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Sindija Bokāne and Niks Endziņš visit a clairvoyant on TV show to learn about their future
On the 360TV show “Slavenības. Bez filtra”, Sindija Bokāne and Niks Endziņš consulted a clairvoyant. She foresaw both difficulties and positive changes, including happiness.
Latvijas Avīze · 8 Oct, 16:57
Dress of the Year 2025: fashion editor picks a “naked” Sarah Burton design for Givenchy
The Fashion Museum Bath asked a fashion editor to choose its Dress of the Year for 2025, and she selected Sarah Burton's yellow mesh dress for Givenchy. The menswear pick is an ensemble from Giorgio Armani's final collection.
The Guardian Culture · 8 Oct, 14:59
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy has announced that the Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson. It praised her bold and inventive body of work, which in playful dialogue with the classical tradition has created new forms for contemporary literature.
The Guardian World · 8 Oct, 14:57
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Government plans to reallocate €12.17 million for Song and Dance Festival
The government intends to reallocate €12.17 million for preparing and staging the 28th General Latvian Song Festival and 18th Dance Festival. The funds are earmarked for 2027 and 2028.
TVNET · 8 Oct, 13:58
Ahead of the Nobel literature announcement: who might win in 2026
With the 2026 Nobel prize in literature about to be announced, the bookmakers' joint favourites are Chinese author Can Xue and Canadian poet Anne Carson. Swedish observers are also tipping a poet this year.
The Guardian Culture · 8 Oct, 13:56
Endziņš and Bokāne on the 'snot' drama: the quarrel was real, not staged
On the show "Slavenības. Bez filtra", Niks Endziņš and Sindija Bokāne said their breakup quarrel was not scripted, although many internet users assumed it was. The couple has made up and laughs about the memes that spread online.
BNN · 8 Oct, 12:55
Band "Tante gaida" releases new single and promises second album
Indie-folk band "Tante gaida" has released the single "Atzīšanās gaidīšana" with a music video. A listening event for the second album will be held on 24 October at Vagonu Hall in Riga.
Jauns.lv · 8 Oct, 11:57
Young teacher: first weeks at school are hard, but the job is a doable mission
The first year in a school is a test for every new teacher, particularly the opening weeks. Haralds Dravnieks, who teaches design and technology at the Riga State Classical Gymnasium, is going through this now.
LSM (rus) · 8 Oct, 11:56
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Actor Kaspars Gods asks for support in recovery after stroke
Actor and Goda Theatre founder Kaspars Gods is asking the public for help after a stroke. His recovery is taking longer than hoped and rehabilitation continues.
TVNET · 8 Oct, 10:56
The Croissant's Roots Lie in Austria, but France Gave It Its Character
The modern croissant is a French specialty, but its predecessor is the Austrian crescent-shaped roll known as the kipferl. The story of its origin is one of culinary ideas travelling from one country to another.
Diena · 8 Oct, 10:55
Rental Car Damage Claims Rise Ahead of Autumn School Break
Insurer If has received over 110 travel insurance claims for rental vehicle damage since early 2025, ten of them in recent weeks. Travellers are advised to photograph the car thoroughly and check their policy coverage before trips.
Jauns.lv · 8 Oct, 09:56
Donations sought to support actor Kaspars Gods after serious illness
Actor and Goda Theatre founder Kaspars Gods needs support for his rehabilitation after a stroke. The public is being asked to donate to cover therapy costs.
Jauns.lv · 8 Oct, 08:57
Can Coffee Count Toward Your Daily Fluid Intake? Dietitians Explain
Dietitians say moderate coffee consumption can contribute to daily fluid intake, but it should not replace plain water. Experts also describe the signs that you may be drinking too much coffee.
NRA · 8 Oct, 07:56
Music as a Builder of Security and Trust: The Experience of the National Guard Band
Inga Meijere, a member of the Latvian National Guard Band, argues that culture strengthens societal resilience and that cooperation between military bands builds trust among allies. She notes growing demand for professionals who combine creativity with strategic thinking.
Žurnāls Ir · 8 Oct, 06:56
Exhibition marking 500 years of Latvian books opens in Strasbourg
An exhibition marking 500 years since the first book in Latvian was published has opened this week at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It was prepared together with the National Library of Latvia.
LSM · 8 Oct, 06:56
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Neuroscientist Ainārs Stepens on why the brain misleads us and where the line of normal lies
In the "From the Other Side" interview series, neuroscientist Ainārs Stepens discusses errors of the human brain, their origins, and the line between ordinary thinking mistakes and neurological disorders. The conversation also touches on cockroaches and challenges for artificial intelligence.
Apollo.lv · 8 Oct, 05:57
Eight hours of sleep but still tired in the morning? A psychiatrist explains why
Some people feel unrested even after sleeping long enough. Psychiatrist Natālija Bērziņa says sleep quality matters, not just the number of hours.
Jauns.lv · 8 Oct, 05:55
Nearly 101-Year-Old Natalie Gregere Shares Her Longevity Habits
Natalie Gregere, a US woman about to turn 101, believes a long life comes not from strict diets but from an open attitude, movement, hobbies and optimism.
NRA · 8 Oct, 04:55
"Sala" at Liepāja Theatre: Estonian Director Renāte Kērda's Latvian Debut
Liepāja Theatre is staging "Sala", the first production in Latvia by Estonian director and choreographer Renāte Kērda. A reviewer for the magazine Ir describes it as a ninety-minute experience that is very hard to put into words.
Žurnāls Ir · 8 Oct, 01:58
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October Is Breast Health Month: What a Family History of Breast Cancer Means
October draws extra attention to breast health and the timely diagnosis of breast cancer. Specialists urge people to know their family medical history and, when needed, consult a geneticist.
TVNET · 8 Oct, 01:57
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people
Optogenetic gene therapy has proved safe and partly restores vision in people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa. The results come from a trial of ten participants followed for up to five years.
The Guardian Science · 8 Oct, 00:59
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Apollo quiz: 15 yes-or-no questions where mistakes come easily
The Apollo.lv portal invites readers to try a quiz of 15 questions that can only be answered with "yes" or "no". Some of the questions may cause readers to stop and doubt themselves.
Apollo.lv · 8 Oct, 00:58
Nobel in Medicine 2026 Honors Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
The Karolinska Institute has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for the groundwork of optogenetics. The method lets scientists switch individual nerve cells on or off with beams of light.
Wired · 7 Oct, 23:56
Oncology nurse Agita Sprukule: you never get used to death, but you learn to live with it
Agita Sprukule has worked for 15 years as a general care nurse in the Radiotherapy Clinical Unit of Riga East Clinical University Hospital. In an interview she talks about her daily routine, her relationship with patients and keeping work separate from private life.
Delfi · 7 Oct, 22:58
Rūsa Releases Its First Vinyl Record Featuring Anniversary Concert Recording
Latvian heavy rock band Rūsa has put out its first vinyl record, drawn from its 35th anniversary concert. The launch show takes place on Friday, 9 October, at the Depo club.
NRA · 7 Oct, 22:57
Designer Kirill Gasilin, founder of the Cyrille Gassiline brand, dies at 47
Russian fashion designer Kirill Gasilin, who founded his own label in 2007, has died in Moscow at the age of 47. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Meduza · 7 Oct, 21:58
Marta releases ironic, sarcastic single “Big Boy Problems”
Singer Marta has released her new single “Big Boy Problems”, written with British producer Fraser Rieley. In January 2027 she will represent Latvia at the Eurosonic Noorderslag music conference and festival in the Netherlands.
NRA · 7 Oct, 21:56
Largest Greek contemporary art exhibition in the Baltics opens in Riga
The most extensive exhibition of Greek contemporary art in the Baltic region to date has opened at the Riga Contemporary Art Space. It features works by 27 Greek artists.
LSM Kultūra · 7 Oct, 19:56
Astrologers: Three Zodiac Signs Face a Difficult Period Requiring Patience
From 7 October, people born under three zodiac signs may encounter situations that call for patience and not rushing decisions. Astrologers advise not treating delays as failure.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 Oct, 17:55
Latvia's flu monitoring season begins, but some vaccines have yet to arrive
Latvia has begun its monitoring season for influenza and other acute respiratory infections. Some vaccines for the state-funded vaccination programme have not yet been delivered.
LSM (rus) · 7 Oct, 17:55
John Edwards: Not Knowing What Comes Next Is a Luxury in Improvisation
British double bassist John Edwards, one of Europe's most prominent free improvisation musicians, says the chance of not knowing what will happen is a luxury. LSM Kultūra has published an interview with him.
LSM Kultūra · 7 Oct, 16:56
Film "Ulia" Tops Latvian Box Office for Third Week Running
The feature film "Uļa" by director Viesturs Kairišs and actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots has been the most-watched film in Latvia for a third consecutive week. More than 60,000 people have seen it so far.
Jauns.lv · 7 Oct, 16:56
International TV series to be filmed in Liepāja in October, title kept secret
An international TV series is planned to be filmed in Liepāja from 18 to 22 October. Neither the municipality nor the organisers have disclosed its title.
NRA · 7 Oct, 16:55
Lahore High Court Offers Colonial Architecture and a Shady Square for Chai
NPR describes the Lahore High Court in Pakistan as a near-perfect example of British South Asian colonial architecture. Its main square, shaded by banyan trees, is a pleasant place for conversation and tea.
NPR World · 7 Oct, 16:55
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Latvian Actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots Attends "Kill Jackie" Premiere in London
Actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots took part in the London premiere of the international thriller "Kill Jackie". In it he plays one of the dangerous assassins.
TVNET · 7 Oct, 15:56
Strong interest in free genetic screening for breast and ovarian cancer risk at Stradins hospital
Women have shown great interest in a free BRCA1/2 gene test at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital. Tests are limited, so on 14 October the first 100 women to register will be able to take it.
LSM (rus) · 7 Oct, 15:56