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Prophets review: an enigmatic tale of faith and doomsday at Edinburgh
A new play at Edinburgh follows a Scottish researcher arriving on a fictional British overseas island where locals await the end of the world under a mysterious prophet. The review praises a strong start but finds the exploration of cult psychology ultimately shallow.
The Guardian Culture · 9 Aug, 22:22
Content creator Intrisha announces decision to change her appearance
Digital content creator Intrisha has shared a candid social media post admitting dissatisfaction with parts of her appearance and announcing she will soon make a change. She has not yet revealed what the change will involve.
Jauns.lv · 9 Aug, 22:15
Hip-Hop Festival "Relive Fest" Held in Riga, Featuring Morgenshtern and Sudrabu Sirds
The Wondersala entertainment park in Riga hosted the hip-hop festival "Relive Fest," bringing together Latvian and international artists, including Morgenshtern and Sudrabu Sirds.
Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 21:20
Latvia spent €1.7 billion on state-funded healthcare in 2025
According to the National Health Service's annual report, Latvia allocated €1.701 billion for state-funded healthcare in 2025, of which 99.8% was spent. The largest shares went to emergency care and reimbursable medicines.
Delfi · 9 Aug, 21:18
A new way to use redcurrants and apples: piquant chutney for meat and cheese
Redcurrants and apples can be turned into more than sweet jam — with the addition of onion, ginger and vinegar they make a piquant chutney suited to meat, cheese and other savory dishes.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 21:14
Do Ticks Really Fall From Trees? An Entomologist Debunks the Myths
As people spend more time outdoors in summer, concerns about ticks rise as well — alongside real risks, several myths persist about where ticks are found and how to react properly if one has attached. An entomologist addresses whether ticks truly fall from trees and whether they can be found on every city lawn.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 20:20
Taming the anxiety 'monster': three steps toward regaining control
Doctor and author Martin Brunet explains how anxiety can be managed step by step through expanding one's comfort zone, reframing language and stopping spiraling thoughts. Persistent anxiety that disrupts daily life should be discussed with a doctor.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 20:16
Five-year-old Paula needs public support to fund cancer treatment in the US
Five-year-old Paula has spent nearly a year battling a malignant kidney tumor, and her family hopes she can join an experimental CAR-T therapy trial in the United States. The charity 'Palīdzēsim viens otram' is calling for donations to cover the trip's costs.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 19:21
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Musician Masaki Nakagava, popular in Latvia, marries Latvian partner
Japanese musician and social media personality Masaki Nakagava, well known in Latvia, married Latvian Arta Voicehovska on August 8, with the wedding held in Latvia and honoring several local wedding traditions.
Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 19:19
Tallinn Zoo gardener collects porcelain tea sets, plans museum near Lake Peipus
Dmitri Pshenichny, a gardener at Tallinn Zoo, has spent years amassing a collection of porcelain tea sets and other items at his farmhouse near Lake Peipus. With over 150 sets now collected, he plans to open a porcelain museum on the property.
ERR (rus) · 9 Aug, 19:19
Film review: War forces identity crisis on queer couple in Ukraine
A new film by German director Isabelle Stever and Ukrainian screenwriter Anna Melikova follows a queer couple in Ukraine whose relationship and identities are tested at the start of Russia's invasion. The review praises it as a powerful and timely work about the culture war and identity.
Guardian Ukraina · 9 Aug, 18:22
Horoscope for August 10: Libra benefits from restraint, Aquarius should mend ties
The daily horoscope for August 10 highlights a different focus for each zodiac sign, from a surge of energy for Taurus to caution for Pisces.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 17:16
Frequent cannabis users show elevated 'stress hormone' levels upon waking, study finds
An Oregon State University study found that people who use cannabis frequently already have higher cortisol levels than nonusers at the moment they wake up. The finding suggests a possible link between regular cannabis use and disruption of the body's daily stress rhythm.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 9 Aug, 16:22
Tomato grower shares tips for extending harvest season and preventing fruit cracking
An experienced tomato collector shares practical advice on prolonging the harvest, preventing disease and properly saving seeds for next season. She grows around 100 tomato varieties and prefers heirloom varieties over hybrids.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 16:21
In Munich, breakfast beer is a beloved tradition
In Bavaria, a traditional breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel is still customarily washed down with beer, enjoyed before midday church bells ring.
NPR World · 9 Aug, 16:20
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Latvian emergency medical service warns against using AI for self-diagnosis
Latvia's Emergency Medical Service is urging residents not to rely on artificial intelligence tools to diagnose their own health problems.
TVNET · 9 Aug, 16:14
Tooth decay among children on the rise in Latvia
Health statistics show that children's dental health has worsened between 2020 and 2024, while the number of dentist visits has declined.
Delfi · 9 Aug, 15:19
Cameroonian artist Marc Padeu reimagines Renaissance art in new London show
A new gallery exhibition in London showcases Cameroonian artist Marc Padeu, who reinterprets Renaissance art themes and transposes them to his homeland.
NPR World · 9 Aug, 15:19
Tartu's Tartuff love film festival opens to packed square
The PÖFF Love Film Festival Tartuff opened Saturday evening in Tartu's Town Hall Square, drawing over 1,200 spectators to its opening screening. The festival runs through August 15.
ERR News · 9 Aug, 15:15
Raimonds Mežaks: How a Forester Balances Nature Work and DJing
Raimonds Mežaks divides his life between forest management work and music — he works as a forester while also being a DJ who collects Latvian music on vinyl records and cassette tapes.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 15:14
Security Expert: Destroying Cultural Heritage Has Become a National Security Issue
British researcher and security expert Craig Ross tells LSM that destroying an enemy's cultural heritage is an ancient war strategy that states increasingly treat as a matter of national security rather than just a concern for historians.
LSM Kultūra · 9 Aug, 14:15
Security researcher: attacking cultural heritage is an attack on a nation's identity
British security researcher Craig Ross explains in an interview why the destruction of cultural heritage has become a national security issue. He notes that deliberately destroying an opponent's heritage is an ancient wartime strategy still practiced today.
LSM · 9 Aug, 14:15
Expert: attacks on cultural heritage are attacks on a state's identity
British security researcher Craig Ross says in an interview that destroying an adversary's cultural heritage has been a military strategy for centuries and is now increasingly viewed as a matter of national security.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 14:14
Japanese social media star popular in Latvia marries Latvian partner
Masaki Nakagava, a Japanese social media personality well known in Latvia, has married his Latvian partner Arta Voicehovska in a ceremony featuring Latvian wedding traditions and songs. He had earlier told followers a wedding was planned for August.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 13:15
Sigulda to host international youth media camp Young Media Sharks
In late August, young people from Latvia and other Baltic countries will gather in Sigulda for the international media camp Young Media Sharks, with documentary film as a central theme.
LSM (rus) · 9 Aug, 13:14
Riga's Anatomy Museum Holds Unusual Themed Market Day
For the fourth year in a row, the courtyard of the Riga Stradiņš University Anatomy Museum has hosted a themed Market Day drawing enthusiasts of anatomy, medical history and art.
TVNET · 9 Aug, 12:18
Hip-hop festival "RELIVE" kicks off in Riga's "Wondersala" with performers from several countries
The hip-hop festival "RELIVE" is taking place at the "Wondersala" venue in Riga, bringing together for the first time on one stage performers from several countries. Attendees began gathering at the venue from midday.
Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 11:18
Taste of summer in a bowl: watermelon, cucumber and feta salad with mint and basil
LA.lv shares a simple summer salad recipe combining watermelon, cucumber and feta cheese, enhanced with mint and basil leaves. The recipe was created together with Airita.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 11:15
Fashion designer Fyodor Podgorny gifts his garment to a Latvian museum
To mark its 37th anniversary, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design received a kimono-style evening dress from the internationally recognized "Fyodor Golan" label. Designer Fyodor Podgorny explained why donating his work to the museum mattered to him.
LSM Kultūra · 9 Aug, 10:21
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Raimonds Pauls surprises with singing at premiere of new concert program
At the premiere of the concert program "Tu nāc, tu ej" at the Daile Music House, composer Raimonds Pauls himself began singing on stage, saying he was inspired by young jazz singer Gerda Timrota.
Apollo.lv · 9 Aug, 10:21
Musician Kaspars Zemītis becomes a grandfather for the first time
Latvian guitarist Kaspars Zemītis has announced on social media that he has become a grandfather for the first time. The baby boy was born to his son Kārlis Zemītis and his fiancée Elīza.
Latvijas Avīze · 9 Aug, 10:16
British TV tonight: a nature series, a returning Amsterdam crime drama and Homeric themes in Sicily
Tonight's British television schedule offers a mix of nature documentary, crime drama and cultural programming, from coastal ecosystems under threat to Richard E Grant's journey through Sicily.
The Guardian Culture · 9 Aug, 09:22
Third "Rakstivāls" writing festival taking place in Līgatne
The third "Rakstivāls" writing festival is being held on August 9 at the "Zeit" creative quarter in Līgatne, bringing together writing enthusiasts from Latvia and abroad. The one-day event features talks, workshops and creative activities for anyone who writes or wants to write.
Jauns.lv · 9 Aug, 09:18
Five of Britain's best rivers to explore, from Yorkshire's Esk to Wales's river sources
The Guardian gathered five writers' personal accounts of their favourite British rivers, covering activities from paddleboarding and fishing to wild camping and source-hunting hikes. Each piece highlights a different river's character and the experiences it offers.
Guardian Travel · 9 Aug, 09:17
International media camp for youth to focus on documentary film in Sigulda
In late August, 50 young people from Latvia and other Baltic states will gather in Sigulda for the international 'Young Media Sharks' media camp to learn documentary filmmaking, journalism and digital content skills. A preparatory masterclass with director Stanislavs Tokalovs already took place in Liepāja.
LSM Kultūra · 9 Aug, 09:15
In picturesque Liepupe, documentarian Ivars Zviedris dreams of a film village but mostly wields a trimmer
Documentary filmmaker Ivars Zviedris and his wife, journalist Zane Mača, have lived for five years on a scenic property in Liepupe, Limbaži municipality, where Ivars envisioned creating a film village. In summer, though, he reaches for a grass trimmer far more often than a camera.
LSM · 9 Aug, 08:20