Lifestyle
How much can cholesterol medication cost a pensioner per year in Latvia
Annual costs for cholesterol-lowering medication in Latvia vary significantly depending on the drug chosen and state compensation rules. A patient's theoretical co-payment can range from roughly 12 to 28 euros a year, though actual costs depend on the specific medicine and reference price.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 11:25
Submissions open for Latgalian prose contest «Latgolys prozys skaitejumi 2026»
The Latgalian cultural movement «Volūda» has launched the seventh edition of its prose contest «Latgolys prozys skaitejumi 2026», inviting authors from the Latgale cultural community to submit entries by November 1.
LSM · 6 Oct, 11:25
Latgalian culture movement «Volūda» opens entries for prose contest «Latgolys prozys skaitejumi 2026»
The Latgalian culture movement «Volūda» is holding its seventh annual prose contest, «Latgolys prozys skaitejumi 2026», inviting authors connected to the Latgale cultural space to submit entries by November 1.
LSM Kultūra · 6 Oct, 11:25
Reality show participant Olga Kambala left without housing, may turn to husband Kaspars for help
Olga Kambala lost a newly signed apartment lease at the last minute and says she may have to ask her husband, athlete Kaspars Kambala, for help despite their troubled relationship.
BNN · 6 Oct, 11:23
Nearly 40 years on, “Gremlins” is coming back to theaters
Warner Bros is developing a third “Gremlins” film, with the release now pushed to October 2028. Several figures tied to the original films are returning for the project.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 10:58
"Skaņu mežs" returns to Riga with experimental music, masterclasses and lectures
From October 9 to 10, the "Hanzas peroni" cultural space in Riga will host the annual experimental music festival "Skaņu mežs", featuring concerts, masterclasses and lectures.
LSM · 6 Oct, 10:57
A weekend on the Shropshire Way: historic towns, hill ridges and welcoming pubs
A new Shropshire tourism initiative offers train-accessible weekend hikes along sections of the 297km Shropshire Way. One route from Shrewsbury to Bishop's Castle passes through historic villages, dramatic rock ridges and local pubs.
Guardian Travel · 6 Oct, 09:31
Kingsolver's new novel Partita explores art's place in an ordinary life
Barbara Kingsolver's new novel Partita tells a quieter story of a piano prodigy whose path diverges sharply from her youthful ambitions, prompting reflection on art and everyday life. A review calls it a rich, thought-provoking follow-up to Demon Copperhead.
The Guardian Culture · 6 Oct, 09:31
Apinis: nurses and paramedics, not doctors, are aging fastest — and that's the real risk to healthcare
Latvian physician and columnist Pēteris Apinis argues that while public debate focuses on aging doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics and lab technicians are aging even faster and under heavier strain, threatening the healthcare system's functioning, especially in rural Latvia.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 08:24
Cancer rates climbing faster among people under 50, new research shows
A new analysis of cancer data from England, the US and the Netherlands finds that several cancer types are rising far more sharply in people under 50 than in older age groups. Experts link the trend partly to lifestyle factors but say it remains only partly understood.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 07:25
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Woman with inoperable cancer describes a year of suffering — and newfound happiness
Aitžamala Malgoždarova, diagnosed with inoperable cancer a year ago, says that despite daily pain and losing her ability to walk or care for herself, she now feels like the happiest woman in the world.
Apollo.lv · 6 Oct, 06:30
Senegalese Writer Cheikh Hamidou Kane Dies at 98
Senegalese author Cheikh Hamidou Kane, regarded as one of the founding fathers of African literature, has died at age 98, despite having published only two novels in his lifetime.
The New York Times · 6 Oct, 06:26
Australian comedian Judith Lucy reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Australian comedian and actor Judith Lucy has publicly announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 58-year-old says the cancer is early-stage and relatively non-aggressive, but she will soon undergo a double mastectomy.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 06:21
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Pumpkin in salads: autumn vegetable's other side
While autumn usually brings pumpkin cream soup to mind, TVNET has compiled eight recipes showing pumpkin used in salads instead — both raw and roasted.
TVNET · 6 Oct, 05:25
Amber jewelry craftsman Reimārs Grīnvalds: a trade passed through three generations
Riga shop "City Amber" owner Reimārs Grīnvalds talks about amber and the craft of making amber jewelry, which has been practiced in his family for three generations, revealing both the stone's origin and its attributed properties.
Jauns.lv · 6 Oct, 05:20
Allergist: Giving away a pet doesn't mean allergy symptoms disappear right away
Pediatric allergist Kristīna Amosova warns that after a pet leaves the home, allergy symptoms can persist for months because allergens remain on fabrics and other surfaces.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 03:28
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The trick to making oven-baked chickpeas truly crispy
Oven-roasted chickpeas can deliver a crispy outside and a soft, creamy center, but that result only happens when they are prepared correctly.
TVNET · 6 Oct, 02:28
Rare colour footage emerges from first Battle of Hastings re-enactment in 1966
English Heritage has acquired rare colour film of the original 1966 Battle of Hastings re-enactment staged by university students, newly discovered when the cameraman's son offered the charity hundreds of reels.
The Guardian World · 6 Oct, 02:20
Nobel Prize in Medicine Honors Science of Controlling Brain Cells With Light
This year's Nobel Prize in Medicine went to three scientists for developing optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control neurons. The method could pave the way for new treatments for conditions such as dementia, depression and certain forms of blindness.
France 24 · 6 Oct, 01:23
New quiz tests whether readers can tell famous Andrises from Mārtiņšes
Latvian newspaper "Latvijas Avīze" has published a lighthearted quiz challenging readers to identify, from photos alone, whether a well-known Latvian man is named Andris or Mārtiņš.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Oct, 01:22
Corner House to premiere performance-tour "My Father – A Russian"
Riga's Corner House will host the premiere of a new performance-tour titled "My Father – A Russian," created by writer Inga Žolude around themes of historical memory and forgetting.
Jauns.lv · 5 Oct, 23:23
Reality show participant Niks Endziņš draws police attention after stalking complaint
Niks Endziņš, a participant in the 360TV reality show "Slavenības. Bez filtra," says a complaint accusing him of stalking and making threats has been filed with police, which he denies. Co-star Sindija Bokāne believes the complainant tried to turn them against each other.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Oct, 22:24
Global study finds women suffer more pain than men across the whole body
A major international study covering more than 6 million people in 118 countries found that women report higher pain levels than men at every body site examined, offering strong evidence of a global gender pain gap.
The Guardian Science · 5 Oct, 19:25
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Jūrmala Restaurant Week opens with vivid gastronomic performance
Jūrmala Restaurant Week opened on October 4 at the Dzintari Concert Hall with a gastronomic performance, and will run through October 18 with special menus at 26 restaurants and cafés across the city.
TVNET · 5 Oct, 19:23
Aphrodite exhibition at Oxford's Ashmolean mixes masterpieces with a muddled narrative
A new exhibition at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum explores the artistic history of Aphrodite and Venus, combining major loans with a disputed and disjointedly told theory about the goddess's origins on Cyprus.
The Guardian Culture · 5 Oct, 18:25
State Audit Office: Systemic inequality and specialist shortages plague children's healthcare
A State Audit Office review found that although children's healthcare is legally designated a national priority, no real system exists to ensure it, with waiting times for specialists reaching up to 568 days. Experts say the gaps outside Riga are not solely a matter of funding.
LSM · 5 Oct, 16:22
Estonian conductor Olari Elts becomes artistic director of Sinfonietta Rīga
Estonian conductor Olari Elts has taken over leadership of the chamber orchestra Sinfonietta Rīga from its founder Normunds Šnē, guiding the ensemble into its 21st season. LSM journalists met with him at his office ahead of the season's opening.
LSM (rus) · 5 Oct, 16:21
"Horizon" covers a ball in Tartu, a traveling cat and vocal training at Syudalinna Theatre
On Monday, October 5, ETV+ will air a new episode of the program "Horizon," covering several topical stories from Estonia. The show airs on weekdays at 19:20.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 15:24
Latvian artists find international audiences — exhibitions in Hong Kong and Bucharest
Two well-known Latvian artists are currently showing their work abroad — one in Hong Kong, the other in Bucharest — while Jurmala's own art scene remains active as well.
LSM (rus) · 5 Oct, 15:23
This week in culture: October offers music from opera to avant-garde
Ieva Rozentāle, head of the jury for Latvian Public Media's "Kilogram of Culture" award, highlights the wide range of music available in Latvia this October, from refined opera to wild avant-garde sound.
LSM · 5 Oct, 15:22
October in Latvia brings music ranging from classical opera to avant-garde
Ieva Rozentāle, head of the jury for the Latvian Public Media culture segment 'Kilograms kultūras', highlights this week's diverse musical offerings in Latvia for October, spanning from refined opera to intense avant-garde sound.
LSM Kultūra · 5 Oct, 15:22
Estonian National Museum marks 10 years since new building opened
The Estonian National Museum (ERM) marked the 10th anniversary of its new building in Raadi with an event called "Öö26" on Saturday, October 3, also launching its autumn season.
ERR (rus) · 5 Oct, 14:20
Election outcome set to shape the future of Latvia's film industry
As Latvia awaits clarity on the composition of the 15th Saeima after recent elections, a film news roundup highlights that the vote's outcome will also influence the future of the country's cinema sector.
LSM · 5 Oct, 13:27
Elections conclude in Latvia, with the outcome set to shape the film industry's future
Following Latvia's parliamentary elections, the country awaits the shape of the new 15th Saeima, with the outcome expected to significantly influence several sectors, including the film industry.
LSM Kultūra · 5 Oct, 13:26
October tarot forecast: a month for decisions long put off
A new tarot forecast for October predicts a period when ignoring unresolved situations becomes harder, pushing people toward long-delayed decisions in relationships, work and health.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Oct, 13:24
Nobel Prize awarded for research showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth, together with German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, have been awarded a Nobel Prize for work demonstrating how nerve cells shape human feelings.
BBC World · 5 Oct, 13:23