Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has opened new offices in Vilnius, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia to “counter disinformation and reach new audiences in Belarus and Russia”.
Providence Equity voices Latvian concerns
Providence Equity Partners believe the actions of Latvia’s Public Service Regulatory Commission (SPRK) indicate a possible violation of the bilateral investment promotion and mutual protection agreement between the US and […]
TV Rain licence withdrawal “shameful”
Reporters Without Frontiers (RSF) has called the decision by the Latvian regulator NEPLP to withdraw the licence of the independent Russian channel TV Rain (Dohzd) shameful.
Latvia revokes Russian channel TV Rain licence
The Latvian regulator NEPLP has cancelled the broadcasting licence of the independent Russian channel TV Rain (Dohzd) on the grounds of national security and public order.
Latvia’s Tet disputes fine
The Latvian incumbent Tet has said it disagrees with and is challenging a court decision fining it €1.2 million.
Latvia amends comms law
Significant amendments to the Law on Electronic Media have come into effect in Latvia.
Latvia’s Bite outlines strategy
The Latvian ICT provider Bite will continue to sell TV services in cooperation with Go3.
Latvia’s Tet outlines Telia integration
The Latvian incumbent Tet has provided details of the integration process of Telia Latvija. It completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in the company this June.
Tet inks Sony Pictures Entertainment deal
The Latvian incumbent Tet and telcos Telia Lietuva (Lithuania) and Telia Eesti (Estonia) have signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with the film studio Sony Pictures Entertainment.
PBK channel ban continues in Latvia
Latvia’s Regional Administrative Court has ruled against the resumption of the broadcasting of PBK Lithuania and PBK Estonia in the country.