November 30 brings another topical discussion from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), which you can watch live here on LSM.
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Latvian President Egils Levits wound up his two-day trip to Israel November 29, with a video released rounding up the events of day one, which you can watch above.
Latvia should finally make a decision on whether or not to merge Latvian Television (LTV) and Latvian Radio (LR) into a fully-integrated, single public media company, said head of the Council of Public Electronic Media (SEPLP) Jānis Siksnis in an interview with Latvian Radio November 25.
Watch the independence day military parade along the bank of the River Daugava in Rīga!
Latvians living in different time zones around the globe celebrate the 104th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia during the Patriot Week. Egils Levits, President of Latvia, has released a special video message to all Latvians abroad that will be played at diaspora events and receptions held by Latvian embassies globally.
As another Latvian Independence Day is upon us, it is a perfect time to look again at November 18, 1918 and understand the preceding events that enabled it to take place.
The Rīga-based NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) has a new podcast out, and it could not be more topical.
Our favorite YouTuber is back, and she's being particularly polite.
President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde was in Latvia November 3 to speak at the annual conference of the Latvian central bank (which you can watch online in full).
The Latvian central bank (Latvijas Banka, LB) holds its annual conference November 3.
The Rīga-based NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) has a new podcast available, this time on the subject of social media and the potential threats they pose.
Latvian residents' interest in illegal television programs and websites has declined, according to recent observations and study data, Latvian Radio reported on October 31.
October 21 and 22 bring the Rīga Conference, a geopolitical discussion forum, back to the Latvian capital. The Rīga Conference is in its 17th year and is organised jointly by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
October 21 and 22 bring the Rīga Conference, a geopolitical discussion forum, back to the Latvian capital. The Rīga Conference is in its 17th year and is organised jointly by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On October 19-20, Rīga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) in cooperation with the Kyiv Critics’ Week film festival is organizing a discussion series on the topic of colonialism in film and media with the participation of international experts. These talks will tackle traits and mechanisms of colonialism in the media and festival structures from the perspective of Eastern European cinema.
October 21 and 22 bring the Rīga Conference, a geopolitical discussion forum, back to the Latvian capital, and the side events already begin on October 20, which we offer livestreamed here on LSM.
On October 19-20, Rīga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) in cooperation with the Kyiv Critics’ Week film festival is organizing a discussion series on the topic of colonialism in film and media with the participation of international experts. These talks will tackle traits and mechanisms of colonialism in the media and festival structures from the perspective of Eastern European cinema.
In preparation for the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, the State Chancery has published in a digital format a book entitled “Handbook against disinformation: recognize and oppose” (Rokasgrāmata pret dezinformāciju: atpazīt un pretoties), the Chancery said on October 19.
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) said it has limited access to the “stradnieki.org” website in Latvia, which spreads distorted and lying information, content threatening Latvian national security, and war propaganda, NEPLP said on October 19.
Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, a.k.a. the Irregular Latvian, is back with another entertaining and educational offering about the Latvian language.
In the framework of the annual Riga Dialogue, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Nuclear Threat Initiative, and European Leadership Network is holding a public discussion on September 16 from 17:30 titled: "Transatlantic security: from Madrid to Vilnius summit".
On September 13, Rīga is hosting the Latvia FinTech forum 2022, bringing together representatives of FinTech companies, industry experts and officials from Latvia and other European countries.
Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, is back with another of her informative and entertaining videos about the Latvian language and its quirks.
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has published a justification of its recent decisions to exclude about 20 Russian channels from the list of channels to be retransmitted in Latvia, including several channels of propaganda outlet Russia Today (RT), according to information published in the official gazette, Latvijas Vestnēsis.
An increased number of cyber attacks has been registered in Latvia for approximately a year. They haven't disappeared anywhere and are getting stronger. Last weekend, a very strong attack was witnessed by the news agency LETA, Latvian Television reported August 10.
The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) issued a broadcasting authorization for one Russian television channel, “TV Rain” or “Dozhdj”, NEPLP President Ivars Āboliņš said on Twitter.
Rīga Old Town, Jūrmala beach and Rundāle Palace are all great, but there's a lot more to discover in Latvia if you're prepared to venture off the usual tourist routes. In a new series, we'll tell you about some lesser-known and freely-available attractions.
The 'Latvia Weekly' podcast is back with another review of the week's news in English, a very useful source of discussion on topical matters here in Latvia.
Our favorite YouTuber is back with another entertaining and educational guide to the oddities and brilliances of the Latvian language.
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in partnership with the National Library of Latvia invites you to follow a round-table discussion with the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Abdulla Shahid.
The 'Latvia Weekly' podcast is back with another review of the week's news in English, a very useful source of discussion on topical matters here in Latvia.
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in partnership with the National Library of Latvia invites you to follow a round-table discussion with the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Abdulla Shahid.