Lifestyle
Dietitian recommends adding beans to soups for brain, heart and gut health
A registered dietitian recommends eating beans on most days of the week, for example in soups. She says they benefit the brain, heart and digestive system.
NRA · 8 Nov, 12:10
Actor Niklāvs Kurpnieks Expecting Second Child While Building Home in Olaine
Latvian actor Niklāvs Kurpnieks and his wife, actress Lolita Kurpniece, are expecting their second child. He told the magazine Privātā Dzīve that the small age gap between the children was deliberate.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 11:12
Autumn fashion accessories: from long gloves to grey tights
Latvian news portal NRA has rounded up six accessories for this autumn season that, according to stylists, can change the overall feel of an outfit. They include long gloves, floral brooches, fur elements, wide belts, leggings and grey tights.
NRA · 8 Nov, 11:10
Study: Men remember hugs better, while women find them calming
A survey of more than 15,000 people by researchers at the University of Bristol found that men remember hugs with the opposite sex better and more often link them to arousal, while women more often describe hugs as calming.
Diena · 8 Nov, 11:10
UK TV Guide: Stacey Dooley Explores Australia in New Travel Series
A new travel series with presenter Stacey Dooley begins on Britain's Channel 4 on Sunday evening, alongside the finale of a BBC family adaptation and a nature documentary. Live football and rugby are also scheduled.
The Guardian Culture · 8 Nov, 10:13
Trekking through Cambodia's sacred Cardamom Mountains forests with local guides
A British travel writer describes a two-day trek in Cambodia's south-western Cardamom Mountains, where conservation rests on both government rangers and ancient spirit beliefs. The route is run by the Chi Phat community ecotourism project.
Guardian Travel · 8 Nov, 10:13
Actress Agnese Jekabsone: Rape-Survivor Monodrama Is Her Greatest Challenge
Liepāja Theatre actress Agnese Jēkabsone speaks about her new one-woman show Prima Facie and her role in last season's Freimanis. She is nominated for best actress of the 2025/2026 season at the Spēlmaņu nakts theatre awards.
Diena · 8 Nov, 10:11
Visual effects supervisor Māris Āboliņš: the best work is the kind viewers never notice
Māris Āboliņš, a film visual effects supervisor and leader of the industrial music band Cyberpunk, describes his path from Jūrmala punk bands to cinema. His music video Brāļu dziesma has won awards at foreign festivals.
Diena · 8 Nov, 08:11
Zodiac Sign Tattoos: Design Ideas for Each of the 12 Signs
German outlet Bunte has compiled tattoo ideas for every zodiac sign, ranging from minimalist constellation drawings to larger designs featuring symbols and animals.
NRA · 8 Nov, 08:10
New book published for the 90th anniversary of Dzintari Concert Hall
A book marking the 90th anniversary of Dzintari Concert Hall in Jūrmala, Latvia, has been presented. The head of the city council called it a contribution to preserving Jūrmala's cultural heritage.
Jauns.lv · 8 Nov, 08:10
Flu season starts early in Latvia as scientists watch an H1N1 mutation
Increased influenza activity was seen in several Northern Hemisphere countries from early October, and Latvia confirmed its first cases of the season in September. Researchers are examining a mutation in the H1N1 strain, but say it is too early to predict how severe the season will be.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Nov, 07:12
Variety Praises Viesturs Kairišs's Film "Ulya"
Latvia's Oscar submission, Viesturs Kairišs's black-and-white film "Uļa", has been widely sold ahead of opening the Tallinn festival. The US trade publication Variety called it a blockbuster.
NRA · 8 Nov, 06:12
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Horoscope for Sunday, 8 November: a day for reflection and unhurried conversations
The horoscope for Sunday, 8 November, published by the Latvian news site Apollo.lv, stresses reflection, clear conversations and choosing priorities for the coming week. The Sun, Moon and retrograde Mercury are in Scorpio.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 05:12
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Doctor warns that lack of eight substances may raise susceptibility to illness
Latvian news portal TVNET published a health article on 8 November about substances that support the immune system. A doctor warns that a shortage of eight substances makes people more prone to illness.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 05:11
Surgeons at Latvia's Eastern Hospital rebuild woman's aorta in open surgery
Doctors at the Eastern Clinical University Hospital in Riga performed a rare, technically complex aortic reconstruction through open surgery on a woman in critical condition. She has already begun rehabilitation.
LSM · 8 Nov, 04:12
Richard Lloyd, founding guitarist of punk band Television, dies aged 75
Richard Lloyd, co-founder and guitarist of the influential American punk band Television, has died at 75 at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The cause was bile duct cancer.
The Guardian World · 8 Nov, 04:12
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Three Vidzeme residents show their cookbook shelves and say what they read and cook from today
The Latvian news site TVNET has published a feature on three people from Vidzeme who show their cookbook libraries. It asks whether such books are mere décor or are actually cooked from.
TVNET · 8 Nov, 02:12
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Apollo.lv offers a quiz on Latvian-language idioms
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv published a quiz on 8 November that tests how well readers know Latvian idioms. Readers are asked whether they scored at least 10 points.
Apollo.lv · 8 Nov, 02:12
Sweet Potato Burger: A Healthy Lunch Box Idea for Schoolchildren
A recipe published by Latvian public media LSM offers a burger made of sweet potato and chickpeas for a schoolchild's lunch box. It is paired with a snack of pear, cashews and a drink.
LSM (rus) · 8 Nov, 00:12
Why there is still no vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a major Ebola outbreak caused by the less common Bundibugyo virus, for which no vaccine is licensed. Researchers explain why the existing vaccine is not being deployed and say new options may not be ready until mid-2027.
Deutsche Welle · 8 Nov, 00:10
Traditional Chinese medicine suggests diet, exercises and acupressure to reduce belly fat
Doctor Pēteris Apinis, writing in the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze, retells traditional Chinese medicine advice on reducing visceral fat: eat fruit after lunch, try the Four Gods soup, do heel-raise and knee-lift exercises and massage acupuncture points.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Nov, 23:10
Compound Found in Broccoli Could Help Fight a Rare Genetic Disease
Researchers at Australia's Swinburne University found that sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli, raises levels of the protein frataxin and protects nerve cells. It could become an accessible therapy for Friedreich ataxia, but clinical trials are still needed.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 7 Nov, 21:13
Chef shares tips on how to bring out the best flavour in fish
Normunds Baranovskis, a chef at the Latvian supermarket chain Rimi, has compiled advice on spices and side dishes for fish. He also offers two recipes: rainbow trout in a quince and beetroot cure, and a fish soup.
BNN · 7 Nov, 21:12
Systemic Sclerosis: What a Latvian Doctoral Study Found About Nerve Damage
A rheumatologist at Riga Stradiņš University has defended a doctoral thesis on systemic sclerosis. In a study of 103 patients in Latvia, 43% of those examined by electroneurography had nerve damage.
LSM (rus) · 7 Nov, 21:12
Psilocybin Rewires Brain Connections in Mice, Study Finds
University of California, Santa Cruz researchers found that psilocybin in mice builds new connections between nerve cells and removes some older ones. They were able to separate these changes from a behavioral marker of psychedelic effects.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 7 Nov, 20:12
A Regular Sleep Schedule Helps Keep Blood Pressure Normal
Specialists recommend sleeping seven to nine hours a night and going to bed at about the same time to protect heart and blood vessel health. The advice was reported by the publication EatingWell.
NRA · 7 Nov, 20:10
Pharmacist: In First 24 Hours of a Cold, Moisten Membranes, Rest and Drink Fluids
Alīna Fleišmane, a certified pharmacist at the Apotheka pharmacy chain, explains how to act when the first signs of a cold appear. She stresses mucous membrane care, rest, fluid intake and choosing suitable remedies.
BNN · 7 Nov, 19:11
Italian study: dying people often dream of deceased loved ones, doors and light
Italian researchers surveyed 239 palliative care professionals about their patients' dreams before death. Most dreams and visions were comforting, but about one in ten was frightening.
NRA · 7 Nov, 16:10
Fans queue overnight in London as Pokémon card demand collides with scalpers
Ahead of a new Pokémon trading card release, fans lined up overnight outside the Forbidden Planet store in London. They say resellers and soaring demand have made the hobby far more expensive.
The Guardian Culture · 7 Nov, 15:12
Rosini Reportedly Wrote Opera Arias Even in Restaurants, Radio Series Recounts
Latvian Radio 3's "Did You Know?" series tells stories about Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini, his rapid rise to fame and anecdotes from his life. He could reportedly jot down an aria on a napkin while a restaurant cook prepared risotto.
LSM Kultūra · 7 Nov, 14:12
How to Train Your Memory Every Day: Ten Expert-Backed Techniques
The British newspaper The Guardian and the US clinic Mayo Clinic have compiled advice on improving memory in daily life, from learning new skills to sleep and exercise. Experts note that commercial brain-training apps do not significantly improve everyday memory.
NRA · 7 Nov, 14:10
Apples with cinnamon: what studies say about blood sugar effects
Research suggests apple fibre and polyphenols, as well as cinnamon, may under certain conditions affect blood glucose after eating. The results are not conclusive and do not apply directly to the apple-and-cinnamon combination.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Nov, 14:10
Study: 2–3 Cups of Coffee a Day Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A long-running study of U.S. adults links regular caffeinated coffee consumption to less dementia and better cognitive health. The link is an association and does not prove that coffee prevents dementia.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 7 Nov, 13:12
Wagner's Siegfried Staged in Munich: Praise for Wotan Interpreter and Fresh Directorial Approach
Richard Wagner's opera Siegfried premiered at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich on 29 October. It is the third part of the Ring cycle, staged by conductor Vladimir Jurowski and director Tobias Kratzer.
Diena · 7 Nov, 13:12
A humorous take on hunters' tales and the origin of language
A humorous text in the weekend edition of the Latvian newspaper Diena jokingly suggests that language was invented to make hunters' stories more vivid. The author also ironically notes how passionately changes in hunting are debated in Latvia today.
Diena · 7 Nov, 12:12
Booker shortlisted authors explain how their novels began
The Guardian has published accounts from authors on the Booker Prize shortlist. Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout, Marlon James, Rebecca Perry and Luke Kennard describe where their book ideas came from.
The Guardian Culture · 7 Nov, 12:12