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Fans queue overnight in London as Pokémon card demand collides with scalpers
Ahead of a new Pokémon trading card release, fans lined up overnight outside the Forbidden Planet store in London. They say resellers and soaring demand have made the hobby far more expensive.
The Guardian Culture · 3 h ago
Rosini Reportedly Wrote Opera Arias Even in Restaurants, Radio Series Recounts
Latvian Radio 3's "Did You Know?" series tells stories about Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini, his rapid rise to fame and anecdotes from his life. He could reportedly jot down an aria on a napkin while a restaurant cook prepared risotto.
LSM Kultūra · 4 h ago
Wagner's Siegfried Staged in Munich: Praise for Wotan Interpreter and Fresh Directorial Approach
Richard Wagner's opera Siegfried premiered at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich on 29 October. It is the third part of the Ring cycle, staged by conductor Vladimir Jurowski and director Tobias Kratzer.
Diena · 5 h ago
A humorous take on hunters' tales and the origin of language
A humorous text in the weekend edition of the Latvian newspaper Diena jokingly suggests that language was invented to make hunters' stories more vivid. The author also ironically notes how passionately changes in hunting are debated in Latvia today.
Diena · 6 h ago
Booker shortlisted authors explain how their novels began
The Guardian has published accounts from authors on the Booker Prize shortlist. Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout, Marlon James, Rebecca Perry and Luke Kennard describe where their book ideas came from.
The Guardian Culture · 6 h ago
Livia Graudiņa's solo show "Surface of Depth" opens in Liepāja
Artist Līva Graudiņa's solo exhibition "Dziļuma virsma" (Surface of Depth) is on at the Liepāja Latvian Society House, her first solo show in Liepāja. Most of the works are new paintings inspired by walks in Gauja National Park.
LSM Kultūra · 6 h ago
Esoteric Interpretation Links Birth Month to How Many Times You Will Fall in Love
On 7 November the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze published a piece on a popular esoteric interpretation linking a person's birth month to how many times they will fall in love. The article stresses that this cannot be determined scientifically and is only a prompt for reflection.
Latvijas Avīze · 7 h ago
Horoscopes: Three Zodiac Signs That Trust Easily
German magazine Bunte, in a horoscope article, names Pisces, Aries and Sagittarius as zodiac signs especially inclined to believe in the best even after bitter experiences. It is astrology entertainment content.
NRA · 10 h ago
New Film Adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" Reaches Cinemas
Director Georgia Oakley's "Sense and Sensibility" is a new adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel, showing at Apollo Kino in Latvia since 22 October. It takes a more natural, less idealised approach than earlier versions.
TVNET · 11 h ago
Week's Good News: Spy Drama Premiere, New Guinness Record and a Homecoming After 28 Years
The Latvian news portal Jauns.lv has rounded up the past week's positive stories, from Latvian film and music events to world records and touching tales of people and animals.
Jauns.lv · 11 h ago
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Kim Kardashian Arrives at Premiere in Futuristic Haute Couture Gown
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian wore a silvery-grey outfit that took over 500 hours to make to the premiere of the second season of All's Fair in New York. The look was designed by Saudi-born designer Mohammed Ashi.
TVNET · 14 h ago
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Apollo.lv quiz challenges readers to recognise 15 Latvian musicians from photos
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv published an entertainment quiz on 7 November asking readers to name 15 Latvian musicians shown in photographs. It is meant to test how well people know Latvia's music scene.
Apollo.lv · 15 h ago
Latvian Sculptor Egons Peršēvics' Work Unveiled in Baku
A new sculpture, "Soul of the Jeyran", by Egons Peršēvics, associate professor at the Art Academy of Latvia, has been unveiled in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was created at the international metal art symposium Baku Steel Art 2026.
Diena · 6 Nov, 13:12
Forgotten Holst work and Elgar Cello Concerto to be performed in Liepāja
On 7 November the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra and Latvian cellist Margarita Balanas will perform British works at the Great Amber concert hall. The programme includes Gustav Holst's Fantasist Suite, not heard by an audience since its 1912 premiere.
NRA · 6 Nov, 11:10
Numerology: What a Birth Date Is Said to Reveal About Strengths and Weaknesses
A Latvijas Avīze article presents the numerological view that a person's birth date is linked to talents, challenges and opportunities. It rests on numerology interpretations, not scientifically proven facts.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 11:10
Riga Book Festival Opens at the National Library of Latvia
The annual Riga Book Festival is taking place on Friday and Saturday at the National Library of Latvia, featuring author meetings, a symposium and children's workshops. The programme also includes a book swap and autograph sessions.
Jauns.lv · 6 Nov, 10:12
Review: National Theatre's "Don Juan" lacks a clear directorial concept
The Latvian National Theatre has staged Molière's play "Don Juan" under Bulgarian director Aleksandar Morfov. The reviewer finds the director's concept unclear, leaving even the actors seemingly unsure of what they are playing.
Diena · 6 Nov, 09:12
Zane Daudzina marks birthday as long-held dream of a dramatic stage role comes true
Latvian actress and speech coach Zane Daudzina, host of the show “Es mīlu tevi, Latvija”, celebrates her birthday on 6 November. After 30 years in comedy, she is performing in a genuinely dramatic production at the New Riga Theatre.
Latvijas Avīze · 6 Nov, 08:11
Tallinn's 30th PÖFF Film Festival Opens With Latvian Director's "Ulya"
The 30th PÖFF film festival opens on the evening of 6 November in Tallinn, Estonia's capital. The opening film is "Ulya" by Latvian director Viesturs Kairišs.
ERR (rus) · 6 Nov, 08:10
Žoržs Siksna adds "Ballējam, neguļam!" to his repertoire
Latvian singer Žoržs Siksna, best known for songs written by Raimonds Pauls, performed a new addition to his repertoire, "Ballējam, neguļam!", at the "Tobiass" café. The song has a new arrangement, and he sings the rap part with notes.
NRA · 6 Nov, 07:11
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Horoscope for Friday, 6 November: Moon opposes Saturn, Venus retrograde
Apollo.lv's horoscope for Friday, 6 November highlights a Moon–Saturn opposition, a Venus–Jupiter sextile and a Mercury–Saturn quincunx. The text suggests reviewing responsibilities and finishing the most important tasks by the end of the week.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 05:13
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Apollo.lv quiz: can you name the performers of Latvian songs?
The Latvian news portal Apollo.lv published a Latvian music quiz on 6 November. It asks readers to identify the performers of 15 songs.
Apollo.lv · 6 Nov, 04:13
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CFDA Awards in New York: bold silhouettes and unexpected style combinations
The CFDA awards evening took place in New York and brought together fashion industry figures. On 6 November the Latvian portal TVNET published a selection of 15 standout outfits from the event.
TVNET · 6 Nov, 03:12
Powerhouse Parramatta museum opens in western Sydney after $915m build
The new Powerhouse museum in Parramatta, in western Sydney, Australia, opens to the public on Saturday after a $915m build. The opening follows disputes over costs and museum governance.
The Guardian Science · 6 Nov, 02:13
Bach, Lullabies and Improvisation to Be Performed at Acoustic Concert Hall "Īle"
On 14 November 2026, the acoustic concert hall "Īle" will host the programme "IE-ŽŪŽ-O", combining Bach's music, lullabies and improvisations by Oskars and Raimonds Petrauskis. The concert is organised by the "Balsis" foundation with support from the State Culture Capital Foundation.
Jauns.lv · 5 Nov, 16:10
New issue of popular science magazine Stāstnesis published
The Latvian National Museum of Literature and Music has released the latest issue of its magazine Stāstnesis, exploring lesser-known sides of writers and musicians. It continues the museum's exhibition Procrastination and Creation.
Diena · 5 Nov, 15:12
Celia Imrie: George Lucas Told Me Off for Lipstick, and the Camera Is Like a Lover
British actress Celia Imrie answered reader questions in a Guardian interview about appearing on The Celebrity Traitors, her Star Wars role and Michael Caine's film acting class.
The Guardian Culture · 5 Nov, 15:10
Magone says two admirers are vying for her attention
On the 360TV show “Slavenības. Bez filtra” (“Celebrities. Unfiltered”), Latvian celebrity Magone said she has two admirers and must decide which one to favour. She also said she is supposed to marry next year.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Nov, 14:10
Violinist Roberts Balanas to Perform in Riga on the 30th Floor of Zunda Towers
Latvian violinist Roberts Balanas will give a concert in Riga on 16 December at 8 p.m. on the 30th floor of Zunda Towers. The programme blends classical-inspired pieces, his own compositions and popular music arrangements.
Diena · 5 Nov, 13:12
Riga Book Festival at National Library to offer over 30 events and international reading symposium
The Riga Book Festival takes place on 6 and 7 November at the National Library of Latvia, with a book market, more than 30 events and an international symposium on the role of reading in the survival of nations and languages. Admission is free.
LSM Kultūra · 5 Nov, 12:13