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Kos island: an autumn escape with 24-degree warmth and cheaper prices
The Greek island of Kos offers summery warmth and quiet relaxation in October at a significantly lower cost than peak season. Daytime temperatures reach up to 24 degrees, and the sea remains warm enough for swimming.
Jauns.lv · 25 Aug, 05:35
Why eating apple seeds isn't always harmless: four potential risks
Nutrition experts note that swallowing a few whole apple seeds by accident is usually harmless, but chewing them or eating large amounts can pose health risks. The main concern involves substances in the seeds that can convert into a toxic compound in the body.
Latvijas Avīze · 25 Aug, 04:41
LSM.lv releases new episode of talk show «Let's Discuss This Evening»
On August 24, 2026, LSM.lv's Russian-language section published a new episode of the discussion program «Обсудим вечером». The episode is available in the platform's broadcast section.
LSM (rus) · 25 Aug, 02:41
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New quiz tests natural science knowledge — can you score at least 10 points?
An online quiz has been published to test knowledge of natural sciences, featuring terms such as halo, spalgonis and brīze; scoring at least 10 points is presented as a sign of good knowledge.
Apollo.lv · 25 Aug, 01:40
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New quiz tests knowledge of German-derived words in Latvian
TVNET has published a new interactive quiz inviting readers to test how well they recognize words in the Latvian language that were originally borrowed from German.
TVNET · 25 Aug, 01:37
Can You Make Raw Eggs Safer at Home? Sous Vide Pasteurization Explained
Amid a summer of US salmonella outbreaks, including an egg recall, experts explain how a sous vide immersion circulator can pasteurize eggs at home while keeping them raw enough for dishes like mayonnaise or carbonara.
Wired · 25 Aug, 00:41
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Two Latvian women launch digital tool to support women through perimenopause
Entrepreneurs Elīna Pīka-Lepere and Zanda Freimane have created a new digital solution for women going through perimenopause, aiming to break the silence around the topic. They deliberately chose not to use generative artificial intelligence when handling health-related data.
TVNET · 25 Aug, 00:38
Salmonella Outbreaks Spread Across US This Summer — Experts Point to the Meat Thermometer
Overlapping salmonella outbreaks have hit at least 30 US states this summer, sickening hundreds and triggering multiple product recalls, while experts say properly cooking food remains the most reliable defense. Despite most Americans owning a food thermometer, surveys show over 70 percent don't use it regularly.
Wired · 24 Aug, 23:37
Edinburgh fringe review: 'Goodbye Dandelion' celebrates a 50-year age-gap friendship
At this year's Edinburgh fringe, siblings Maddie and Marcus Rice present 'Goodbye Dandelion', a storytelling show about a young woman's friendship with 87-year-old artist Darcy O'Shea. The show is one of several at this year's fringe touching on assisted dying.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Aug, 22:41
Latvia lacks lung cancer screening and access to modern treatments, doctor warns
Latvia diagnoses about 1,200–1,300 new lung cancer cases each year, and roughly 1,000 patients die from the disease, largely due to late diagnosis. Experts are calling for a national screening programme, already piloted in Estonia and Lithuania.
Delfi · 24 Aug, 22:40
Hollywood stuntman and martial arts master James Lew dies
Veteran Hollywood stuntman and martial arts expert James Lew has died at 73 in Los Angeles. His wife announced his passing without disclosing the exact cause of death.
Jauns.lv · 24 Aug, 22:35
Green Man festival in Wales: rain, a cancelled bonfire and Wolf Alice's standout finale
This year's Green Man music festival in Wales unfolded in the shadow of recent wildfires and drought, forcing organisers to cancel the traditional closing effigy-burning ceremony. Rain, standout performances and a surprise closing DJ set still kept the festival spirit alive.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Aug, 19:37
Storm forces event organizers to decide the fate of concerts
A powerful storm that swept across Latvia last weekend created challenges not only for utility and rescue services but also for organizers of public events. Some chose to postpone concerts, while others decided to proceed as planned despite the difficult weather.
LSM (rus) · 24 Aug, 19:36
US approves first autonomous robot for drawing blood
The US FDA has approved Aletta, an autonomous blood-drawing robot from Dutch company Vitestro. The device could reach Latvia within two to three years.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Aug, 18:42
Tallinn's Kino Sõprus brings open-air film screenings to Lasnamäe
Cinema chain Kino Sõprus has begun outdoor film screenings in Tallinn's Lasnamäe district and plans several more across the city in the coming weeks.
ERR News · 24 Aug, 17:38
Study: Common Medications May Alter the Gut Microbiome for Years After Use
A large Estonian study finds that many medications leave lasting traces in the gut microbiome long after people stop taking them. Researchers say past prescription history may be as important as current medication use in explaining individual microbiome differences.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 24 Aug, 16:41
Halkidiki draws more Western European visitors as Russian tourism declines
More than one million foreign tourists visited Greece's Halkidiki peninsula in 2025, with this season tracking similarly or higher, as the mix of visiting nationalities shifts noticeably.
Euronews · 24 Aug, 14:42
Theatre festival «Teātris tuvplānā» wraps up with its fourth and final day
The theatre festival «Teātris tuvplānā» (Theatre Close-Up) has concluded its fourth and final day, with six performances shown over the four-day run alongside numerous post-show and impromptu discussions.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Aug, 14:36
New biopic "Tony" to portray celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's early years
Canadian director Matt Johnson's new film "Tony" focuses on the early youth of famed chef, writer and television personality Anthony Bourdain, though biographical dramas as a genre always carry certain risks.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Aug, 12:35
Actors Gints Grāvelis and Andris Bulis release new song "Mēs no Dailes" as duo "GraBulis"
The Daile Theatre actor duo "GraBulis" has released its second single "Mēs no Dailes" with a music video and announced concerts at the Daile music hall in October.
Jauns.lv · 24 Aug, 11:41
Reality Show "Celebrities. No Filter" Returns with 15th Season
The 15th season of the reality show "Celebrities. No Filter" premieres on channel "360" on August 31, featuring new participants and major life changes for returning cast members.
Jauns.lv · 24 Aug, 10:37
Latvian culture picks split into "outdoor" and "indoor" ideas for late August
In the latest edition of the Latvian public media culture recommendations column "Kilograms kultūras," panel member Orests Silabriedis divides this week's picks into two categories depending on readers' preference for going outside or staying home.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Aug, 10:36
On this day: Vesuvius eruption buries the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Nearly two thousand years ago, on 24 and 25 August in the year 79 AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under layers of ash. The anniversary of the event falls on 24 August.
LSM · 24 Aug, 10:35
Riga's Kalnciems Quarter gallery opens Lilija Dinere's solo exhibition "Totems"
The Kalnciems Quarter gallery in Riga is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Lilija Dinere titled "Totems. A Frozen State and Life at the Same Time," featuring her latest works. The show combines found objects, digital graphics and hand-painted natural materials.
LSM (rus) · 24 Aug, 10:35
Estonian Artists' Union to hold emergency auction after fraud losses of about €700,000
After fraudsters stole roughly €700,000 from the Estonian Artists' Union's bank accounts in May, the organization will hold an emergency art auction to help cover the losses.
ERR (rus) · 24 Aug, 09:36
Lilija Dinere opens solo exhibition "Totems" at Kalnciema Quarter
A solo exhibition by artist Lilija Dinere titled "Totems. Stillness and Life at Once" is on view at the Kalnciema Quarter gallery in Riga, featuring her most recent works. The show includes found objects, digital graphics and painted natural objects.
LSM Kultūra · 24 Aug, 09:35
Singing actors gather in Dzintari for film-song concert
On the evening of Sunday, August 23, fans of Latvian theatre and film gathered at the Dzintari Concert Hall for a concert featuring songs from Latvian films. The event drew an audience with a fondness for Latvia's stage and screen heritage.
Apollo.lv · 24 Aug, 07:38
Chineke! orchestra gives belated premiere to forgotten Black composer Edmund Thornton Jenkins
At the BBC Proms, the Chineke! orchestra under conductor Jonathon Heyward gave the first performance of a ballet by forgotten composer Edmund Thornton Jenkins, alongside a set from soprano Angel Blue. The concert closed with a rousing performance of Dvořák's Symphony No 8.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Aug, 06:42
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Kaspars Prūsis: from personal adoption journey to helping other families
Kaspars Prūsis, head of the support centre "Tilts," shares his personal and professional experience with out-of-family childcare in an interview. His insights stem from his own family's journey as an adoptive parent and foster family representative.
TVNET · 24 Aug, 05:38
Experts: strength training is a fountain of youth after 50
Physiotherapists and researchers say strength training at any age helps protect bones, muscles and even brain health, and it's never too late to start.
Jauns.lv · 24 Aug, 05:35
Texas researchers cut zirconia dental crown 3D-printing time from days to minutes
Engineers at UT Dallas have developed a technique that could allow dentists to produce durable zirconia dental crowns via 3D printing within a single visit. The technology, backed by NSF funding, is now moving toward commercialization.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 24 Aug, 04:45
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New quiz published to test readers' general knowledge
Apollo.lv has released a new online quiz that lets readers check how much general knowledge they still remember. The test includes both easy and more challenging questions.
Apollo.lv · 24 Aug, 04:40
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The legendary plum torte a newspaper printed again and again
A plum torte recipe became so beloved that readers of The New York Times wanted it published again every year, with some reportedly ready to send angry letters to the editors when it was left out.
TVNET · 24 Aug, 04:39
Halloween video game banned in Australia — but not over the violence
Australia's Classification Board has refused to classify the upcoming Halloween: The Game, effectively banning its sale, because smoking marijuana in-game gives players an unfair advantage rather than because of its graphic violence.
The Guardian Culture · 24 Aug, 03:41
Horoscope for Monday, August 24: A day for order and structure
On Monday, August 24, the sky is dominated by earth-element energy, encouraging people to bring order to daily life and focus on details. Astrologers suggest using the day for deliberate, purposeful action.
Apollo.lv · 24 Aug, 03:37
Horoscope: Sun in Virgo brings a practical, orderly week
In the last full week of August, the Sun's move into Virgo shifts focus to work, health and money, with Mercury following into Virgo on August 25.
TVNET · 24 Aug, 02:38