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Animal and insect names hidden inside mushroom names
Many mushroom names in Latvian are built from words for animals or insects. A new online quiz challenges readers to identify which creature is hidden in each mushroom's name.
TVNET · 25 Sept, 09:43
Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka reveals stroke as he prepares new album
British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, 38, has revealed he suffered a haemorrhagic stroke last July that led to months of intensive care and hospitalisation, as he prepares to release his delayed album Fudge.
The Guardian Culture · 25 Sept, 07:47
Film from Nagaland opens a rarely seen world — and a path to the Oscars
Indian director Theja Rio's debut feature "Angh", from the small state of Nagaland, won the Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival, opening a route to Oscar consideration. The Konyak-language film depicts generational change as Christianity spread in the early 1960s.
BBC World · 25 Sept, 03:45
Ai Weiwei unveils Mushrooms, a field of 500 cast-iron helmets, in Sydney
Artist Ai Weiwei has unveiled Mushrooms, a 40-metre installation of 500 cast iron combat helmet sculptures on the Tallawoladah Lawn outside Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. The work reflects on war, decay and the fragility of life, drawing on his research into conflicts including Ukraine and Gaza.
The Guardian Culture · 25 Sept, 03:43
Glukhovsky's new war-era novel 'Registration' sparks debate over an émigré's right to judge
Exiled Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky released his new novel 'Registration' online for free on September 17, depicting wartime Russian society. Many readers see it as an unfair accusation from someone who left the country against those who stayed.
Meduza · 25 Sept, 02:47
Original Wallace and Gromit puppets sold at Aardman anniversary auction
More than 200 items from Aardman Animations, including Wallace and Gromit puppets from Vengeance Most Fowl, were sold at auction to mark the studio's 50th anniversary. Proceeds will fund training for new animators.
The Guardian Culture · 25 Sept, 01:45
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Language quiz tests knowledge taught early in primary school
Apollo.lv has published an interactive Latvian language quiz where readers must choose the correct words and grammatical forms in sentences. It lets anyone check whether their knowledge matches what third-graders are already taught.
Apollo.lv · 25 Sept, 00:45
Connell Lake Dam in Alaska: A Gothic Relic of Industrial History
Near Ketchikan, Alaska, the weathered Connell Lake Dam blocks fish passage on Ward Creek and stands as a monument to the region's industrial past, having also served as a film set decades ago.
Atlas Obscura · 24 Sept, 23:46
Video: garden-visiting foxes stage playful "political debate" that delights social media
Foxes that regularly visit the garden of family business "Mārlapiņi" were filmed play-fighting on a garden table, in a scene their owners jokingly compared to pre-election debates. The clip has drawn wide attention online.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 22:47
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French actress Marina Vlady has died at 88
French actress Marina Vlady has died at the age of 88. Her family announced her death to the AFP news agency.
Apollo.lv · 24 Sept, 20:48
Memorial concert honors composer Boris Reznik at VEF Culture Palace
A memorial concert dedicated to Latvian composer Boris Reznik took place at the VEF Culture Palace on Tuesday evening, featuring his best-known songs and standing ovations from the audience. A recording of the concert will soon air on TV24.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 19:46
Interactive theatre piece in Alsunga urges audiences to vote in Saeima elections
An interactive theatre performance titled '4. oktobra rīts' has premiered in Alsunga, engaging audiences to encourage participation in the upcoming Saeima elections. Attendees said choosing whom to vote for felt notably harder this time.
LSM · 24 Sept, 19:45
Tallinn to host Jean Cocteau-inspired play "What's Your Name?"
Theatre studio "Vyzov" is preparing to stage the play "What's Your Name?" in Tallinn, inspired by Jean Cocteau's theatrical world and exploring love, loneliness, fear and hope.
LSM (rus) · 24 Sept, 19:43
How French artists over a century ago imagined the year 2000
Drawings created by French artists around 1900 offer a quirky vision of the future — some images turned out surprisingly accurate, others remained pure fantasy.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 18:47
Psychotherapist names the ideal age gap for lasting relationships
Psychotherapist Eloise Skinner says couples with an age difference of zero to three years tend to have better chances of a lasting relationship, though she stresses that emotional maturity and shared values matter more than the number itself.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Sept, 17:42
Filming wraps on short film «Velta» starring director and teacher Pēteris Krilovs
Five days of filming have wrapped on director Daniil Silov's new short film «Velta», starring director and teacher Pēteris Krilovs in the lead role.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Sept, 16:41
Choreographers Jess and Morgs tackle deepfake politics through dance
British dance duo Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple explore how deepfake technology blurs the line between truth and fiction in their new piece, Deepfake, blending virtuosic movement with green-screen effects.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Sept, 15:38
Nigella Lawson Joins "The Great British Bake Off"
British food writer Nigella Lawson has joined the popular baking competition show "The Great British Bake Off," and by all accounts her debut has been a success.
The New York Times · 24 Sept, 12:47
Latvian Puppet Theatre premieres “Park, Bench, and Poop”
The Latvian Puppet Theatre has premiered a new production titled “Park, Bench, and Poop,” staged by British director and artist Russell Dean.
LSM (rus) · 24 Sept, 12:46
Indra Salceviča hosts TV show dinner in her friend's garden
Fashion designer Indra Salceviča is hosting guests on the TV show "Gandrīz ideālās vakariņas" not in her own apartment but in a friend's garden, with the friend's husband Ģirts helping out. Indra admits she is experimenting with the table decorations.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 12:42
Colorful Vegetable "Flatbreads" — A Healthy School Lunch Idea
LSM has shared an idea for colorful vegetable "flatbreads," a healthy and visually appealing dish that children can take to school in their lunch box, suggesting parents prepare it together with their children.
LSM · 24 Sept, 12:41
NHS trust to review 4,500 more breast cancer cases after failings found
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to review up to 4,500 additional breast cancer cases dating back to 2015 after an ongoing review found hundreds of patients were harmed by delayed diagnoses and unnecessary surgeries.
BBC England · 24 Sept, 12:41
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Riga to Host Tribute Show Marking 40th Anniversary of Depeche Mode's "Black Celebration"
On December 6, 2026, the "SPELET" concert hall in Riga will host the tribute show "Strangelove - The Depeche Mode Experience," marking the 40th anniversary of Depeche Mode's album "Black Celebration."
TVNET · 24 Sept, 11:49
Dailes Theatre stages Irish playwright McPherson's "Shining City"
Director Dmitrijs Petrenko has staged Irish playwright Conor McPherson's play "Shining City" at the Dailes Theatre's New Hall — its title drawn from the New Testament, though the production is psychoanalytical rather than religious.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Sept, 11:42
Czech crown jewels go on display at Prague Castle for ten days
Prague Castle has opened an exhibition of the Czech crown jewels, including the Crown of Saint Wenceslas. The display will only be open to visitors for ten days.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Sept, 10:44
Royal scepter and coronation robe: Czech crown jewels on display at Prague Castle
Prague Castle has opened an exhibition allowing visitors a ten-day window to view the Czech crown jewels, including the Crown of St. Wenceslas. Organizers hope for record attendance this year.
LSM · 24 Sept, 10:44
Kaspars Kambala moves out of the apartment he shared with wife Olga
Kaspars Kambala has moved out of the apartment where he lived with his wife Olga, temporarily settling into a hotel. Olga speaks about the separation with relief on the show "Slavenības. Bez filtra".
BNN · 24 Sept, 09:48
Supernova and Eurovision: how pop music shapes Latvia's international image
Every year in February and May, Latvia is swept up in discussions around the Supernova song contest and the following Eurovision Song Contest — events that spark debate over their value and funding, while also drawing large television audiences and shaping the country's image abroad.
LSM (rus) · 24 Sept, 09:42
New photos show Harry Styles holding a baby
Photos circulating online show British musician Harry Styles holding a baby, delighting fans.
Jauns.lv · 24 Sept, 09:41
Channel 4 documentary examines UK response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza
Tonight Channel 4 airs "Dispatches: Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed," a documentary that draws on internal Whitehall documents to examine how successive UK governments have handled allegations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Sept, 08:47
"Supernova" and Eurovision: Latvia's Annual Debate Over Its Most-Watched Show
Every year in February and May, Latvia's "Supernova" song contest and the following Eurovision Song Contest spark heated public debate, even as television ratings show strong viewer interest.
LSM · 24 Sept, 06:47
"Supernova" and Eurovision: Criticism Coexists With High Viewer Interest
Every February and May, Latvia experiences a recurring wave of media attention and public debate around the "Supernova" song contest and Eurovision — sharp criticism exists alongside strong television audience interest.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Sept, 06:46
New art exhibition opens in Riga as Researchers' Night events span all of Latvia
An exhibition at the Riga Bourse Art Museum runs from September 26 to January 3, while European Researchers' Night takes place at more than 40 locations across Latvia on September 25.
Žurnāls Ir · 24 Sept, 05:49
Justin Bieber surprises with acoustic set in troubled Los Angeles park
Justin Bieber gave an unannounced free acoustic performance on Monday at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, an area long associated with crime and drug activity, as officials tout recent efforts to make it safer.
The Guardian World · 24 Sept, 05:47
Ukraine expects over 400,000 doses of flu vaccine for new season
Ukraine's Ministry of Health has re-registered flu vaccines with an updated strain composition and expects delivery of more than 400,000 doses soon. Health Minister Viktor Lyashko made the announcement.
Ukrainska Pravda · 24 Sept, 05:41
Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2026 to open access to abandoned Linnahall
The 2026 Tallinn Architecture Biennale will explore the question of what architecture costs, temporarily opening public access to the abandoned Soviet-era Linnahall culture and sports palace.
Žurnāls Ir · 24 Sept, 04:51