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Standing Desks in 2026: What Research Says and What WIRED Recommends
WIRED has released its 2026 roundup of top standing desks, while also flagging new research suggesting that too much standing can be as risky as too much sitting.
Wired · 12 Sept, 14:50
Unresolved paternity status may block grandmother from seeing grandchildren
A case has emerged in Latvia where a woman seeking to reconnect with her grandchildren is being denied contact because her son has not legally resolved the question of paternity. Specialists explain how this affects grandparents' rights to contact with children.
LSM · 12 Sept, 14:47
How weddings were celebrated in old Riga, according to town hall records
Riga town hall protocols kept over nearly 300 years show that in 18th-century Riga, marriage was far more than a private family matter, overseen by family, church and the city itself.
LSM (rus) · 12 Sept, 14:44
Students learn poetry can hold anger and fear too in Inga Gaile's creative workshop
Latvian poet Inga Gaile led a creative poetry session for sixth and seventh graders as part of the 'Latvijas skolas soma' cultural education programme, encouraging students to express emotions through verse. The session, titled 'Does the Second Group Hear Me,' engaged students as active participants from early morning.
LSM Kultūra · 12 Sept, 13:46
Pärnu hosts joint exhibition by painters Mari Roosvalt and Jaan Elken
The Pärnu Museum of New Art (MONA) has opened "Dialoog," a retrospective joint exhibition by Estonian painters Mari Roosvalt and Jaan Elken spanning 25 years of their work. The show runs until 18 October.
ERR News · 12 Sept, 13:44
Tyla and Other South African Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
Amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence sparking outrage across Africa, several South African performers, including singer Tyla, have canceled planned concerts after some fans abroad began rejecting South African artists.
The New York Times · 12 Sept, 12:50
Health sector organizations urge Latvian government to make healthcare a priority
A coalition of Latvian health sector organizations behind the initiative "Without Health There Is No State" is calling for increased healthcare funding and greater consideration of patient experience. The demands were discussed with the health minister in June.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 12:47
Liza Tarbuck swaps Radio 2 for a potter's wheel in new TV role
After leaving her beloved 14-year Radio 2 show, broadcaster Liza Tarbuck now hosts a celebrity pottery competition on Channel 4, while hinting at a possible return to radio in a new form.
The Guardian Culture · 12 Sept, 11:47
New Architecture Law: A Win for Architects or a New Bureaucratic Burden?
Latvia's government has this week approved a draft Architecture Law aimed at shifting the balance of power in construction — architects welcome it as a tool against low-quality building, while developers warn of new red tape and rising costs.
LSM Kultūra · 12 Sept, 11:45
Government approves new Architecture Law: a push against cheap hangars and self-styled architects
Latvia's government has approved a draft Architecture Law this week that aims to shift the balance of power in the construction sector. Architects welcome it as a win against low-quality building, while developers fear added bureaucracy and rising costs.
LSM · 12 Sept, 11:45
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Lady Gaga has reportedly become a mother
Foreign media report that singer Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child. The couple has not yet commented publicly on the news.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 10:47
After a leg injury, choosing the right crutches can ease recovery
People who suffer a leg injury often face uncertainty about where to obtain crutches and how to choose the right ones. Specialists note that selecting a suitable mobility aid can make everyday movement easier during recovery.
LSM · 12 Sept, 10:43
Kent's champagne moment: how English wine went from a joke to world-class
Domaine Evremond, a Kent vineyard 51% owned by French champagne house Taittinger, embodies the rapid rise of English sparkling wine over the past three decades. A warming climate is making south-east England resemble 1970s Champagne.
Guardian Travel · 12 Sept, 09:49
Les Attitudes Spectrales earn second Austras Balva nomination in three years
The band Les Attitudes Spectrales has received its second Austras Balva nomination in three years, this time for the album Whatch The Sword About To Drop. The musicians discussed getting on the jury's radar in a Latvian Radio 5 broadcast.
LSM Kultūra · 12 Sept, 09:47
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Brigita Puriņa prepares winter tomato soup stock from home-grown tomatoes
Brigita Puriņa, winner of season 5 of the TV show "Īstās latvju saimnieces," has shared how she prepares a creamy tomato soup base for winter using home-grown tomatoes.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 09:47
Surprise hit Saturday Night Live UK returns for new season
The British version of the American late-night comedy staple Saturday Night Live returns to Sky One with a new season after an unexpectedly successful debut run, this time with actor Jeff Goldblum as its first celebrity host.
The Guardian Culture · 12 Sept, 08:49
Juuk Tulkojumi's Album of World Music in Latvian Nominated for Austras Balva
The Latvian group Juuk Tulkojumi has been nominated for the Austras Balva music award for an album that renders foreign-language songs in Latvian.
LSM (rus) · 12 Sept, 07:50
High heels and other feminine fashion staples were originally designed for men
Several clothing items and accessories now seen as distinctly feminine were historically created for men, for practical or status reasons. The clearest example is high heels, which trace back to Persian cavalry.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 07:44
"Lauku sēta" host Jānis Rāzna earns master's degree in cybersecurity
Jānis Rāzna, host of the TV show "Lauku sēta," earned a master's degree in cybersecurity engineering this summer. He began working on his thesis back in winter.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 07:43
LSM.lv airs new episode of "Let's Discuss Tonight" program
On September 11, 2026, LSM.lv's Russian-language platform released a new episode of the program "Обсудим вечером" (Let's Discuss Tonight). No further details about the episode's content were provided in the source.
LSM (rus) · 12 Sept, 06:49
Autumn art harvest in Europe: from Frida Kahlo to Maurizio Cattelan
European museums and galleries are offering a rich lineup of exhibitions this autumn, ranging from a major Frida Kahlo retrospective in London to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's first major solo show in Germany.
Delfi · 12 Sept, 06:45
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Flooding forces evacuation of New Riga Theatre, three shows cancelled
A fire alarm went off at the New Riga Theatre on Friday evening after the first floor flooded, prompting an evacuation of the audience and the cancellation of three performances.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 05:53
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Dagamba musicians Valters Pūce and Alise Broka together for five years
Dagamba cellist Valters Pūce speaks in an interview about his relationship with double bassist Alise Broka, which began as friendship and grew into a close bond. The couple has spent five years together making music and traveling.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 05:49
Aizpute museum displays unique 43,000-year-old mammoth bone
A rare mammoth leg bone fossil, found near the town and forgotten for decades in another museum's storage, is now part of the permanent exhibition at the Aizpute museum. Experts consider it one of the most valuable mammoth fossils held in Latvian museums.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 05:43
Schlager musician Edvards Strazdiņš marries at age 23
Popular Latvian schlager singer and "Latvijas Sirdsdziesma" show winner Edvards Strazdiņš has married his partner Paula, having announced their engagement earlier this summer.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 03:51
Daile Theatre to premiere Conor McPherson's play “The Shining City”
On Saturday, the Daile Theatre's New Hall will premiere director Dmitrijs Petrenko's staging of “The Shining City,” a story about grief, secrets and psychotherapy. The play reveals that even the therapist may be hiding troubles of his own.
Jauns.lv · 12 Sept, 02:51
MPs hear patient groups' criticism of healthcare system at charity's offices
The Saeima's Public Health Subcommittee held a field session at the charity “Palīdzēsim viens otram,” where patient organizations raised concerns about medicine access and healthcare shortcomings. Lawmakers promised solutions, but a funding increase is tied to the period after the next elections.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 02:50
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Midwife Agnese Lemeševska: trusting a higher power eases uncertainty in life and childbirth
In an interview with TVNET, midwife Agnese Lemeševska says life becomes easier when people trust a higher power, since no one can control everything and there are no absolute guarantees, in daily life or in childbirth.
TVNET · 12 Sept, 02:50
Horoscope for Saturday, September 12: harmony between order and beauty
The horoscope for September 12 predicts a day where practicality meets a desire for beauty and calm. The advice is to organize one's surroundings to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 01:51
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New quiz tests knowledge of lesser-known Latvian words
An online language quiz invites participants to guess the meaning of short, rarely used Latvian words. The task is aimed at anyone wanting to check the breadth of their native vocabulary.
Apollo.lv · 12 Sept, 00:47
Tricky quiz: can you answer without saying "yes" or "no"?
Latvian news outlet Latvijas Avīze has published an entertainment quiz challenging readers to answer questions without ever using the words "yes" or "no", a task only a small share reportedly complete successfully.
Latvijas Avīze · 12 Sept, 00:46
Collector to auction off 500 John Deere toy tractors in Cambridge
A 77-year-old collector from Essex is selling half of his John Deere toy tractor collection at an October auction to make room for more collectables at home. The sale takes place in Cambridge on 16 October.
BBC England · 11 Sept, 23:47
Video: House cat shows a hungry fox cub who's boss in the yard
A man in Latvia filmed his cat fearlessly chasing off a hungry young fox that tried to sneak up to her food bowl. The clip has drawn wide attention and admiration online.
Latvijas Avīze · 11 Sept, 23:46
Daile Theatre opens new season with comedy "A Bit Too Loud"
Daile Theatre's Great Hall hosted the season's first premiere – director Mārtiņš Eihe's staging of the comedy "A Bit Too Loud", attended by several well-known public figures.
Jauns.lv · 11 Sept, 22:45
US declares record multi-state cyclospora outbreak over
US health officials say the country's largest-ever multi-state cyclospora outbreak, tied to contaminated Mexican iceberg lettuce, has ended after infecting nearly 13,000 people. Investigations into the supplier continue.
The Guardian World · 11 Sept, 21:48
Baltic young painters' competition finalist exhibition opens in Lasnamäe
An exhibition of finalists from the Baltic states' Young Painter Prize competition has opened at the House of Art pavilion in Lasnamäe, marking the first time these works are shown in Tallinn. This year's dominant theme is fear, expressed differently across the region.
ERR (rus) · 11 Sept, 21:47