Press freedom

Lsm.lv news portal section «Press freedom». Most recent content and news on the theme «Press freedom».

03.05.24

Latvia ranks 12th in World Press Freedom Index

May 3, 10:55

25.07.23

Media freedom and media restriction

July 25, 2023, 10:52

03.05.23

Latvia climbs six places in World Press Freedom Index

May 3, 2023, 9:47

06.05.22

Independent Russian newspaper published in Latvia

May 6, 2022, 8:59

03.05.22

Latvia maintains position in World Press Freedom Index

May 3, 2022, 11:25

20.04.21

Latvia retains position on World Press Freedom Index 2021

April 20, 2021, 13:59

21.04.20

Latvia rises two places in World Press Freedom Index 2020

April 21, 2020, 9:40

02.03.20

Are you media-savvy or info-naive? Take a test to find out

March 2, 2020, 14:19

28.01.20

Nominees needed for Greste freedom of speech award

January 28, 2020, 10:08

20.12.19

PM instructs ministers to work out journalist protection plan

December 20, 2019, 11:12

04.12.19

Latvia to make contribution to Global Media Defense Fund

December 4, 2019, 13:09

11.06.19

Journalists rally in support of Ivan Golunov

June 11, 2019, 11:42

10.06.19

Latvian journalists show support for Russian colleague Golunov

June 10, 2019, 10:02

12.02.19

Investigative journalists call for changes to defamation law

February 12, 2019, 11:19

06.11.18

Greste Baltic Freedom of Speech Awards presented in Rīga

November 6, 2018, 17:28

06.06.18

Freedom of speech event in Rīga on June 8

June 6, 2018, 12:06

25.04.18

Latvia up four places in world press freedom rankings

April 25, 2018, 13:34

04.12.17

News weekly 'Ir' wins freedom of speech award

December 4, 2017, 11:43

24.08.17

Latvian, Estonian journalists reportedly arrested in Kosovo

Update 17:49

15.06.17

Journalists protest kidnap of Azerbaijani colleague

June 15, 2017, 21:20

26.04.17

Latvia among top 30 on press freedom

April 26, 2017, 10:26

10.02.17

Journalists questioned after reporting alleged bribery attempt

February 10, 2017, 14:36

02.12.16

UPDATED: How Peter Greste became a Latvian

December 2, 2016, 9:21

25.10.16

OSCE «concerned» by deportation of Russian media executive

October 25, 2016, 8:37

28.07.16

Media watchdog asks police to reveal journalist's sources

July 28, 2016, 23:01

21.04.16

Press freedom up in Latvia but «two-speed freedom» noted

Update 12:56

20.04.16

Journalists concerned by rush to change security laws

April 20, 2016, 8:22

29.08.15

Greste gets new jail term after ridiculous retrial

August 29, 2015, 16:24

19.08.15

Latvia mulls tackling 'everyday' threat of Russian propaganda

August 19, 2015, 18:40

08.07.15

Saeima dismisses head of broadcast regulator

Update 12:29

03.07.15

Media expert: politicians exercise power against media

July 3, 2015, 10:51

02.07.15

Saeima committee supports sacking Chairman of broadcast regulator

Update 16:18

02.07.15

Expert: Broadcast regulators should be independent

July 2, 2015, 11:25

01.07.15

Firing the media watchdog - politicians' attempt to manipulate public media

July 1, 2015, 11:15

30.06.15

OSCE Representative: respect media regulator's independence in Latvia

June 30, 2015, 13:06

Bed bug infestation in Daugavpils, Latvia03:30

'Air Kariņš' case still under active investigation05:47

Latvian children's literature awards handed out07:05

Latvian Television and Radio send teams to Paris for Olympics01:40

Conscription no-show for eight young people in Latvia02:57

Yesterday, 15:21

Local vs imported produce battle in shops continues

Yesterday, 14:38

How much sporty employment is there in Latvia?

Yesterday, 13:31

Tree maintenance planned in Rīga's green areas

Yesterday, 11:36

More details emerge of suspected murder plot against police official

Yesterday, 10:21

New translation recounts another chapter of Latvia's Jewish history

Yesterday, 10:15

Smiltene municipality mayor steps down

Yesterday, 10:08

Hard graft: Latvians work an average of 37 years

Yesterday, 9:45

U.S. and Latvia team up on digitization drive

Yesterday, 10:15

Smiltene municipality mayor steps down

Yesterday, 9:45

U.S. and Latvia team up on digitization drive

Yesterday, 7:51

Linkaits leaves New Conservative Party

July 25, 15:31

Barring Ždanoka as a political candidate in Latvia was fine, rules ECHR

July 25, 14:44

Ukrainian kids welcomed at Saeima

July 25, 9:57

Klotiņš, Stobova take seats in Saeima

July 25, 8:41

New State Chancellery director claims he is not a "typical" official

July 25, 7:41

'Air Kariņš' case still under active investigation

Yesterday, 13:31

Tree maintenance planned in Rīga's green areas

Yesterday, 11:36

More details emerge of suspected murder plot against police official

Yesterday, 7:35

Prison sentence enters into force in 'Ukrainian flag attack' case

July 25, 22:07

Five arrested in connection with suspected murder plot

July 25, 14:56

Military drills to take place in Jēkabpils district

July 25, 10:33

Rēzekne researchers helping with European cancer screening

July 25, 10:19

Do you trust new OECD survey results?

July 25, 8:01

Bed bug infestation in Daugavpils, Latvia

Yesterday, 15:21

Local vs imported produce battle in shops continues

Yesterday, 14:38

How much sporty employment is there in Latvia?

Yesterday, 10:21

New translation recounts another chapter of Latvia's Jewish history

Yesterday, 9:28

Three Festivals for the Weekend

Yesterday, 8:36

Food parcel machine idea picks up in Latvia

Yesterday, 7:45

Latvian Olympics athletes guide: Part 2

July 25, 14:42

Latvian Olympics athletes guide: Part 1

July 24, 20:06

Latvian children's literature awards handed out

Yesterday, 10:08

Hard graft: Latvians work an average of 37 years

July 25, 14:49

Building materials cheaper in June but labor costs still rising in Latvia

July 25, 14:30

Stiga Group posts 2023 results

July 25, 13:23

Biggest taxpayers in Latvia named

July 25, 10:53

Major roadworks ahead on Ventspils Highway

July 25, 9:18

Tax revenue slightly lagging this year in Latvia

July 25, 7:53

"Amber Latvijas balzams" owner declared "extremist" in Russia

July 24, 20:57

Sanctions against Russia are working, insist European Finance Ministers

July 23, 12:29

Would it be wise to raise VAT from 21% to 22%?

July 22, 14:21

Latvia's oddest museums: RSU Anatomy Museum, Rīga

July 17, 12:21

Latvian police drone spies from the skies on dangerous drivers

July 16, 13:23

July 14, 12:20

How Zombïfests keeps metal in Cēsis alive

July 10, 12:39

Latvian security service offers insight on Russia's 'ideologization'

July 10, 10:53

Classic flavors, healthier options – Latvia's potato chip preferences revealed

July 4, 19:58

Baltic, Ukrainian public media sign cooperation memorandum

Yesterday, 8:53

Monday in Latvia could bring storm

July 24, 10:02

Change in weather expected starting Sunday in Latvia

July 22, 6:28

Weather will remain warm this week in Latvia

July 19, 8:46

No significant weather changes ahead in Latvia

July 17, 8:26

Weekend will be slightly cooler and rainier in Latvia

July 15, 7:20

Photos: Olaine hit by storm over weekend

July 15, 7:13

Hot week with some rain expected in Latvia

July 12, 9:32

Stormy Saturday and sunny Sunday ahead in Latvia

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Food parcel machine idea picks up in Latvia

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Monday in Latvia could bring storm

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Barring Ždanoka as a political candidate in Latvia was fine, rules ECHR

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