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Flight attendant names four clothing choices to avoid when flying
A flight attendant recommends avoiding four types of clothing during a flight. Travellers are advised to consider comfort and safety, not only appearance.
TVNET · 10 Oct, 16:56
Autumn recipe: creamy mushroom and vegetable bake with boletes
Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published a recipe for a bake made with boletes or orange-cap boletes, potatoes and cream. It is baked in the oven at 200 °C.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 15:57
Maija Eva Fogele: «I Long for the Life of Sighted People»
In an LSM interview, Maija Eva Fogele talks about music, independence and how she perceives the world. She says she longs for the freedom that sighted people often take for granted.
LSM · 10 Oct, 15:57
Valmiera Theatre Premieres Play About a Society Ruled by Fear in 1930s Germany
This week Valmiera Theatre in Latvia staged the premiere of «Fear and Misery of the Third Reich», based on a work by German playwright Bertolt Brecht and directed by Indra Roga. The production looks at 1930s Germany and warns about manipulation and propaganda.
LSM (rus) · 10 Oct, 13:57
Andris Alps's Debut Poetry Collection: A Melancholic Tale of Family, Growing Up and Clouds
Poet and prose writer Andris Alps has published his first book, a poetry collection. Reviewer Dace Rukšāne describes it as melancholic, story-driven and emotionally powerful.
Diena · 10 Oct, 11:35
Audrey Niffenegger finishes sequel to The Time Traveler’s Wife after 14 years
US novelist and artist Audrey Niffenegger has published Life Out of Order, a sequel to her 2003 bestseller The Time Traveler’s Wife. The book took 14 years to write, and the futures it imagines have come to look worryingly close to real politics.
The Guardian Culture · 10 Oct, 11:34
Astrologers: October 10 New Moon in Libra May Revive Old Issues
According to astrologers, the New Moon will occur on 10 October at 18:51 Latvian time in Libra. It is said to be linked to a review of relationships, money matters and earlier decisions.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 11:34
Riga IFF film festival guide: picks for three types of viewers
The Riga International Film Festival (Riga IFF) runs for ten days in Riga, Cēsis, Sigulda and Daugavpils, with about a hundred films on the programme. LSM has put together a selection for three types of viewers.
LSM Kultūra · 10 Oct, 11:34
Composer Imants Zemzaris: Music Needs Meaningful Substance
Latvian composer Imants Zemzaris, who turned 75 this year, talks in an interview about his career, writing by hand and his research into Jānis Ivanovs. A solo piano concert of his works takes place in Riga on 10 October.
Diena · 10 Oct, 10:34
TV tonight: Ayoade and Waddingham voice an adult cartoon comedy
The Guardian's UK TV guide highlights Krapopolis, an adult animated comedy voiced by Richard Ayoade and Hannah Waddingham. It also lists tonight's shows, films and live sport.
The Guardian Culture · 10 Oct, 09:35
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Ādaži council plans to raise newborn benefit to 500 euros
The Ādaži local council in Latvia plans to increase its childbirth benefit to 500 euros. The council's Education, Culture, Sports and Social Affairs Committee has made a decision on the matter.
Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 09:33
Review of Crime Drama "In the Clearing Beyond the Forest": Intriguing Plot, but Expectations Were High
Latvian director Reinis Kalviņš's feature film "Klajumā aiz meža" is a crime drama about a teenager's remains found in a bog. The reviewer for LSM's Russian-language service admits his expectations of the director's stated idea may have been too high.
LSM (rus) · 10 Oct, 09:26
Latvijas Avīze Offers a Quiz on Comma Usage in Latvian
The website of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze has published an interactive quiz on placing commas in the Latvian language. The quiz has ten questions, and the first asks whether the reader noticed a missing comma in the quiz's own title.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 09:25
Valmiera Theatre stages Brecht's play about fear and manipulation
Valmiera Theatre in Latvia this week premiered Bertolt Brecht's "Fear and Misery of the Third Reich", directed by Indra Roga. The production warns about manipulation, propaganda and the fragility of freedom.
LSM Kultūra · 10 Oct, 09:25
Skaņu Mežs Festival Got a Latvian Name So Foreigners Would Struggle to Pronounce It
Viestarts Gailītis, the originator of the Skaņu Mežs music festival, explains in an interview how the event began and why it has a Latvian name. This year's concerts in Riga take place on 9 and 10 October.
Diena · 10 Oct, 08:27
65 Years Since the Release of the Romantic Film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
This week marks 65 years since the Hollywood romantic film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” premiered in 1961. Directed by Blake Edwards, it won two Oscars and became a classic of cinema.
Jauns.lv · 10 Oct, 08:26
Autumn Travel Ideas in Latvia: 12 Places Recommended for a Visit
The Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze published a travel feature on 10 October recommending 12 places in Latvia to visit in autumn. It urges readers not to delay trips, as the autumn colour season in the country is short.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 07:25
Woman from Liepāja loses hand to rare tumour, shares her story on social media
Mārīte Ķinēna, 34, from Liepāja, Latvia, had her right hand amputated last autumn because of a rare, aggressive tumour called a sarcoma. She urges people not to ignore symptoms, recalling how hers were long attributed to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Delfi · 10 Oct, 05:27
One in Eight New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2024 Linked to Infections
A study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that about 12% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were linked to infections. Experts say many of them are preventable through vaccination, screening and timely treatment.
NRA · 10 Oct, 05:24
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Horoscope for 10 October: New Moon in Libra Calls for a Relationship Reset
Apollo.lv's horoscope for Saturday, 10 October, says a new moon in Libra is due that day. In astrology it is linked with a wish for harmony, peace and fresh starts in partnerships.
Apollo.lv · 10 Oct, 04:26
Australian advocates urge subsidised weight-loss drugs for women with PMOS
An Australian patient group wants the government to subsidise GLP-1 drugs for women with PMOS, a chronic hormonal condition. Doctors say evidence on their suitability for this diagnosis is still lacking.
The Guardian World · 10 Oct, 04:26
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Emma Stone Wears Bright Blue Suit with Plunging Neckline at Paris Fashion Week
Emma Stone, a two-time Oscar winner, attended the Louis Vuitton spring-summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week. She wore a bright blue suit with a deep neckline and an asymmetric skirt.
TVNET · 10 Oct, 03:28
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Porridge Day: Dietitian Explains How Porridge Becomes Unhealthy and Which Two Types to Eat Less Often
For International Porridge Day on 10 October, the Latvian outlet TVNET asked dietitian Guna Rijkure about the benefits of porridge. She also covers how a healthy dish can be made unhealthy and which two porridges to eat less often.
TVNET · 10 Oct, 01:27
Dietitians Name Four Morning Drinks That Help Keep Blood Sugar Steadier
Citing Eatingwell, dietitians recommend water, yerba mate, a latte made with protein-rich milk, or a balanced protein shake in the morning. These drinks are less likely to cause sharp blood glucose spikes than sugary beverages.
NRA · 10 Oct, 01:25
Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze offers a 12-question quiz on hidden secrets
The website of the newspaper Latvijas Avīze, la.lv, has published an online quiz of 12 questions. Its authors say the answers might reveal what a person carefully hides from others.
Latvijas Avīze · 10 Oct, 00:25
French school protests: crumbling buildings and tight public finances
Pupils and students across France have been protesting for almost two weeks over dilapidated schools, cancelled lessons and a shortage of teachers. The government has promised to recruit more than 3,000 supply teachers, but its budget is tight.
Deutsche Welle · 9 Oct, 23:26
Pianist Kristaps Vanadziņš releases album “Piano is my Temple! Vol. 2”
Latvian pianist and composer Kristaps Vanadziņš has released the solo piano album “Piano is my Temple! Vol. 2”. The launch concert takes place on Saturday, 10 October, at Latvian Radio's Studio 1.
NRA · 9 Oct, 23:26
Liepāja orchestra declines Rufus Wainwright concert; director denies homophobia claims
The Liepāja Symphony Orchestra will not take part in a concert by Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, planned for Liepāja's year as a European Capital of Culture in 2027. Its director, Uldis Lipskis, denies the decision was driven by homophobia.
LSM Kultūra · 9 Oct, 22:26
Normunds Rutulis creates remix of R.A.P. hit “Nekas vairs nav tā”
Latvian alternative rock band R.A.P. has released a new remix of its song “Nekas vairs nav tā” in a 1990s eurodance style. It was made by producer N’Works, also known as schlager singer Normunds Rutulis.
NRA · 9 Oct, 22:25
Musician Arnis Mednis keeps creating new music after a stroke
Latvian musician, producer and songwriter Arnis Mednis, who suffered a severe stroke 15 years ago, is still working on new music. The foundation Fonds "Līdzskaņa" is calling for support for him and stressing the importance of backing the creative sector.
NRA · 9 Oct, 20:25
Latvijas Avīze compares generations: what people aged 40+ remember about growing up
A lifestyle article by the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze contrasts young people raised with the internet and the childhood reality of those aged 40 and over. Its headline promises 12 things that only this generation will fully understand.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Oct, 19:25
Body Dysmorphia Affects Roughly One in 40–50 Adults
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which people become obsessed with minor or nonexistent flaws in their appearance. An article in Latvijas Avīze describes how common it is and how social media contributes.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Oct, 17:26
Halle Berry's Daughter Publicly Defends Mother in Custody Battle Over Son
The 18-year-old daughter of US actress Halle Berry has told a court in a written statement that her mother is not violent toward 13-year-old Maseo. Berry is in a custody dispute with her ex-husband, French actor Olivier Martinez.
Jauns.lv · 9 Oct, 17:25
Canadian rock band Nickelback to perform in Riga for the first time in July 2027
Canadian rock band Nickelback will play their first-ever concert in Riga on 4 July 2027 at Xiaomi Arena. The show is part of their new world tour, Everything Under The Sun.
LSM Kultūra · 9 Oct, 16:26
Overload caused glitch at Estonian Artists' Association support auction
The failure at an art auction held in support of the Estonian Artists' Association was caused by excessive load on the auction app, not a cyberattack. The auction resumes on Friday at 18:00.
ERR (rus) · 9 Oct, 15:26
Publisher Jumava marks anniversary with Mark Rothko's son's book launch and exhibition
The publishing house Jumava celebrated its anniversary by opening an exhibition and presenting a book by the son of the world-famous artist Mark Rothko, who was born in Daugavpils. Two more exhibitions opened in Riga at the same time: one by a Lithuanian author and one by Belarusian artists living in Latvia.
LSM (rus) · 9 Oct, 15:26