spreading on social media in which an air and smoke stream from stage effects lifts the hair of Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov during a concert. He kept singing, and users have been commenting widely on the clip.

NRA · 19 Oct, 09:32

How to Choose a Face Cream for the Heating Season: What to Check on the Label

As indoor air becomes drier when heating starts, moisturising is key in skincare. The Ukrainian outlet Glavred advises choosing a cream by skin type and ingredient list rather than piling on active products.

Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 05:31

Kyiv Modern Ballet Company Arrives in Riga

The Kyiv Modern Ballet company, led by choreographer Radu Poklitaru, has arrived in Riga. At a ballet festival, the dancers will perform to music by Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks.

LSM · 19 Oct, 04:33

Latvijas Avīze recalls early-2000s items that once seemed prestigious

On 18 October, the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze published a nostalgic list of eight things from the early 2000s that teens then considered prestigious but that now bring a smile. First on the list are polyphonic ringtones ordered by paid text message.

Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 04:33

Planting and Growing Sea Buckthorn: Tips for the Home Garden

A plant nursery owner explains how to choose a site, when to plant and how to care for sea buckthorn in a home garden. The shrubs are hardy and easy to maintain, but need correct pruning.

Latvijas Avīze · 19 Oct, 03:33

New “The Hobos” song released with Ūdrītis’s voice recreated using AI

Latvian rock band “The Hobos” has released a previously unpublished song, “Rain is falling”. Lead singer Rolands Ūdris’s voice on the recording was recreated with an artificial intelligence solution.

NRA · 19 Oct, 02:33

Horoscope for Monday, 19 October: Moon in Pisces Urges a Slower Pace

A horoscope for Monday, 19 October, says the Moon is in the sign of Pisces. In astrological terms, this creates a mystical and emotional atmosphere.

Apollo.lv · 19 Oct, 02:32

An everyday habit that raises blood sugar levels

A health feature asks why tiredness hits quickly after some meals while energy stays steady for a long time after others. It suggests that an everyday habit affects blood sugar and that food choice alone is not the explanation.

TVNET · 19 Oct, 02:32

Kenya confirms its first-ever Ebola virus outbreak

Kenya, an East African country, has confirmed the first Ebola outbreak in its history. Seven people are ill, three of them healthcare workers.

Ukrainska Pravda · 19 Oct, 02:31

Blood antibody patterns may flag inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis

A study has found that patterns of antibodies in the blood can predict inflammatory bowel disease up to ten years before diagnosis. The results raise hopes for earlier detection, but the approach is not yet ready for clinical use.

The Guardian World · 19 Oct, 01:31

Five new series arrive on Estonian public broadcaster's Jupiter+ streaming platform

Estonian public broadcaster ERR has added five new series to its Jupiter+ streaming platform: two crime series, a comedy-drama, a thriller and a Finnish comedy. They are available at jupiterpluss.err.ee.

ERR (rus) · 19 Oct, 00:34

Documentary on exile artist Raimonds Staprans premieres at Riga film festival

Director Peteris Krilovs' documentary "The Red Barn" ("Sarkanais šķūnis") premiered on 18 October at the Riga International Film Festival. It was attended by President Edgars Rinkevics and his predecessors Valdis Zatlers and Egils Levits.

Jauns.lv · 19 Oct, 00:34

Weekly horoscope: second half of October focuses on relationships, money and boundaries

A horoscope column on the Latvian news portal TVNET says this week will push people to look more closely at their own desires and at other people's motives. The forecast highlights relationships, trust, money and personal boundaries.

TVNET · 19 Oct, 00:32

Raxtu Raxti Release Title Track of New Album “Viena saule, viena zeme”

The Latvian folk-inspired music group Raxtu Raxti has released the title track and a music video from its new album. The band is preparing an 11-concert tour starting on 1 November in Liepāja.

NRA · 18 Oct, 23:32

Designer says a call to Kate Middleton's stylist angered Meghan Markle

French fashion designer Roland Mouret writes in his memoir that a staff member's contact with Kate Middleton's stylist briefly strained his friendship with Meghan Markle. The relationship later recovered, and Markle wore his designs again.

Jauns.lv · 18 Oct, 22:31

Omar Rajeh in London: a solo dance on choreography, defiance and loss

Lebanese choreographer Omar Rajeh performs his solo piece Dance Is Not for Us at London's Barbican as part of the Dance Umbrella festival. It blends movement with reflections on what choreography is, linking art and politics.

The Guardian Culture · 18 Oct, 21:33

Salaspils Cultural Centre Reconstruction Wins Grand Prix at Latvian Architecture Awards 2026

The reconstruction of a cultural centre in Salaspils has received the Grand Prix, the top prize of the Latvian Architecture Awards 2026. The winners were announced on the evening of 17 October at the Riga Congress Centre.

TVNET · 18 Oct, 21:33

Sillamäe artist Eduard Zenchik builds his own artistic world and shapes the city's cultural life

Eduard Zenchik, a 50-year-old artist from Sillamäe in north-eastern Estonia, works with symbols and mystical imagery. He is also a co-founder of the recently opened SillArt gallery.

ERR (rus) · 18 Oct, 21:33

Child Protection Centre calls for referrals of children with behavioural or addiction problems

Latvia's Child Protection Centre (BAC) is accepting applications until 25 October for children aged seven to 17 who have behavioural or addiction problems. Children at risk of developing such problems can also be referred.

Apollo.lv · 18 Oct, 21:31

Kyiv Modern Ballet arrives in Riga to dance to Pēteris Vasks's music

The Kyiv Modern Ballet company, led by choreographer Radu Poklitaru, has arrived in Riga. At a ballet festival, they will dance to music by Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks.

LSM Kultūra · 18 Oct, 20:32

Pattinson and Cruise Chase Power: A Look at the Films "Prime Time" and "Digger"

The Russian-language service of Latvian public media discusses two new feature films about ratings, exploitation and power. They star Robert Pattinson and Tom Cruise.

LSM (rus) · 18 Oct, 19:32

Horoscope for 19 October: Virgo Urged to Watch How News Reaches Them

Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published its daily horoscope for 19 October covering all twelve zodiac signs. Virgos are advised to read incoming information carefully, while Aries is told to set aside time to rest.

Latvijas Avīze · 18 Oct, 18:34

Philip Venables' opera 4.48 Psychosis, based on Sarah Kane's play, returns to London

Philip Venables' opera 4.48 Psychosis, adapted from British playwright Sarah Kane's final play, is running again at the Linbury Theatre in London until 25 October. The Guardian's reviewer is largely admiring, faulting only some of the musical choices.

The Guardian Culture · 18 Oct, 18:33