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Quesadilla and Rainbow Salad: Healthy School Lunchbox Ideas
LSM's "Cooking Together With Children" series has published two new recipes — quesadilla and rainbow salad — offering colorful, nutrient-rich meal ideas for children's school lunchboxes.
LSM Diaspora · 7 h ago
Hacker detained over cyberattacks on at least two Latvian companies
Latvian State Police detained a man born in 2003 on suspicion of carrying out cyberattacks for financial gain against at least two Latvian companies. Personal data was obtained in both attacks, but according to police information it was not passed on to third parties.
LSM Diaspora · 8 h ago
Three of six Latvian hockey players register points in NHL preseason games
Six Latvian hockey players took to the ice in NHL preseason games held overnight into Wednesday, with three of them recording assists.
LSM Diaspora · 9 h ago
Latvia's economic growth hurdles: exports, investment and bureaucracy
Boosting investment, increasing exports and cutting red tape are seen as key conditions for faster growth and competitiveness in Latvia's economy, but recent government efforts have fallen short of expectations. Neighboring Lithuania's much faster economic growth highlights the gap.
LSM Diaspora · 10 h ago
Lead actor of film "Uļa" misses Latvian premiere due to filming in Ireland
Director Viesturs Kairišs's long-awaited feature film "Uļa" had its Latvian premiere with standing ovations, but lead actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots was absent — he is in Ireland filming the Amazon Prime series "Bloodaxe".
LSM Diaspora · 11 h ago
Dog named Rūds finds a loving family in old age after half a life on a chain and in a shelter
A family with children adopted Rūds, an 11-year-old dog who spent half his life chained up and the other half in an animal shelter, according to Latvian Television's "Ķepa uz sirds" program.
LSM Diaspora · 22 Sept, 10:43
IBU extends TV deal with EBU through 2034, season kicks off in Munich with Latvian athletes
The International Biathlon Union has agreed a broadcasting rights extension with the European Broadcasting Union through 2034, while the competitive season opens in October in Munich with Latvian participation.
LSM Diaspora · 22 Sept, 09:46
New Photo Collection Published on the War in Ukraine — September 21 Images
LSM has published a new collection of photographs from international news agencies depicting Russia's invasion of Ukraine on September 21, 2026. The images were captured by international press photographers on that date.
LSM Diaspora · 22 Sept, 08:49
Latvia's only vinyl record factory: how «Semikols» presses records
Since August 2017, a workshop on Jūrkalnes Street in Riga run by the company «Semikols» has been Latvia's only vinyl record factory, as described in an LSM.lv interview with its founder.
LSM Diaspora · 22 Sept, 07:45
Maternity ward in Balvi closed, leaving border-area pregnant women without local care
Since September, the maternity ward at Balvi Hospital has stopped operating, forcing pregnant women in the border region to travel to Rēzekne or Valmiera for even basic checkups. The Health Ministry and hospital management offer conflicting explanations for the closure.
LSM Diaspora · 22 Sept, 06:44
«Velnoga» creators discuss making of the true-crime podcast and its ethical questions
In a bonus episode, the makers of the true-crime podcast «Velnoga» explain how the show came together and answer listener questions. The discussion also touches on the ethics of telling stories about violent crimes.
LSM Diaspora · 21 Sept, 09:48
Middle East war pushes oil tanker charter rates to record highs
The US-Iran war and the closure of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia have created a global shortage of crude oil tankers, driving charter rates for large vessels to record levels.
LSM Diaspora · 21 Sept, 08:45
Cancer patients in follow-up care still face unnecessary referral trips
For several years after cancer treatment, patients must remain under medical supervision, but despite optimized patient pathways they still face unnecessary trips to doctors just to obtain needed referrals.
LSM Diaspora · 21 Sept, 06:44
Zelensky and Trump agree to meet in New York during UN General Assembly week
The presidents of Ukraine and the United States agreed after a Sunday phone call to meet in New York in the coming days during the UN General Assembly's high-level week. Zelensky said the meeting could be significant for ongoing efforts to end Russia's war.
LSM Diaspora · 21 Sept, 05:46
Latvia to separate Botanic Garden from Nature Conservation Agency less than a year after merging them
Less than a year after Latvia's National Botanic Garden was merged into the Nature Conservation Agency, the new responsible minister, Edgars Tavars, wants to reverse the decision and make the garden independent again.
LSM Diaspora · 21 Sept, 03:48
American Latvian Association holds its 75th congress in Washington
The American Latvian Association (ALA) is holding its 75th congress in Washington, with this year's meeting placing special focus on Latvia's upcoming parliamentary elections and national security concerns. The organization was founded after the war to unite Latvians in exile.
LSM · 21 Sept, 02:49
Archaeologist: ancient pottery shards reveal much about our ancestors
University of Latvia researcher Vanda Haferberga explains that even a small fragment of ancient pottery can reveal a great deal about how our ancestors lived, what they ate and where they sourced their clay.
LSM Diaspora · 20 Sept, 08:45
Riga celebrates rye bread and start of autumn
On Saturday, Riga's Old Town hosted an end-of-summer celebration in Dome Square with music and special tribute to rye bread, while harvest festivities took place across Latvia.
LSM Diaspora · 20 Sept, 05:48
Fuel shortages hit more than 10% of France's petrol stations
A Middle East-driven crisis has caused fuel shortages at over 10% of France's petrol stations, prompting President Macron to order the government to mobilize resources, while neighboring Germany has already agreed on measures to curb rising fuel prices.
LSM Diaspora · 20 Sept, 04:48
Latvian Woman's Involvement in UK Dispute Ends in Fellow Citizen's Death
A UK court has heard that a late-August 2025 altercation in Gravesend, which left Latvian national Vladimirs Perminovs dead, stemmed from a dispute over money; a Latvian woman is among those suspected in the case.
TVNET · 20 Sept, 04:46
Sweden objects after Latvia rejects «Archer» howitzers in favor of Czech system
Latvia's government this week decided to abandon its earlier plan to buy Swedish «Archer» self-propelled howitzers, choosing the Czech-made «Morana» system instead. The Swedish manufacturer disputes several of the ministry's stated reasons.
LSM Diaspora · 20 Sept, 03:48
Money dispute in UK ends in death of Latvian citizen, Latvian woman among accused
A UK court hearing has revealed that a late-August 2025 altercation in Gravesend, which left Latvian citizen Vladimirs Perminovs dead, stemmed from a dispute over money. A Latvian woman is among those detained.
Apollo.lv · 20 Sept, 02:48
Vocational schools still accepting late applications
Although the new school year has already begun, several vocational schools in Latvia still have open spots in various profession programs. Additional enrollment continues until September 30.
LSM Diaspora · 19 Sept, 12:48
When should a child start taking responsibility for school?
Parents are increasingly asking how much responsibility children should take for homework, their school bag, and test preparation. Everyday moments — like a forgotten water bottle minutes before leaving for school — prompt parents to consider where to draw the line between helping and overparenting.
LSM Diaspora · 19 Sept, 10:45
US military's campaign against Iran has cost $43.6 billion so far
New estimates presented to the US Congress this week show that the American military's operation against Iran has already cost $43.6 billion. The figures were dated September 3.
LSM Diaspora · 19 Sept, 09:45
Plenty of Ideas, but Capturing CO2 from the Air Remains Too Expensive
Around 37–40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide enter the atmosphere each year, and while the world has no shortage of ideas for capturing this gas, few affordable real-world solutions currently exist.
LSM Diaspora · 19 Sept, 08:43
Report: Russia cancelling more flights after Zelensky's drone warning
Riga-based independent outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe has found that flight cancellations at Russia's five largest airports rose sharply after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian airspace would become entirely unsafe because of Ukrainian drones.
LSM Diaspora · 19 Sept, 07:45
"I Have a Dream": Student Niola from Jelgava Says Security Is Key to Starting a Family
Niola Ose, a student originally from Jelgava now studying in Riga, says that a sense of security is the most important factor for young people deciding to start a family in Latvia.
LSM Diaspora · 18 Sept, 10:44
Reopened Covent Garden theatre in London faced audience riots in 1809
More than two centuries ago, on 18 September 1809, London's Covent Garden theatre reopened after being destroyed by fire, but instead of the brilliant season its management had hoped for, it faced widespread audience unrest that became known as the 'Old Price Riots'.
LSM Diaspora · 18 Sept, 09:50
Latvia's demographic decline continues despite years of government promises
Despite promises from successive parliaments to improve Latvia's demographic situation, the country's population keeps shrinking — this year there are about 12,000 fewer residents than last year. Latvian Radio reviewed which pledges made by 14th Saeima politicians have been fulfilled and which have not.
LSM Diaspora · 18 Sept, 08:46