https://eng.lsm.lv/ eng.lsm.lv en https://eng.lsm.lv//assets/logo/lsm_hi.png https://eng.lsm.lv/ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/16.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-15th-july-2026.a655243/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:18:59 GMT 655243 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/15.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-14th-july-2026.a655115/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:53:48 GMT 655115 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/14.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-13th-july-2026.a654953/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:23:22 GMT 654953 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/13.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-12th-july-2026.a654820/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:48:56 GMT 654820 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/12.07.2026-the-deep-roots-of-resilience-what-a-crown-taught-me-about-todays-ukraine.a654669/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT 654669 Have you ever held a real crown in your hands? Not just looked at it from behind glass, but actually felt its weight, touched its curves, and placed it on your head? I have that experience, and I am ready to share it. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/12.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-11th-july-2026.a654764/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:50:53 GMT 654764 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/11.07.2026-otto-fischer-legendary-football-trainer-of-the-barcelona-of-the-baltics.a654712/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:43:00 GMT 654712 Even in Liepāja, the name Otto Fischer is little known these days. Yet the Austrian-Jewish football coach was once the talk of the city and left an indelible mark in the history of Latvian football. Now his achievements have finally been honored and brought back into the public memory. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/11.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-10th-july-2026.a654709/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:29:09 GMT 654709 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/10.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-9th-july-2026.a654585/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:39:39 GMT 654585 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/08.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-8th-july-2026.a654411/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:16:38 GMT 654411 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/video/08.07.2026-edward-lucas-there-are-europeans-who-are-willing-to-fight-and-europeans-who-are-not-willing-to-fight.a654287/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:21:58 GMT 654287 The respected journalist and geopolitical analyst Edward Lucas took time to speak to Latvian Television again on July 7th, giving his take on the current NATO summit and Russia's faltering war in Ukraine. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/08.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-7th-july-2026.a654257/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:26:19 GMT 654257 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/media/07.07.2026-public-media-ombudsman-defends-editorial-right-to-choose-news-coverage.a654130/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:44:00 GMT 654130 Latvia's public media Ombudsman, representing the Public Electronic Media Council (SEPLP) has issued an opinion defending the editorial right to not cover something that someone else thinks should be covered – an important principle of a free press, and one of the things that marks the difference between news and marketing. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/07.07.2026-latvias-stormin-normunds-is-in-his-element.a654123/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:28:00 GMT 654123 A major heat wave hit much of Europe recently, bringing historically high temperatures to several European countries, and in some places this heat has culminated in strong, damaging storms.  https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/07.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-6th-july-2026.a654105/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:16:47 GMT 654105 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/media/06.07.2026-lsm-announces-compromise-after-rebranding-backlash.a654013/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:40:51 GMT 654013 The board of Latvian Public Media (LSM) and representatives of the workforce have agreed on a compromise on the issue of LSM brand development, after previous announcements about the new branding effort sparked a strong backlash. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/06.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-5th-july-2026.a653947/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:40:05 GMT 653947 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/05.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-4th-july-2026.a653889/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:09:12 GMT 653889 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/04.07.2026-the-90-year-old-keeping-the-flame-of-latvian-folklore-alive.a653848/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:48:00 GMT 653848 There won't be many bathhouse attendants in Latvia who continue to use their skills at the age of 90. For Līgatne resident Līga Aizupiete, her job is still a passion, and she has her own special bathhouse ritual. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/04.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-3rd-july-2026.a653847/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:20:41 GMT 653847 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/03.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-2nd-july-2026.a653682/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:02:37 GMT 653682 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/02.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-1st-july-2026.a653534/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:25:43 GMT 653534 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/01.07.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-30th-june-2026.a653383/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:22:32 GMT 653383 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/30.06.2026-inna-from-odesa-can-tell-you-all-about-riga.a653304/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:27:30 GMT 653304 Inna from Odesa planned to work as a doctor in Latvia, as she has extensive work experience in Ukrainian medical institutions. However, due to bureaucracy, it didn't work out. As a result, she radically changed her profession. She studied to become a tour guide, because history is her hobby, and now that's what she does, based in Ventspils with her family. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/30.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-29th-june-2026.a653199/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:16:40 GMT 653199 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/29.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-28th-june-2026.a653037/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:12:53 GMT 653037 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/28.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-27th-june-2026.a652964/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:41:30 GMT 652964 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/26.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-25th-june-2026.a652739/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:07:16 GMT 652739 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/25.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-24th-june-2026.a652569/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:57:14 GMT 652569 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/24.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-23rd-june-2026.a652523/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:17:49 GMT 652523 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/23.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-22nd-june-2026.a652475/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:06:18 GMT 652475 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/21.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-20th-june-2026.a652362/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:22:00 GMT 652362 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/20.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-19th-june-2026.a652320/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:31:31 GMT 652320 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/19.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-18th-june-2026.a652154/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:14:00 GMT 652154 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/18.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-17th-june-2026.a651971/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:18:00 GMT 651971 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/media/17.06.2026-many-employees-unhappy-with-lsm-rebranding-effort.a651961/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT 651961 More than 200 employees of Latvian Public Media (Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs/LSM) are asking the board to retain the long-established brands "Latvijas Televīzija" (Latvian Television) and "Latvijas Radio" (Latvian Radio) rather than rolling everything into a unified 'LSM' brand in future as is currently planned. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/16.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-16th-june-2026.a651771/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:22:11 GMT 651771 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/16.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-15th-june-2026.a651609/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:27:56 GMT 651609 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/15.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-14th-june-2026.a651436/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:21:08 GMT 651436 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/14.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-13th-june-2026.a651394/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:59:39 GMT 651394 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/features/13.06.2026-books-and-barons-the-latvian-return-of-freiherr-campenhausen.a651349/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:45:00 GMT 651349 Lēdurga recently welcomed a special guest. A descendant of the Baltic-German family that founded the village returned for a private charity initiative – together with German-language books for the local library. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/13.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-june-12th-2026.a651347/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:25:27 GMT 651347 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/12.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-11th-june-2026.a651188/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:27:22 GMT 651188 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/11.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-10th-june-2026.a651020/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:07:27 GMT 651020 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/video/10.06.2026-actor-richard-gere-talks-tibetan-buddhism-on-latvian-television.a650948/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:00 GMT 650948 The popular Hollywood actor Richard Gere appeared on Latvian television's Viens pret Vienu (One on One) in-depth interview show this week, talking mainly about the role of Buddhism in his life. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/10.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-9th-june-2026.a650856/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:33:46 GMT 650856 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/09.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-8th-june-2026.a650681/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:17:30 GMT 650681 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/video/08.06.2026-watch-estonian-and-latvian-prime-ministers-press-conference.a650250/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT 650250 Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs makes his first foreign visit since assuming power on Monday, May 8th, with a short trip north to Estonia. https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/07.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-june-7th-2026.a650496/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:09:26 GMT 650496 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio 1 broadcasts a five-minute summary of the day's news stories in a simplified language format called Ziņas vieglajā valodā ('News in simple language'). https://eng.lsm.lv/article/features/news-in-simple-latvian/07.06.2026-news-in-simple-latvian-6th-june-2026.a650455/?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss&utm_medium=links Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:13:12 GMT 650455 Every evening at 21:00, Latvian Radio broadcasts a special 5-minute summary of the news in a simple Latvian language format.