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Station Narva music festival brings Tricky, ALIKA and Propeller to Narva
Narva is hosting the ninth edition of the Station Narva music and urban culture festival, which combines foreign artists with well-known Estonian musicians. British trip-hop legend Tricky headlines Friday's program.
ERR (rus) · 4 Sept, 21:07
Actor Richard O'Sullivan, star of 1970s British sitcoms, dies aged 82
British actor Richard O'Sullivan, best known for playing charming young men in 1970s ITV sitcoms and later the highwayman Dick Turpin, has died at 82. In his later years he suffered declining health and was cared for at a retirement home for entertainers in London.
The Guardian Culture · 4 Sept, 20:14
Eight healthy sweets you can eat while dieting
Nutrition experts say dieters do not need to give up sweets entirely — choosing healthier alternatives to pastries is key. Nuts and dried fruit are among the recommended options.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 20:10
Writer Roalds Dobrovenskis celebrates his 90th birthday
Russian-born writer and translator Roalds Dobrovenskis marked his 90th birthday at the Latvian Society House. The event featured the author himself performing poetry readings and musical numbers.
LSM Kultūra · 4 Sept, 20:10
Vitamin C won't prevent most colds, but it may still offer one benefit
Research shows vitamin C does not prevent colds and only modestly reduces symptom severity when taken regularly before illness. The popular belief in its power largely traces back to a 1970 book by Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, whose claims were later found exaggerated.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 19:12
Homo Novus Returns to the Daugava — Festival Traces the River and Its People's Stories
The international Homo Novus theatre festival has opened, this year symbolically returning to its origins in Daugavpils and along the Daugava river. One of the season's central works is a performance about river tours, created by a British theatre company together with Latvian artists.
LSM (rus) · 4 Sept, 18:11
Bath show celebrates sibling astronomers, honours England's first paid female astronomer
A new exhibition at the Bath museum where William and Caroline Herschel once lived and worked celebrates their astronomical breakthroughs and highlights Caroline's role as England's first paid female astronomer.
The Guardian Science · 4 Sept, 18:09
International festival Homo Novus takes audiences on a journey along the Daugava
The international theatre festival Homo Novus has opened, with this year's central production centred on the Daugava river and the people who live along its banks. The festival symbolically returns to Daugavpils, where it originated 31 years ago.
LSM Kultūra · 4 Sept, 17:13
Nutritionist: three food groups that can help children reset their sleep schedule before school starts
A nutritionist recommends adding dairy, magnesium-rich and melatonin-rich foods to children's diets ahead of the new school year to help restore a healthy sleep routine. Around a quarter of children reportedly experience poor sleep quality, which can affect school performance.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 17:07
Suicide rate in Latvia drops by around 11% over three years
Latvia's Health Ministry has found that the number of suicides in the country fell by roughly 11% over the past three years. The finding came from an evaluation of the mental health care improvement plan's implementation.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 16:11
National Library and Librarians' Association to screen documentary on freedom of speech
The Latvian National Library and the Latvian Librarians' Association are holding free screenings of a documentary on librarians' fight for free speech in the US on September 5 and 8. Organizers say the film's themes are also relevant to Latvia, especially ahead of elections.
LSM Kultūra · 4 Sept, 16:07
Concert offerings thin out in Latvia as autumn begins
With the arrival of autumn, the number of concerts in Latvia has noticeably decreased, while city festivals for the season have already wrapped up. The main event this weekend is the 123rd anniversary celebration of the Gulbene–Stāmeriena–Alūksne narrow-gauge railway.
LSM (rus) · 4 Sept, 14:10
From Michelin kitchens in France to new restaurant POPCORN in Latvia
Chef Miķelis Sparāns has returned to Latvia after years working in Michelin restaurants in France to shape the culinary identity of the new restaurant POPCORN. He stresses that quality ingredients and an honest approach matter more than complexity or accolades.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 14:07
How to tell if your dog is an optimist or a cautious pessimist
A dog behaviour expert explains how a simple bowl test can reveal how a dog interprets uncertain situations and its current emotional state. The reaction depends on both inborn temperament and life experience.
BNN · 4 Sept, 12:12
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Riga to host "White Night" culture forum on Saturday
On the night of September 5–6, Riga will host its annual contemporary culture forum "White Night", during which more than 30 cultural venues and events will open their doors.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 12:12
LA.lv compiles five recipes for using plums in desserts and savory dishes
The LA.lv portal has published an article featuring five recipes that use plums in both sweet desserts and savory dishes. Specific recipe details were not available in the source material.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 12:07
Paula Freimane: Developing a protein bar took longer than writing a cookbook
Cookbook author Paula Freimane says creating her own protein bar took nearly two years — longer than writing a cookbook. She now sets her own work schedule while developing new projects.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 11:10
Estonian art exhibitions drew over 2.2 million visits in 2025
Visits to art exhibitions in Estonia rose 35.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching more than 2.2 million, with the Kumu Art Museum attracting the most visitors.
ERR (rus) · 4 Sept, 11:07
Weekly Horoscope: September 4–10
Astrologer Inita Dilāne has prepared a horoscope for all zodiac signs for the week of September 4–10, 2026, focusing mainly on career, finances and relationships.
BNN · 4 Sept, 11:06
Kalsnava Arboretum closes out its hydrangea bloom celebrations
The Kalsnava arboretum, run by Latvia's State Forests, is wrapping up its hydrangea blossom festival this week with a concert and a special train trip from Riga. Visitors can see more than 140 hydrangea varieties.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 10:12
Latvia's National Botanical Garden in Salaspils marks 70th anniversary
On September 1, the Latvian National Botanical Garden in Salaspils celebrates its 70th anniversary. Over the decades, both the garden itself and the role of botanical gardens in society have evolved.
LSM · 4 Sept, 10:09
For Ukraine's artists, rage has become both grief and creative fuel
Guardian culture writer Charlotte Higgins reflects on how rage has shaped Ukrainian artists and writers during the war, drawing parallels between performances of Verdi's Requiem and Homer's epic poetry. She notes that by 2026, this rage among many of her Ukrainian friends has burned low, replaced by fatigue.
Guardian Ukraina · 4 Sept, 10:08
Latvian National Opera and Ballet opens new season with Gala concert
On September 3, the Latvian National Opera and Ballet held a Gala concert to mark the opening of its 2026/2027 season, attended by several well-known guests. A reception followed the performance.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 09:07
At 84, Art Garfunkel returns to touring and reconnects with Paul Simon
Singer Art Garfunkel, 84, has resumed touring after years away from the stage and will perform in the UK this autumn. He also revealed he met former duo partner Paul Simon last year after a long silence between them.
The Guardian Culture · 4 Sept, 07:31
Radio industry warns over planned Latvian music quotas
Latvia's Culture Ministry plans to gradually introduce mandatory quotas for domestic music on radio by 2030, but industry representatives warn this risks a €12 million advertising market to generate only about €200,000 in extra royalties.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 06:30
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Musician Nikolajs Puzikovs becomes a father
Musician Nikolajs Puzikovs and his wife Herta Puzikova became first-time parents on September 2, welcoming a baby boy. The couple announced the news on social media.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 06:27
Kaspars Breidaks on friendship: when caring for everyone leaves you feeling redundant
Improv theatre actor and event host Kaspars Breidaks has shared reflections on friendship, describing how his understanding of supporting friends has changed over time. He says focusing on fewer, more meaningful relationships has brought more fulfillment than trying to watch over everyone.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 06:24
Autumn fashion season: fantasy, color and the joy of dressing up
This autumn and winter's fashion season moves away from the restrained summer aesthetic toward bold prints, expressive textures and colorful accessories. The emphasis is shifting from what people buy to how they style and combine their clothes.
Delfi · 4 Sept, 05:32
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New quiz challenges readers to identify animals from close-up photos
Apollo.lv has published a new entertainment quiz asking readers to identify 15 animals shown in close-up images. The format is presented as a challenge for true animal experts.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 03:32
Pig Kidney Transplant Still Functioning After Record 285 Days in Patient
A woman living with a gene-edited pig kidney has gone 285 days without dialysis, setting a new record and reinforcing pig organs as a potential bridge solution amid a severe shortage of human donor kidneys.
Wired · 4 Sept, 03:30
Pig kidney functioned in US patient for record 271 days, doctors say
US doctors report that a kidney transplanted from a pig worked inside a patient for 271 days, a new record in xenotransplantation. After the organ eventually failed, the patient received a human donor kidney.
BBC World · 4 Sept, 03:28
Streaming platform "Go3" celebrates autumn season launch with a ball
On Wednesday, an autumn season launch event for the Baltic streaming platform "Go3" took place at the K. K. von Stryk villa, featuring musical performances and guests in a festive atmosphere. The occasion also revealed data on differing viewing habits across the Baltic states.
Jauns.lv · 4 Sept, 02:30
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Horoscope for Friday, September 4: Moon in Gemini squares Sun in Virgo
On September 4, the Moon sits in Gemini and forms a tense square aspect with the Sun in Virgo, urging people to review accumulated information and let go of what is unnecessary.
Apollo.lv · 4 Sept, 02:29
Quiz: Do you know which channels air Latvia's most popular TV shows?
News portal LA.lv has published a quiz challenging readers to match popular Latvian TV shows with the correct broadcasting channels. Its creators note that many viewers never notice the channel logo in the corner of the screen.
Latvijas Avīze · 4 Sept, 01:29
Boris Akunin publishes memoir revealing the pact he and his dying wife made to die together
Author Boris Akunin has published a memoir about his wife and longtime editor Erika Chkhartishvili, who died of cancer in mid-August. The book's final chapters describe a long-planned pact for the couple to die together, a plan that ultimately never happened because Erika lost consciousness before it could be carried out.
Meduza · 4 Sept, 01:28
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Estonian aerobics coach with 30 years' experience: aging doesn't erase a woman's worth
Longtime Estonian aerobics coach Rina Sukhotskaya says women should not believe that their value disappears once youth fades. She was recently crowned best model in the Universe.
TVNET · 4 Sept, 00:27