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Sacha Baron Cohen to lead Tarantino's first stage play in London
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will take the lead in director Quentin Tarantino's play The Popinjay Cavalier, which premieres in London's West End on 18 March 2027. It is the first work Tarantino has written for the stage, and he will direct it himself.
The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 05:57
Referral in hand, still a long wait: what Latvia's e-referrals change and what is coming next
Since 5 May, Latvia has required electronic referrals only, and each can be tied to just one appointment. A unified e-booking tool on the national e-health portal is still under development.
Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 05:56
Rare genetic disease does not stop Ilona: she walks and is making a fairy-tale book with her mother
Angelina spent ten years not knowing her daughter Ilona's diagnosis. Latest-generation genetic tests have now found a rare mutation, and the two are creating a fairy-tale book together.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 04:58
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Proctologist Inese Fišere on a part of the body Latvians rarely discuss
Latvian surgeon and proctologist Inese Fišere speaks about the health of the perineal area, rectum and anal canal, which remain the least discussed in society. The interview comes from the archive of TVNET+, the paid content section of the news portal TVNET.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 03:57
Reiks and Esmeralda release new collaboration “Vai drīkstam vēl tā”
Latvian rapper Reiks of the group “Olas” and singer Esmeralda, who featured on the hit “Nārnija”, have released a new song, “Vai drīkstam vēl tā”. It tells of two people who think of each other but never meet because of shyness and doubt.
NRA · 12 Oct, 02:58
Incurable rare diagnosis has not stopped Ilona: she walks and is writing a fairy-tale book with her mother
After ten years of uncertainty, genetic tests revealed a rare mutation and an incurable genetic disease in Ilona. She and her mother Andželina are turning the experience into art by creating a fairy-tale book together.
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 02:57
Horoscope: second week of October urges honest self-reflection
An astrological forecast on the Latvian news site TVNET says the second week of October will push people to admit their true desires. Relationships, trust and past choices are the main themes.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 01:58
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Quiz on Uldis Dumpis films: can you recognise all 15?
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv has published a quiz testing how well readers know the films of Latvian actor Uldis Dumpis. The challenge is to recognise 15 films.
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 01:58
Horoscope for October 12: the Moon moves into Sagittarius
An astrological forecast for Monday, October 12, published by the Latvian portal Apollo.lv, says the Moon leaves Scorpio and enters Sagittarius. The horoscope describes the day as suited to education and planning longer-term goals.
Apollo.lv · 12 Oct, 00:58
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Protein has become one of the loudest words in the healthy food market
Protein has become one of the most prominent words in food and healthy living in recent years. A TVNET article asks whether people really need so much of it.
TVNET · 12 Oct, 00:57
Latvijas Avīze Offers a 10-Question Biology Quiz for Adults
The website of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a ten-question quiz for adults about the human body and biology. Its headline says that scoring at least 90% means a little biology genius lives inside you.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 00:57
Doctor Feders: Latvians widely use supplements, yet medicines often go unused
Physician Roberts Feders criticised reliance on dietary supplements and poor adherence to treatment on the TV24 programme. He argued that Latvia's weak health statistics suggest something is being done wrong.
NRA · 12 Oct, 00:56
Being Busy Is Not the Same as Being Effective: Tips for Smarter Time Planning
Efficiency coach Dārta Riekstiņa explains that effectiveness is defined by results, not by busyness, and recommends focusing on one task at a time. Research shows attention at a computer screen lasts only 47 seconds on average.
Delfi · 11 Oct, 23:58
Doctors Warn Against Vaginal Steaming: Benefits Unproven, Risks Include Burns and Infections
Vaginal steaming, offered by spas and also done at home, is marketed as an intimate-area “detox”, but medical experts point to a lack of scientific evidence. The practice can cause burns and disrupt the vaginal microbiome.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 22:58
Latvian band Hospitāļu Iela to end its reunion tour with a concert at the Kokaru Hall
Latvian alternative band “Hospitāļu iela” will play the final concert of its reunion tour on 7 November at the Kokaru Hall of the Mežaparks Great Bandstand in Riga. The musicians say they will now perform in their new bands and projects.
NRA · 11 Oct, 22:57
Actress Sandra Hüller on Playing Erika Mann in «The Fatherland» and the Responsibility of Artists
German actress Sandra Hüller spoke at the Cannes Film Festival about playing Erika Mann in Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski's film «Fatherland». She also discussed artists' responsibility, teaching Nazi history in schools and her working methods.
Diena · 11 Oct, 19:56
Pumpkin porridge with rice and dried fruit: a simple breakfast recipe
Latvijas Avīze has published a recipe for pumpkin porridge with rice and dried fruit in its recipes section. The dish uses few ingredients, with a little honey added at the end.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 18:59
Estonian Jewellery Designer: Grillz Are Gaining Popularity, but Beauty Requires Sacrifice
Estonian jewellery designer Liisbet Kirss said on the show "Ringvaade" that removable tooth ornaments, known as grillz, are becoming increasingly fashionable in Estonia. She noted that they cannot be worn while eating.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 18:56
Estonian Marcel Johannes Kits becomes principal cellist of the Munich Philharmonic
Estonian cellist Marcel Johannes Kits has won the post of principal of the cello section at the Munich Philharmonic, but must first get through a two-year probation period. A new vote after that will decide whether he receives a lifetime contract.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 17:56
Review: Animated film "Wildwood" takes family audiences into a magic forest
The new stop-motion fantasy "Wildwood" from US studio Laika follows a 12-year-old girl rescuing her baby brother from crows. The Guardian's reviewer calls it a pleasingly old-fashioned family adventure.
The Guardian Culture · 11 Oct, 16:58
Richard E Grant admits Traitors blunder: 'I never thought they would take me seriously'
Actor Richard E Grant told a BBC programme why he left reality show The Celebrity Traitors early. He said revealing his secret role as a traitor to other contestants was a mistake.
The Guardian Culture · 11 Oct, 15:59
"You can't see – what kind of actress could you be?" Agnese Puisāne's path to the stage
Agnese Puisāne, who has been blind since birth, became involved with theatre as a child. As a teenager she was told that professional actor training in Latvia was not available to her, but she did not give up her aim.
LSM Kultūra · 11 Oct, 15:58
Broken School Gym Equipment: Are Parents Automatically Liable for the Bill?
Latvia's Ministry of Education and Science says schools cannot automatically demand that parents pay for damaged equipment, and each case must be assessed individually. In a dispute, losses can only be recovered through the courts.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 13:57
Wired Picks 13 Gifts for Frequent Travelers, From Suitcases to Compression Socks
US technology magazine Wired has published a 2026 gift guide with 13 products for frequent travelers. The list covers luggage, an e-reader, chargers, sleep accessories and tracking devices.
Wired · 11 Oct, 13:57
Two new exhibitions about the human body open at Fotografiska in Tallinn
Two exhibitions have opened at the Fotografiska photography gallery in Tallinn, looking at the body from different angles: Estonian artist Heikki Leis links it to water, while Bosnian artist Šejla Kamerić explores identity and freedom of choice.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 12:57
New Riga Theatre season opens with Hermanis's staging of Inga Ābele's «Windmills»: a review
The New Riga Theatre has staged the first premiere of its season: Inga Ābele's play «Windmills», directed by Alvis Hermanis. A reviewer for LSM's Russian-language service gives a Russian-speaking viewer's take on it.
LSM (rus) · 11 Oct, 12:57
Estonian design festival features handmade bags and 3D-printed concrete furniture
At the Design Night festival in Estonia, visitors made their own handbags, and 3D-printed concrete outdoor furniture was also on show. This year's festival focused on ecology and reuse.
ERR (rus) · 11 Oct, 11:57
Producer Mārtiņš Makreckis: A Good Song Does Not Divide People
Music producer, DJ and Elpo duo member Mārtiņš Makreckis says a good song does not divide people. He discusses how to create one on the Latvijas Radio programme Monopols.
LSM (rus) · 11 Oct, 11:57
Iron Sources Beyond Red Meat: Chicken Liver and Plant-Based Foods
The publication “Health” says red meat is not the only good source of iron and singles out chicken liver as especially rich. Liver intake should be limited during pregnancy because of its high vitamin A content.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Oct, 11:57
Autumn reading: six new biographical books, including Marina Abramović's memoir
Latvian news portal Delfi has reviewed six recently published books about notable people. One of them is the Latvian edition of the autobiography of Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović.
Delfi · 11 Oct, 10:56
Daile Theatre's one-woman show «Visas viņas»: one actress, three women's life stories
In the Daile Theatre one-woman show «Visas viņas» («All of Them»), actress Ilze Ķuzule-Skrastiņa plays three women's stories in three eras and three theatrical formats. She discusses the production on LSM's programme «Teātris.zip».
LSM Kultūra · 11 Oct, 09:58
Actress Ilze Kuzule-Skrastiņa on her solo play Visas viņas at the Dailes Theatre
Actress Ilze Kuzule-Skrastiņa recalls how her solo play Visas viņas took shape at the Dailes Theatre in Riga. She wanted to be able to put her name to every word spoken in it.
LSM (rus) · 11 Oct, 09:56
Astrologers Predict a Family-Focused Period for Women of Three Zodiac Signs Through the End of the Year
On 10 October, the entertainment section Kokteilis of the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze published a horoscope article about three zodiac signs whose women, according to astrologers, face a particularly strong period for family and closeness before year's end. The article's introduction stresses that pregnancy is not determined by a horoscope alone.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 19:57
Stylists name five clothing colours that suit every woman
Based on foreign press reports, stylists recommend five universal clothing colours: black, white, blue, orange and green. They are said to suit a range of looks and can make a figure appear slimmer.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 17:58
Estonian powerlifter says switching to a vegan diet solved his health problems
Estonian powerlifter Gert Koovit says that going vegan nine years ago ended his joint pain and sped up his recovery. The annual Veganmess vegan food festival is held in Tallinn this weekend.
ERR News · 10 Oct, 16:58
Two hearty legume soups: chicken soup with chickpeas and vegetable soup with beans
The Saturday supplement of Latvian newspaper Diena has published two soup recipes with legumes: chicken broth soup with chickpeas and coriander, and a vegetable soup with beans.
Diena · 10 Oct, 16:57