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Swedish contest offers three free nights by the sea — if you can stay quiet
Sweden's tourism body "Visit Skåne" is running a contest where two winners get three free nights in a remote cabin by the Baltic Sea, with one unusual rule: guests must keep noise levels down.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 21:30
A weekend in London: what to fit into two days
London remains a popular short-break destination from Latvia, with a flight of under three hours and a mix of famous landmarks and lesser-known spots to explore.
Delfi · 3 Sept, 21:27
Dirty Deal Teatro's «The Stronger Sex» explores demographic crisis through men's voices
Riga theatre Dirty Deal Teatro has staged «The Stronger Sex», directed by Toms Treinis, in which three young men share their experiences of relationships, family and having children. The production comes as debate over Latvia's demographic decline intensifies in society and politics.
LSM · 3 Sept, 20:27
Astrologer names four zodiac signs said to always find a way to money
Astrologer Athena Richie has highlighted four zodiac signs she says stand out for their determination to achieve financial stability. The characterization is presented as entertainment rather than a scientific forecast.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 19:25
Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick to end band after health scare
Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick is ending the pioneering industrial metal band's near four-decade run after a severe hernia caused by years of shouting on stage. Before the split he also contributed to Phoebe Bridgers' new album and plans a new solo project.
The Guardian Culture · 3 Sept, 18:30
Magazine PASTAIGA marks new issue and Latvia's women's achievement ranking
Restaurant POPCORN hosted a celebration of PASTAIGA magazine's September issue and its 'Latvian Women's Achievement TOP 2026', which features 161 women. The evening included a concert show by Dināra Rudāne dedicated to Whitney Houston's songs.
Jauns.lv · 3 Sept, 18:30
Horoscope for September 4: today it's important to know how to say “no”
The astrological forecast for September 4 highlights a day when many zodiac signs will need to focus on setting boundaries, staying calm and cooperating with others. Sagittarius in particular will need to avoid overcommitting and be ready to decline requests.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 17:30
How to freeze ice cubes faster – and keep them clear
Freezing ice faster can involve the counterintuitive Mpemba effect, where warm water sometimes freezes quicker than cold, though a cold freezer and small trays remain the most reliable method. Scientists have studied the phenomenon since the 1960s.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 16:30
Fotografiska Tallinn opens exhibition of nanny Vivian Maier's everyday America photos
An exhibition of American nanny and photographer Vivian Maier has opened at Fotografiska in Tallinn, showing around 200 works from the Fotografiska collections in New York and Shanghai. The photos capture daily street life in New York and Chicago.
ERR (rus) · 3 Sept, 15:25
Comedian Chris Cantrill wins prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award
Bradford-born comedian Chris Cantrill has finally won the Edinburgh fringe's top comedy prize on his fourth nomination, for his show Rewilding. The win comes just as he starts work on the second series of SNL UK.
The Guardian Culture · 3 Sept, 14:31
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Online quiz challenges how well people know popular Latvian song lyrics
An entertainment quiz has been published in which players must spot the altered word in the lyrics of well-known Latvian songs. Each question offers two versions of a line, only one of which is the original.
Apollo.lv · 3 Sept, 14:28
Three quick, nutritious breakfast recipes for busy school mornings
With the new school year underway, retailer Lidl has shared three simple breakfast recipes that take up to 10 minutes to prepare and help ease the morning rush before school. Each dish can be prepared the evening before, leaving only serving or a quick reheat for the morning.
BNN · 3 Sept, 13:25
Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a leading figure of the feminist movement and an award-winning journalist, died on Wednesday at age 92, her foundation announced on Instagram.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 13:24
How to turn leftover bread into a fermented health drink called brotdrunk
Culinary historian Agate Lūse and nutrition specialist Baiba Rudoviča share a recipe for turning leftover rye bread into a fermented drink known as brotdrunk. The drink can be made two ways and should be kept refrigerated and used within two weeks.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 12:30
Quotas for Latvian-made music on radio: where the discussion stands
Latvia has been debating for over a decade whether radio stations should be required to air a minimum share of domestically produced music. A working group formed this year has yet to reach agreement, as broadcasters oppose a mandatory quota.
LSM Kultūra · 3 Sept, 12:26
New exhibition on Ventspils port history opens in castle tower after 25 years
A new exhibition has opened in the tower of Ventspils Castle on September 3, presenting the development of the port and city from the 13th to the 19th century. The nearly half-million-euro project also included conservation and restoration of the tower.
LSM Kultūra · 3 Sept, 11:31
Three types of marinades for mushrooms: vegetable, regular and sweet-and-sour
Three different marinade recipes are suitable for pickling mushrooms, with the best results achieved using porcini or birch boletes. The amount of sugar can be adjusted to taste.
LSM · 3 Sept, 11:30
Did you know conductor Indriķis Zīle's great-grandson Juris Zīle was a shipbuilder?
An expanded second edition of a book about conductor Indriķis Zīle has been published this year to mark his 185th birth anniversary. The book also reveals that his great-grandson Juris Zīle worked as a shipbuilder.
LSM (rus) · 3 Sept, 11:29
New musical to explore intimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's marriage
Leicester's Curve theatre will next autumn stage a new musical, Misfits Together, offering an intimate look at the marriage between Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. The score was written by indie musicians Dan Smith of Bastille and Ralph Pelleymounter of To Kill a King.
The Guardian World · 3 Sept, 10:32
Animation director Jansons: 'Why would I delegate what I love most doing to artificial intelligence?'
Animation director Edmunds Jansons has spoken about the impact of technology on auteur cinema and his new feature-length children's animated film "The Lucky Ones," now showing in Latvian cinemas. He discussed his creative process and future projects in an interview on the program "Kultūrdeva."
LSM (rus) · 3 Sept, 10:29
Latvian band "Idille" releases 17-minute music video short film
Latvian band "Idille" has released an unusually long, 17-minute music video for their song "Vienu dienu / Mūžīga mīlestība", shot in the style of a short film. The band's own vocalist took on the lead acting role.
Jauns.lv · 3 Sept, 10:24
Camping beside one of Britain's last temperate rainforests in Dartmoor
A small campsite on the edge of Dartmoor, Devon, lets visitors pitch tents right next to one of Britain's last remaining fragments of temperate rainforest. The owners spent seven years restoring the fragile habitat while building a low-impact site around it.
Guardian Travel · 3 Sept, 09:30
Photographer spends over a decade documenting a community swimming creek near the Hudson
Photographer Caleb Stein has spent more than ten years returning each summer to photograph a community swimming spot in Poughkeepsie, New York. His work has now been published as a book, with an accompanying exhibition opening in New York on 10 September.
The Guardian Culture · 3 Sept, 09:30
Astrologers name zodiac signs said to be the most convincing liars
Astrologers have compiled a ranking of zodiac signs most often credited with the ability to lie convincingly and go undetected.
Latvijas Avīze · 3 Sept, 08:27
"Laimīgie": Edmunds Jansons' new animated film takes viewers into the Venezuelan jungle
Latvian director Edmunds Jansons' feature animation "Laimīgie" ("The Happy Ones") had its world premiere at the Annecy festival, a Latvian-Polish-Czech co-production for children inspired by the life story of Latvian adventurer Aleksandrs Laime.
Delfi · 3 Sept, 06:28
Nauris Brikmanis opens up about burnout: "You're there, but you're not"
Latvian musician and radio host Nauris Brikmanis has spoken candidly about experiencing burnout multiple times, once needing hospital care before canceling a scheduled performance. He says the experience taught him to say "no" and manage his time more carefully.
Jauns.lv · 3 Sept, 06:24
Baltic Sea Documentary Film Forum spotlights story of contact with isolated Amazon tribe
The 30th Baltic Sea Documentary Film Forum features Swedish director Nathan Grossman's film "Amazon Mania," built around 1996 footage of attempts to contact the Korubo tribe in the Amazon rainforest.
Žurnāls Ir · 3 Sept, 05:31
Venice Film Festival opens with Clooney tribute, Murdoch film and talk of geopolitics
The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened with a lifetime achievement award for George Clooney and a Rupert Murdoch biopic, though this year's lineup is dominated by films about global conflicts rather than red-carpet glamour.
France 24 · 3 Sept, 05:30
Horoscope for Thursday: minds set to run at high speed
On September 3, the alignment of the Sun and Moon points to a day marked by sharp thinking and a strong urge to share ideas with others. Astrologers describe the day as especially favorable for communication and discussing new plans.
Apollo.lv · 3 Sept, 04:28
French actor born in Latvia to reveal his adoption story at Homo Novus festival
At the international theatre festival Homo Novus, French actor Dimitri Doré will share his adoption story in the performance 'Dainas', marking a personal return to his native Latvia. The show runs at the Dailes Theatre's New Hall on September 4 and 5.
Žurnāls Ir · 3 Sept, 04:28
Riga to host White Night culture forum and play about men's hidden emotions
On September 5, Riga will host the contemporary culture forum White Night across multiple city venues, while a play titled The Stronger Sex runs at Dirty Deal Teatro.
Žurnāls Ir · 3 Sept, 03:29
Woman thought inability to burp was normal — until rare condition was diagnosed
For years, Irma Edīte Ģirupniece believed her inability to burp was simply normal, until she discovered she has a rare condition called retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD).
Apollo.lv · 3 Sept, 03:28
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Psychologist explains how parents can recognize bullying at school
As the new school year begins, education psychologist Sabīne Bērziņa explains how to tell ordinary childhood conflict apart from bullying and how parents can support a child affected by it.
TVNET · 3 Sept, 03:28
18-year-old Emīls Vīksna leads a youth book club, aims to read 50 books this year
Emīls Vīksna, 18, runs a youth book club under the Latvian movement 'Laiks lasīt' (Time to Read), regularly attended by 10-15 young people. He believes reading should be recommended, not forced.
Žurnāls Ir · 3 Sept, 02:30
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra marks its 100th anniversary
The LNSO traces its origins to the Riga Radiophone Orchestra, which began full daily operations in 1926 with just 14 musicians. Over the following decades, the small ensemble grew into an internationally recognized orchestra.
Žurnāls Ir · 3 Sept, 01:30
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Apollo.lv publishes new general knowledge quiz for readers
Apollo.lv has released a new entertainment quiz featuring questions of varying difficulty, allowing readers to test their general knowledge.
Apollo.lv · 3 Sept, 00:27