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POLITICO's Berlin Playbook podcast turns to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy
POLITICO's Berlin Playbook podcast has released a new 'Machthaber' episode focused on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, offering insight into his leadership and decision-making.
Politico Europe · 14 Aug, 07:09
Media expert: Latvian music needs incentives, not radio quotas
Media expert and radio entrepreneur Guntars Traubergs has spoken out against the Culture Ministry's planned radio quotas, arguing the tool is outdated and could harm broadcasters and musicians. He calls for investment and cooperation instead of administrative coercion.
Žurnāls Ir · 14 Aug, 07:06
Playful Dog Fountain With a Golden Bone Captivates Mount Vernon, Ohio
An unexpected fountain in Mount Vernon, Ohio, features painted cast-aluminum dogs, a cat, a pony, birds and an apple gathered around a golden bone. The project was inspired by a similar fountain in Toronto's Berczy Park.
Atlas Obscura · 14 Aug, 06:13
Nine Latvian films to hit cinemas this autumn; season opens with animation “Laimīgie”
Nine Latvian-produced films are set for release in local cinemas this autumn, spanning genres from family animation to historical thriller. The season kicks off on 20 August with Edmunds Jansons' animation film “Laimīgie”.
Delfi · 14 Aug, 06:11
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From furs to miniskirts: fashion extremes at Vera Brezhneva’s concert in Dzintari
Vera Brezhneva’s concert at Dzintari Concert Hall drew not only music lovers but also bold fashion experimenters, with outfits ranging from airy summer dresses to fur-trimmed pieces.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 06:07
Street artist Kiwie: 'My mom is my biggest fan'
Street artist Kiwie, whose toothy monster is known worldwide, says his mother is his biggest fan. Despite global recognition, he remains anonymous.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 04:06
Grigorovich’s ballets built the Bolshoi’s fame. Now the theater may have to pay his assistant for the right to dance them
After choreographer Yuri Grigorovich’s death, his assistant Ruslan Pronin obtained rights to 11 productions and is demanding royalties, including from the Bolshoi. The heir and the theater have filed complaints, prompting criminal cases.
Meduza · 14 Aug, 03:07
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Social media fuels new sweet trend: cold-filled croissant
Social media helps new fashions spread rapidly, and the latest sweet challenge taking over the internet is the cold-filled croissant.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 03:06
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Quiz with 15 questions: can you find the odd one out?
Apollo.lv has published a quiz in which readers must identify the odd element in 15 questions. The authors say that with enough knowledge, this should be easy.
Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 03:06
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Quiz tests how well you can guess what's inside a jar
An online quiz invites readers to test how accurately they can identify food items packed inside jars.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 02:02
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Horoscope for Friday, August 14: A day for clarity and practical steps
On Friday, August 14, the Moon moves into Virgo, bringing grounding and logical thinking after emotionally intense days. The Sun remains in Leo, offering energy that can now be channeled into concrete tasks.
Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 02:02
Child Support Case Reaches Supreme Court Amid Doubts Over Father's Income Claims
A man who says a severe car crash left him unable to work and pay child support is now the subject of a criminal case that has reached the Supreme Court, after investigators uncovered inconsistencies in his account.
Apollo.lv · 14 Aug, 01:06
26 years of pain and searching led to hysterectomy
39-year-old Dace Aišpure underwent a hysterectomy after 26 years of pain, a year after finally being diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis.
TVNET · 14 Aug, 01:05
Russian YouTube channel 'This is Khorosho,' known for reviewing viral videos for 16 years, to shut down
Blogger Stas Davydov announced that the YouTube channel 'This is Khorosho,' which reviewed viral videos since 2010, is closing after repeated copyright disputes. The channel will hold a farewell livestream in early September.
Meduza · 13 Aug, 23:59
Neighbours will be jealous: a simple trick to change hydrangea colour
The colour of garden hydrangea blooms largely depends on soil pH and aluminium content, and gardeners can shift it by adjusting soil acidity. The change requires patience, and not every variety responds.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Aug, 23:02
Riga exhibition marks centenary of Latvian émigré painter Raimonds Staprāns
The Latvian National Museum of Art opened an exhibition on August 13 titled "Raimonds Staprāns. Architecture of Silence," dedicated to the centenary of the renowned Latvian émigré artist.
LSM (rus) · 13 Aug, 22:05
The peptide boom on social media: what they can really do and where the risks lie
Peptides are being promoted on social media as a cure-all for slowing aging, losing weight and building muscle, but a family doctor explains that many of them remain insufficiently studied and unapproved for use.
Delfi · 13 Aug, 22:00
Tallinn's VAAL gallery opens joint exhibition by painter Ludmila Siim and jeweler Marko Kazur
An exhibition featuring joint works by Estonian painter Ludmila Siim and jeweler Marko Kazur has opened at the VAAL gallery in Tallinn's Telliskivi quarter, running until September 5.
ERR (rus) · 13 Aug, 22:00
Social media debate erupts over lack of affordable dental care in Latvia
A Latvian resident's public post urging the Health Ministry and lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to reform dental care access, citing Britain as a model, has sparked wide online discussion.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Aug, 21:58
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province as death toll passes 2,100
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, with government figures showing more than 2,100 deaths among roughly 4,566 recorded cases.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 21:01
National Museum of Art opens centenary exhibition of exile artist Raimonds Staprāns
On August 13, the Latvian National Museum of Art opened an exhibition marking the centenary of exile Latvian artist Raimonds Staprāns, featuring works never before shown in Latvia.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Aug, 21:00
Horoscope feature claims each zodiac sign has its own 'love curse'
A lifestyle horoscope article claims every zodiac sign carries its own 'love curse' rooted in unconscious fears, and offers to explain how to break the cycle.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Aug, 20:00
Salacgrīva marks anniversary of Japanese-style nobori-gama kiln
For twenty years, the Latvian town of Salacgrīva has operated a Japanese-style nobori-gama ceramics kiln built by ceramicist Imants Klīdzējs, and the town will soon get a second fire sculpture of this kind.
LSM (rus) · 13 Aug, 19:58
Björk turns solar eclipse viewing in Iceland into a musical experience
On August 13, a one-day festival called 'Echolalia' took place in Iceland, where attendees answered singer Björk's call to greet the solar eclipse's peak by dancing. Culture journalist Eva Johansone documented the event.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Aug, 19:58
Period-instrument ensemble brings new drama to Bruckner's Third
Belgian orchestra Anima Eterna, led by Pablo Heras-Casado, has recorded the original version of Bruckner's Symphony No 3 on period instruments. The release stands out for its dramatic intensity and clear, immediate sound.
The Guardian Culture · 13 Aug, 19:01
Salacgrīva marks 20 years of Naborigama kiln, unveils second fire sculpture
For 20 years, Salacgrīva has hosted a Japanese-style Naborigama kiln built by ceramicist Imants Klīdzējs, and the town will now unveil a second fire sculpture called "Tower of Babel".
LSM Kultūra · 13 Aug, 18:58
Edinburgh fringe show takes aim at big tech's grip on our lives
Performer Hannah Maxwell's Edinburgh fringe show "Turn Your F*cking Phones Off" blends personal storytelling with karaoke and games to explore smartphone addiction and data-driven threats to democracy. The show runs at Summerhall until 31 August.
The Guardian Culture · 13 Aug, 18:05
A Brazilian City's Long Fight Against Mosquitoes Shows Signs of Progress
The northern Brazilian city of Belém was overwhelmed by a dengue outbreak two years ago, but a sustained municipal campaign against mosquitoes has since helped bring case numbers down. Officials elsewhere, including in American cities, are watching the effort for possible lessons.
The New York Times · 13 Aug, 18:00
Apple season is here: two recipes for a sweet breakfast or snack
With apple season underway, here are two easy homemade recipes — apple pancakes and an apple crumble cake.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 17:01
Valmiera Theatre stages mask comedy "Laipotāji" inspired by "Othello"
On August 21, Valmiera Theatre will premiere a new contemporary mask comedy called "Laipotāji," blending motifs from Shakespeare's "Othello" with the everyday life of a Latvian folk dance group. The production was created by director and playwright Kārlis Krūmiņš.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Aug, 16:58
Miks Dukurs releases a song dedicated to his girlfriend on her birthday
Singer Miks Dukurs marked his girlfriend Endija's birthday by publicly releasing a song titled 'You Are My Happiness,' written for her.
Latvijas Avīze · 13 Aug, 16:05
Seven signs that may indicate a child has vision problems
Children often don't realize or can't express that they see poorly, so parents need to watch for indirect signs in everyday behavior. Experts point to several signals that, when repeated or occurring together, warrant a vision check.
Jauns.lv · 13 Aug, 14:59
New Riga Theatre to focus new season on Latvia and the power of poetic theatre
The New Riga Theatre has announced that its 2026/2027 season will center on Latvia and on poetic theatre's ability to create dialogue with audiences.
LSM Kultūra · 13 Aug, 14:58
Norway opens ticket sales for next year's "Peer Gynt" culture festival
On August 12, Norway began selling tickets for next year's "Peer Gynt" culture festival, an event an LSM culture columnist highlights as an exception to her usual coverage of Latvian theatre.
LSM (rus) · 13 Aug, 14:58
Eurovision to Ban War-Involved Nations From Hosting, but Not From Competing
Eurovision organisers have introduced a rule barring countries involved in war from hosting the song contest, a change that affects Israel, which last hosted the event in 2019.
Al Jazeera · 13 Aug, 14:02
Eurovision 2027 to be held in Bulgaria's Burgas
The Eurovision Song Contest will mark its 71st anniversary in May 2027, taking place in the Bulgarian city of Burgas after singer Dara's win for Bulgaria this year.
LSM (rus) · 13 Aug, 12:58