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Russia's War on Children conference in Rīga
Russia's War on Children conference in Rīga
Taking place on January 31 and February 1 at the Latvian National Library, the conference “Russia’s War on Children” (Krievijas karš pret bērniem) brings together lawyers, journalists, representatives of advocacy NGOs, diplomats and other defense, foreign law and war crimes experts to discuss the possibilities for returning abducted children to Ukraine.
LSM's most-read stories of last year
LSM's most-read stories of last year
Our colleagues at LSM's main Latvian language service have tallied up their most-read stories of last year to give an idea of what Latvia was reading. Out of interest, here are their findings presented in 'top ten' format.
President Zelenskyy pays tribute to Baltic states
President Zelenskyy pays tribute to Baltic states
Following his official visit to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has released a powerful video message in which he thanks all three countries for their support.  
Court cancels penalty on LTV's broadcast testing Covid immunity
Court cancels penalty on LTV's broadcast testing Covid immunity
By a judgment of January 8 this year, Riga Regional Court revoked the punishment imposed by the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) on Latvian Television (LTV) for the March 29, 2021 show "Forbidden Method“ testing Covid vaccines.
Latvian Radio objects against public media unification
Latvian Radio objects against public media unification
Latvian Radio sent an open letter to Saeima deputies January 9 claiming that the planned merger of public service media – Latvian Radio, Latvian Television, and LSM – will create only new concerns and difficulties.
Latvian Television invites youth to 'Media Academy'
Latvian Television invites youth to 'Media Academy'
Latvian Television (LTV) invites young people aged 13 to 19 to apply for participation in a 'Media Academy'. Over several months, young people together with professionals will have the opportunity to acquire different content creation skills – film, interview, directing, and editing.
Rule changes to expect in Latvia for 2024
Rule changes to expect in Latvia for 2024
This time of year is usually full of reviews of the year just gone and advanced guesswork about what might happen in the year to come. Here on the LSM English-language service we try to avoid both, on the basis that you were there in 2023 too, and probably remember what happened, while our crystal balls are no more transparent than yours.
2024: an opportunity for Latvia to become a major Web3 hub in Europe
2024: an opportunity for Latvia to become a major Web3 hub in Europe
Latvia's international competitiveness must be built on innovation in the digital sector, and the adoption of appropriate regulation could allow the Web3 and blockchain industry to become part of Latvia's economic identity. Next year will be crucial for Latvia's ability to position itself as a country open to innovation in financial sector, writes Reinis Znotiņš, Executive Director at the Latvian Blockchain Association.
Digitalization of healthcare in Latvia – why, how and for whom?
Digitalization of healthcare in Latvia – why, how and for whom?
The importance of digitalization in and of healthcare has been placed into focus for several years and although there are systems in many countries, the full potential of it has not been fully implemented. In Latvia, the process has intensified recently, but what does it mean in practical terms? Kadi Lubi, Kristaps Krafte and Ieva Dzirkale offer their thoughts on the matter on behalf of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia.
How to make your own seasonal Latvian decorations
How to make your own seasonal Latvian decorations
If your tinsel is sagging, your candles are crumbling and that box of seasonal decorations you keep on top of the closet looks like it needs a kick in the baubles, help is at hand! More fun, more beautiful (and much cheaper for any yuletide Scrooges) is making your own traditional Latvian decorations.
What to do with run-down Latvian Television building?
What to do with run-down Latvian Television building?
The Latvian Television building in Zaķusala, Rīga, which was built in Soviet times, is, on the one hand, a strategic object of national importance, and on the other hand, a huge eyesore. Latvian Television's broadcast 'Forbidden Method' (Aizliegtais paņēmiens, AP), aired December 4, went on a tour of the building exploring its many shortcomings and it as a visualization of politicians' indecisiveness.
VIDEO: 2023 Latvian Independence Day parade in Rīga
VIDEO: 2023 Latvian Independence Day parade in Rīga
On November 18 at 13:30 local time (11:30 GMT) in Rīga, the traditional military parade dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia will be held by the armed forces of Latvia and allies.
LTV DOCUMENTARY: Kidnap Voss!
LTV DOCUMENTARY: Kidnap Voss!
It's the late 1970s. The stagnation and apathy of the Brezhnev era reigns in the Soviet Union, including occupied Latvia. Ethnic and social tensions simmer. An armed gang of young people appears in Latvia, who want to act against the Soviets, inspired by the example of the earlier 'forest brothers' national partisans.