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23.03.22

Pro-Kremlin TV channel ban is permanent, says media watchdog

All Russian television channels that have violated the law in any way have been banned in Latvia, and 'this narrative will never return to Latvia', Ivars Āboliņš, Chairman of the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP), said in an interview to Latvian Radio on March 23.

March 23, 2022, 10:21

18.03.22

LIIA Baltic EU Conversations 2022

The Latvian Institute for International Affairs (LIIA) holds its annual conference on March 18.

March 18, 2022, 8:58

17.03.22

Listen to a Latvian Saint Patrick's Day podcast

March 17 is the national day of Ireland, St. Patrick's Day. To mark the occasion the independent 'Latvia Weekly' podcast has a special edition featuring an interview with the Irish ambassador to Latvia, Eimar Friel.

March 17, 2022, 10:58

15.03.22

Latvian media watchdog blocks pro-Kremlin websites

The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) decided to block access to 71 Internet sites, which distributed pro-Kremlin propaganda, supported and glorified Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NEPLP said March 15.

March 15, 2022, 19:05

11.03.22

Rinkēvičs: kick Russian propagandists, officials from social media

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs used social media March 11 to make a call to social media companies themselves to ban Russian propagandists from their platforms.

March 11, 2022, 18:16

09.03.22

WATCH: OECD presents latest report on Latvia

On March 9, Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is in Latvia to present the OECD's latest Economic Report on the country and deliver recommendations for further development.

March 9, 2022, 9:19

08.03.22

STRATCOMCOE offers insight on 'StratCom and modern warfare'

The Rīga -based NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) has just released a new English-language videocast.

March 8, 2022, 11:00

07.03.22

Yet more Russian TV channels have the plug pulled in Latvia

The National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has decided to ban 18 more Russian television channels from being broadcast in Latvia, according to LETA's information March 7.

March 7, 2022, 14:18

07.03.22

A message from Olha in Kyiv

On March 7 the LSM English-language service found a message in our inbox from a young woman in Ukraine. It reads:

March 7, 2022, 12:31

05.03.22

Latvia takes to the streets in support of Ukraine

An estimated 30,000 people from all walks of life and all backgrounds showed their support for Ukraine today in a mass rally held in central Rīga.

March 5, 2022, 12:00

28.02.22

More Russian TV channels canned in Latvia

A brace of Russian television channels were relieved of the burden of broadcasting in Latvia February 28.

February 28, 2022, 20:02

28.02.22

Baltic states and Poland demand action from 'Big Tech' companies

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has initiated a joint letter with her counterparts in Estonia, Latvia, and Poland to so-called 'Big Tech' companies demanding they take more action to counter Russian disinformation.

February 28, 2022, 11:26

24.02.22

Be on guard against the usual Kremlin bullsh*t(update)

Given Russia's war on Ukraine, the Latvian Ministry of Defense is drawing the population's attention to the growing risk of disinformation and cyber-attacks in Europe, including in Latvia.

February 24, 2022, 17:20

24.02.22

Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga: "Putin has gone beyond all bounds of acceptable international behavior"

Former Latvian President (1999-2007) Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga has given LSM her response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As usual it is articulate, insightful and very much to the point. It is reproduced below.

February 24, 2022, 16:10

12.02.22

Documentary follows life on and around the Baltic Sea

Latvian Television's "Latvian Code" strand of online documentary films has another offering for you, complete with English-language subtitles.

February 12, 2022, 9:56

07.02.22

Watchdog suggests Latvian Television and Latvian Radio merger for 2024

The Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP) is calling for the merger of Latvian Radio (LR) and Latvian Television (LTV) in 2024 and for the media budget to be tied to specific tax revenues, reports LSM's Latvian language service.

February 7, 2022, 20:04

07.02.22

Explore difficult times in the Latvian language

Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, is back with another of her entertaining and educational videos about the Latvian language.

February 7, 2022, 10:15

07.02.22

Court cancels ethical breach fine on LTV show

The court has ruled against a fine imposed by the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) on Latvian Television's broadcast 'Aizliegtais paņēmiens' (Forbidden Method), LTV reported February 6.

February 7, 2022, 8:48

05.02.22

Documentary follows the 21st century 'Renaissance Man'

Latvian Television's "Latvian Code" strand of online documentary films has another offering for you, complete with English-language subtitles.

February 5, 2022, 8:59

04.02.22

Independent English-language podcast offers weekly Latvian news and views

Anyone on the look-out for an English-language podcast to add to their playlist might like to check out 'Latvia Weekly' which, it will not come as a surprise to learn, is both weekly and about Latvia.

February 4, 2022, 9:31

29.01.22

Documentary looks at the tough art of letting go

Latvian Television's documentary film series "Latvian Code" has prepared another film with English subtitles for your enjoyment. The short films feature new and seasoned filmmakers looking at contrasting aspects of life in Latvia.

January 29, 2022, 9:44

27.01.22

Media watchdog governing body elected

On January 27, the Saeima elected new members of the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) – Ivars Āboliņš, Aurēlija Ieva Druviete, Ilva Milzarāja and Andis Plakans.

January 27, 2022, 17:32

27.01.22

Livestream: Youth media conference 'Opportunities and Challenges'

On January 27 and 28, a virtual international youth media conference “Opportunities and Challenges” is streamed live from Riga, where foreign and local media experts will share their experience.

January 27, 2022, 11:26

25.01.22

Foreign policy in focus during January 26 livestreamed event

January 27 will see the annual foreign policy debate taking place in the Latvian Saeima, but one day before that there is an excellent chance to get a grip on Latvia's foreign policy concerns with the latest livestreamed event from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA).

January 25, 2022, 11:32

22.01.22

Documentary sees Latvian village through eyes of a local

Latvian Television's documentary film series "Latvian Code" has prepared more films with English subtitles for your enjoyment. The short films feature new and seasoned filmmakers looking at contrasting aspects of life in Latvia.

January 22, 2022, 9:01

20.01.22

Baltics and Taiwan discuss countering hybrid threats

A discussion is taking place January 20 examining the experiences of the Baltic states and Taiwan in countering hybrid threats.

January 20, 2022, 9:34

15.01.22

Documentary shows life with horses in Rīga environment

Latvian Television's documentary film series "Latvian Code" has prepared more films with English subtitles for your enjoyment. The short films feature new and seasoned filmmakers looking at contrasting aspects of life in Latvia.

January 15, 2022, 10:20

10.01.22

New heads of Latvian Radio and Latvian Television approved

At a council meeting on January 10 the Public Electronic Mass Media Council (SEPLP) elected Anita Brauna editor-in-chief of Latvian Radio and Sigita Roķe editor-in-chief of Latvian Television.

January 10, 2022, 17:18

04.01.22

STRATCOMCOE offers timely tips to avoid being manipulated online

The Rīga-based NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence (STRATCOMCOE) has produced a new video in which ace fact-checker and disinformation debunker Nika Aleksejeva offers advice on how to recognize malicious activity on social media and avoid manipulation.

January 4, 2022, 12:47

27.12.21

Būris: What can young people expect when entering politics?

The ranks of those serving in the European Parliament include a large number of younger politicians, with some even having 'MEP' as the first item on their CV.

December 27, 2021, 9:53

23.12.21

Explore Irregular Latvian yuletide traditions

Our favorite YouTuber, Anete Germane, is back with another of her inimitable guides to Latvian lore and language.

December 23, 2021, 20:23

08.12.21

Survey: Most Latvian teenagers are not taught media literacy at school

Most students say schools do not teach how to verify information on the Internet, a recent survey by the Latvian Safer Internet Center shows. Maija Katkovska, head of the center, told Latvian Television about the results December 8.

December 8, 2021, 10:20