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Rare neurological condition changes Daira Liepiņa's daily life
Daira Liepiņa describes a rare, progressive neurodegenerative illness that entered her life three years ago following an incident. The condition is gradually altering her daily abilities and routines.
TVNET · 2 Oct, 03:24
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New online quiz tests knowledge of Latvian idioms
A website has published a quiz allowing anyone to test their knowledge of Latvian phraseological expressions. Scoring at least 20 points qualifies a participant as an expert.
Apollo.lv · 2 Oct, 03:24
Enter Shikari announce indefinite hiatus starting in 2027
British rock band Enter Shikari have said they will go on indefinite hiatus from the end of 2027, nearly two decades after forming, while stressing they are not splitting up.
The Guardian World · 2 Oct, 03:22
Mum whose baby died before birth says stillbirth failings at NHS Trust 'have to stop'
A Canterbury woman whose son died before birth is calling for an end to repeated stillbirths at the East Kent Hospitals Trust, after an independent review found systemic care failures. The trust has apologised to affected families.
BBC England · 2 Oct, 02:28
Do women really enjoy giving oral sex, or are they just pretending?
Apollo.lv has published a piece in which the author will gather honest, anonymized accounts from women they know about whether oral intimacy actually brings them pleasure too, not just their partner.
Apollo.lv · 2 Oct, 02:26
London revival of Coward's Hay Fever brings together Richard E Grant and Christine Baranski
A new production of Noël Coward's comedy Hay Fever has opened at London's Wyndham's Theatre, starring Richard E Grant and Christine Baranski. A review praises the cast and set design while noting some unevenness in comic timing on the first press night.
The Guardian Culture · 2 Oct, 02:21
The Celebrity Traitors returns: new season brings famous faces and early betrayal
The BBC's The Celebrity Traitors kicks off a new season with 21 well-known contestants gathering at Ardross Castle to play a game of trust and deception for charity. The opening episode delivers an unusually candid twist from one star.
The Guardian Culture · 2 Oct, 01:28
Sexual Assault Charge Against 'Trailer Park Boys' Star Mike Smith Dismissed
The Canadian cult comedy series has announced that actor Mike Smith will resume his involvement with the show after a sexual assault charge against him was dismissed.
The New York Times · 2 Oct, 00:20
Venom frontman Conrad 'Cronos' Lant dies aged 63
Conrad Lant, known as Cronos, frontman of the influential British heavy metal band Venom, has died at 63. No cause of death has been given.
The Guardian Culture · 1 Oct, 21:25
Cooking in a cast-iron pan may boost dietary iron intake
Experts say cooking food in a cast-iron pan can serve as an additional source of iron for people with low iron levels. Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, hair loss and difficulty concentrating.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 21:20
Venom singer and bassist Cronos dead at 63
Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, co-founder, singer and bassist of British band Venom, has died at the age of 63. No cause of death has been disclosed.
4 avoti · 1 Oct, 19:28
Tim Heidecker Expands His Satirical Empire, Taking Aim at Joe Rogan Next
Comedian Tim Heidecker, who already created an Alex Jones parody for The Onion, debuts a new show Thursday spoofing podcaster Joe Rogan, featuring a fake supplement ad and absurd culture-war chatter.
Wired · 1 Oct, 19:24
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Percussion and visual art concert "Echoes of The Surroundings" to take place at Vagonu Hall
An interdisciplinary concert titled "Echoes of The Surroundings" will take place at Vagonu Hall in Riga on October 9, featuring artists from Sweden and Latvia. The event starts at 7 p.m.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 18:26
Artist Miķelis Mūrnieks creates his first concert stage design for 'Reich Phase'
Artist and scenographer Miķelis Mūrnieks has designed his first stage set for a music event, created for the concert 'Reich Phase' at the 'Hanzas Perons' cultural venue on October 3 and 4.
LSM · 1 Oct, 17:27
Tourette's campaigner John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland ceremony from separate 'relaxed' space
John Davidson, whose involuntary outburst at the Bafta film awards in February triggered a crisis for Bafta and the BBC, will attend November's Bafta Scotland ceremony but watch it from a separate relaxed space with family. Bafta says it has strengthened safeguarding processes after an independent review.
The Guardian Culture · 1 Oct, 17:25
Death of famed Pearly King prompts look back at East London tradition
George Major, one of the most recognizable Pearly Kings, died in August in East London, prompting reflection on the charity tradition and its ties to Cockney culture.
NPR World · 1 Oct, 17:22
Jānis Stībelis and Gacho release joint single “Tikai tālāk”
Musicians Jānis Stībelis and Gacho have released a joint song called “Tikai tālāk” about finding inner strength through life's hardships, alongside its music video.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 17:22
Linguists warn about overuse of plural forms in Latvian language
Latvian linguists say words that should normally appear only in the singular are increasingly being used in plural form. The trend was discussed on Latvian Radio's program "Kā labāk dzīvot".
LSM · 1 Oct, 16:21
Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections
Tennessee inmate Christa Pike, 50, survived two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday in what marks the state's second failed execution attempt this year, prompting the governor to halt the remaining scheduled execution and order a review.
France 24 · 1 Oct, 15:29
Dance performance Neizziņots to reveal hidden spaces of Dailes Theatre
From October 16 to 18, the Dailes Theatre will host a performance by the internationally recognized company fieldworks, letting audiences explore parts of the theatre normally closed to the public. The show is organized in Latvia together with the Dailes Theatre by the dance organization Tuvumi.
LSM (rus) · 1 Oct, 15:25
Nicolas Cage says Marvel movies have turned into 'a glorified WWE'
Actor Nicolas Cage criticized the Marvel Cinematic Universe at a Texas fan convention, comparing it to an overfunded wrestling spectacle, despite his own history with Marvel projects.
The Guardian Culture · 1 Oct, 14:21
Splendid Palace to host "1967" classic film series curated by Dita Rietuma
Cinema Splendid Palace, together with the Kinoskola foundation, will screen five films from 1967 between October 2026 and March 2027, introduced before each showing by film theorist Dita Rietuma.
Jauns.lv · 1 Oct, 13:20
"Radio Naba" launches "Strings" photo contest to mark station's anniversary
Latvian Radio 6's "Radio Naba" station is marking its 24th anniversary by inviting photographers to enter a contest themed "Strings," with submissions open until November 5.
LSM Kultūra · 1 Oct, 12:23
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New quiz tests knowledge of Jānis Streičs' films
A website has published a quiz challenging readers to identify 15 films by director Jānis Streičs from a single frame each. The quiz highlights Streičs' contribution to Latvia's film heritage.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 12:23
Endziņš on split from Bokāne: surprise concert cost 1,000 euros
Niks Endziņš revealed that after splitting with Sindija Bokāne he arranged a surprise performance by singer Andris Kivičs costing 1,000 euros, but social media users have spotted inconsistencies in the video timeline.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 12:22
New Latvian theatre productions explore Alfrēds Rubiks and honor composer Imants Kalniņš
The Latvian National Theatre has staged the second part of a trilogy about investigator Rita Aksenoka featuring former politician Alfrēds Rubiks, while the Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre premiered a musical tribute to composer Imants Kalniņš.
LSM · 1 Oct, 11:22
Alfrēds Rubiks and the Three Musketeers — a look at Latvia's newest theatre productions
Latvian theatres have premiered new productions, including the second part of a trilogy about investigator Rita Aksenoka featuring Alfrēds Rubiks at the National Theatre, and a musical tribute to composer Imants Kalniņš at the Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre.
LSM Kultūra · 1 Oct, 11:22
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Online talks with doctors offered to breast cancer patients and families this month
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, four online talks with doctors will cover diagnosis, treatment and life after breast cancer. Both patients and their relatives are invited to join.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 11:21
Astrologers name three zodiac signs that may not suit cat ownership
Astrologer Ludmila Bulgakova points to three zodiac signs that should think carefully before getting a cat. According to her, life with a cat may not be as harmonious for these signs as it is for others.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 11:20
Florence Pugh leads new East of Eden series – a gripping but shallow family saga
Netflix has released a new adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden, written by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh. The review calls it compelling soapy entertainment that falls short of the novel's deeper moral ambitions.
The Guardian Culture · 1 Oct, 10:25
Design museum exhibition explores the geometric side of jewelry art
From October 1, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is hosting "Architecture of Lines," an exhibition exploring the connection between jewelry art and geometry. It is the third show in this year's "Spectrum" exhibition series.
LSM · 1 Oct, 10:23
Riga resident: Light Castle's potential still underused, social media debate shows
A social media discussion has emerged over whether Latvia's National Library building, known as the Light Castle, is being used to its full potential. Opinions online are divided between criticism of underuse and defenses citing funding shortages and ongoing events.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Oct, 10:22
Documentary about legendary mountaineer Teodors Ķirsis completed
A documentary titled "The Road Never Ends", four years in the making and drawing on over 70 hours of archival material, will premiere in November about Latvian mountaineer Teodors Ķirsis.
BNN · 1 Oct, 10:21
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike hospitalized after two lethal injections
Witnesses in Tennessee reported that death row inmate Christa Pike continued breathing after two injections of pentobarbital during her scheduled execution, and she was taken to a hospital. Her lawyers say the state again failed to carry out a lawful execution.
Euronews · 1 Oct, 09:33
October, the month of souls: a time to pause and listen to the unseen
With the arrival of October, true autumn begins — a season of silence when people are left alone with their thoughts and drawn toward reflection and the mysterious.
LSM (rus) · 1 Oct, 09:24
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Raimonds Pauls' theatre music concert premieres in Riga
The Dailes Theatre in Riga hosted the premiere of the concert "Dailes pieskārieni", featuring theatre music by composer Raimonds Pauls, drawing a large audience.
TVNET · 1 Oct, 09:23