The second in a new season of geopolitical discussions under the 'Rīga Security Forum' banner was published online November 7.
Ārpus ētera
Following the first discussion of a new season of geopolitical discussions under the 'Rīga Security Forum' banner on October 31, the organizer – the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) – has outlined the next subjects for discussion.
The end of the year brings an excellent opportunity to expand your geopolitical horizons, thanks to the latest iteration of the Rīga Security Forum.
In order to promote public resilience against disinformation, the State Chancellery has started a long-term communication project titled "Black on White" during Global Media Literacy and Information Literacy Week.
The annual Rīga Conference geopolitical talking shop takes place October 20-21.
The annual Rīga Conference geopolitical talking shop takes place October 20-21.
On October 5 and 6, 2023, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and the Ombudsman’s Office, and the Council of Europe in the framework of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers are holding and international conference on freedom of expression and the safety of journalists titled “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword? Meeting today’s challenges to freedom of expression and the safety of journalists”.
The influential European Broadcasting Union (EBU) warned October 5 that a Saeima-approved plan to completely end funding for public media in the Russian language could constitute a human rights violation by Latvia.
On October 5 and 6, 2023, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and the Ombudsman’s Office, and the Council of Europe in the framework of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers are holding and international conference on freedom of expression and the safety of journalists titled “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword? Meeting today’s challenges to freedom of expression and the safety of journalists”.
On October 5 and 6 2023, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and the Ombudsman’s Office, and the Council of Europe in the framework of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers are holding and international conference on freedom of expression and the safety of journalists titled “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword? Meeting today’s challenges to freedom of expression and the safety of journalists”.
Italian basketball coach and now Latvian national hero, Luca Banchi (rendered as 'Luka Banki' in Latvian), has given another interview with Latvian Television in which he talks not only about his recent achievements with the Latvian national men's team, but also about his formative experiences and life values.
The draft new national security concept of Latvia indicates that from January 1, 2026, content created on public media should be only in Latvian and "languages belonging to the European cultural space". The supervisory body Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP) opposes this, LSM's Latvian-language service reports.
Friday, September 22 saw a conference tackle the subject of public media in Latvia – of which LSM is a part.
Friday, September 22 will see a conference tackle the subject of public media in Latvia – of which LSM is a part.
Over the last five years, a wonderful new tradition has taken root in Latvia – a free open-air concert by acclaimed organist Iveta Apkalna on Dzintari beach in Jūrmala as the sun rises.
Foreign Ministers of the so-called 'Nordic-Baltic Eight' (NB8) countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) have been meeting in Latvia September 6 and 7.
Our colleagues at the LSM Russian-language service have a new offering for Russian-speakers: a guide to Latvia old via the 33 letters of the Latvian alphabet.
Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, is back with another serving of Latvian language and vocabulary, and this time it's a particularly tasty episode.
Latvian central bank economist Andrejs Migunovs provides analysis of current trends in the wage and labor market.
From August 23, youth-oriented radio station Latvian Radio 5 is revamping its content and presenter roster, it has been announced.
Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, has a brand new video on her channel which tackles a subject close to our hearts – boredom.
The Baltic investigative journalism Center Re:Baltica and independent media Chayka.lv will set up a mobile editorial in the second largest city of Latvia – Daugavpils – from August 22 to 26, LSM reported Tuesday.
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to deny access to three websites maintained in Russia – wagner2022.ru, dentv.ru and yapolitic.ru. These websites disseminate propaganda, and it is in the public interest to block such information, according to NEPLP's statement on July 27.
Around 2,000 manor houses of one type or another have been recorded in Latvia through history.
The Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism, Re: Baltica, has published a new report on disinformation efforts in the Baltic states, many of them emanating from Russia or taking up Kremlin-friendly themes.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival fills the capital Rīga with celebrations, music, and dance.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival fills the capital Rīga with celebrations, music, and dance.
July 8 brings with it the inauguration of Latvia's new President, Edgars Rinkēvičs.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival fills the capital Rīga with celebrations, music, and dance.
This year, a larger share of the public than last year thinks that Latvian public service media – Latvian Television, Latvian Radio, and LSM.lv – strengthen the sense of belonging to Latvia, promote interest in current events and encourage critical thinking, according to the results of the latest study by Latvian public media and Norstat Latvia published on July 6.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival fills the capital Rīga with celebrations, music, and dance.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival fills the capital Rīga with celebrations, music, and dance.