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'The Eye-Gouging Was Very Satisfying': The Making of Cave Horror Classic The Descent
Director Neil Marshall and star Shauna Macdonald recall how they built the acclaimed horror film The Descent around near-total darkness and practical creature effects. The cast reflects on filming the movie's brutal final confrontation scenes.
The Guardian Culture · 14 Sept, 17:50
International conference on literature and reality to take place in Riga
From September 16 to 18, Riga will host an international conference bringing together researchers from around the world to examine literature as an aesthetic, social and cultural phenomenon. The conference is titled "What Shapes Literature: Reviewing Realism, Poetics and Belonging."
LSM Kultūra · 14 Sept, 17:48
Survey: mandatory music quotas could push a fifth of radio listeners away
A survey shows that introducing a 30% quota for Latvian-made music on commercial radio would cause 23% of listeners to stop listening or switch to other sources. Most of them would head to YouTube or streaming platforms.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 17:48
Sindija Bokāne moves out after learning Niks Endziņš was cheating on her
Influencer Sindija Bokāne has removed her belongings from the home of her fiancé Niks Endziņš after discovering he had started seeing another woman. She is currently staying with a friend.
BNN · 14 Sept, 16:45
Horoscope for September 15: don't rush to conclusions today
The daily horoscope for all zodiac signs advises staying calm, avoiding hasty decisions and carefully weighing situations before acting.
Latvijas Avīze · 14 Sept, 16:44
Jūrmala Presents Historical Architecture Awards
Jūrmala has held its historical architecture awards ceremony, honoring buildings that reflect different approaches to preserving the city's cultural heritage. Organizers highlighted the broad variety among this year's finalists.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 15:43
Third European Day of Languages festival to be held in Riga
On September 18, the Latvian National Library will host the third European Languages Festival, dedicated to linguistic diversity and foreign language learning. The event marks the European Day of Languages.
LSM · 14 Sept, 14:49
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September marks awareness month for perimenopause
September is observed internationally as perimenopause awareness month, during which specialists explain what happens to women's bodies and minds in this life stage and work to dispel related myths.
TVNET · 14 Sept, 11:49
Olga Kambala suspects ex-husband Kaspars may be leading a double life
In the show "Celebrities. Unfiltered," Olga Kambala suggested her ex-husband Kaspars could be secretly maintaining a second family. She plans to move out of their shared home in Old Riga as soon as he returns from a training camp.
BNN · 14 Sept, 10:51
New exhibition at Čaks museum reveals poet's contrasting bohemian and domestic life
Starting September 15, the Aleksandrs Čaks museum will open a new exhibition exploring the poet's contradictory nature — a bohemian nightlife enthusiast who was also a meticulous host and skilled cook. The show comes ahead of Čaks's 125th birthday anniversary.
LSM Kultūra · 14 Sept, 10:49
German band H-BLOCKX to play first-ever Riga show in March
German 1990s alternative rock and nu-metal band H-BLOCKX will perform in Riga for the first time on March 10, 2026, at the Palladium concert hall.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 10:43
Doctor warns: these three items in your bedroom may harm your health
A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist has identified three common household items that should not be kept in bedrooms, warning they may pose hidden health risks.
Latvijas Avīze · 14 Sept, 09:48
'Almost Perfect Dinners': Dace Rukšāne wows with a Michelin-worthy meal and wins the week
In the latest round of the TV show 'Almost Perfect Dinners,' bartender Mārtiņš Rozenvalds, TV personality Vita Valtere, actor Kaspars Zāle and writer Dace Rukšāne each hosted a dinner, with Rukšāne ultimately taking the week's top host title thanks to her elaborate, Michelin-level meal.
BNN · 14 Sept, 09:46
Brainstorm and Noep to play joint concert in Pärnu
Latvian band Brainstorm will perform alongside Estonian musician Andres Kõpper, known as Noep, at Pärnu's beach stadium on 24 July 2027. The concert marks the next stage in the band's long-running partnership with the resort town.
ERR (rus) · 14 Sept, 09:44
Journalist Lia Guļevska's book about singer Adrians Kukuvass presented
A warm gathering marked the launch of journalist Lia Guļevska's book about singer Adrians Kukuvass, with friends and family sharing memories; the musician's 75th anniversary concert is set for September 25 at Slampe Culture Palace.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 09:43
The manipulator hiding behind the victim role: how to spot narcissistic tactics
Psychology experts point out that narcissistic behaviour doesn't always look loud and self-assured — sometimes a manipulator hides behind the role of a victim.
TVNET · 14 Sept, 08:50
Some medical checkups in Latvia are available free of charge
Health specialists remind adults that regular preventive checkups are recommended at certain ages, and some of these are available free of charge in Latvia.
Jauns.lv · 14 Sept, 06:43
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Astrologers: third week of September calls for choosing between feelings and practicality
An astrological overview of the third week of September says that after the recent New Moon in Virgo, people will need to decide what to carry forward from the new cycle, while planetary positions make emotions deeper and more demanding of honesty.
TVNET · 14 Sept, 03:47
Horoscope for Monday, September 14: Mind seeks order, heart craves passion
On September 14, the Sun in Virgo focuses attention on daily routine and health, while the Moon's shift into Scorpio alongside Venus intensifies emotions.
Apollo.lv · 14 Sept, 03:47
Fermented foods as a natural source of probiotics
Nutrition experts say regularly eating fermented foods can be a more effective way to get beneficial microorganisms than taking supplements. However, their live microorganism content varies greatly depending on preparation and processing.
Latvijas Avīze · 14 Sept, 02:51
New high-powered microscope could reveal root causes of incurable bowel disease
UK scientists have unveiled a unique microscope capable of imaging gut tissue in unprecedented detail, offering hope for understanding inflammatory bowel disease. The launch coincides with new government funding for research institutes.
The Guardian Science · 14 Sept, 02:45
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Kidman and Bullock Reunite Nearly 30 Years Later — The Magic Continues
The European premiere of "Practical Magic 2" took place in London, bringing together Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, who return to the screen as the Owens sisters after nearly three decades.
TVNET · 14 Sept, 00:50
Quiz: Can you recognize Latvian actors by their eyes alone?
An entertainment portal has released a new quiz challenging users to identify well-known Latvian actors based solely on their eyes.
Apollo.lv · 14 Sept, 00:50
Third person dies of measles in the US this year
A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles, marking the third measles-related death reported in the US this year. The disease was declared eliminated in the country in 2000.
Al Jazeera · 14 Sept, 00:46
Why telling a woman over 50 she "looks good for her age" can backfire
Blogger Mary Lyndon has compiled phrases best avoided when speaking to women over 50, arguing that social expectations of this age group remain out of step with reality.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Sept, 22:47
Vegetable and Ham Pancakes: A Hearty School Lunch Idea
Latvian broadcaster LSM has shared a recipe for autumn vegetable pancakes with cheese and ham, offering a filling lunchbox idea for schoolchildren.
LSM (rus) · 13 Sept, 21:44
Actor Mārtiņš Počs and wife Ilze welcome their first child
Latvian actor and TV host Mārtiņš Počs and his wife Ilze have welcomed their first baby, announced by Ilze on Instagram with a touching photo.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Sept, 20:50
Marija Naumova marks 20th wedding anniversary with husband Raitis Bullīts
Singer Marija Naumova shared on social media that she is celebrating 20 years of marriage to businessman Raitis Bullīts, whom she wed in 2006. The performer reflected warmly on the years they have spent together.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Sept, 19:46
Radio Naba music chart update features retro-punk-rock and a "bad boys" theme
This week's new entries on Radio Naba's music chart include both a touring concert option and a freshly released album for listeners to enjoy during cooler September evenings.
LSM (rus) · 13 Sept, 16:45
Horoscope for September 14: don't let others' rush affect your decisions
The September 14 horoscope advises many zodiac signs to stay calm, resist others' impatience, and think through consequences before acting.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Sept, 16:44
Chicago exhibition imagines the life Emmett Till never got to live
A new Chicago exhibition uses an imagined photo collection to explore what life might have looked like for Emmett Till, the 14-year-old murdered in 1955, had he survived. The show asks America to reconsider who it chooses to remember.
The Guardian Culture · 13 Sept, 15:50
New Exhibition at Stradiņš Museum Explores History's Search for the "Ideal" Being
The Paula Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine has opened "The Innumerable: Life Technologies and the Human of the Future," an exhibition that uses the image of an ideal apple to examine humanity's attempts to define perfect archetypes.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Sept, 15:45
Hungarian Romani artist turns to his identity to confront prejudice
Budapest-based artist Norbert Olah, who long avoided referencing his Romani heritage in his work, now directly addresses Roma identity and discrimination in Hungary. His latest project imagines a Romani future in space.
Deutsche Welle · 13 Sept, 11:49
Book selection for Father's Day celebrates dads and grandfathers in children's literature
To mark Father's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of September, a selection of children's books featuring fathers and grandfathers as main characters has been compiled. The list includes works by Latvian authors as well as translations.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Sept, 10:43
Book selection for Father's Day highlights fathers and grandfathers
Ahead of Father's Day, celebrated in Latvia on the second Sunday of September, a children's book selection has been compiled featuring fathers and grandfathers as central characters. The selection includes both works by Latvian authors and translations.
LSM · 13 Sept, 10:43
Sweden's local food heroes: how eastern Sweden is bringing food production back home
A network of local producers across Gästrikland and Hälsingland in eastern Sweden is reshaping how food is grown, sourced and cooked, tying sustainability to community and integration projects.
Guardian Travel · 13 Sept, 09:48