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Duo “Elpo” Releases New Music Video and Announces First Solo Concert at Palladium
Latvian electronic music duo “Elpo” has released a video for the song “Labrīt” and announced its first solo concert, to be held on 2 April at the Palladium concert hall.
NRA · 15 Oct, 23:58
Abandoned Agricultural Mill in Śmiałowice, Poland
An abandoned agricultural mill complex from the early 20th century stands in the Polish countryside at Śmiałowice. Its tower, old machinery and interior details survive, making it an example of rural industrial heritage.
Atlas Obscura · 15 Oct, 23:58
Iveta Vecmane Shows Safari-Themed Spring/Summer Collection at Benjamiņu Nams
Latvian fashion designer Iveta Vecmane presented her 2027 spring/summer collection, themed around safari, at Benjamiņu nams on Thursday. It was created in collaboration with a travel agency owner, Aldis Kušķis.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 23:58
Croydon council housing scheme wins RIBA Stirling prize as UK's best new building
The Lion Green Road housing scheme in Coulsdon, in the London borough of Croydon, has won the RIBA Stirling prize for the UK's best new building. It was designed by Mary Duggan Architects with Ruff Architects.
The Guardian Culture · 15 Oct, 23:57
Mantas Lesauskas Exhibition Explores Design, the Body and Inorganic Matter
Lithuanian designer and artist Mantas Lesauskas presents his first solo show in Latvia, The Sex Appeal of the Inorganic, examining desire in relation to design and lifeless matter. It runs from 15 October to 15 November 2026.
Diena · 15 Oct, 22:56
Cēsis doom death metal band Procession releases second album "Shadows Have Fiends" and tours the Baltics
Procession, a doom death metal band from Cēsis, Latvia, has released its second studio album "Shadows Have Fiends" and begun a tour of Latvia and Lithuania. The reviewer gave the album five points out of five.
NRA · 15 Oct, 20:57
Oskars Morozs's film "Christopher and the Key of Two Worlds" reaches audiences
The debut feature film by director Oskars Morozs, "Christopher and the Key of Two Worlds", has been released to viewers. Its makers say new technological solutions, including artificial intelligence, were used in its production.
LSM Kultūra · 15 Oct, 19:57
Theatre review: «Balloon Girl» links Cardiff history, a tech billionaire and time travel
Hannah McPake's «Balloon Girl», staged at a Cardiff theatre, builds on the true story of a 19th-century balloonist's young assistant and joins it to a modern tech-billionaire plot. The Guardian's reviewer gives it a very favourable verdict.
The Guardian Culture · 15 Oct, 19:56
Series on people with visual impairments ends on International White Cane Day
On 15 October, International White Cane Day, LSM wrapped up its series «Seeing Differently» about people with visual impairments. The final piece asks them what they would do if they could see well for a single day.
LSM (rus) · 15 Oct, 15:58
Dietitian: Increased appetite in the cold season is nothing to worry about
Estonian nutrition consultant Kaisa Kopliste says a bigger appetite during the dark and cold months is natural, and that weight should not be the main measure of a healthy lifestyle. She advises against fretting over weight fluctuations or going on a diet without need.
ERR (rus) · 15 Oct, 15:55
Zendaya wears €1,200 "tabi" shoes in Paris after criticism over greeting Brigitte Macron
US actress Zendaya was spotted shopping at a French concept store after Paris Fashion Week, wearing a vintage Prada coat and Maison Margiela tabi shoes. A week earlier she had drawn criticism on social media for not standing up while greeting France's first lady.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 14:58
Latvian National Opera stages Strauss's «Der Rosenkavalier» for the first time in almost 100 years
The Latvian National Opera and Ballet has staged Richard Strauss's opera «Der Rosenkavalier», directed by Viesturs Kairišs. The production has already stirred opera connoisseurs.
LSM (rus) · 15 Oct, 14:56
Riga International Film Festival opening can be watched live on 15 October
The Riga International Film Festival (Riga IFF) opens on the evening of 15 October. The gathering of guests on the black carpet will be streamed live on LSM.lv from 18:30.
LSM (rus) · 15 Oct, 13:58
Placebo to perform in Riga with a show built around their debut album
British rock band Placebo will play at Xiaomi Arena in Riga on 16 October, on a tour marking 30 years since their debut album. Latvian daily Diena looks back at the band as one of the defining acts of the 1990s.
Diena · 15 Oct, 13:56
Kandinsky's "The Motley Life" Sells at London Auction for £27 Million
Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky's 1907 painting "Das bunte Leben" has sold at Christie's in London for £27 million. Nazi German forces seized the work from an Amsterdam museum during the war, and it was returned to the original owners' heirs in 2023.
NRA · 15 Oct, 13:56
Streaming Levies for Latvian Film and What to Watch at Riga IFF
A commentary on culture covers the dispute over requiring streaming platforms to invest in Latvian film, as well as the programme of the Riga International Film Festival, Riga IFF. The author singles out two black-and-white films starring actress Sandra Hüller.
Diena · 15 Oct, 11:57
Elīna Fūrmane Pledges €10,000 Prize to Nepal Flood Victims if She Wins TV Show
Latvian singer Elīna Fūrmane, also known as DJ Ella, will donate the main prize of the show “Izklausies redzēts” to Nepal flood victims if she wins. She lost her brother and sister-in-law in the floods.
BNN · 15 Oct, 10:58
Riga conference examines training for professionals in culture and health
An international conference, "Learning to Care", is held on 15 and 16 October at Riga Stradiņš University and online. It looks at the knowledge and skills that would help culture, health and social care professionals work together more effectively.
LSM Kultūra · 15 Oct, 09:57
Viognier: A Golden White Wine Suited to Autumn Cooking
Viognier, a white wine grape variety from France known for peach and apricot aromas and a full body, is recommended as a pairing for autumn dishes. The article covers its history, flavour, food pairings and serving temperature.
Diena · 15 Oct, 09:56
Astrologer: Mars Moving Into Leo Will Improve Life for Four Zodiac Signs
Astrologer May, cited by YourTango, predicts that Mars entering Leo will bring change to four zodiac signs by the end of 2026: Leo, Aquarius, Scorpio and Taurus.
BNN · 15 Oct, 08:58
Rainis House in Berkenele Marks 30th Anniversary
It has been 30 years since the house of the poet Rainis in Berkenele, in the Kalkune parish of Augsdaugava region, reopened after restoration. Ahead of the anniversary, a symposium invites visitors to explore his childhood, family and surroundings.
LSM (rus) · 15 Oct, 08:57
Daugavpils Regional Hospital acquires a modern CT scanner
Daugavpils Regional Hospital in Latvia has bought one of the country's most modern CT scanners. It can perform a wide range of examinations, including of the heart's coronary arteries.
LSM (rus) · 15 Oct, 07:57
Why People Wake Up Earlier With Age: Researchers Explain Sleep Changes
Ageing changes how the brain responds to body-clock signals and how much light the eyes receive, so people often feel sleepy and wake earlier. Experts advise staying in brighter surroundings in the evening and seeing a doctor if constant tiredness persists.
NRA · 15 Oct, 07:56
Head of optometrists' association urges overhaul of children's eye care in Latvia
Aiga Švede, president of the Latvian Association of Optometrists and Opticians, argues in the magazine Ir that state-funded children's vision checks barely use optometrists' skills, which keeps ophthalmologist queues long. She proposes building a broader vision care system instead of one centred on ophthalmology.
Žurnāls Ir · 15 Oct, 06:58
Rainis House in Berķenele marks 30 years since its restoration
The house of the poet Rainis in Berķenele, in Kalkūne parish of Augšdaugava municipality, is celebrating 30 years since it reopened after restoration. A symposium titled "Three Arcs in Rainis's Galaxy" marks the occasion.
LSM Kultūra · 15 Oct, 06:58
Several new albums released in Latvian jazz this autumn
Līga Kupča, Kristaps Vanadziņš, Trio Elpo, Eklektika and Toms Rudzinskis have all released new jazz recordings this autumn. Ir magazine highlights the debut album of Trio Elpo, which arrives after ten years of playing together.
Žurnāls Ir · 15 Oct, 05:58
Jennifer Lopez Linked to a New Romance, Reports Say
Foreign media report that singer and actress Jennifer Lopez may have a new romantic relationship following her divorce from actor Ben Affleck. The rumours about her partner are unconfirmed.
Jauns.lv · 15 Oct, 05:55
Time capsule buried to mark 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh
A time capsule has been buried at the Pooh Corner tea room in East Sussex, England, to celebrate a century since the first Winnie-the-Pooh book. It is due to be reopened in 100 years.
BBC England · 15 Oct, 04:59
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Horoscope for 15 October: the Moon Enters Pisces
According to an astrological forecast, the Moon moves into Pisces on 15 October, a sign described as dreamy and intuitive. The Apollo.lv horoscope says logic gives way to the inner voice on such a day.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 04:58
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31st International Baltic Ballet Festival to Open in Riga
The International Baltic Ballet Festival “From Classics to Avant-Garde” opens on 20 October at the VEF Culture Palace in Riga with a Kyiv modern ballet performance, “I Love You”. The programme will also be staged in Cēsis, Ventspils and Daugavpils.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 04:57
Netflix's The Diplomat Season 4: Political Intrigue Behind Diplomatic Doors
The fourth season of the political drama The Diplomat has been available on Netflix since 15 October. Latvian magazine Ir reviews it, highlighting creator Debora Kahn's long experience in political television.
Žurnāls Ir · 15 Oct, 03:58
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Why Parents of Teenagers Burn Out and How to Stay Connected to Your Child
On the “Vecāku kods” programme of the Latvian Parents' Organisation, clinical psychologist Marija Ābeltiņa discussed burnout among parents of teenagers and how to find the way back to one's child.
TVNET · 15 Oct, 03:58
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Apollo.lv Offers a Quiz to Test Knowledge and Wit Without the Internet
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv invites readers to try a quiz whose questions are meant to be answered without internet help. It also includes tricky questions that call for a slightly different way of thinking.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 03:58
Baby review: Pearl Mackie plays an abuse survivor in a solo play at Brixton House
Pearl Mackie stars in Baby, a solo play at Brixton House in London about a woman who ends up in prison and loses her daughter after a life marked by abuse. The Guardian's reviewer finds it compassionate but too gentle.
The Guardian Culture · 15 Oct, 02:56
Paddington: The Musical to open in Sydney in September 2027
The award-winning stage production Paddington: The Musical, running in London's West End since 2025, will play at Sydney's Capitol Theatre for 10 weeks from September 2027. Dates for other Australian cities and the cast have not yet been announced.
The Guardian World · 15 Oct, 02:56
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Four-Year-Old's Toothache in Estonia Turns Out to Be More Serious Than Expected
A four-year-old girl named Elena in Estonia developed a toothache and a swollen lower jaw. Her mother thought a new tooth was coming in, but the diagnosis proved far worse.
Apollo.lv · 15 Oct, 01:57